Katie Miller interviews mherv nurse Rob Woolley

Who Is mherv!?

The Men’s Heath Education Rural Van is a Rotary project made possible by fundraising, generous sponsorships and time freely given by hundreds of Rotary volunteers.

A custom built caravan with a dedicated Registered Nurse travels the state of New South Wales offering free health screenings to regional and rural men, who are notorious for being completely in the dark about the state of their health.

For most, there is no culture to see their doctor for a regular check-up, indeed it could be said that many men are afraid to do so in case they are told something they wouldn’t like to hear… Consequently conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar which have little or no apparent symptoms, can build up and lead to sudden unexpected death or long term incapacity. Ten minutes spent in the mherv van can only bring good news… Either the tests show no reason for concern or at the other end of the scale it may be recommended that immediate medical attention be sought for treatment that would bring the condition under control… probably saving a life!

It Takes a lot of time and effort to keep ‘mherv’ on the road. It also takes a lot of money.

If you would like to contribute to the continuing life saving work of ‘mherv’, you can donate HERE.

Thank You To Our Sponsors

RFBI …a not-for-profit benevolent organisation with aged care facilities throughout NSW. They also offer quality Community Home Care.

Electrodry Carpet dry cleaning.

NSW Government Health who provided funds to assist Rotary with expenses.

Many hotels and motels along the way who provide accommodation and meals.

And the many Rotary Clubs who organise everything in the 57 towns and centres on the tour.