The Rotary-sponsored van stopped in Griffith to dispense free checkups and general health advice on Sunday and Monday.

Over the course of two days travelling nurse Rob Woolley found three people who were in the "level three" danger zone.

Mr Woolley he said he often came across guys who had alarming levels but were completely unaware that their health was at risk.

He said many of these health risks could be easily treated with lifestyle changes and through regular visits to the doctor.

That's the advice he's been giving since he hit the road as the Rotary's travelling nurse in January last year.

Since then he's visited 100 country towns, given over 5000 health checkups, and made hundreds of friends along the way.

"It's really rewarding because 99.9 per cent leave with a warm handshake and having learnt something," Mr Woolley said.

He covers all the basics, including cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels to make sure nothing is amiss.

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His van is filled to the brim with medical paraphernalia and pamphlets covering health topics ranging from cancer to depression.

He's constantly reminding younger men to get watch out for testicular cancer and reminding older men to get checked for bowel cancer.

"I remind guys: you must get it done," he said.

"Bowel cancer is the second biggest killer of Australians."

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