Vaccines for Kids: The Essentials of Childhood Immunization
Colostrum—this first milk produced by a mother immediately after childbirth—is usually considered as a baby’s first immunization. With a chockful of antibodies to stave off harmful viruses and bacteria, it lines a baby’s intestines, shielding it from potentially dangerous organisms. Thereafter, as your little one grows, their health is protected through vaccinations—shots administered to […]
Vitamin Sand and Sea: A Quick Beach Trip Is Great For A Mental Health Boost
MakatiMed explains why a coastal holiday is an underrated wellness hack With summer finally here, heading to the beach is a no-brainer. After all, nothing says ‘it’s summertime’ quite like surfing, a quick dip in the ocean, or even just lounging around on the sand. And guess what, all these activities can improve your mental […]
Tattoo Removal Treatment
Regenerative Medicine
From Diagnosis To Treatment: UNDERSTANDING COLORECTAL CANCER
First Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) in Makati Medical Center
On February 19, 2025, the Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Center at Makati Medical Center successfully performed its first Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD). The procedure was expertly carried out by Marc Julius H. Navarro, MD (Advanced Luminal and Third-space Endoscopist), with the invaluable support of Kirsten De Guia-Fernandez, MD (Anesthesiologist), and Natasha Abela-Mapa, MD (Gastroenterology Fellow). […]
4 Tips for a Healthy Reproductive System — For Young and Adult Women Alike
To all the teenage girls reading this: Expect your teen years to be an exciting time, a decade of discoveries, firsts, and milestones that prepare you for your gradual transition into womanhood. Here’s when you get to sample a bit of adulting. At 16, you can apply for a student driver’s permit; at 17, a […]
MakatiMed Beat February 2025 Volume 16 – Issue 180
MakatiMed Beat January 2025 Volume 16 – Issue 179
MakatiMed Steps Up Sustainable Waste Management Efforts
In photo: MakatiMed employees take part in the Electronic Waste Drive initiative by disposing of old electronics. Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) continues to champion environmental sustainability in the healthcare industry through its established Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Council. Since its formation in October 2023, the council has led various hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with […]
Makati Medical Center Care Access Araneta
Yes, There’s A Way To Beat Colon Cancer
Film legend Audrey Hepburn, first female president of the Philippines Corazon Aquino, creator of Peanuts comic strip Charles M. Schulz, Brazilian soccer superstar Pele, Philippine basketball player LA Tenorio, Dawson’s Creek star James Van der Beek, and Black Panther lead actor Chadwick Boseman. What sounds like a random rundown of celebrities’ names is actually a […]
