HEART HEALTH IN SPOTLIGHT: Shane Warne Legacy heart screen pharmacist Megan Barker, right, helps nursing student Jessica Hill with a heart test at Federation University Horsham campus.
High rates of cardiovascular disease in the Mallee electorate prompted the Shane Warne Legacy to make the region a top priority for heart screenings.
The 2021 census showed there were 9019 people living with heart disease in Mallee – the 11th highest in Australia.
The screenings involved a finger prick blood test measuring full cholesterol and a four-minute health station check, with results discussed with a clinician including follow-up actions and advice.
Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
