Microbiology Lab Automation
By: Lourdes Trinidad Miranda Dominguez, MD, Fellow, Pathology & Laboratories Laboratory automation has been a tremendous help in the advancement of the laboratory technology. It has been applied to different areas of laboratory processes such as instrumentation, hardware and software systems, data storage and retrieval, and other methodologies that facilitate, expedite and increase the efficiency […]
MakatiMed Emergency Medicine Breaks Barriers
By: Mark Paul S. Castillo, MD, Chief Resident, Emergency Medicine The Philippine Board of Emergency Medicine (PBEM) held its annual qualifying examination on March 4 for graduates of the various Emergency Medicine (EM) residency training programs. The over-all passing rate was 61% with the top spots occupied by MakatiMed graduates. Fatima S. Pioquinto, MD, scored […]
Radiation Oncology holds Stereotactic Radiosurgery Forum
The Section of Radiation Oncology of the Department of Radiology held a forum in February 2017 to announce the revival of its Stereotactic Radiation Surgery Program using its TomoTherapy machine. The forum “Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the Age of TomoTherapy” was held at the Medical Education Library, with guest speakers from UCLA (University of California, Los […]
MakatiMed holds “Paint Your Own Sneakers” art session
More than 300 Makati Medical Center employees, house staff, and medical staff participated in the “Paint Your Own Sneakers” event spearheaded by the Employee Health and Wellness Clinic (EHWC) together with the Marketing & Sales Services Division. The event, part of the weeklong celebration of MakatiMed’s 48th Anniversary, inspired participants to “wear their art” by painting […]
Experience Top-Notch Services with MakatiMed’s Medical Concierge
Makati Medical Center inaugurates the Medical Concierge. L-R: Miguel G. Mallillin, Business Development Manager, Aspire Lifestyles; Arlyn L. Songco, Division Head, MakatiMed Marketing & Sales Services Division; Johnny B. Sinon, MD, MakatiMed Medical Director. Makati Medical Center bolsters its position of providing top-notch patient experience with the inauguration of its Medical Concierge. Located at the […]
We Have It @ 48
Department of Medicine achieves 100% passing rate for 5th consecutive year
The PSBIM board passers. L-R (top row): Faye Karissa Bautista, MD; Jean Rachel Catapia, MD; Chadwick Chacon, MD; Annie May Dela Cruz, MD; Arginino Dorado, MD; Cassandra Camille Elazegui, MD; Ana Monica Estrella, MD. L-R (bottom row): Daphne Gayle Galang, MD; Aprille Kirsten Ilustre, MD; Lauren Angelica Labrador, MD; Rosario Soledad Neri, MD; Maria Andrea […]
A Sound Mind in a Sound Body: Psychological Support for Gender Dysphoria
In discussions about transgender individuals, topics often cover medical interventions like gender reassignment surgery or hormone replacement therapy. Seldom do people talk about psychological education and support. Maria Teresa Gustilo Villasor, PhD, a Clinical Psychologist from the Philippines’ premier health institution Makati Medical Center, asserts that psychoeducation and counseling are necessary, and should actually be […]
MakatiMed Inaugurates Water Immersion Facility for Labor and Delivery
The Philippines’ premier health institution Makati Medical Center recently inaugurated its Water Immersion Facility for Labor and Delivery for mothers who want to try an alternative natural birthing method. “MakatiMed’s Water Immersion Facility recreates the comfort of home birth and combines it with the safety of giving birth in a world-class medical center,” said Sonia E. Bongala, MD, […]
Makati Medical Center opens Vascular & Lymphedema Center
Continuing its commitment to comprehensive and cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment, Makati Medical Center recently inaugurated its Vascular & Lymphedema Center. The MakatiMed Vascular & Lymphedema Center offers a comprehensive array of healthcare services focused on the diseases and conditions of the peripheral vascular and circulatory system involving the arteries, veins, and lymph nodes. Conditions include lymphedema, […]
HIV & AIDS (2017)
Water Birth, Heart Failure Surgery promotion at AmCham
Two doctors from Makati Medical Center promoted water birth services and heart failure surgery procedures at the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham) The talks, organized by MakatiMed in coordination with the Healthcare, Wellness, and Pharmaceutical Committee of AmCham Philippines were held on April 24 at the AmCham Hall in Makati City. […]
