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Healthy Mobs

Locality: Mildura, Victoria

Address: 115 Orange Ave 3500 Mildura, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mdas.org.au

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25.01.2022 People with underlying health conditions, such as heart disease, are more vulnerable to COVID-19. Reduce your risk factors and speak to the MDAS Health Clinic team for your next check up. #useheart #worldheart2020... Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang, Robinvale

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23.01.2022 Cooking dinner tonight and not sure what to have? Monica has provided us with another light heart healthy dinner we can serve up. Salmon Salad (serves 4) Ingredients ... 200g mixed salad greens 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes 1 red capsicum sliced 1 lebanese cucumber sliced red onion, sliced cup pitted Kalamata olives 100g Greek fetta cheese cup of olive oil 2 large lemons 2 garlic cloves chopped 20 fresh mint leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon paprika 4 salmon fillets Dried oregano and black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 200 degrees Season salmon with olive oil, pepper and oregano and place on a tray in the oven for 10 minutes Prepare lettuce, tomatoes, capsicum, cucumber and olives in a bowl In a blender mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, fresh mint, oregano and paprika to make the vinaigrette Pour half of vinaigrette over the salad, add crumbled fetta cheese Divide salad to serve into 4 bowls, top with salmon fillet and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette DID YOU KNOW?? *Salmon - Protects against heart disease by increasing levels of omega-3 fats, decreasing levels of omega-6 fats and lowering triglycerides (bad fats). *Olive oil : Olive oil consumption, specifically the extra-virgin variety, is associated with reduced risks of heart disease. (Photo is an example, yours may look slighly different) #WorldHeartDay2020 #useheart Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang, Robinvale

23.01.2022 Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Australia. Several risk factors for Disease, include: smoking, physical inactivity, ... overweight and obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure, ALL occur at higher levels in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. Make sure you know your risk and are up to date with your health checks. Call any MDAS site and book in for your appointment. Kerang 5412 6004 Swan Hill 5032 8600 Mildura 5018 4100 #useheart #WorldHeartDay2020 Mallee District Aboriginal Services

22.01.2022 Come into Swan Hill and see Ami, Susz, Bec or Dr Islam. If you book and attend your appointment between the 29th September and 13th October you could go in the draw to win 1 of 3 iPads.* Also in October have an appointment at any MDAS clinic and grab yourself a 2018/2019 Deadly Choices shirt. Leftover sizes are variable and numbers limited. ... *Terms and Conditions apply Mallee District Aboriginal Services #useheart #WorldHeartDay2020

21.01.2022 Having some family or friends around now that we can socialize... why don't you try this beautiful dip? Chunky Guacamole with veggie sticks (serves 6) Ingredients... 1 large tomato, diced finely 3 ripe avocadoes Juice of 1 lemon cup coriander leaves, chopped red onion, chopped teaspoon ground cumin Vegetable sticks capsicum, cucumber, carrot, green beans Instructions Scoop out avocado and mash in a bowl Add tomato, lemon juice, coriander, onion and cumin and mix all together Dip the veggie sticks in the guacamole and enjoy! DID YOU KNOW?? *Avocados Are a great source of monounsaturated fat, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, all of which are associated with heart health *Tomato - Lycopene is a chemical that gives a tomato it’s red colour and is also a powerful antioxidant, a type of substance that helps keep cells from becoming damaged. Lycopene may lower LDL, or bad cholesterol, and keep blood from clotting, which lowers your risk of having a stroke. #WorldHeartDay2020 #useheart Mallee District Aboriginal Services (Photo is an example of what yours could look like)

19.01.2022 It's not just about you! It's STI testing Week - and getting tested regularly (or AT LEAST every year) is important. #stitestingweek Free, safe and confidential testing is available at all MDAS Health Clinics. Be safe, get tested.

17.01.2022 No matter how old you are or how long you have been a smoker, there are so many benefits of stopping. Need support with your quit journey? Call the MDAS Health team book in your quit consult. Mildura 5018 4100... Swan Hill 5032 8600 Kerang 5412 6004 As an additional bonus book your appointment in from the 29th Sept- 13th Oct and go in the draw to win 1 of 3 iPads!* *Terms and Conditions apply #useheart #worldheartday2020 Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang, Robinvale

17.01.2022 World Sight Day is coming up! Are you due for an eye check? Do you have difficulty reading, blurred vision or headaches? Book in with the team at Swan Hill and Mildura to get your eyes seen to. ... Australian Eye Care Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang, Robinvale #Worldsightday2020

16.01.2022 Smoking Kills our Mob! Now more than ever it is important to quit smoking. Check out this deadly video from Aboriginal Quitline... Contact your local MDAS for quit support or Aboriginal Quitline on 13 78 48 Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang, RobinvaleAboriginal QuitlineCancer Council Victoria

15.01.2022 Need some inspiration for a heart healthy snack..? Monica has some tips for us. Ingredients 2 cups low fat milk cup chia seeds... 2 punnets of strawberries, sliced 1 teaspoon of lemon juice 3 tablespoons of water Instructions Put milk and chia seeds in a jar in the fridge overnight Slice strawberries, put into a saucepan and add water and lemon juice Cook on a low heat for 20 minutes, stirring to make sure it doesn’t burn Serve cup of chia pudding in a bowl/cup, add strawberry sauce on top to taste DID YOU KNOW?? *Chia seeds - Are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids which are both important for our digestive health and are anti-inflammatory. *Strawberries - Are full of flavonoids, polyphenols and fiber. They help reduce our risk of heart disease (Photo is only an example, yours may look slightly different)

12.01.2022 If you can't make it into the services today or have missed taking a photo at your appointment we have now made a Facebook photo frame. 1. Take a photo in the World Heart Day frame on Facebook 2. Post it to your page and CHECK IN @- Mallee District Aboriginal Services or Healthy Mobs 3. Book and attend an appointment between the 29th Sept- 13th October to go in the draw to win 1 of 3 iPads*... *terms and conditions apply

11.01.2022 Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is used to help quit tobacco smoking and reduce cravings. Nicotine patches give a slow release of nicotine and helps manage cigarette cravings to help you quit. Smoking Kills our Mob!... Contact your local MDAS for quit support or Aboriginal Quitline on 13 78 48 You can also talk to your pharmacist or doctor for more information or if you are on multiple medications. Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang, Robinvale Aboriginal Quitline Cancer Council Victoria

09.01.2022 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month Second hand smoke increases our risk of developing lung cancer by 30%. Smoking Kills Our Mob! ... Now more than ever it is important to quit smoking Free call MDAS for support on 1800 183 593 or Aboriginal Quitline on 13 78 48 Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang, Robinvale Aboriginal Quitline Cancer Council Victoria

08.01.2022 We are having some difficulty seeing your photo tags for the current World Heart Day promotion. If you have tagged or checked in to either of our pages Mallee District Aboriginal Services or Healthy Mobs can you please: 1. Check your privacy settings on posts are enabled for everyone to see all. Or ... 2. Screen shot it and message it to us to ensure you go in the draw. We don't want you to miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

05.01.2022 World Heart Day is TOMORROW! Book and attend an appointment at any MDAS site for your chance to win 1 of 3 iPads. For more information or to book your appointment please call Swan Hill 5032 8600... Kerang 5412 6004 Mildura 5018 4100 *Terms and Conditions apply Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang, Robinvale #worldheartday2020 use <3 to beat

04.01.2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are four times more likely to have diabetes or pre-diabetes. If you have experienced weight change, tiredness, more visits to the toilet contact your local MDAS health clinic or FREE CALL on 1800 183 593 Mallee District Aboriginal Services - Mildura, Swan Hill, Kerang, Robinvale Diabetes Australia