Pharmacy Services and Infection Prevention Control win awards

Infection Prevention and Control Program receives award from DOH

By: Ruth Doligon, MD and Ria Sy, MD, Fellows, Section of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine Makati Medical Center won three awards in November 2016 for its efforts to promote best practices in antibiotics use and infection prevention and control. Best Antimicrobial Resistance Infographics MakatiMed bested other hospitals from across the country who competed in […]

Got health concerns? Tune in to “Healthline” on DZRJ 810 AM (November 2016)

Mari Joanne A. Guerzon-Joson, MD guests on Healthline

Have health questions you want answered? Curious about what’s new in the field of medicine? Then tune in to the newest health radio show in town: “Healthline”, which airs on DZRJ 810 AM every Wednesday, 7:00PM to 8:00PM.   The hour-long show tackles medical topics or concerns, featuring specialists from Makati Medical Center as resource persons.   Previous episodes were: […]

MakatiMed Bridgeway opens

pathway of MakatiMed Bridgeway

Makati Medical Center has opened a bridgeway connecting Tower 1 to Tower 3 on June 27, in line with its commitment to improve its facilities and provide a safe environment to its patients and staff. With the opening of the bridgeway, the Makati Parking Authority (MAPA) has issued a directive to permanently close the pedestrian […]

#FLUFREEMMC2016

#FLUFREEMMC2016 poster

by Rosemarie B. Cabujat, MD, Head, Employee Health and Wellness Clinic   The MMC Employee Health and Wellness Clinic (EHWC) led the fight against the flu virus through its Flu Vaccination Campaign for over 2,000 employees and staff. The flu vaccine was given for free to all regular and probationary employees, medical staff and house staff of […]

Getting Ready for 2017 JCI Triennial Survey

preparation for 2017 JCI Triennial Survey attendees

By: Lally Ranjo-Arboleda, MD, Hospital Accreditation Division  Makati Medical Center officially begins the preparations for the 2017 Joint Commission International (JCI) Triennial Survey with a series of JCI 5th edition Refresher Programs conducted by the Hospital Accreditation Division (HAD). Four sessions of the JCI 5th edition Refresher Programs, held from July 15 to August 9, focused on frequently […]

MakatiMed kicks off MPIC FPP Educational Program

nursing leaders from the MPIC Group of Hospitals attended FPP Educational Program

By: Rommel G. Alegre, Jr., RN, MAN & Christine A. Donnelly, RN, MSN, MA The Metro Pacific Investment Corporation (MPIC) Fall, Pain, and Pressure Ulcer (FPP) Educational Program is attended by nursing leaders from the MPIC Group of Hospitals. The Metro Pacific Investment Corporation (MPIC) Fall, Pain, and Pressure Ulcer (FPP) Educational Program kicked off […]