MakatiMed Golden Babies
Francis Leo Maria D. Ordenes – Patient Relations Department In celebration of MakatiMed’s 50th Anniversary, the Patient Relations Department (PRD) under the Quality Management Division (QMD) gave special recognition and appreciation to the families of the first baby boy and baby girl born in MakatiMed on its milestone 50th anniversary, May 31, 2019. The Patient Relations […]
MakatiMed Joins the MVP Superhero Run
Companies and hospitals under MPIC participate in the fundraising fun run. In celebration of the birthday of Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan, Chairman of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), the company organized a fundraising fun run titled “MVP Superhero Run” on July 20, 2019 at the Meralco Compound, Pasig City. The proceeds of the activity went […]
MakatiMed becomes exclusive PH partner of world-class liver center in India
The MakatiMed leadership with Dr. Sharat Varma, pediatric hepatologist from Max Hospital, India and FICCI officials to formalize the partnership. In a bid to boost medical excellence in the field of liver transplantation in the country, Makati Medical Center recently inked an agreement with a pioneering liver center in New Delhi, India known to manage […]
MakatiMed celebrates Health, Wellness
By: Jean Vera O. Faronilo – Nutrition & Dietetics Department NDD team leads the Zumba session to promote increased physical activity. The Nutrition and Dietetics Department (NDD) led the annual nutrition education and information campaign with the theme for 2019 “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo… push natin ‘to!” (Eat healthy and do physical activity […]
Is Lasik Surgery Right For You?
Are you struggling with imperfect vision? You’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide live with some form of refractive error as of 2018. The most common are myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. However, even if having blurry vision is that prevalent, you can’t deny that it can bring about a lot […]
What is HAND HYGIENE?
What Parents Need to Understand About Their Teenage Daughter
One of the most critical stages in a mother-child relationship is during the child’s teenage years. During this time, parents might start seeing their children’s behavior change. They no longer depend on you for their needs as they used to when they were infants or toddlers. They might also not see eye to eye with […]
How to Prevent Dengue Fever this Rainy Season
The rainy season is finally upon us. While this may be good considering the long and very dry summer we had, the rainy days also indicate the peak of dengue infection. According to the World Health Organization, the incidence of dengue has grown dramatically. As of 2019, it is estimated that there are 390 million […]
10 Heart Problems to Watch Out For
The heart is one of the vital organs that is essential for survival. Keeping it healthy is a top priority if you wish to live a long and vibrant life. However, many suffer from heart disease. In fact, it’s the number one cause of death worldwide. Cardiovascular disease generally refers to a range of conditions that involve […]
What is Respiratory Failure?
It’s Not Just for Athletes: 8 Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them
All successful athletes have one thing in common, they all take good care of their bodies. Taking the extra effort to strengthen and condition their bodies have helped them avoid career-ending injuries. But, injuries can happen due to accidents (acute injuries) or even unconsciously, through wear and tear (chronic). Whether you play sports regularly or […]
Are You Going Deaf? Everything About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
People don’t often think about their ears or sense of hearing that much. Understandably, if you don’t feel that there’s something wrong with it, you wouldn’t bother seeing an Otorhinolaryngologist (an Ear, Nose, Throat doctor). But often, this negligence goes overboard that you don’t even pay attention to how much sound your ears can tolerate. […]
