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Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore

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Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore

Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore is an innovative and uniquely designed GP medical clinic, within the modern surrounds of Sunshine Plaza.

Its aim is to enrich the patient’s experience through a technologically efficient and friendly medical practice.

01/03/2023

There are many things to arrange before heading off overseas, yet just like a passport, it’s wise to organise health checks and vaccinations ahead of time.

The list of vaccinations can vary depending on your destination, ranging from a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to specific requirements such as Yellow Fever immunisation.

Although some vaccinations may provide peace of mind, others are mandatory to enter and exit some countries.

Conducting research ahead of time can also help determine if there is any local health advice related to your planned destinations.

You may also find other health tips that complement vaccinations, such as packing hygiene items that may prove hard to source once you arrive.

These efforts may help reduce the potential health risks of the places you plan to visit and ultimately increase the chances of a sickness-free holiday or business trip.

This research may see more questions regarding the suitability of visiting some destinations, especially if there is an underlying health condition.

Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore can provide more detailed health-related information and medical advice concerning your travel plans while helping to arrange vaccinations appropriate for countries you visit.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

24/02/2023

During these peak summer months, it’s wise to stay aware of hydration, particularly when we have an underlying health condition or caring for the young or elderly.

A focus on hydration is of even greater importance when there is a fluctuation in weather, such as an excessively humid night or if we have been exercising beyond our routine.

Water is a cheap, healthy and accessible way for everyone to hydrate.

Although the appeal of water may lack, we can add healthy flavourings such as lemon or cucumber, yet if that is not to some tastes, we can at least use a fancy cup or bottle.

Having a glass of water at the start of the day is a quick and easy way to prime our bodies, regardless of the weather or physical activity ahead.

Where hydration is of concern, the doctors at Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore can assess, treat and manage these and related conditions.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

18/02/2023

Although not a term heard often in the news, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects around 1 in 7 Australians over 40 years of age.

However, most of us have heard of the lung diseases chronic bronchitis and emphysema that constitute a large proportion of the COPD conditions diagnosed.

COPD may derive from genetics or environmental causes, such as exposure to dust, vapour, gas, or fumes at work, yet smoking is a common cause.

This group of lung diseases block airflow and makes breathing difficult, yet many of those with COPD remain unaware.

Instead, some may assume that their shortness of breath, chronic cough or wheezing is due to asthma, a lack of fitness or their age.

By determining the cause of breathing difficulties, your doctor can assist in managing any conditions identified and arranging investigations such as a lung function test.

Identifying chronic conditions may assist in developing a strategy specific to individual needs that offset the effects of a disease or slows its progression.

Proper management and medication through your doctor, such as inhalers, may help control symptoms and, at the very least, improve an individual's quality of life.

Appointments are available with Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore through the website or with our friendly reception staff on 07 5391 4677.

12/02/2023

Although children are vulnerable in and around water, the Royal Life Saving Society has highlighted that statistically, young men aged 18 to 34 are at the most risk of drowning.

Research shows that risk-taking, the use of alcohol and drugs, and the absence of appropriate safety precautions, including life jackets, are significant factors in male drowning.

The Make the Right Call campaign encourages all Australians to look after their mates when enjoying this country’s inland waterways.
https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/.../make-the-right-call

Heading to a local supervised swimming pool or between the flags at the beach may help us safely gauge our current skill level and those activities that may meet our current ability in the water.

The doctors of Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore can complement swimming safety measures by assessing your current health and providing medical advice regarding exercise, diet or well-being routines.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

05/02/2023

By maintaining regular schedules for our health check-ups, we can help to reduce the risk of chronic disease or, at the very least, potentially delay its onset.

These health checks may also assist in identifying other health issues, allowing space for us to make healthy changes to our current lifestyle.

Some of these tests apply to everyone, such as:
- Skin cancer screening
- Blood pressure test
- Cholesterol test

Other screening is age-specific:
- Cervical cancer (Women 25-74)
- Bowel cancer (Anyone 50-74)
- Breast cancer (Women 40+)
- Prostate cancer (Men 50+)

If caring for others, there are often schedules applicable to them, such as children’s immunisation or a shingles vaccine for adults aged 60 years and over.

Beyond these tests, if experiencing new symptoms of concern, investigating them with your GP sooner rather than later may help avoid unplanned visits to the hospital or medical complications.

The doctors of Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore can discuss which tests are relevant to your stage of life, answer any questions and provide advice for optimising your health.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

01/02/2023

Some of us may have heard of 'acute' injuries yet not understand the term.

For those unfamiliar with the terminology, these injuries happen suddenly, unlike 'chronic' conditions that develop gradually over time.

Preferably we deal with these acute injuries quickly so that their impact is short-term.

Taking action may also avoid re-injury that sees a relatively minor injury or condition become more complex or require long-term management.

Your doctor can assess and treat these short-term stings, scrapes, twists and other minor injuries to help optimise recovery.

If re-injury does occur or a chronic condition develops, your doctor is also there to manage more complex needs, such as long-term wounds that result from an underlying chronic disease.

Regardless of the type of injury, your doctor can treat conditions to prevent infection or further health complications and provide post-treatment care or advice regarding self-care.

The doctors of Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore can perform minor procedures onsite and work with specialists and allied health professionals as required.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

27/01/2023

With the holidays over, returning to school may highlight some elements of children's health not previously noticed.

These areas could range from something basic, such as difficulty seeing or hearing the teacher's lessons, to an injury from leaping back into their favourite sport.

A lack of concentration, struggling to sit still when completing a task or feeling generally unwell at school could also cause concern.

Efforts to optimise children's mental and physical health at school may help complement learning and social skills.

The doctors of Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore can help assess and treat childhood health conditions, working with specialists and allied health professionals as required.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

22/01/2023

Happy Lunar New Year to everyone from Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore.

A healthy and prosperous year for one and all!

20/01/2023

Please note that Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore is closed for Australia Day on Thursday, the 26th of January next week.

Regular opening hours apply on either side of this public holiday.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

16/01/2023

Although best considered all year round, as we approach the peak of summer, hydration is more applicable than ever.

Keeping our fluid levels up is especially crucial for those caring for older adults or younger children.

The daily recommendation to maintain hydration is two litres of water, which equates to about eight glasses, yet this may increase with higher levels of humidity or physical activity.

For some, this volume of fluids is hard to swallow, yet more flavoursome drinks such as juice or soft drink contain sugar we may wish to avoid.

Tea and coffee have a diuretic effect on the body that sees us pass more fluid, while sports drinks that appear healthier may have more than half the sugar of soft drinks.

If after a healthy hydrating option, there are plenty of foods with a high water content that can work in tandem with your water intake to help optimise hydration.

Cucumbers have the highest water content of any solid food, and tomatoes are the fruit with the highest water volume.

For those preferring something lighter and a little sweeter, strawberries and watermelon follow close behind.

Alternatively, we could add zucchini, celery, carrot and radish to a summer salad with iceberg lettuce or pack kiwi fruit, peaches, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapefruit or apples into a lunch.

In the evenings, potatoes, broccoli, eggplant and cauliflower or a healthy broth can help put back fluids taken by the heat of the day.

If you have questions regarding hydration or other health related areas, Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore's doctors can provide information and advice based on your well-being needs.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

12/01/2023

Areas of food and fashion have their phases of popularity and so too do skincare products.

However, as skincare is integral to our well-being, it is wise to remember that proper skin care relies on a tradition backed by science.

Take, for example, a recent boost in the popularity of Retinoids, used to enhance skin tone, pigmentation and texture.

Retinoids are topical vitamin A products that act on the skin's elastin and collagen.

For that who are unaware, exposure to sunlight renders vitamin A inactive.

Understanding this makes it logical to use retinoid products at night, keep the products out of direct sunlight and may explain skin sensitivity in sunlight for some during their initial use.

Although there is some contention regarding increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation when using Retinoids, it would seem wise to wash off the product in the morning.

Applying moisturiser and sunscreen before venturing outdoors may form part of your skincare routine, especially since Australians live in the skin cancer capital of the world.

Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore can provide skin cancer checks and answer queries or concerns when beginning or altering skincare or health routines.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

05/01/2023

Dr Christian Blank has joined the team at Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore.

Consultations with Dr Christian will commence on Monday, the 16th of January, with bookings now available here online:
https://www.medpods.com.au/doctor-appointments-maroochydore-gp-medical-centre-sunshine-coast-buderim-mooloolaba-twin-waters/

Dr Christian Blank trained in Germany as a Specialist in Internal Medicine and moved to Australia in 2003 to work for the Royal Flying Doctors.

After falling in love with the bush, he worked as a rural generalist in Queensland.

Beyond his most recent role providing ongoing support for rural hospitals, Dr Blank has worked as a Medical Superintendent at Chinchilla Hospital, a Senior Medical Officer at Cherbourg and Murgon Hospitals, and a Generalist in Emergency Medicine at Bundaberg Hospital.

Dr Blank’s interests include chronic disease management, internal medicine, medication interactions, infectious diseases and travel medicine.

In addition to English and German, he speaks French and some Spanish.

Appointments are also available through our friendly reception staff on 07 5391 4677.

31/12/2022

All the best in 2023!

From the doctors and staff at Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable New Year celebration.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

25/12/2022

We hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

From all of the doctors & support staff at Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore.

21/12/2022

Please note that Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore has a new phone number:

07 5391 4677

This number will replace the previous 1300 number, so some may wish to update this within their phone contact list.

Also, the practice is closed over Christmas from Saturday the 24th of December to Tuesday the 27th of December, inclusive.

Over the New Year, the practice is closed on Saturday, the 31st of December 2022 and Sunday, the 1st of January 2023.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff.

18/12/2022

Dr Barry O’Donovan has joined Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore.

After graduating from the National University of Ireland in 1991, he worked in South Australia at Flinders University SA and Curtin University, developing undergraduate education and training.

His passion for caring for everyone, from the young to the elderly, keeps him on his toes, as does his enthusiasm for GP education and training.

Dr O’Donovan holds particular interests in men’s health, occupational health and stress management.

He also enjoys procedural work, including minor skin surgery, iron infusions, insertion and removal of contraceptive implants, and chronic disease management.

Pursuits outside work include being an all-rounder in sports, politics, and travelling.

Please note that Dr O’Donovan provides bulk billing for concession card holders.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

12/12/2022

Please note the opening hours over the end-of-year holidays at Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore.

For the Christmas period, the practice is closed from Saturday the 24th of December to Tuesday the 27th of December, inclusive.

Over the New Year, the practice is closed on Saturday, the 31st of December 2022 and Sunday, the 1st of January 2023.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

07/12/2022

A tricky aspect of maintaining a healthy diet with fresh whole foods is the time and effort required to prepare and cook the meal.

At the end of a workday, it is difficult to muster the energy required to create a meal from scratch, yet everyone can share a sense of achievement once a meal is ready.

Meal time is where the adage of ‘many hands make light work’ comes into play to bolster our chances of success by reducing the physical and mental load.

We can use meal preparation as an opportunity to share and discuss ideas, events or concerns, and by cooking together, we may also strengthen relationships within the household.

Our kids can exercise their self-esteem and creativity by trying out new meals while developing skills that may come in handy later in adulthood.

Cooking may also create a platform for children to hone their communication skills and vocabulary, plus measuring ingredients in meal preparation provides a practical use of mathematics.

When seeking to implement and maintain a healthy meal routine, the doctors of Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore can complement your efforts by managing your medical needs and offering advice to optimise your well-being.

Appointments are available online through the website or with our friendly reception staff by calling 07 5391 4677.

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Address

Shop GDL571 Sunshine Plaza, 154-164 Horton Parade
Maroochydore, QLD
4558

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.medpods.com.au/

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Medpods Medical Centre is a fully bulk billed medical practice located on the Sunshine Coast. Located within the newly refurbished Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore, it offers a modern and innovative medical practice. Using the latest technology, doctors are free to concentrate on consultations, while medical and reception staff can maintain a clutter-free and efficient work environment. Staff are supported by an award-winning management company. All of these features in-turn benefit those seeking medical treatment and advice, as more efficient and personalised service is provided. Those visiting the medical centre also have the advantage of shopping while they wait with Medpods innovative self-check-in option. Staff simply SMS when the doctor will be seeing them next.