Dr. Lauren Kay Evangelista Heart Failure Specialist, Asian Cardiovascular Institute Asian Hospital and Medical Center Christmas is the season of love – when we celebrate and reconnect over good food and drinks. Drinking often involves more than just a sip of alcoholic concoctions. While we...
Senate Minority Leader Aqulino "Koko" Pimentel III (Senate PRIB) Saying he can "relate" to it, Senate Minority Leader Aqulino "Koko" Pimentel III, has hailed the Department of Health's (DOH) decision to do away with the purchase booklet...
Some senators were elated with the Department of Health’s (DOH) latest directive to relieve senior citizens of the need to present their purchase slip booklets to avail themselves of the discount on medicines. Sen. Loren Legarda welcomed the directive saying this would also enhance the...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (PPAB) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda expressed his gratitude to the Department of Health (DOH) for heeding the call to remove senior citizens' requirement to present a purchase booklet in order to...
In the search for effective cancer care, the conversation is expanding beyond traditional methods. One therapy that continues to draw interest for its natural, patient-centered approach is Gerson Therapy. Developed by Dr. Max Gerson in the 1920s, this therapy emphasizes the power of...
The merriest time of the year for most people may also be the saddest one for some. It may be because of a mental illness or circumstances that could cause one to succumb to depression. The death of a loved one, a broken relationship, losing a job, losing a home, a business going bankrupt,...
CLINICAL MATTERS Even as the Covid-19 pandemic seems like a distant memory, those of us who see patients daily in the hospital are constantly reminded of how things can change in an instant. A few days ago, a patient with cancer was admitted to our hospital complaining of shortness of...
Photo from Pixabay As Filipinos celebrate the holiday season with family gatherings, festive feasts, and joyful reunions, the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Dec. 23 reminded everyone to be mindful of their health. During the “Ligtas Christmas” hospital preparedness and response...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa announced on Monday, Dec. 23 that senior citizens will no longer need to present a purchase booklet to receive a 20 percent discount on medicines under Republic Act No. 9994, or the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. The decision was...
Refurbished by SM Foundation, Krus Na Ligas Health Center caters to over 73,000 residents of three barangays in Quezon City For most Filipinos, a visit to the doctor is often the last option. Those experiencing symptoms would opt for home treatment until, in many cases, the illness had...
By Jacqueline Lucero Images from Freepik In the whirlwind of modern life, it often feels as though the weight of endless demands is pressing down on us. The constant stream of emails, the rush of daily tasks, and the challenge of nurturing meaningful relationships can leave us feeling drained and...
The Medical City (TMC) proudly announces The Medical City Clark’s (TMC Clark) accreditation by the globally renowned Joint Commission International (JCI) , earning the Gold Seal of Approval® and establishing itself as a leader in healthcare excellence in North and Central...
