Health & Wellness

AC Health brings ‘Care Beyond Cure’ to Healthway Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center

Ayala  Healthcare  Holdings  Inc.  (AC  Health)  has  officially  unveiled  Daniel  O. Mercado Medical Center’s new brand name, Healthway Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center. The unveiling comes  after  the rebranding launches of Healthway QualiMed Hospital Santa Rosa, Healthway QualiMed Hospital  San Jose del Monte, Healthway QualiMed Hospital Iloilo, and Healthway QualiMed Manila. The series  of  signage  unveiling  ceremonies signals the integration …

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SM Foundation distributes liquid soap

SM Foundation turned over 1,500 bottles of Lysol liquid soap to the Balatong Elementary School in Pulian, Bulacan. SM Foundation School Building Program Head Ms. Juris Soliman represented the Foundation at the simple turnover ceremony.  In 2018 SM Prime Holdings, Inc. through SM Foundation donated a two-storey, four classroom building to Balatong Elementary School.  Earlier this year, SM Foundation conducted …

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Collaborative action brings essential medical services to underserved

Over two decades since its first medical mission, SM Foundation continues to strengthen its mission of bringing a renewed sense of well-being to low-income Filipino communities through meaningful collaborations. Fortifying this, SM group’s social good arm recently partnered with various organizations in its two-day medical mission, serving over 1,400 beneficiaries in Sorsogon and Legazpi in the Bicol region. SM Foundation’s …

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Cervical cancer survivors and advocates on the runway to model courage, resilience, and awareness

Smiles, waves, high-fives and fashion. And yes, just a few happy tears. Cervical cancer survivors and advocates were on the runway at the Women Bloom in SolidariTeal event hosted by healthcare company MSD in the Philippines. The event is a gathering of cancer survivors and their loved ones, medical experts, and health champions committed to create a future free from cervical cancer. …

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Nicotine Pouches: A Reduced Risk Complement to Smoking?

The popularity of nicotine pouches is rising in some European countries and the United States, with experts predicting considerable market growth for this product by 2028.  In the Philippines, adult smokers continue to seek alternative ways to smoke, leading to an increased demand for Reduced Risk Products such as e-cigarettes or vapes. With the market’s interest in products that lessen …

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Building bridges to better health

In a world where collaboration holds immense power, the impact of partnerships is truly remarkable. It is in the collective effort of individuals and organizations that we witness transformative changes unfold, especially for those often overlooked by society. Amidst the ever-evolving landscape, SM Foundation and UNIQLO Philippines have stood as steadfast partners, united in their mission to create positive social …

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Bivalent jabs arriving in May

The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting 390,000 doses of bivalent coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines to arrive in the country by the end of this month. In a media forum on Tuesday, DOH officer in charge Maria Rosario Vergeire reported that they have acquired the emergency use authorization and other requirements from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Ang …

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Positivity rate not a reflection of real Covid situation

The positivity rate or the number of people testing positive for coronavirus is not a good basis in determining the real picture of the country’s Covid-19 situation. In a media briefing on Tuesday, Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire noted that the computation of positivity rate is dependent on the recorded results of reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) …

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A Night to Remember: SkinStation Celebrates 100th Branch and Inaugural Luxe Clinic with a Glamorous Gala

The Reyes Family Reflects on the Company’s Milestone Achievement, Future Plans, and Exclusive SkinStation Elite Services at the Gala Event SkinStation, one of the Philippines’ leading skin clinics, recently hosted a dazzling gala night to celebrate the opening of its 100th branch and first-ever luxe clinic in High Street South BGC, the SkinStation Elite. This exclusive event marked the culmination …

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Activate Natural Beauty with Sculptra®

Galderma, a leader in medical aesthetics, is excited to announce the launch of Sculptra®, the original collagen biostimulator and a revolutionary treatment that offers patients a non-invasive and long-lasting solution for skin rejuvenation. Sculptra® is made from a biocompatible material called poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA). This unique material has been used in medical devices for decades and is well-known for its …

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