Health & Wellness

PSMBFI and Medicare Plus Inc. Sign Landmark Agreement to Provide Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for Members of the PNP

In a significant move to support the health and well-being of the country’s law enforcement officers, the Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund Inc. (PSMBFI) and Medicare Plus Inc. have signed a partnership agreement during a ceremonial contract signing held on October 10, 2024, at Discovery Suites Manila. This partnership is a special gift from PSMBFI to its members who have …

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SM Foundation hands over a Better-Equipped Health Center

SM Foundation team led by Executive Director for Health & Medical Program Ms. Connie Angeles is joined Caloocan City Health officials at the turnover of the Brgy 118-120 Health Center. A few days before New Year’s Day, SM Foundation turned over to the City Government of Caloocan a transformed Brgy 118-120 Health Center, bringing the number of Wellness Centers to …

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A collaboration for community wellness: SM Foundation’s 204th Health Center

Caloocan City’s Brgy. 118-120 Health Center has been transformed, evolving into a vibrant healthcare hub that is SM Foundation’s 204th Wellness Center.  The newly rehabilitated center continues the SM group’s commitment of creating spaces that not only address the healthcare needs of the community but also foster comfort and well-being. A healthcare hub for 25,516 individuals The 204th Wellness Center …

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UP researchers caution against parasites in raw vegetables, seafood

Scientists from the University of the Philippines (UP) are gently reminding the public to thoroughly wash and cook their market-bought fresh produce and seafood as a precautionary measure against parasites. Toxoplasma gondii parasites (Photo credit: CDC-DPDx; see reference below) The parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, called Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), is one of the most infectious parasites in the world: it …

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200 reasons to smile

SM Foundation’s 200th health center brings new hope to Laguna Rural health centers are more than just buildings—they’re lifelines, offering a comprehensive range of health services at a minimal cost or even free to the most vulnerable. The presence of dedicated healthcare providers, who truly grasp the local struggles and share the community’s cultural fabric, imbues these centers with a …

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Hub for Pulmo Care & Post Covid Inaugurated

Last year, among the top 10 leading causes of death in the country included chronic lung disease, tuberculosis, pneumonia, CoViD-19 infection, and lung cancer. Out of the four million Filipinos who contracted CoViD-19, 280,000 continue to suffer from long CoViD syndrome. Despite the enactment of several laws to curb smoking in the country, many Filipinos are still suffering from smoking-related …

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Drink This So You Can Defy Aging!

Let’s face it! Some of us are having a hard time accepting age. In a country where  physical beauty equals success in life, defying age has been one of the major concerns  of many Filipinos from then until now. Thankfully, in this modern time, science has  provided us with various options to defy aging and face the future with a …

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QC Schools Division Office gets makeover from SM Foundation

SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) has consistently invested in critical areas such as health and education to support the country in attaining inclusive growth. A recent testament to this commitment is the transformation of the medical and dental clinic at the Quezon City Schools Division Office (QC-SDO) of the Department of Education (DepEd). The refurbished clinic, nestled behind the Annex Building …

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SM Foundation revamps educational clinic, strengthens commitment to health, education

SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) has consistently invested in critical areas such as health and education to support the country in attaining inclusive growth. A recent testament to this commitment is the transformation of the medical and dental clinic at the Quezon City Schools Division Office (QC-SDO) of the Department of Education (DepEd). The refurbished clinic, nestled behind the Annex Building …

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Slimmers World: The Bodies of the Future “Great Bodies 2023”

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