Health & Science
Mediatrix, Mount Elizabeth Hospital partners in upgrading care in Southern Luzon
Mary Mediatrix Medical Center (Mediatrix) in Batangas has partnered with Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Hospital to expand access to advanced treatments and boost medical training in southern Luzon.
CUMC becomes first Mindanao hospital fully powered by renewable energy
Capitol University Medical Center (CUMC), one of Mindanao’s largest private hospitals, has become the region’s first medical facility to run entirely on renewable energy. The shift follows a new supply deal with First Gen Corp., the country’s leading renewable energy provider.
St Lukes opens country’s first inhaler clinic
St. Luke’s Medical Center has launched the country’s first dedicated Inhaler Clinic Service in Global City to improve treatment for patients with asthma, COPD, and other lung conditions. The clinic aims to address widespread problems in inhaler use, as studies show most patients do not use their devices correctly, resulting in poor symptom control and more frequent attacks.
Telco blocks millions of child abuse links in cyberSafety push
PLDT and Smart have partnered with the Kabahagi Parent Advocates Organization to help protect children with disabilities in Quezon City from online harm, as more Filipino families rely on the internet in daily life. Parents and caregivers in Batasan Hills recently joined a #BeCyberSmart workshop focused on online risks, including online sexual abuse and exploitation of children.
New study offers hope in quieting “food noise” for Filipinos battling obesity
A new international study is giving hope to Filipinos who struggle with constant food cravings, often called “food noise”—intrusive thoughts about eating that can make weight control mentally exhausting. For 42-year-old Marilou Paladin of Quezon City, the hardest part of her weight-loss journey wasn’t dieting, but the constant mental chatter about food.
