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At CBHS we help you manage your health challenges. We believe in offering you the services, support and tools you need to live your best life.
Health and Wellness Programs are available to support eligible members towards a healthier lifestyle. Each Health and Wellness Program is subject to its own eligibility criteria.
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Australian women have a longer life expectancy than men, but women are more likely to have multiple chronic conditions.

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Men and women experience many of the same illnesses, although some are unique to women, such as cervical cancer and endometriosis. Women are more likely than men to experience blood and metabolic disorders, neurological conditions and musculoskeletal conditions, and the most common cancer for Australian women is breast cancer. Women are also more likely than men to seek help for health conditions, and they can expect more years in full health. The leading cause of death amongst women is dementia followed by Alzheimer’s disease.
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1 in 3

The number of Australian women who consume alcohol at risky levels (more than four drinks on a single occasion).

1 in 9

The number of women who smoke has decreased from 18% in 2001. Now it is one in nine.

50%

Almost 50% of Australian women have one or more chronic condition.

91%

Five-year survival rates from breast cancer are 91%.

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Regular health checks

If you have CBHS Extras or packaged cover, you’re eligible for generous benefits on health checks and health management services. These are part of our promise to deliver great value while helping you achieve wellbeing and fitness. Health checks include breast exams, bone density tests, skin cancer screening, bowel cancer screening and eye screenings.

Hospital in the home

If you’re keen to shorten any hospital stay or even avoid hospital altogether, you may be eligible for our CBHS Hospital in the Home service. Depending on your circumstances, the program may include a combination of nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, personal care or home support. There’s no cost if the medical services are an appropriate substitute for treatment that would be fully covered in hospital under your Hospital or packaged cover. Read more about our Hospital Substitute Treatment program.

Chronic disease support

The CBHS Better Living program can help you deal with the challenges of chronic disease. You receive on-going support and one-on-one coaching from a team of health professionals, including dieticians, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and mental health clinicians. There are no out-of-pocket expenses and you can learn useful measures to manage your health. You need to hold an appropriate level of CBHS Hospital cover or packaged product. Read more about our Better Living program.

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Sources

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/men-women/female-health/contents/how-does-the-health-of-females-and-males-compare

https://nbcf.org.au/

https://carers.dementia.org.au/

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/health-checks-for-women

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/womens-health

https://ovarian-cancer.canceraustralia.gov.au/

http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/cervical-screening-1

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