BCHS Quality of care 2024 digital - Flipbook - Page 12
You don’t need to learn to live with it help with endometriosis is here
Hope was launched for those with
endometriosis and pelvic pain
in March 2024 with the official
opening of BCHS’ Endometriosis
and Pelvic Pain Clinic.
One of the first clinics of its kind in
Australia, the day featured Assistant
Minister for Health and Aged Care
the Hon Ged Kearney as well as
Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa
Chesters.
It was a crucial moment in time
for the one in seven women the
debilitating condition affects. It has
been open for GP referrals since
January 2024, accepting clients
across the Murray Primary Health
Network – from Mildura in the north
west, across to Albury in the north
east and then down to Marysville in
the Goulburn Valley.
“Our message is: You do not need
to learn to live with it,” said Dr
Kaur. “If it affects you, come and
see us and we will help you. We are
dedicated to offering personalised
treatment plans, expert guidance,
and compassionate support to help
our patients manage their condition
effectively.”
And the message was heard loud
and clear. In its first six months the
Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Clinic
received 95 referrals for women
and gender diverse people from
across the region.
BCHS has assembled a multidisciplinary team to support
clients, including nurse MaryAnne McCluskey, physiotherapist
Shirein Henry, psychologist Mary
Sandilands and doctor Karishma
Kaur. The service has also been
vocal in getting the word out to the
community about the importance of
the clinic.
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BCHS has received more
than $700,000 over four
years to operate the clinic,
as part of the Federal
Government’s $58.3 million
package for endometriosis
and pelvic pain health care.
Pictured top: The Endometriosis and
Pelvic Pain Clinic team
Pictured below: BCHS Board attending
the Clinic opening
