In its commitment to uplift lives and push social good nationwide, the SM Group, through SM Foundation, recently turned over the newly rehabilitated San Jose District Health Center in Tacloban City. This is SM Foundation’s 211th wellness center. “Each health center we revitalize represents more...
Finding a milk drink that can suit every member of the family can be a challenge, but with everybody’s milk, Birch Tree Fortified, you don’t have to make any compromises. With Birch Tree Fortified, your family can have one go-to milk source for ”Brain, Bone, and Immunity Lakas”. It’s a...
Asian Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) proudly inaugurated its new 9th-floor facility in Tower 2, dedicated to Infusion and Transplant Services, further strengthening its commitment to advanced healthcare. The event welcomed esteemed guests, including AHMC President and CEO Dr. Beaver Tamesis,...
Thyroid disease is emerging as a significant public health challenge in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with a recent Economist Impact report highlighting that an estimated 11% of adults are affected by hypothyroidism compared to 2-4% in other parts of the world. The Economist Impact report...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Nov. 15, announced that the Benefits Committee (BenCom) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has recommended to the Board en banc enhanced benefit packages for heart attacks, ten rare diseases, preventive oral health services in...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) Former Department of Health (DOH) secretary, Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin believes it's time for the House of Representatives to exercise its oversight function on the implementation of the...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently launched its “WASH Up” program in Barangay 12, Caloocan City, bringing essential health and hygiene services to the community. Present during the launch were (from left) Maynilad Government and Community Partnerships...
By Dr. Lenora Fernandez Program Director, Asian Institute of Respirology Asian Hospital and Medical Center Being “breathless,” in a figurative sense, may connote positive emotions like anticipating something beautiful or awesome. But used literally, it’s not something any of us would want to...
With how fast-paced our lifestyles have become, it’s very easy to get lost in the rush of our multiple responsibilities. However, being a winner is not always about checking off things from your to-do list. Sometimes, it can also be defined by how well we set our intentions to make sure that we...
KEEP THINGS CLEAN Using soap and water while washing hands is highly recommended to keep our hands safe from germs There’s no denying that our hands are a gateway for diseases to enter our body due to how much we use them. Every day our hands come into contact with countless surfaces like door...
CLINICAL MATTERS As I write this column, it is becoming increasingly clear that former US President Donald Trump will win a second term of office. This is not entirely unexpected due to the economic issues that are preoccupying most American voters. It is disappointing how vicious the rhetoric has...
Diabetes is so common that every household may have a family member or at least knows someone outside their home who is diabetic or prediabetic. When I was beginning my practice as a registered nutritionist dietitian over two decades ago, diabetes was thought to be genetic. However, this is not the...
