The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to the public regarding the purchase and use of medical devices that have not undergone its evaluation process. Photo from FDA website In an advisory on Wednesday, April 24, FDA identified eight medical devices that are not considered safe....
The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, April 24, celebrated another milestone in pediatric healthcare with the successful liver transplant of a three-year-old child named Baby Gianna. Photo from DOH DOH said the child was diagnosed with biliary atresia and underwent surgery on Feb. 22. Health...
A specialist from the Makati Medical Center's (MakatiMed) dermatology department warned of acne or pimple breakouts in some people due to increased sweating during the summer. Makati Medical Center dermatologist Lucia Castro-Flores during an interview with PTV Rise and Shine Pilipinas on Monday,...
TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 178 former rebels and their families received free wellness checks from the 802nd Infantry Brigade's Healthcare Fair and Medical Care program in Camp Downes, Ormoc City, Leyte. The health and wellness program were part of the 36th founding anniversary of the 802nd IB....
On the 82nd commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan, President Marcos visited the Renal Dialysis Center of the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) and donated P150 million for the procurement of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visits t the Renal...
With the rising prevalence of diseases straining healthcare systems, preventive healthcare has become an urgent priority to identify and address potential health issues before they develop. THE SM Foundation recently led medical missions in Bohol and Laguna that benefitted about 3,000 patients....
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, April 4, extended its congratulations to the Rizal Medical Center’s (RMC) Dermatology Department for clinching the coveted Specialty Clinic of the Year title at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2024. Photo from DOH DOH said RMC’s Dermatology Department...
De Los Santos Medical Center (DLSMC) won the “Facilities Improvement Initiative of the Year – Philippines” title during the Healthcare Asia Awards 2024 held in Singapore last March 26, 2024. The award was given in recognition to DLSMC’s “unwavering commitment in providing exceptional and...
BACOLOD CITY – A 23-year-old Bacolodnon placed third in the March 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination, 39 years after his father topped the same examination in 1985. Ralph Jason Tulmo garnered a 92.70 percent rating which enabled him to secure a spot in the Top 10. TULMO (FB) Tulmo...
From left: Gab Del Mundo, Marketing Head; Joshua Dizon, Digital Communications and Media Head; Shirley Macalipay, Chief Human Resource Officer; Dr. Christian Delos Reyes, Chief Strategy Officer; Dr. Ruben G. Kasala, TMC Ortigas EVP & CEO; Jose Xavier Gonzales, Chairman of the Board; Tim...
The controversial bill seeking to legalize access to medical cannabis or medical marijuana is now up for plenary deliberations in the Senate. Sen. Robinhood Padilla wants to allow the use of medical cannabis as he pushes the passage of Senate Bill No. 2573 or the Cannabis Medicalization Act...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The Ako Bicol party-list conducted the Tarabangan Caravan medical and dental mission that benefitted hundreds of residents in four barangays in Malinao, Albay on Friday, March 8. RESIDENTS from Barangays Jonop, Cabunturan, Balza, and Burabod in Malinao, Albay avail of free...
