Preventative Health Checks in Werribee

Many common health conditions develop quietly. High blood pressure, raised cholesterol and type 2 diabetes often cause no obvious symptoms in the early stages, and some cancers can progress for years before they are noticed. Preventative health checks in Werribee give you dedicated time with a GP to look at your overall health, identify possible risks and agree on a plan that suits you.

Our FRACGP-qualified doctors take a whole-person approach. Your check is not a quick tick-box exercise. It is a chance to talk through any concerns, review your screening and set sensible goals for the year ahead. All consultations are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card.

What a Health Check Can Include

Every check is tailored to you. Depending on your age, sex, family history and lifestyle, your GP may:

• Review your medical history, family history and current medications

• Check your blood pressure, weight, waist measurement and heart rate

• Arrange blood tests for cholesterol, blood sugar and kidney function

• Discuss national cancer screening, including bowel, breast and cervical screening

• Make sure your vaccinations are up to date

• Talk through diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol and sleep

• Check in on your mental health and general wellbeing

With 4Cyte Pathology on site, blood tests can often be collected during the same visit, saving you an extra trip.

Medicare Health Assessments for Eligible Patients

Medicare supports several structured health assessments for people at particular life stages or with higher health risks. These include:

• Heart Health Checks for adults aged 45 and over, or 30 and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

• Health assessments for people aged 45 to 49 who are at risk of developing a chronic condition

• Annual health assessments for people aged 75 and over

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health assessments for people of all ages

Not sure which applies to you? Our reception team can help you check your eligibility when you book. You can also read more about how bulk billing and private fees work at our clinic.

Who Should Book a Health Check?

A health check suits adults of any age, but it is especially worth booking if you have a family history of heart disease, diabetes or cancer, are over 40, have not seen a GP in a while, or have recently moved to the area. If you are weighing up whether it is worth the time, our article on why an annual check-up is worth making time for explains the benefits in more detail.

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

Bring your Medicare card and a list of any medications or supplements you take

• Note any family health history you know of

• Bring recent test results or letters from specialists, if you have them

• Ask when booking whether you need to fast before any blood tests

• Write down any questions or symptoms you want to discuss

Book a Health Check in Werribee

Our clinic at 117-119 Princes Highway, Werribee is open 7 days with extended evening hours, making it easier to fit a check-up around work and family. First-time visitors can find everything they need to get started, or meet the GPs who look after our community. Call (03) 8001 8555 or book online to arrange your preventative health check.