26 Jun 2023

The services, provided through purpose-built mobile clinics known as Heart Trucks, include vital healthcare such as heart monitoring, respiratory therapy and sleep studies.

Heart of Australia, which has treated more than 16,000 patients across 43 communities and saved 600 lives since its establishment in 2014, will conduct the visits next month.

Dr. Rolf Gomes, Founder and Director of Heart of Australia, credited partners like Arrow Energy for enabling direct delivery of specialists and diagnostic equipment to patients.

“As our Foundation Partner, Arrow Energy has played a pivotal role from the clinic’s inception in helping Heart of Australia to expand and reach more rural and remote communities,” Dr Gomes said.

“With their support, thousands of rural Australians have gained access to the care they need.

“I encourage anyone in Dalby, Miles or Moranbah to talk to their general practitioner to determine if a visit to the Heart Clinic would be beneficial for their healthcare needs.”

Arrow CEO Godson Njoku said the company was proud to support Heart of Australia's mission to provide essential services to rural and remote communities, particularly those where Arrow Energy operates.

“Arrow has deep connections to the communities of Dalby, Miles and Moranbah, which is why we’re delighted to work with Rolf and his team and be a part of the Heart of Australia journey,” Godson said.

“Recognising the disparity in medical support between Queensland's rural and urban areas, Arrow partnered with Heart of Australia to establish Australia's first mobile cardiology and respiratory clinic.

““It’s wonderful to see the program's continued growth, with five custom-built mobile clinics now extending their reach across nearly every corner of the state.”

To make an appointment, please consult your general practitioner first to discuss your health concerns.

Upon referral from your GP, a member of Heart of Australia's bookings team will contact you to arrange an appointment, providing you with all the necessary details, including appointment times, locations and documents to bring along.

For specific dates, locations and services, please see the list below.

LOCATION

DATE

SERVICES

Dalby Showgrounds

7-9 July

  • continuous positive airway pressure trials
  • exercise stress   testing
  • new and review cardiology consultations
  • overnight blood pressure monitoring
  • overnight heart   rhythm monitoring
  • respiratory function tests
  • sleep and respiratory consults (telehealth)
  • sleep studies
  • stress echocardiograms
  • transthoracic echocardiograms

20-21 July

  • continuous positive airway   pressure trials
  • overnight blood pressure monitoring
  • overnight heart   rhythm monitoring
  • respiratory function tests
  • sleep and respiratory consults (telehealth)
  • sleep studies

Miles Showgrounds

11-12 July

  • continuous positive airway   pressure trials
  • exercise stress   testing
  • new and review   cardiology consultations   (12 July only)
  • overnight blood   pressure monitoring
  • overnight heart rhythm   monitoring
  • respiratory function tests
  • sleep and respiratory consults (telehealth)
  • sleep studies
  • stress echocardiograms
  • transthoracic echocardiograms

Moranbah Town Square

11-12 July

  • continuous positive airway   pressure trials
  • overnight blood pressure monitoring
  • overnight heart   rhythm monitoring
  • respiratory function tests
  • sleep and respiratory consults (telehealth)
  • sleep studies

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Dr Rolf Gomes

For more information, visit Heart of Australia’s website at www.heartofaustralia.com.

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Arrow Energy is an integrated coal seam gas (CSG) company. Arrow explores and develops gas fields, produces and sells CSG and generates electricity. Arrow has been safely and sustainably developing CSG since 2000 and supplying it commercially since 2004. The company is working to meet demand for cleaner burning fuels through gas supply. Arrow is owned by Shell and PetroChina (50/50).