Health Checks in Sawtell
Stay on top of your health with in-store checks in Sawtell. Fast, convenient screening helps detect issues early and supports better care planning with your pharmacist.
At Blooms The Chemist, we provide professional health checks in Sawtell to help you stay local and informed. Our pharmacists offer personalised screening and advice across a range of common health concerns. From
stroke risk and
blood pressure to
diabetes medication reviews and more, these checks help you and your medical team identify risks early and make confident decisions about your wellbeing.
Our services are designed to support early intervention, simplify chronic disease management and reduce the need to book a GP for routine monitoring. With flexible options and a friendly, knowledgeable team, it's a simple way to take control of your health.
Call
(02) 6653 1227 to find out what checks are available and how we can help you make more informed health choices.
Fast, Pharmacist-led Screening
Helpful Advice and Clear Follow-up
For You, Your Parents, Your Patients
Our in-store health checks support a wide range of people at different stages of life. Whether you’re keeping an eye on your own health, supporting ageing parents, or helping someone manage a chronic condition, our pharmacists offer practical, judgment-free support. It’s a simple way to stay informed between GP visits, especially for those managing medications, monitoring blood pressure or looking to prevent complications before they arise. With flexible service and clear communication, we make it easier to take proactive steps toward better health, for yourself or someone you care for.
Diabetes Medication Review
Managing diabetes requires regular review of your medication and blood glucose control. Our pharmacists can help you stay on track with a personalised medication check, ensuring your treatment remains effective and appropriate. We’ll discuss how you’re managing, answer questions, and flag any issues to your doctor if needed. Reviews are recommended at regular intervals to support long-term health.
Health Check
Our general health checks provide a helpful overview of your wellbeing. These quick in-store assessments can identify early signs of common conditions, such as high blood pressure or elevated stroke risk. Results can support better health decisions, guide conversations with your GP, and help you stay on top of routine care. Ideal for anyone wanting a clearer picture of their current health.
Blood Pressure Check
High blood pressure often has no symptoms, which makes regular monitoring essential, especially for older adults or those managing chronic conditions. Our pharmacists offer quick, painless in-store checks to help you track your numbers and spot any changes early. Results can be recorded for your records or shared with your GP for follow-up care.
Baby Clinic
Our baby health clinic supports parents with personalised care during the early stages of their child’s development. Services may include growth and development checks, feeding advice, and routine immunisation support. Run by experienced pharmacy staff, it’s a helpful way to stay on top of your baby’s health between GP or child health nurse visits.
Stroke Risk Assessment
Our pharmacists can assess your risk factors for stroke, including blood pressure, lifestyle, and medication use. This simple screening helps identify early warning signs and supports prevention through tailored advice or referrals. It’s a proactive step toward protecting your long-term health, especially if you’re managing other conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
FAQ
What causes high blood pressure (hypertension)?
Unfortunately, there is no one specific cause of high blood pressure (hypertension). However, there are some things to keep in mind that can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure, including1:
- Your family history
- Your eating habits and diet (including whether or not you eat salty food or drink sugary drinks)
- Your alcohol intake
- Your weight
- How healthy you are, including whether or not you smoke and your physical activity levels
High blood pressure can put more pressure on the artery walls if you also:
- Smoke cigarettes
- Have a diet that has high levels of saturated fat
- Diabetes
1Better Health Victoria, Blood Pressure, accessed 28 March 2025
2Heart Foundation, Blood Pressure And Your Heart, accessed 28 March 2025
How can I treat high blood pressure?
You can reduce your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) by:
- Making lifestyle changes, such as looking after your heart and arteries by doing physical activity
- Reduce the amount of salt in your diet, as salt contains sodium, which is linked to high blood pressure
- Reduce the amount of alcohol you're drinking, as drinking more than one standard drink for women and 2 for men increases the risk of developing high blood pressure
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Stop smoking cigarettes to reduce your risk of heart disease
- Follow a healthy diet
HealthDirect, How To Lower Blood Pressure, accessed 28 March 2025
How is diabetes diagnosed?
Diabetes can only be diagnosed with a laboratory blood test that's been ordered by your general practitioner, which is why it's recommended to take the results you get from the Blooms The Chemist Health Check to your GP.
How can I avoid a stroke?
More than four in five strokes are preventable, so there are many things you can do to reduce your stroke risk. This includes:
- Making healthy lifestyle changes, including being at a healthy weight, eating less processed foods and keeping active
- Monitoring your high blood pressure and your high cholesterol through regular blood tests to make sure they are at healthy levels
- Reducing the amount of saturated fat in your diet as saturated fatty deposits can build up on your artery walls
- Working with your doctor to treat any conditions you have that can increase your risk factor of stroke, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)
- Quitting smoking, as smoking cigarettes doubles your risk of having a stroke
- Avoiding or reducing alcohol, as drinking alcohol increases your risk of having a stroke
- If you’ve already had a stroke or a TIA (transient ischaemic attack), it’s important to make lifestyle changes as soon as you can to reduce your risk of another stroke.
Better Health Victoria, Stroke, accessed 11 April 2025




