Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) and Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) Blood Compact. CSMC President-CEO Raul C. Pagdanganan and PNRC Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon (seated, center), along with the officers of both organizations, shake hands after signing the Memorandum of Agreement...
The Asian Hospital and Medical Center celebrated the blessing and inauguration of the Florence Lim-Chan Nursing Simulation Lab on the 7th floor of Tower 2 on May 21, 2024. This state-of-the-art facility is named in memory of the mother of philanthropist and Filipino music icon Jose Mari Chan....
Infectious disease expert Rontgene Solante emphasized the importance of the public being "highly informed" about the availability of vaccines for preventable diseases especially during the rainy season. Photo from Pixabay "So, it is important to highly inform the public that there are still...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, May 23 urged the Department of Health (DOH) to consider expanding the healthcare coverage for dental services especially for indigent citizens. Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, pointed this out during a committee...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, May 22, warned the public against diseases they are prone to during the country's climate transition to rainy season. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) In the “Bagong Pilipinas” interview with PTV, DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Albert Domingo...
In today's health-conscious society, the discussion around meat consumption and its link to cancer has never been more relevant. Alarmingly, research continues to emerge illustrating potential risks, urging consumers worldwide to rethink their dietary choices. One of the foremost voices...
Stress is inevitable. It comes it various forms. Some sources are controllable but some are beyond our control. Chronic stress has been proven to kill us. It depresses our immune system, damages our cardiovascular system by raising our heart rate and blood pressure, as well as, cholesterol, blood...
In the last few weeks, more and more people have been consulting me for a positive Covid-19 antigen test. Thankfully, most of them are vaccinated and so their Covid-19 course is mild and they recover quickly. Covid-19 continues to circulate in the community and we expect small increases in cases...
St. Luke’s Medical Center - Quezon City Surgical Team St. Luke’s Medical Center, a leader in healthcare technology in the Philippines, is introducing the da Vinci Xi robotic system at its Quezon City facility. Following its successful launch at the Global City branch, this marks another step in...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, May 21, reminded all healthcare professionals to accurately and immediately report positive Covid-19 cases to help guide public health in decision-making. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) “It is important to note that by law, doctors, their clinics,...
The health maintenance organization (HMO) industry has returned to profitability for the first time in the post-pandemic era, the Insurance Commission (IC) said. In a statement, the IC reported that the HMO sector posted a net income of P6.8 million from January to March 2024, a reversal of the...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned the public about unsafe drug products from unauthorized sources such as medical doctors, unlicensed clinics, and other health facilities. (Photo from Unsplash) In an announcement signed by Director General Samuel Zacate, the FDA reiterated its public...
