Medpods Medical Centre Maroochydore

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.

During these peak summer months, it’s wise to stay aware of hydration, particularly when we have an underlying health co...
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.

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

Some of us may have heard of 'acute' injuries yet not understand the term.For those unfamiliar with the terminology, the...
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.

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

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

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