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Launceston Women's Health Clinic

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6388 9284

Address: Level 1, 247 Wellington Street 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.launcestonwhc.com.au

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25.01.2022 We welcome Dr Brooke Sheldon to the LWHC team. Brooke's clinic will be on a Tuesday morning 8.30am to 12.30pm, commencing from 24th November. Appts can be made online at www.launcestonwhc.com.au or p: 6388 9284. Originally hailing from Perth, WA, Brooke is a graduate of the University of Western Australia. She completed her training in general practice and worked as a GP in the suburbs surrounding Perth and in the regional town of Albany. She has experience in the full ran...ge of general practice, but has always maintained a particular interest in women’s health. Brooke gained experience at King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women and Family Planning in WA before working at a busy women’s clinic and general practice in Melbourne for several years. For the last decade, Brooke has been delighted to call Launceston home. With many years’ experience in women’s and sexual health and a passion for individualised care, she is excited to join the team at Launceston Women’s Health Clinic. In addition to her clinical role, Brooke has a background in medical education and works as the Director of Clinical Training at the Launceston General Hospital where she supervises junior doctors and coordinates their education and training. In her spare time, Brooke enjoys swimming, music and travel, and she makes a mean brownie!

23.01.2022 In this final episode in the series, Dr Sue talks with Women’s Health Tasmania CEO Jo Flanagan about the things that can cause painful sex vaginismus, vulvodynia or just not being into it.

23.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The campaign runs concurrently with the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism Aga...inst Gender-Based Violence campaign. In Australia, every week a woman is killed; in most cases, by a partner or former partner. Read the health impacts of violence against women and girls from our 2019 Women’s Health Symposium here > https://www.jeanhailes.org.au//health-impacts-of-violence- #GenerationEquality #orangetheworld #spreadtheword.

22.01.2022 Our own Dr Sue Mallett talks about chlamydia with St Lukes Health

21.01.2022 World Kindness Day is to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us. We have been overwhelmed by the kindness of everyone who has contributed to the Share the Dignity campaign. #worldkindnessday #makekindnessthenorm

21.01.2022 LWHC is supporting Share the Dignity’s campaign which runs from 20th to 29th November. Each November Share the Dignity donate thousands of bags to help women living in crisis. The bags are filled with essential items for women and the LWHC is a collection point for donations. If you would like to help us, please drop any donations into the box in our waiting room from this Friday 23rd October. Thank you. https://www.sharethedignity.org.au//its-in-the-b/iitb-info #itsinthebag

20.01.2022 5 common bladder myths Do you know how your ‘waterworks’ work? Let us bust some common bladder myths to show how you can be more in tune with your pelvic floor and kinder to your bladder > https://jeanhailes.org.au/news/5-common-bladder-myths-busted

20.01.2022 Did you know that about 50 per cent of pregnancies in Australia are unplanned? This doesn't mean the baby is unwanted, but it does pose some questions for women who may want to know what options are available to them. Dr Sue Mallett, of the Launceston Women's Health Clinic, explains.

18.01.2022 This week is Sexual and Reproductive Health Week Sexual and reproductive healthcare is essential healthcare. Sexual and Reproductive Health Week acknowledges W...orld Contraception Day (26 September) and International Safe Abortion Day (28 September). COVID-19 has disrupted or changed the way we access healthcare, but sexual and reproductive health is still vitally important. Women’s health services across Victoria, including Women's Health in the South East & Women's Health East, have come together for Sexual and Reproductive Health Week to provide information to you about contraception, abortion, sexually transmissible infections testing, cervical screening and sex during COVID-19. At all times, even during a pandemic, you have the right to access sexual and reproductive healthcare, regardless of your age, ability, ethnicity or cultural background, visa status, socioeconomic status, sexuality, or gender identity. #YouAreAPriority #ItsAllEssentialCare #GenderEqualRecovery #SRHIsEssential If you or someone you know has questions about accessing sexual and reproductive health services, please call 1800 My Options on 1800 696 784. You have the right to make your own choices regarding your sexual and reproductive health. If you feel like someone is controlling these choices by using pressure or violence, please call 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732.

17.01.2022 Genital Herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease with one in eight people infected. Despite having no cure, it can be treated with antiviral medication. Dr Sue Mallett, of the Launceston Women's Health Centre, explains more in the video below.

17.01.2022 November 1622 is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week. The new Cervical Screening Test (CST) is more accurate and is required less often than a Pap test. M...ost cervical cancers can be prevented by regular screening so it is important that all women aged from 25 to 74 screen every five years. If you are aged over 30 and have never had the CST (or a Pap test), or it has been four years or more since your last test, you may be eligible to self-collect your test sample. Talk to your GP about whether this option is suitable for you. If you are due for cervical screening, don’t delay book an appointment with your doctor today.

16.01.2022 A big thank you to Jenny Hart & Bronwin Ballantyne from the Tassie Face Mask Project for donating 30 hand made face masks to our Share the Dignity campaign. #itsinthebag

14.01.2022 Women’s Health Tasmania CEO Jo Flanagan is joined by Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist Rachel Andrew. When Rachel Andrew graduated from her master’s degree, her mother crocheted a vulva for her. Not your everyday graduation present, but a useful tool for a continence and women’s health physio wanting to discuss anatomy with women in a comfortable way. Women’s Health Tasmania CEO Jo Flanagan talks with Rachel about the very hopeful news on treatment for women who experience painful sex.

13.01.2022 Pelvic floor podcast Every woman no matter how old, whether she’s had children or not needs to exercise her pelvic floor every day. Find out why in this podcast with Jean Hailes pelvic floor physiotherapist Janetta Webb > https://www.jeanhailes.org.au//pelvic-floor-exercises-podc

12.01.2022 Women, of all ages, have specific and varied health needs throughout their lifetime. These health needs may include contraceptive needs, fertility or pregnancy planning, problems associated with unintended pregnancy, pelvic pain, periods, menopause, and continence. The Women’s Health Clinic Doctors' Sue Mallett, Katrina Tellesson and Alice Downie have undertaken specialised training that focuses on women’s health challenges and, throughout their careers they have accumulated decades of experience helping women manage these conditions. The Launceston Women’s Health Clinic operates from Launceston Health Hub level 1 ,247 Wellington St, Launceston. Appointments can be made now online at www.launcestonwhc.com.au or by phone: 6388 9284

11.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who helped being part of LWHC Share the Dignity campaign. We had a goal of making 30 bags, and we are delighted to say that we ended up with 39 bags which Kath is delivering to Share the Dignity today. So many people helped us in so many ways; some people brought items in, others made bags or masks and others helped pack bags. This was a real community effort and we love the fact that so many people are helping women in our community through this great initiative.

09.01.2022 Our own Dr Sue Mallett talks about cervical screening tests with St. LukesHealth.

08.01.2022 Stepping up to say a BIG thank you! We can't thank you enough. To those who walked, ran, skipped, sauntered, ambled, pedalled, or wheeled in our inaugural Take Steps for Women’s Health fundraiser for Women’s Health Week thank you! Your efforts enabled us to complete our virtual walk around Australia! https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au//stepping-up-to-say-a-

05.01.2022 How do you know if you are pregnant? Missing your period is often the first sign, however there are other signs you should be aware of. Dr Sue Mallett, of the Launceston Women's Health Clinic, explains more.

04.01.2022 A big thank you to our friends at Riverside Capital Chemist for donating essential and pamper items to our Share the Dignity campaign. #itsinthebag

04.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who has been able to support the Share the Dignity campaign #itsinthebag. We have 30 bags ready to be filled for women, mums &bubs and teens. We've got ample toothbrushes and toothpaste, and are now looking for roll on deodorant; pads & tampons, soap/body wash, shampoo/conditioner and pamper items. If you are able to help us with any of these items, we have a donation box in our waiting room, Level 1, 247 Wellington Street. Thank you for helping us support women in our community.