Greenpeace recognizes MakatiMed’s eco-friendly efforts

Makati Medical Center received a certificate of appreciation from Greenpeace Philippines on January 29, for the hospital’s “unwavering support for the environment that made the company a beacon of hope for millions of people around the world.” Greenpeace, an independent organization with presence in 41 countries  and 2.8 million supporters worldwide, aims to give priority […]

Mr. MakatiMed crowned Ginoong MPHHI 2019

Makati Medical Center won in the recently held “Binibini at Ginoong MPHHI 2019”. Mr. MakatiMed, Juan Miguel A. Velasco, brought home the title of “Ginoong MPHHI 2019” on February 6, 2019. Held at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) – Philippine Center for Advanced Surgery (PCAS) Building, the inter-hospital pageant was participated by candidates from […]

The Oohs and Aahs of Oral Mucosal Medicine, and Professionalism & Ethics in Dermatology

By: Philip Cedrick L. Lorena, MD, First Year Resident, Department of Dermatology The Makati Medical Center Department of Dermatology, in cooperation with the Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) and PDS Research Committee, jumpstarted the year by hosting the first Continuing Medical Education (CME) for 2019 entitled “The Oohs and Aahs of Oral Mucosal Medicine and Professionalism […]

MakatiMed hosts Management of Delirium webinar

Makati Medical Center’s Integrative Palliative and Home Care Unit (IPHCU) and the Cancer Center partnered with Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN) to host a webinar series on January 24, 2019 Featured in the online event was Naveen Salins, MD from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal who talked on “Management of Delirium”.  The goal of the quarterly […]

Cardiology Department celebrates Heart Week 2019

By Saturnino P. Javier, MD, Section of Cardiology THE HOSPITAL WITH A HEART – True to its creed embodied in the slogan (The Hospital with a Heart), the Makati Medical Center, Section of Cardiology launched the first Heart Week celebration  on February 4 to 8, 2019 with a theme, “Limang Dekadang Pag-aalaga, Sa Puso Nagmula.” […]

Men’s top questions about prostate cancer, answered

While most men are aware that prostate cancer exists, it remains a largely undiscussed disease. The fact remains, however, that prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and is actually more widespread than breast cancer in women. MakatiMed, a top hospital in the Philippines, answers questions about prostate cancer. What are the symptoms? Signs of […]