A Pharmacist Advice store in the Highlands is giving customers insights into their health in minutes thanks to a newly installed screening machine.
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Nick Knowles Pharmacist Advice in Moss Vale installed a SiSu Health Station earlier this month which shows users their weight, blood pressure, Body Mass Index, heart age and heart rate.
It is a free screening service that can be found across Australia.
"It is a good fit with pharmacy advice because we have a strong focus on what we call professional service with things like diabetes, blood pressure checks and asthma management," said owner Nick Knowles.
"They can do it without feeling over-analysed - it creates a comfortable environment and they can go and do their blood pressure, Body Mass Index and do it for their own knowledge, and peace of mind."
Mr Knowles said it allowed health screening services to become "more accessible to people."
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He also said it provided people with the opportunity to see their general practitioners "when they might not have planned" if they want to learn more about their results earlier.
Customers can also print out their results and speak to a pharmacist at the store, or have them emailed.
"We found we direct people to it, it's really good," Mr Knowles continued.
"If they are waiting for their prescription, we can direct people there and they can do a quick health check and talk to the pharmacist.
"People who browse also jump on and have a go."
"We would like to encourage people in the community to come in any time," Mr Knowles continued.
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