The SiSU Health Station, which was installed in-store in December, is a medical grade device that allows members of the public to complete free self-serve health checks in under five minutes.
The check includes key health indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, BMI, and Type 2 diabetes risk.
The device was originally scheduled to remain in store until the end of January, but due to the large number of people using it, and the results they were getting, the station will remain in place until the end of the year.
Since installation, the store-led activation has averaged 14.1 health checks per day.
Of these, 229 checks recommended participants visit their local GP due to significantly high blood pressure or BMI results.
More than 500 participants had not received a blood pressure check in the past 12 months.
Bunnings Yarrawonga activities organiser, Tim Roadley said monitoring blood pressure was important to staying well.
“We’re so glad we can play a small part in making this trial possible,” Mr Roadley said.
“It takes less than four minutes, is self-serve, easy to access, and offers a convenient way to accurately measure and monitor your health.
“It's been great to see our community taking advantage of this easy and convenient tool while shopping for their DIY essentials.”
On the benefits of increased community health awareness, Yarrawonga Health Operational Director of Community Services, Stephanie Kennedy said that the community uptake of the SiSU Health Station had been very impressive.
“Yarrawonga Heath is proud to support this initiative which will stay at our local Bunnings until December,” Ms Kennedy said.
“This innovative health station has proven to be popular with community members.
“The positive impact the station is having is empowering individuals to be proactive about their health and early detection of any health issues.”
Free, self-serve health checks are available in store at Bunnings for all customers during operating hours.
Everyone, no matter what age or family history with high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease, is encouraged to participate.
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