Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas

Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas Hi there! My name is Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas. I am the General Practitioner at Burlington Health. I completed my MBBS Degree at UWI, Mona.

I am dedicated to helping persons achieve their health goals in order to become the best version of themselves.

16/10/2021

This video was filmed as a joke 😂

I ended up having to do a surgery for my ankle about 2 weeks ago…

Most times, I’m doing well 😊 The worst of it is over. Sometimes, I do feel like I just wanna be free to walk and go outside but I know this is just a season. And it’s been a restful time at home. My journey to walking unassisted one day continues 😌

Hope you had a good laugh out of it like we did! 😅

🎥/📸: .thomas7
Song: “Reflections” by Jah Cure

** I do not own any rights to this music

Happy Independence Day to the land of my birth, Jamaica ! There is so much love and pride for my country in my heart and...
06/08/2021

Happy Independence Day to the land of my birth, Jamaica ! There is so much love and pride for my country in my heart and I’m glad that this is my home 🇯🇲♥️

Happy emancipation day to Jamaica and all the other Caribbean countries that gained emancipation today ! 🥳🥳
01/08/2021

Happy emancipation day to Jamaica and all the other Caribbean countries that gained emancipation today ! 🥳🥳

30/06/2021

We’ve all had a headache at least once in our lifetime before but some of us get them more frequently than others. Persons may suffer in silence because it’s “just a likkle headache”; not knowing that they can be pain-free!

In this episode, I’ll be talking about my journey with 𝕄𝕚𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤 😣

A migraine is a medical condition that involves severe, recurrent headaches. An attack can last for long periods of time and persons usually have other symptoms along with it such as: nausea, vomiting, light and sound sensitivity.

If you or a loved one are experiencing headaches that are constant or new and would like to discuss it further, make an appointment to see me in my office. I’d be happy to help you to be pain-free 😊

✨Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas
✨Burlington Health ()
✨43 Burlington Avenue, Kgn 10
✨876-926-1365

TEᔕTIᑕᑌᒪᗩᖇ ᑕᗩᑎᑕEᖇThis type of cancer accounts for 1% of all cancers in men but it’s the most common cancer in men aged 1...
23/06/2021

TEᔕTIᑕᑌᒪᗩᖇ ᑕᗩᑎᑕEᖇ

This type of cancer accounts for 1% of all cancers in men but it’s the most common cancer in men aged 15-35yo 😳 (Although men of all ages can be at risk)

Caucasian men are 5 times more likely to develop testicular cancer than men of African descent.

Symptoms may include:
- a testicular lump
- enlarged testicle
- heaviness in the sc***um
- dull ache to groin

It’s important to know your individual risk and how to screen for it (shared above).

TSEs should be performed at least once a month after a warm bath or shower. This can increase the chances of finding a tumour early.

If you’re having any concerns regarding your health and would like to discuss it further, make an appointment to see me in my office. I’d be happy to speak with you. 😊

✨Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas
✨Burlington Health
✨43 Burlington Avenue, Kgn 10
✨876-926-1365

ʙᴇɴɪɢɴ ᴘʀᴏꜱᴛᴀᴛɪᴄ ʜʏᴘᴇʀᴘʟᴀꜱɪᴀ| ʙᴘʜThis is a medical term used for an enlarged prostate. Benign means that it is ɴᴏᴛ cance...
22/06/2021

ʙᴇɴɪɢɴ ᴘʀᴏꜱᴛᴀᴛɪᴄ ʜʏᴘᴇʀᴘʟᴀꜱɪᴀ| ʙᴘʜ

This is a medical term used for an enlarged prostate. Benign means that it is ɴᴏᴛ cancerous *whew* and there is no known link between BPH and prostate cancer. It is possible however to have both conditions at the same time.

BPH is the most common prostate problem among men over 50yo.

Common symptoms include:
- frequent urination
- incomplete emptying of bladder
- weak urine stream
- difficulty initiating urination

Depending on the severity, there are treatments available to help alleviate the symptoms of BPH.

If you are a male and experiencing these symptoms, don’t wait. Make an appointment to see me in my office so we can discuss it further.

✨Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas
✨Burlington Health
✨43 Burlington Avenue, Kgn 10
✨876-926-1365

The father is the first man in a child’s life. He is his son’s hero and daughter’s first love. Happy Father’s Day to all...
20/06/2021

The father is the first man in a child’s life. He is his son’s hero and daughter’s first love.

Happy Father’s Day to all the spectacular dads out there! You desire the best for your family. I see your desire to help around the house, to work hard but also spend time with your family and your willingness to drive the family everywhere 😅. I hope that you’ll have a wonderful day! 😊

Ⓟⓡⓞⓢⓣⓐⓣⓔ Ⓒⓐⓝⓒⓔⓡ The most common cancer AND the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men in Jamaica 😰How can we prev...
16/06/2021

Ⓟⓡⓞⓢⓣⓐⓣⓔ Ⓒⓐⓝⓒⓔⓡ

The most common cancer AND the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men in Jamaica 😰

How can we prevent this? While there are no preventable ways at this time, what we can do is:
- Screening yearly and
- Risk reduction
Once a man is 50 years old and older 🧔🏽‍♂️👴🏽 [Start at 40yo in persons with a family history]

Screening involves:
1. Digital Re**al Examination (DRE) - examination technique that checks the prostate for any abnormalities
2. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test - a blood test that measures the level of PSA in the blood

Risk Reduction includes:
- Eating healthy (low fat, low red meat, high fibre diet)
- Consume lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains
- Maintain a health weight
- Be physically active
- No smoking
- Get regular Check-Ups

Symptoms can include: chronic pain to hips, thighs or back, difficulty urinating, painful urination, bloody urine or troubles getting an er****on. If you have any of these, please get it checked out 🙏🏼

Don’t wait until you have symptoms. Make an appointment to see me in my office for screening or a regular check-up 😊

✨ Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas
✨ Burlington Health
✨ 43 Burlington Avenue, Kgn 10
✨ 876-926-1365

Glitz and Glam for a Tuesday throwback! 😋 This was a day that I felt like wearing make-up to work but this is a very rar...
15/06/2021

Glitz and Glam for a Tuesday throwback! 😋

This was a day that I felt like wearing make-up to work but this is a very rare occasion for me, as I like to get as much sleep as possible in the mornings 😅 (show a raise of hands if you’re the same 🙋🏻‍♀️)

Are you an early riser or late riser? I’d love to know in the comments below 😊

#ᴛʙᴛ

Today is Monday and it’s the beginning of a new week. June is “Men’s Health Month” and this week is “𝕄𝕖𝕟’𝕤 ℍ𝕖𝕒𝕝𝕥𝕙 𝕎𝕖𝕖𝕜” ...
14/06/2021

Today is Monday and it’s the beginning of a new week.

June is “Men’s Health Month” and this week is “𝕄𝕖𝕟’𝕤 ℍ𝕖𝕒𝕝𝕥𝕙 𝕎𝕖𝕖𝕜” 👨🏾👨🏽👨🏻👨🏼

The aim of this month is to raise awareness about health issues affecting men.

Swipe ⬅️ to know about some of the health issues that can affect the prostate.

If you are having any pain, discomfort or urinary issues, please check it out!

You can make an appointment to see me in my office. I’d love to help you!

Healthier men live happier, longer lives 😀

31/05/2021

As Child’s Month comes to an end here in JA, I thought that it would be fun to do a “Question + Answer” segment with some spectacular children! 🥳

Thanks to these amazing kiddos who did a wonderful job answering the questions! 😃 (and their awesome parents .gayle & 😄)

Do you enjoy videos like these? Let me know in the comments below 👇🏻😊

✨ Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas
✨ Burlington Health
✨ 43 Burlington Avenue, Kgn 10
✨ 876-926-1365

31/05/2021

April - National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month

Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs. Basically, a “trigger” causes the air passages to narrow and the muscles of the small airways to tighten within the lungs.

This will cause symptoms such as: cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness.

Triggers vary from person to person. These include:
- a cold/flu
- exercise
- dust
- smoke
- fumes
- changes in weather
- animal dander
- strongly scented soaps, perfumes or colognes

Did I help to debunk Asthma misconceptions or did you know already? Let me know in the comments below! ☺️

✨ Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas
✨ Burlington Health
✨ 43 Burlington Avenue, Kgn 10
✨ 876-926-1365

☀️Wellness Wednesday☀️We live in a world where “busy-ness” is glorified and we always need to be on the go from one plac...
19/05/2021

☀️Wellness Wednesday☀️

We live in a world where “busy-ness” is glorified and we always need to be on the go from one place/thing to another. Very often, it’s not until feeling exhausted/burnt out that we realize our tank was on empty.

Today I wanted to touch on the importance of rest. Rest is important as it can help you increase productivity, promote well-being, reduce stress and improve mood. Rest allows us to be rejuvenated to tackle another day/activity.

It may seem hard to even find time to rest in our busy schedules but it could be incorporated in the simplest of ways: take a walk outside, a bath, exercise, sleep, watch a show, etc.

I’ve had a difficult week so far but I realized today that I need to rest and unwind. I know I’m not the only one that’s tired 😪

Today, let’s make time to rest. Let us replenish. So that we can tackle tomorrow feeling rested and renewed 💪🏻

✨Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas
✨Burlington Health
✨43 Burlington Avenue, Kgn 10
✨876-926-1365

PAHO recognizes today as “ωσяℓ∂ нуρєятєηѕιση ∂αу”Hypertension (aka high blood pressure or “pressure” in JA 😅) is when th...
17/05/2021

PAHO recognizes today as “ωσяℓ∂ нуρєятєηѕιση ∂αу”

Hypertension (aka high blood pressure or “pressure” in JA 😅) is when the blood vessels have persistently elevated pressures. It consists of 2 numbers and has to be >140/90mmHg on 2 separate days to be considered Hypertension.

Hypertension affects more than 30% of the adult population worldwide (that’s more than 1 billion persons 🤯). It is the most common chronic illness in Jamaica.

Hypertension is a serious medical condition and can cause damage to the brain, heart and kidneys. Most persons with high blood pressures DO NOT KNOW THEY HAVE IT 😳

That’s why this year, the theme is “ᴍᴇᴀꜱᴜʀᴇ ʏᴏᴜʀ ʙʟᴏᴏᴅ ᴘʀᴇꜱꜱᴜʀᴇ ᴀᴄᴄᴜʀᴀᴛᴇʟʏ, ᴄᴏɴᴛʀᴏʟ ɪᴛ, ʟɪᴠᴇ ʟᴏɴɢᴇʀ”

Swipe 👈🏻 to see how to get an accurate blood pressure reading and how to love your heart ❤️

If you’re concerned about your blood pressure readings, write them down and make an appointment to see me in my office to discuss further.

Let’s be heart healthy. It’s in your hands.

✨Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas
✨ Burlington Health
✨ 43 Burlington Avenue, Kgn 10
✨ 876-926-1365

Nurses everywhere deserve love and attention every day but especially today! They are the backbone of any medical facili...
12/05/2021

Nurses everywhere deserve love and attention every day but especially today!

They are the backbone of any medical facility. These nurses photographed above are the absolute best! They are caring towards our patients. They keep us as doctors grounded and this facility would not be the same without them!

Happy Nurses Day! Thank you for your care and service 🤗🤗

Today, we recognize the Lupus Warriors around the world 👩🏾‍🎤💜Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammat...
10/05/2021

Today, we recognize the Lupus Warriors around the world 👩🏾‍🎤💜

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation throughout the body. This means that their own body’s immune system causes the inflammation (a localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain). Therefore, any organ of the body can potentially be affected.

Swipe ⬅️ to see a few facts on lupus.

Let’s

Happy Mother’s Day! Today is about you, Moms! I see your efforts to get breakfast on the table on a weekday morning. I s...
09/05/2021

Happy Mother’s Day! Today is about you, Moms! I see your efforts to get breakfast on the table on a weekday morning. I see your resilience, especially on the days you’re exhausted. Most of all, I see the love you have for your children that makes it all worthwhile. Love & Blessings! 💕

ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ᴛᴇᴀᴄʜᴇʀ’ꜱ ᴅᴀʏ! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Today we’re celebrating Teachers! They play a vital role in our children’s lives. Since the ...
05/05/2021

ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ᴛᴇᴀᴄʜᴇʀ’ꜱ ᴅᴀʏ! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

Today we’re celebrating Teachers! They play a vital role in our children’s lives. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, they have had to adapt their teaching environment and many have still been going above and beyond to ensure that the children of Jamaica still receive the best education.

A round of applause for our teachers! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 They are the superheroes our children depend on for a brighter future. 🦸🏽‍♂️🦹🏽‍♀️🦸🏽‍♀️

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This video was filmed as a joke 😂 I ended up having to do a surgery for my ankle about 2 weeks ago… Most times, I’m doing well 😊 The worst of it is over. Sometimes, I do feel like I just wanna be free to walk and go outside but I know this is just a season. And it’s been a restful time at home. My journey to walking unassisted one day continues 😌 Hope you had a good laugh out of it like we did! 😅 🎥/📸: @josef.thomas7 Song: “Reflections” by Jah Cure ** I do not own any rights to this music

We’ve all had a headache at least once in our lifetime before but some of us get them more frequently than others. Persons may suffer in silence because it’s “just a likkle headache”; not knowing that they can be pain-free! In this episode, I’ll be talking about my journey with 𝕄𝕚𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤 😣 A migraine is a medical condition that involves severe, recurrent headaches. An attack can last for long periods of time and persons usually have other symptoms along with it such as: nausea, vomiting, light and sound sensitivity. If you or a loved one are experiencing headaches that are constant or new and would like to discuss it further, make an appointment to see me in my office. I’d be happy to help you to be pain-free 😊 ✨Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas ✨Burlington Health (@burlingtonhealthja) ✨43 Burlington Avenue, Kgn 10 ✨876-926-1365 #generalpractitioner #burlingtonhealth #womeninmedicine #migraineawareness #migrainesufferer #headaches #intheknow #FungFacts

As Child’s Month comes to an end here in JA, I thought that it would be fun to do a “Question + Answer” segment with some spectacular children! 🥳 Thanks to these amazing kiddos who did a wonderful job answering the questions! 😃 (and their awesome parents @ck.gayle & @kathyleondvm 😄) Do you enjoy videos like these? Let me know in the comments below 👇🏻😊 ✨ Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas ✨ Burlington Health ✨ 43 Burlington Avenue, Kgn 10 ✨ 876-926-1365 #generalpractitioner #familydoctor #May #childmonthja #children #QandA #Blessings #FungFacts

April - National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs. Basically, a “trigger” causes the air passages to narrow and the muscles of the small airways to tighten within the lungs. This will cause symptoms such as: cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Triggers vary from person to person. These include: - a cold/flu - exercise - dust - smoke - fumes - changes in weather - animal dander - strongly scented soaps, perfumes or colognes Did I help to debunk Asthma misconceptions or did you know already? Let me know in the comments below! ☺️ ✨ Dr. Jodi Fung-Thomas ✨ Burlington Health ✨ 43 Burlington Avenue, Kgn 10 ✨ 876-926-1365 #generalpractitioner #asthma #asthmaawareness #womeninmedicine #FungFacts

✨Sneak Peek✨ I’ve been working on this all week and I’m so excited to share this sneak peek with you guys... Stay tuned ! ☺️ #womeninmedicine #generalpractitioner #FungFacts #drjo

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