In July, Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) held a Hepatitis C and Women’s Health Clinic at Lou’s Place. Fifteen women were tested for Hepatitis C, and seven women accessed care from the women’s health nurse. The Hepatitis C clinic, supported by SLHD, aims to increase testing among people who face significant barriers to accessing healthcare. Lou’s provided a confidential space where a quick, dry blood spot test was administered. The samples were processed off-site, with results delivered by phone or email. The women’s health nurse offered cervical screening, contraception advice, pregnancy tests, STI tests, breast exams and health information. Due to the positive response, SLHD will returned for another clinic in early September to offer these essential services to women in need.
