Edmonton Family Medical Centre

08/09/2025

🚨 Breaking News 🚨
Scientists* have finally confirmed the existence of Man Flu – a highly dangerous condition known to strike down even the strongest of men with nothing more than a sniffle. Symptoms include:
- Groaning louder than the seagulls at 5am
- Needing three blankets, a hot water bottle, and the undivided attention of at least one loved one
- Googling “can you survive a common cold?” every 20 minutes
While some sceptics say “it’s just a cold”, any man will tell you it feels closer to surviving the plague, climbing Everest and starring in a budget remake of Les Misérables all at once. 🎭
Ladies of Cairns, please be patient – it’s not easy being this heroic. And gents, don’t worry: recovery is possible… but only with endless cups of tea, sympathy on demand and maybe a pie. 🫖🥧
Ladies please note: while you battle through life with actual flu, kids, work and a cyclone warning, your man may need urgent sympathy and possibly a commemorative plaque.
But don’t worry – with enough TLC (and maybe a Bunnings sausage), recovery is possible. Until then, we remain on high alert.
Stay strong, brothers. Cairns needs you. 💪😂
(*By scientists we mean Dave down the pub.)

04/09/2025

What a week at EFMC! 💥
🎂 We celebrated Debbie’s birthday in style (cake levels: dangerously high 🍰).
📅 A jam-packed schedule kept us on our toes.
👂 Jayne from Hearing Australia dropped by and reminded us why collaboration matters.
🧔 And let’s be honest — once you reach a certain age, it takes a whole support crew (aka good friends at work) to keep that beard looking less “wizard” and more “distinguished woman.” 😂
❤️ And through it all, we felt the love at work — because that’s what makes EFMC special.
Here’s to busy weeks, great people, and moments worth celebrating! 🙌

01/09/2025

Doctor life.

29/08/2025

🌸💖 Welcome to the world, Baby Maya! 💖🌸

Our EFMC family is overjoyed to celebrate the arrival of Dr Anchu’s little princess, born on 17 August, weighing 2280g. Tiny, precious and already so loved! 🍼✨

Congratulations to Dr Anchu and family — wishing you endless love, laughter and sweet moments together. 💕

26/08/2025

🧘‍♀️✨ Aerial yoga – exercise with a twist (literally)! ✨

Did you know aerial yoga can improve flexibility, build strength, ease back pain and even reduce stress? By using a hammock, it takes the pressure off joints and gives you a whole new perspective on fitness – sometimes upside down! 🙃

Our newest GP, Dr Mojdeh Khorrami, loves aerial yoga for both the physical and mental health benefits. It’s her way of staying balanced, strong, and relaxed – and a reminder that looking after your health can be fun too!

So while you won’t catch her hanging from the clinic ceiling (promise 😉), you will find her passionate about helping patients care for their body and mind.

25/08/2025

✨ Meet Dr. Mojdeh Khorrami! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Mojdeh to EFMC. She’s a caring GP with a focus on women’s health, preventive care and family medicine.

Outside the clinic, she loves her cats 🐾, aerial yoga, travel ✈️ and time with family.

Say hello when you see her around – we’re so excited to have her join our team! 💙

22/08/2025

Mechanics! You can diagnose a timing belt by sound, but when was the last time your engine got checked?

Doug Upp tried to service himself. Ended up with a loose screw, zero oil and his muffler dragging on the floor. Again.

If you’re running rough, overheating, or making “weird noises when you get up”—let’s pop the bonnet and take a look.

🚗 Human logbooks need servicing too.

21/08/2025

Taking medications can feel like a juggling act sometimes – but a few simple habits can make it much easier (and safer!):

✅ Set a routine – Take your meds at the same time each day (link it to something you always do, like brushing your teeth or breakfast).
✅ Use a pill organiser – Those little weekly boxes are lifesavers when it comes to keeping track.
✅ Keep an updated list – Write down all your prescriptions, vitamins and over-the-counter meds. Bring it with you to appointments.
✅ Don’t skip doses – Even if you’re feeling better, stopping suddenly can cause more harm than good.
✅ Ask questions – Unsure about side effects, timing, or interactions? Always check with your GP or pharmacist.
✅ Store safely – Keep medications in a cool, dry spot, away from kids and pets.

👩‍⚕️ Remember: your GP and pharmacist are your best allies in making sure your medications are working for you, not against you.

21/08/2025

🕺✨ Move It or Lose It! ✨💃

Meet our stylish friend showing us how it’s done – proof that movement doesn’t just keep you healthy, it keeps you young at heart!

Regular movement has so many benefits:
✅ Boosts mood and energy
✅ Strengthens muscles and bones
✅ Improves balance (less chance of falls)
✅ Supports heart health
✅ Keeps the mind sharp

And the best part? It doesn’t have to be the gym – dancing in the kitchen, gardening, walking the dog, or even chasing the grandkids all count.

So take a cue from this gent – find something fun, turn up the music, and get moving today. Your body (and your smile) will thank you!

20/08/2025

🚚😂 GOODBYE MALCOLM – OUR FASTEST (AND LOUDEST) COURIER! 😂🚚

For the past two years, Malcolm from QML has been racing through our doors like clockwork – usually with a wisecrack, always with a grin and occasionally with the subtlety of a cyclone. 🌪️

But now … he’s trading his courier bag for retirement life in Victoria. (We’re still trying to work out if Victoria is ready for him. 😏)

Here he is with our Practice Manager, Debbie, who insists she’ll miss him terribly … though the reception staff are secretly wondering what “peace and quiet” might sound like.

Malcolm, you’ve been bright, funny and a daily highlight at EFMC. Thanks for the laughs, the quick wit and for never losing a specimen (that we know of).

Enjoy retirement – may your days be filled with long lunches, naps, and zero traffic runs. We’ll miss you, mate! ❤️

20/08/2025

✨🐾 BONNIE UPDATE 🐾✨

Our girl Bonnie, Rod’s assistance dog, is basically staff at this point. Regular shifts, full benefits (🦴🍖💤), and very strict about customer service: if you don’t say hello, she will stare at you until you do 👀🐶.

Rod, (our patient) being the helpful chap he is, offered to take a nice photo of Bonnie and I together 📸. Guess what? He nailed it. Well… nailed half of it.

🙋‍♀️ My head? ❌ Gone.
👵 My neck? ✅ Featured in high-definition wrinkles.
Basically the photo screams: “Here lies the ghost of a decapitated dog mum, survived only by her fabulous neck folds.” 👻😂

Meanwhile, Bonnie looks like she’s about to upload it as her LinkedIn profile pic 💼🐾. Absolute stitch-up.

Moral of the story: never trust Rod with a camera… unless you want a glamour shot of your Adam’s apple 🍏📸.

19/08/2025