Olympic Medical Centre, Canning Vale

19/07/2024

🌟Your Health, Our Priority at Olympic Medical Centre🌟

We offer a wide range of services including skin checks, IUD insertions, chronic disease management, and workers' compensation.

📍 Find us at: Shop 2/83-85 Catalano Cct, Canning Vale WA 6155

🕒 Hours:

✅Monday: 7 am–7 pm
✅Tuesday: 7 am–6 pm
✅Wednesday: 7 am–7 pm
✅Thursday: 7 am–6 pm
✅Friday: 7 am–7 pm
✅Saturday: 8 am–2 pm
✅Sunday: 9 am–2 pm

Book your appointment today and experience our centre close to home! 👉

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/canning-vale/olympic-medical-centre-and-skin-clinic/s48439

27/06/2024

Think you need lots of sunshine to get Vitamin D? ☀️

Most people receive enough Vitamin D from just a few minutes in the sun, while still protecting their skin. Going about normal day-to-day outdoor activities, such as walking to the train station, is enough for most people to maintain adequate Vitamin D levels 😊

Vitamin D is essential for your body and healthy bones, but it's important to avoid getting sunburnt 👨‍⚕️

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25/06/2024

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? 🤷‍♂️Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a disorder of the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve as it runs through the wrist.

CTS may occur due to overuse and repetitive hand movements, arthritis or pregnancy. Symptoms include:

🔹numbness
🔹pins and needles especially in the thumb, index and middle fingers
🔹radiating or referred pain into the forearm or upper arm
🔹weakness of the hand/weak grasp
🔹pain and problems with thumb movements
🔹clumsiness and loss of hand coordination

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22/06/2024

Almost half of adults over 65 have arthritis🖐️

It cannot be cured but there are many things that can help and make life with arthritis a whole lot better 😀

❗️Don't put up with the pain, see one of our Doctors to help manage the condition❗️

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19/06/2024

Help prevent the Flu with Good Health Habits! 😁

The best way to help prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs.

1🔹Avoid close contact.
When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2🔹Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

3🔹Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

4🔹Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

5🔹Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

6🔹Practice other good health habits.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Look after yourself this flu season 😊

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15/06/2024

About 1 in 3 people with diabetes are unaware they have the condition😯The main symptoms are:

🔹feeling very thirsty
🔹urinating frequently, particularly at night
🔹feeling very tired
🔹weight loss and loss of muscle bulk

For more information, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on ☎️ 9456 2911 or using the link below 👍

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12/06/2024

Wondering how to look after your hair and nails?💅Here are 5 essential nutrients your hair loves:

◻️Protein
◻️Zinc
◻️Calcium
◻️Magnesium
◻️Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Always check with your doctor for what's right for you👩‍⚕️

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07/06/2024

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes pain and swelling in the joints🤸‍♀️

😥RA usually affects the smaller joints, such as those in the hands, feet and wrists, although larger joints such as the hips and knees can also be affected.

See your doctor for a physical examination to check your joints today👨‍⚕️

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04/06/2024

❗High blood pressure is common and often has no symptoms and it may increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke❗

The following steps can help lower the blood pressure and keep it at a healthy level👍

✅Exercise
Australians are recommended to get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five times a week. Talk to your doctor about the kind and much exercise will suit you, and build up slowly.

✅Healthy eating
A healthy, balanced diet will help reduce your blood pressure. Include plenty of vegetables and fruits, including different types and colours.

✅Cut your salt intake
Australian adults are recommended to consume less than 4g salt with 6g salt the maximum daily upper limit. This upper limit is equivalent to about a teaspoon of salt.

✅Limit your alcohol intake
Be aware of the amount of alcohol in a standard drink. The recommended limits for alcohol are: drinking no more than two standard drinks on any day

✅Quit smoking
The ni****ne in ci******es can temporarily raise your blood pressure, and smoking also raises the risk of heart disease.

✅Medicines for high blood pressure
Some people with high blood pressure need to take medication to lower their blood pressure.

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30/05/2024

Did you know?

🕷Redback spiders can control how much venom they administer. A bite with no venom will have minimal symptoms but a venomous bite can be very painful and dangerous.

First aid for Redback Spider bite:
⛑️ Keep patient calm and monitor symptoms
⛑️ Apply an ice pack (such as a packet of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) to minimise pain and swelling
⛑️ If the casualty is a young child, a pregnant women or if symptoms are severe, seek emergency medical aid for anit-venom
⛑️ DO NOT use the Pressure Immobilisation Technique/a restrictive bandage

It is rarely serious for an adult - but can be life-threatening to a child or pregnant women.

At Olympic Medical Centre Canning Vale, we are a mixed billing practice for medical consultations

25/05/2024

Did you know? 🕷Redback spiders can control how much venom they administer. A bite with no venom will have minimal symptoms but a venomous bite can be very painful and dangerous.

First aid for Redback Spider bite:
⛑️ Keep patient calm and monitor symptoms
⛑️ Apply an ice pack (such as a packet of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) to minimise pain and swelling
⛑️ If the casualty is a young child, a pregnant women or if symptoms are severe, seek emergency medical aid for anit-venom
⛑️ DO NOT use the Pressure Immobilisation Technique/a restrictive bandage

It is rarely serious for an adult - but can be life-threatening to a child or pregnant women.

At Olympic Medical Centre Canning Vale, we are a mixed billing practice for medical consultations

25/05/2024

Are you caring for a family member or friend? 🤝

Carers WA are a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 310,000 family carers in WA. They can help provide support, education and an uplifting community of fellow carers.

Head to their website to learn more 😊

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23/05/2024

We know we should eat less sugar🍉but we don't always realise how much sugar different food and drinks contain!😮

Sugar intake is directly related to several health-related issues.

Talk to our GP if you are looking for an alternative means to reduce sugar intake👩‍⚕️

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19/05/2024

DId you know you can use Medicare card to help pay for chiropractor, dietitian or midwife👩‍⚕️

For condition that have lasted or is predicted to last, for six months or longer, Medicare can assist under the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) scheme.

Talk to our GP about a referral to Allied Health practitioners🙂

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09/05/2024

Need a medical assessment for your drivers license or work?🚙We can help!

Just give us a quick call on ☎️9456 2911

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05/05/2024

There is no right or wrong way to quit smoking - your GP can help you come up with a personal plan that works for you😊

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02/05/2024

Have no eye-deer how to take care of your eyes?👀Here are a few tips!

1️⃣️Wear sunglasses when outside
In addition to being a trendy fashion accessory, they help protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays

2️⃣️Eat vision-healthy foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and vitamins C and E may help ward off age-related vision problems (try spinach, kale,
Salmon, tuna, eggs, nuts, beans, oranges and other citrus fruits and grapes)

3️⃣️Rest your eyes regularly
Extended screen usage can cause eyestrain, blurry vision, and trouble focusing at a distance. Try looking away every 20 minutes at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds

4️⃣️Use Safety Eyewear
If you use hazardous or airborne materials on the job or at home, wear safety glasses or protective goggles. Sports like ice hockey, squash, and tennis can also lead to eye injury.

5️⃣️Go for regular eye exams

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