Ocean Wave Medical in Caloundra, Queensland | Family medicine practice

Ocean Wave Medical

Locality: Caloundra, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5491 9044

Address: 87 Bowman Road 4551 Caloundra, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.oceanwavemedical.com.au

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25.01.2022 So lovely for staff to be treated to some yummy morning tea. Great for some positives with all the covid news everyday. Morning tea courtesy of our lovely Clinical Psychologist Cornelia. Patients can book a face to face or Telehealth consult with Cornelia. Private or MHP plans welcome. Ph 54919044 to book.

25.01.2022 Book your hearing test now at Ocean Wave Wellness Centre, 27 Mayes Avenue, Caloundra.

24.01.2022 Today we welcome back Dr Dan Bower from leave. Call 54919044 to book in with Dr Bower.

24.01.2022 Did you know that strokes kill more men than prostate cancer? Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can help to save lives, remember FAST and call 000 immediately. #MensHealthWeek

23.01.2022 On Ruok day we received a lovely thank you card and morning tea from patient. Beautiful words to his Doctor all the staff and in particular Nurses for their expertise in wound care who have been treating him for over 4 months. Made all the staff smile.

23.01.2022 Regular breast screens are a very important part of maintaining health for all Queensland women aged 50 74 years. Whether you are new to BreastScreen Queensla...nd or due for your next breast screen, it's easy to make or change an appointment online, visit www.breastscreen.qld.gov.au to find out more. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth All women are encouraged to remain aware of the normal look and feel of their breasts. If you notice any changes please see your doctor immediately, do not wait until your next breast screen.

23.01.2022 Needing a female Doctor, we have 2 working this weekend and accepting new patients. Dr Zoe McInally on Saturday and Dr Deborah Vercoulen on Sunday. Phone 54919044 to book.

22.01.2022 Ocean Wave Medical wish all our Mothers, Doctors, Staff and Patients a very happy mothers day. We hope you get to be able to celebrate with your family or have contact with them. We are open this weekend with Dr John Fogarty working Saturday and Dr Deb Vercoulen working Sunday. Ph 54919044 to book.

21.01.2022 Book in now for your mens health check at Ocean Wave Medical.

21.01.2022 Back to school Monday, has your child had their 2020 flu vaccine? Under 5 years is free, over 5 we have limited private supply available. Book now with your Doctor by phoning 54919044

21.01.2022 Public Health Alert Queensland Health has expanded its list of venues where cases of the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre cluster visited. Anyone who has b...een to these locations at the times specified should monitor their health and if they develop any COVID-19 symptoms, even mild, get tested. The updated list is available at: https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing. To find your nearest fever clinic, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing.

21.01.2022 Do you have a cough, a sore throat, a fever, any shortness of breath, runny nose? - Get Covid Tested. Phone 1300 163 044 to book a drive-thru test at either Caloundra Hospital MIIC, Sunshine Coast University Hospital level 2 carpark, or Nambour General Hospital.

19.01.2022 Book your hearing appointment at Ocean Wave Wellness Centre

18.01.2022 It is National Diabetes week. Do you or someone you know have diabetes? If so risk is three times more likely to be hospitalised and three times more likely to die from the flu and its complications than other people. With winter upon us, ensure you have had your free government flu vaccine for 2020.

18.01.2022 Qml Pathology reopens Monday 29th June, operating 8am to 12noon during School holidays, then returning to fulltime. Saturdays 9am to 12 from 4th July.Qml Pathology reopens Monday 29th June, operating 8am to 12noon during School holidays, then returning to fulltime. Saturdays 9am to 12 from 4th July.

18.01.2022 Ocean Wave Medical is open all weekend and accepting new patients. Telehealth is also available. Dr Zoe McInally working Saturday and Dr Deborah Vercoulen working Sunday. Private and Govt flu vaccines are in stock. Call 54919044 to book.

17.01.2022 Anzac Day Long Weekend. We will be open Saturday 24th with Dr Zoe McInally working 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed Anzac Day Sunday 25th and Anzac holiday Monday 26th. Will reopen at 7.30am on Tuesday 27th. Book online through our website whilst we are closed. National Home Dr Service available by calling 137425 whilst we are closed.

16.01.2022 Impact Hearing will be now located in Ocean Wave Wellness Centre Suite 4, for all your hearing needs. All children should be having their Free hearing check done at 4 years of age. Complimentary hearing check screenings are now available to all patients and families each Wednesday. If you or your family member is requesting repeats, speaking loudly, turning the TV up loudly or has difficulty hearing in background noise . They may have hearing loss ?... Contact us today for your Complimentary Hearing Health Care appointment on 07 3289 5563

16.01.2022 Ocean Wave Medical continue to offer our patients telehealth, phone and face to face appointments during this COVID situation. Ocean Wave is a Mixed Billing Practice meaning patients without a pension or health care card or not under 16 years pay a private fee and receive rebate back. As of Monday 20th July our mixed billing policy will also apply to our telehealth/phone consults. We will be offering our fee paying patients a discounted rate if having a telehealth consult rather than a face to face consult. Ask our Receptionists for more information when booking on 54919044.

16.01.2022 If you were in a situation where you or someone you know was suffering from an asthma attack, would you know what to do? This important information could save a life. Save it to your phone

16.01.2022 OCTOBER our Doctors and staff raise awareness of the importance of having your breast checks for cancer. To end Pinktober staff are wearing pink today and having a morning tea. Remember free checks at Breastscreen 132050.

16.01.2022 Queensland Covid update 11.1.21. Greater Brisbane lockdown will end tonight at 6pm. MASKS will remain MANDATORY in Greater Brisbane when in any public place till 22nd January. MASKS will be MANDATORY if you are on Sunshine Coast and visited Greater Brisbane since 2nd January till 22nd January. We are offering telehealth appointments to patients who live in Greater Brisbane or have visited since 2nd January. Greater Brisbane Consists of people in Moreton Shire area inc North Lakes, Bribie, Caboolture, Woodford, Beerburrum etc. Redland Shire, Logan Shire, Ipswich Shire and all Brisbane suburbs.

16.01.2022 Movember is a good time to remind the men in our lives to get their health checks.

16.01.2022 Book now with Dusk till Dawn at Ocean Wave Medical for your sleep test

14.01.2022 MIIC is closed for general medicine, only covid testing till Monday. OWM is open today and tomorrow, ring 54919044 to check if any appointments available.

14.01.2022 Book your checkup now. We have 5 female GP's and also a Practice Nurse that conduct our CST. Phone 54919044 and let reception know what your booking for. New patients welcome.

14.01.2022 Weekend appointments available for face to face* and telehealth. Dr Amir Akram Saturday afternoon and Dr Deborah Vercoulen Sunday. Call Reception on 54919044 to book. *ftf available if no covid symptoms, contact, or travel.

14.01.2022 Today is International Nurses Day. At Ocean Wave Medical we are very grateful to have such a wonderful dedicated team of Nurses. Thanks to Molly, Karen, Kym, Nikki, Shonel, Sarrah and Madi for all you do for our patients.

13.01.2022 Are you due to have your Care Plan EPC done for your Chronic Disease Management? or your yearly ABTSI Health Assessment? Both these types of plans can now be done via telehealth which means your Doctor can phone or video conference you to complete your plan. Call our Reception on 54919044 to book an appointment.

13.01.2022 Friday 28th August is Daffodil Day, raising funds and awareness of cancer. You can support by visiting www.cancerqld.org.au and clicking on donate button. Have you had your Yearly Skin Check - book in with your Doctor now for a full skin check. Did you know Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer and Qld has the highest incidence of melanoma in the World. ... Skin checks are $115 with $75.05 rebate, or bulk billed for pensioners and our current patients with hcc. New patients are welcome to book. Phone reception on 54919044.

13.01.2022 Public Holiday tomorrow Friday 29th May. Ocean Wave Medical will be closed tomorrow for the local Show Holiday public holiday. If you are in need of a Dr on Friday contact Home Doctor Service 137425 or MIIC at Caloundra Hospital. We are open from 8.30am on Saturday 30th with Dr Zoe McInally and Sunday 31st with Dr Tony Moor working.

12.01.2022 Following further contact tracing work today, Queensland Health has expanded its list of venues where a confirmed COVID-19 case has visited. Contact tracing is ...currently underway with the PHU contacting those determined to be close contacts directly. While the risk to Queenslanders is considered low, anyone who has been in these venues at these dates and times should monitor their health and if they develop any COVID-19 symptoms, even mild, get tested and isolate until they receive their test results. Flight: Jestar JA570, Melbourne to Brisbane 5/1/21. Arrival 13:00 Venues: 6/1/21 - Cappriccios Italian Pizza Restaurant, 6.30pm-7pm (takeaway only, waited outside) 7/1/21 - Purple Palate Cellars, 4.15pm-4.25pm 7/1/21 - Woolworths Maleny, 4.30pm-4.50pm For anyone with concerns or is unsure if they need to get tested or isolate, please call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). To find your nearest testing clinic, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/covid19testing. The list of contact tracing locations is available at https://www.qld.gov.au/health/covid-19/contact-tracing.

12.01.2022 Are you yet to have this years flu vaccine? We have more stock of govt and private flu vaccines. Phone reception to book a bulk billed telehealth/phone consult to discuss this with your Doctor. Then visit practice to see just your Nurse for flu vaccine. This means you are on site for a very short time and you will undergo triage at back door before entering ensuring your temperature is normal. Phone 54919044.

12.01.2022 Book your hearing test with Impact Hearing at Ocean Wave Wellness Centre

12.01.2022 Here at Ocean Wave Medical we are having our roof replaced this week. Telehealth consutls are available, but if you need a face to face consult you will find carparking is limited in the back car park. Please use carport or park adjacent at Ocean Wave Wellness Centre. We apologise for inconvenience.

12.01.2022 Weekend appointments available at Ocean Wave Medical. Saturday 8.30 to 4.30 and Sunday 8.30 to 1.00. Dr Shad Chowdhury available and welcomes new patients. Call 54919044 to book.

11.01.2022 Everybody say hi to Kate! We are so excited to have local Physiotherapist Kate Harris join our team at Embody. Kate brings a wealth of knowledge and experience..., a warm nature and enthusiasm for assisting her community to better health. When not at work, you will find Kate enjoying the spoils of the coast- surfing, cycling or walking her dog! To welcome Kate, we have organised a HUGE offer of UNLIMITED GAP-FREE physiotherapy for the month of June!! Call the studio on 07 5337 9853 for more information or book online at www.embodymovement.com.au #sunshinecoastphysio #sunshinecoasthealthandfitness #sunshinecoastsfinest #welcomekate

10.01.2022 Have you had your 2020 Flu Vaccine yet? Last stocks of private flu vaccine now available. Free Govt funded flu vaccines also in stock for children under 5, over 65s, those with chronic diseases, pregnant women and abtsi. Ph 54919044 to book in.

10.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. Reach out to your family and friends to see how their doing. Remember your Doctor and our Clinical Psychologist is here to help.

09.01.2022 Appointments available with Impact Hearing at Ocean Wave Wellness Centre, Caloundra

08.01.2022 This week is Stroke Week 31st August to 6th September. Can you recognise if someone is having a stroke. ACT FAST. F - has their face drooped. A - can they lift both arms. S - is their speech slurred and do they understand you. T - call 000 TIME is critical.

08.01.2022 Welcome Dr Ruth McCracken to the Ocean Wave Team. Dr Ruth has over 30 years experience working in New South Wales, overseas and more recently in Queensland. Dr Ruth is passionate about preventative health and has also recently studied acupuncture. Dr Ruth is available for all general medicine, female health checks, children immunisations and checks, male health and aged care. Dr Ruth will be available on various days including some Saturdays and most Sundays. Welcoming new patients.

07.01.2022 Experiencing any of these symptoms? cough sore throat shortness of breath runny nose... fever (or history of fever) or fatigue Even if theyre only mild, get tested for #coronavirus (#COVID-19). To find your closest COVID-19 testing location, message our bot here https://qld.health/TestLocator

07.01.2022 Phone 54919044 to book in for your cervical screening now. We have female doctors and a female screening nurse.

06.01.2022 PLEASE SHARE: Were opening Queensland for Queenslanders. Heres a quick guide to whats changing from tomorrow at noon www.covid19.qld.gov.au #covid19 #qldjobs

06.01.2022 Appointments available this week with our new female Dr Ruth McCracken. Dr Ruth is also available all day Saturday and accepting new patient. Dr Deb is available on Sunday.

05.01.2022 Welcome Dr Lorna Alahakoon. Dr Lorna commences with Ocean Wave Medical next week and will be available Monday to Friday. Dr Lorna is accepting new patients. Dr Lorna enjoys women's health, paediatrics and preventative medicine. Dr Lorna has completed her internship at Sunshine Coast University Hospital and is now completing her Fellowship to the RACGP to be a specialist general Practitioner.

05.01.2022 Have you travelled to Brisbane in past 2 weeks? do you have any flu like symptoms? GET COVID TESTED. Caloundra Hospital, West Terrace Drive-thru covid testing 8am to 4pm. Sunshine Coast University Hospital P2 Carpark drive-thru testing 8am to 4pm. No referrals needed.

04.01.2022 Clinical Psychologist Cornelia Bam available now for appointments. MHP referrals, Private patients, DVA, Workcover and NDIS. Face to Face or Telehealth available. Depression, grief, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, sleep problems, sexual problems, marriage counselling including couples, children post divorce/separation, Pre & Post natal counselling and more. Phone 54919044 to book.

04.01.2022 Need a test for COVID-19? Don't forget to phone 1300 163 044 to register before attending any of our fever clinic testing sites There are many other testing locaitons which you can find on the Queensland Health website: https://www.qld.gov.au//stay-inf/testing-and-fever-clinics

04.01.2022 From 8am tomorrow our Minor Injury and Illness Clinic at Caloundra Health Service will be operating as a Fever Clinic with a drive-through service available fro...m 8:00am to 4.00pm. Patients with acute respiratory illness can be seen from 8a.m 8p.m If youre experiencing any of the below symptoms, come forward to get tested for coronavirus (COVID-19): cough sore throat shortness of breath runny nose fever (or history of fever) loss of sense of smell or taste Learn more about what to expect from a test in Queensland Healths blog. https://www.health.qld.gov.au//testing-coronavirus-covid-1

04.01.2022 Womens Health Week - are you needing a checkup? Contraceptive advice including mirena and implanon Cervical screening with one of our Doctors or Pap Nurse Breast Checks with your doctor, or mammogram book with breastscreen.qld.gov.au or 132050 Skin Checks and Minor Procedures... Antenatal and postnatal checks Health Assessments Iron Infusions Female Psychologist on site Physiotherapy for womens health, plus Exercise Physiology & Pilates classes, phone 53379853 to book Dietitian on site phone 0402225732 to book Pathology on site for all your blood tests Phone Reception on 54919044 for more information. See more

03.01.2022 Skin checks available at Ocean Wave Medical also offering minor procedures. Phone 54919044 to book in for your annual skin check.

03.01.2022 Eternal Youth Australia taking bookings now at Ocean Wave Wellness Centre for Friday 22nd May.

03.01.2022 Hey Queensland We've added two additional symptoms to the COVID-19 symptoms list. If you're experiencing ANY of the symptoms listed below, come forward, get tested for COVID-19 and then stay at home until you get your results.

03.01.2022 Ocean Wave Medical will be changing our operating hours from 1st May 2021. We will be open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 8.00am to 1.00pm Closed on Sunday and Public holidays.

02.01.2022 From tomorrow, Caloundra Health Service's COVID-19 testing clinic at the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic will become an express clinic. To ensure an express pr...ocess, residents are asked to register by phoning 1300 163 044 before making their way to the clinic on West Terrace, Caloundra. The clinic is open 8am-4pm seven days.

01.01.2022 Labour Day Long weekend. Ocean Wave will be open tomorrow Saturday from 8.00am to 1.00pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Reopen Tuesday at 7.30am. Book appointments for next week online 24/7 by visiting our website. Need a Dr when we are closed ring 137425 National Home Dr service.

01.01.2022 Try this delicious recipe from our onsite Dietitian Jody Pollard from Total Nutrition Dietitian. Book an appointment by phoning 0402225732 or www.totalnutritiondietitian.com.au

01.01.2022 Need some help with your diet during this COVID time of isolation, book now with our Dietitian Jody Pollard from Total Nutrition Dietitian.