MakatiMed Nursing Workforce & Bed Management Team of Makati Medical Center Honored as 2023 TOWER Awardees
Makati Medical Center’s Nursing Workforce & Bed Management Team during the awarding ceremony last May 25, 2023. (From left to right: Nursing Workforce, Budget, and Informatics (NWBI) Workforce Management Officer Charissa S. De Luna, RN; Nursing Quality Head, Arthur Kevin V. Castor, MAN, RN; NWBI Bed Management Officer, Wilson S. Albay, RN; NWBI Workforce Management […]
Makati Medical Center Receives Certification as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Stroke Society of the Philippines
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) was recently certified as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital (ASRH) by the Stroke Society of the Philippines (SSP). The certification recognizes hospitals that can provide immediate and time-critical care to stroke patients. MakatiMed was awarded the highest certification of Tier 3, which is valid for five years from May 1, […]
MakatiMed Unveils New Outpatient Surgical Suite
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) launched its newest facility, the Outpatient Surgical Suite (OSS), inaugurated last month. The OSS is set to handle minor surgeries that do not require general anesthesia and is equipped with three (3) Operating Rooms, offering more affordable procedures. Last April, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held led by MakatiMed Medical Services Director, […]
MakatiMed First PH and ASEAN Hospital to Acquire Atellica VTLi Patient-Side Immunoassay Analyzer
Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) has recently made a significant investment in its diagnostic testing capabilities by acquiring the Atellica® VTLi Patient-side Immunoassay Analyzer from Siemens Healthineers. The Atellica® VTLi System is a cutting-edge technology that allows for faster and more accurate diagnostic testing, and MakatiMed is the first hospital in the Philippines and the ASEAN […]
Makati Medical Center Offers Precision Oncology Cancer Genetics Testing
Cancer is a complex disease that affects millions of people around the world. It is a leading cause of death, and its prevalence continues to rise each year. Makati Medical Center has taken a significant step forward in the fight against cancer by offering precision oncology cancer genetics testing. “The important reason to get […]
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS)
Career Pathway for Trainees
Gassy Stomach? Here are the First Things to Do to Relieve It
Gas can sometimes get trapped in the digestive tract because of certain foods, medical conditions, or eating behavior, such as eating too quickly or accidentally swallowing air while chewing. A person can likewise produce excess gas during the body’s normal digestion process, which leads to bloating and pain. To know how to relieve a gassy […]
Makati Medical Center 54 years Elevating People and Quality Healthcare
The Sleeping Pill Effect: What Do They Truly Do to the Body?
Sleep is essential for one’s overall well-being — it helps the body fight diseases, boost immunity, reduce stress, and recharge the mind. According to the Sleep Foundation, lack of sleep can impair brain function and affect a person’s mood and ability to concentrate and process information. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also […]
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Statistics
MakatiMed Beat March 2023 Volume 14 – Issue 157
