For many female executives and high-performing women, health often ends up at the bottom of the to-do list, wedged somewhere between client deadlines, strategy meetings, and back-to-back calls. But the reality is this: thriving in work and life starts with looking after yourself.
At Ford Health, we understand the complex interplay between wellbeing and performance for women in leadership. While not a women’s health clinic in the traditional sense, we support professional women through tailored preventative care and complete wellbeing programs designed to keep you performing at your best. We empower you to make informed, confident decisions about your health, before small issues become serious problems.
Your Health Is Your Greatest Asset
In the corporate world, we’re trained to forecast, pre-empt risk, and invest wisely. Your approach to health should be no different. A preventative healthcare strategy allows you to maintain momentum at work and in life by reducing time lost to illness, avoiding preventable conditions, and sustaining energy when it matters most.
At Ford Health, our complete wellbeing programs are designed to keep you functioning at your full capacity. We work with you to stay ahead of the curve by delivering proactive wellbeing strategies and utilising early detection methods to identify health risks that could affect your body, lifestyle, performance, and mindset.
Why Female Executives Need Personalised Preventative Care
Women in executive roles are often balancing demanding careers, caregiving responsibilities, and long-term lifestyle pressures. While you might be great at managing external risk factors in business, internal health risks, like cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, or burnout, require a different kind of strategy.
Despite a common misconception that heart disease is primarily a men’s health issue, it remains the leading cause of death among Australian women. It’s often underdiagnosed due to subtle or misinterpreted symptoms. For women juggling high-stress roles, this makes regular health checks, blood pressure monitoring, and access to a knowledgeable doctor non-negotiable.
Through tailored assessments, Ford Health helps identify your personal risk factors, such as family history, hormonal shifts, or early signs of fatigue and acts before those risks escalate. We work with general practitioners and other health professionals to create a clear plan for your general health.
Six Crucial Health Services For Women In Leadership
Here are six key women’s health services we provide at Ford Health, specifically designed for busy, high-performing women who want clarity and control over their health journey:
1. Comprehensive Health Checks
These evidence-based medical assessments include blood tests, urine tests, blood pressure monitoring, and screenings for chronic conditions like diabetes and osteoporosis. We use your medical history, lifestyle, and age to create a personal health profile that helps you make informed choices.
2. Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
Early detection is critical. We facilitate breast health awareness and offer guidance and referrals for routine mammograms as part of your regular health planning. We also encourage timely cervical screening in alignment with national guidelines, helping you integrate these important checks into your broader preventative health strategy. These screenings can catch common cancers at their most treatable stage, when detected early. 3. Bone Health and Menopause Support
As hormonal changes in midlife affect your bone density, we assess your bone health risk and help coordinate access to services like bone density scans if required. Supporting women through perimenopause and beyond, we focus on building healthy habits that support skeletal strength and long-term wellbeing.
4. Mental Health Support
Leadership can be isolating. Our wellbeing coaching and assessments promote mental resilience and energy management tailored to executive lifestyles. We work closely with you to help manage the unique pressures of your role, reduce the likelihood of burnout and establish greater balance in your life.
5. Reproductive and Pre-Pregnancy Care
Whether you’re planning for a family or navigating fertility challenges, we provide support with pre-pregnancy health planning. This can help you integrate reproductive health priorities into a broader wellbeing strategy in consultation with your GP. For sexually active women, we also recommend STI screening and regular self checks to stay informed.
6. Specialist Referrals and Integrated Support
Need support beyond your general health? We can connect you with experienced providers for skin cancer screenings, bowel cancer checks, hearing loss assessments, dental check-ups, sleep assessments, and more. Regular skin checks are especially important if you monitor your skin regularly, as they can significantly reduce your risk of preventable cancers and help detect early changes before they become serious.
Building A Long-Term Strategy For Your Wellbeing
Health isn’t just about the absence of illness; it’s about being able to perform at your best. Ford Health’s women’s preventative health programs empower women to take a strategic, long-term view of their wellbeing. Our programs are designed with your lifestyle in mind, supporting you through all stages of your career, body, and life.
Whether you’re 35 or 55, now is the time to:
- Get on top of your health checks for women
- Address known risk factors
- Schedule your regular check-ups
- Implement sustainable lifestyle changes
- Build a routine that leads to a healthier future
We understand the demands of your role and the pace you move at, which is why our services are built around accessibility, efficiency, and results.
Take The First Step Toward A Healthier Future
If it’s been a while since your last check-up, or you’ve been meaning to book that screening “when things calm down,” consider this your sign.
At Ford Health, we work with professional women across Australia to simplify preventative health and build habits that last.
Your time is valuable. Your health is essential. Let’s make space for both.
Contact us today to learn more about our tailored health assessments and complete wellbeing programs for women.
