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Adding fresh fruits
like lemons to
your water is a
refreshing way
to hydrate for
summer.
Healthy Living |
8 ways to keep healthy this summer
In partnership with InterAksyon Lifestyle Section
Summer is the excellent time for
everyone to increase their outdoor
activity and avoid a year-round
sedentary lifestyle. But summer also
presents risks, such as heatstroke, skin
cancer, dehydration and even fatigue.
Regardless of your summer activity,
the hot and humid days can be
detrimental to you and your family’s
health. It is highly important to
incorporate healthy habits into your
summer activities as you plan for
quality time with your family and
friends.
Here are some ways on how to keep
a healthy lifestyle during summer
season:
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1. Drink up. Sometimes, when
you’re having too much fun, people
tend to forget to keep themselves
hydrated. Men should have at least
12 to 15 glasses of fluid intake, while
women should have an average intake
of 10 to 12 glasses a day to keep
their skin youthful and glowing and
prevent dehydration. Also remember
infants and toddlers are more easily
dehydrated than adults, so it’s really
important to keep them equally
hydrated too.
2. Know your fashion. Wear
appropriate shoes for outdoor
activities. If you’re doing a lot of
walking, running, or jumping, skip
those stylish summer sandals and
opt for comfortable trainers instead.
Avoid blisters and sprains by choosing
a good pair of shoes. Wear them
with comfortable cotton socks. Wear
light, loose-fitting clothes to help you
stay cooler. Also, don’t forget your
sunglasses to protect your eyes from
the sun’s UV rays. A good pair of
sunglasses can help prevent wrinkles
and cataract formation.
3. Rest and take cover. The sun’s
heat can easily cause fatigue, as we
tend to lose body fluid from excessive
sweating. If you feel tired, sit in a
shady spot at intervals. Sunburn is
painful and unhealthy. Use a good
sunscreen and re-apply it frequently
during the day to keep your skin cool
and help prevent risks of skin cancer.
Also, wear a hat or bring an umbrella
when taking long walks to keep cool
and shaded.
4. Eat well. Maintain your energy
level by limiting your intake of fat
and sugar; focus on carbohydrates,
protein, fruits and vegetables.
Excessive fats and sugar consumption
can temporarily boost your energy,
but may cause heat stress in the long
run. Eat refreshing fruits such as
watermelon and pineapple to help
you cool down. Fibrous fruits and
vegetables are known for their fat-
reducing capabilities and will help
in preventing heat strokes and heart
ailments.
5. Consume alcohol in moderation.
People always tend to overdo summer
fun by partying all night long and
staying up late. Too much alcohol
intake can cause serious dehydration
and damage to health.
6. Get outdoorsy and exercise!
Exercise is a great way to relieve
physical and mental stress. Pick one
outdoor activity like going on a hike,
taking a nature walk, jogging, cycling,
or swimming instead of routinely gym
workouts. It’s also a perfect bonding
moment with your family.
7. Take a vacation. Take advantage of
the more laid-back summer schedule
to unwind. A break from the daily
grind not only improve your heart’s
health, it also has multiple benefits—it
can help lower blood pressure, heart
rate and eliminate stress hormones
such as cortisol, which contributes to
weight gain and increased risk of heart
diseases.
8. Sleep well. Avoid staying up late
during long summer days. Cultivate
good sleeping habits by keeping the
same bedtime and wake-up schedule.
Avoid alcohol within three hours
before bedtime. It’s also a good idea to
avoid naps during the day unless you
take them every day at the same time.
By following these tips, you can also
spend some bonding time with family
and friends while staying healthy.
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It’s official, summer’s here!
And for most people, this means
beach trips, parties, barbecues, and
cooling down under the scorching
heat with the whole family and
friends. It’s easy to have fun and enjoy
the sun, but staying healthy during
summer requires more than just doing
worthwhile activities and eating the
right kind of food.
• Want to know more?
Manila Doctors Hospital’s
resident nutritionists
and dieticians at the
PROHEALTH Center offer
diet counseling services
that are tailor-fit to your
lifestyle. They also offer
nutrition and disease
education on common
medical conditions such
as diabetes, hypertension,
and obesity.
PROHEALTH is open
from Mondays through
Saturdays from 8 am
to 5 pm and is located
at the ground floor of
Manila Doctors Hospital,
667 United Nations Ave.,
Ermita, Manila. You may
reach them at these
numbers (+632) 524-3011
local 4718. For more
information, visit the
Manila Doctors Hospital
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page.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO DO TO KEEP YOUR
HOME AND YARD IN TIP-TOP SHAPE THIS SUMMER
With the change of each season comes a new set of maintenance tasks for your home. Now that
summer’s here, you’ll want to prepare your home and yard for the onslaught of summer heat. These
simple chores will help keep your home happy and healthy.
Inspect air-conditioners. Prep air conditioners and fans for their busiest season. Install window
air-conditioning units. Remove and clean the filters before firing up the AC. If you have central
air-conditioning, consider a professional servicing. Clean all fans with a damp rag. If you have high
ceilings, a ceiling-fan duster can help you de-grime hard-to-reach blades.
Enjoy a dry spell. Install an outdoor clothesline to dry your laundry in the summer sun. You’ll
save money and energy by skipping the dryer. Plus, who wouldn’t love the smell of air-dried sheets?
Clean your outdoor cooker. For gas grills, turn the heat up to high and let the grill cook with the
lid closed for about half an hour. Allow the grill to cool and then brush it off with a grill brush. Wipe
down the exterior with a damp sponge and a gentle cleanser. Clean the grill’s drip pans. For charcoal
grills, completely empty the grill and wipe out any residue. Clean it inside and out with hot water,
a scrubby sponge, and liquid dishwashing soap. Let the grill dry completely before using it again.
Polish your porch. Thoroughly sweep painted porch floors; then mop them with an all-purpose
cleaner. If there’s a lot of built-up dirt on the floorboards, scrub them with a brush.
Analyze your deck. Look over your deck for signs of rotting and hammer in any nails that are
poking. See if your deck needs sealing. Sprinkle water on the deck’s boards. If the water beads up,
you’re in good shape; but if it soaks right in, it’s time to reseal it.
Wash your windows. If you didn’t tackle exterior window washing yet, now’s the time to get your
glass clean.
MAKE MUCH ADO ABOUT MULCH. Add a layer of mulch to keep weeds down and help the ground
retain its moisture in the heat. It’ll give your plants a chance to grow.
Be a leak detective. Check your hoses and exterior faucets for leaks—even a tiny drip can add up
to a big waste of water. Pinhole leaks in hoses can be covered up by winding regular electrical tape
around the hose in overlapping layers.
Primp your plants. Deadhead both perennials and annuals to keep them productive. If you have
visible dead foliage, pull it out to maintain a tidy look. Plan your watering schedule. Train your garden
to endure dry days by watering deeply a couple times a week, instead of watering lightly daily. This
style of watering will promote the growth of deep, strong roots.
Stop dirt at the door. Keep summer’s mud and muck outside with not one, but two doormats
at your main entry door. Place a coarse mat at the exterior and a softer, cloth one on the interior to
catch the most dirt. Better still, instruct family members to remove their shoes upon entering. If you
live near a beach, a tub of water for sandy feet placed by the door works wonders for keeping sand
outside where it belongs.
Taken from the source: http://ideas.thenest.com/
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HRD starts
Movement for
Diet and Health
campaign
JB Arsolon
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
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o encourage the Manila Doctors
Hospital (MDH) community to
embrace a healthy lifestyle, the Human
Resource Division, in cooperation with the
Prohealth Center and the Department of
Rehabilitation Medicine, launched a health
and wellness program for its employees on
February 10.
The program, Movement for Diet and Health,
is a six-month wellness campaign that provides
free workout sessions for employees available
every day. A karatedo class is available every
Tuesday and Thursday and a Circuit Training
class every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Both classes are being done in the Department
of Rehabilitation Medicine (DRM) starting at
5:30pm. The program also provides free diet
counseling sessions and lectures conducted by
Prohealth nutritionists and dieticians.
Manila Doctors celebrates Fire
Prevention Month
Celso Lizano Jr.
Linen and Housekeeping Service
T
he Manila Doctors Hospital Safety Promotion and Disaster
Preparedness Committee (MDH-SPDPC) celebrates the 2014 Fire
Prevention Month for the whole month of March.
With this year’s theme, “Isulong ang Kaunlaran, Sunog ay Iwasan, Kaalaman
at Pag-iingay ay Kailangan,” MDH-SPDPC held various activities that aim to
encourage MDH’s stakeholders to learn the techniques and basic information
on how to fight and prevent fire. These activities were organized together
with MDH’s partners from the Fire Brigade Volunteer Organization.
Circuit Training is a type of conditioning or
resistance training class that uses 9-12 stations
of various exercises for 15-45 seconds each.
This is a fat reducing technique used by fitness
professionals to convert a sedentary body
to a fit and active one. In this technique, you
begin to actively use your muscles and develop
strength while you maximize your oxygen
intake that strengthens the heart and lungs. The
whole Circuit Training session will only last for
30-45 minutes.
Employees who want to join the free workout
should call the DRM to schedule their session.
At least 20 MDH employees are currently
participating in the program.
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TXTFIRE Philippines held an exhibit at the MDH Activity Area on March
20 and gave out flyers and showed video presentations on how to prevent
fires. The MDH-SPDPC also conducted an orientation on the MDH Fire
Drill on March 24 to guide employees on what to do during a fire. The
Federal Union of Philippine Volunteer Fire Fighters and Communication
Group Inc. also held an exhibit on different rescue equipment for fire,
earthquake, and flood on March 25.
Come one! Come all!
MDH also conducted a Hospital-wide Fire Drill and Fire Safety and
Prevention seminar on March 27. The drill and seminar were conducted by
the Bureau of Fire Protection. More than 200 MDH employees and patients
participated in the fire drill, while 134 participated in the seminar. Patients
and their relatives participating in the fire drill is a good indication of their
interest to learn how to fight and prevent fire.
MDH Hospital Director Dr. Hian Ho Kua and OIC Administrative Director
Dr. Terrence Cham awarded certificates of appreciation to the partner fire
brigade volunteer organizations for sharing substantial knowledge and skills
on what to do in the event of fire.
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MDH renews
ties with VisMin Salesmen
Association
M
anila
Doctors
Hospital
(MDH) and Vis-Min Salesmen
Association (VMSA) renewed its
memorandum of agreement (MOA)
with a formal signing held on March 17
at the MDH Metrobank Foundation
Hall.
MDH inks partnership with FFCCCII
M
DH and the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry,
Inc. (FFCCCII) signed its memorandum of agreement (MOA) on January 21 at
the FFCCCII office in Binondo. Through the MOA, MDH provides special discounts to
FFCCCII members and dependents.
Present during the signing were MDH Hospital Director Dr. Hian Ho Kua (sitting, fourth
from right), OIC Administrative Director Dr. Terrence Cham (sitting, fourth from left),
FFCCCII President Dr. Alfonso Siy (sitting, third from right), Executive Vice President Angel
Ngu (sitting, second from right), and other MDH and FFCCCII officers.
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Through the MOA, MDH provides
discounts on selected hospital services
to VMSA members and qualified
dependents. MDH and VMSA first
established this partnership in 2011.
Present during the signing were
(left photo, from left) VMSA Vice
President Arvin Sy, VMSA President
Felix Ng, MDH Hospital Director
Dr. Hian Ho Kua, and Finance
Directorate Head Florencio Tenorio.
Also in attendance were (right photo)
VMSA past presidents Lau Nai Fai and
Rafael Siao (standing, third and fourth
from left), MDH OIC Administrative
Director Dr. Terrence Cham
(standing, fourth from right), MDH
Business Development Consultant
Joaquin Sy (fifth from right), Business
Development OIC Bingle Chuidian
(third from right), and other MDH
and VMSA officers.
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Manila Doctors Hospital receives a plaque of appreciation from
ABS-CBN’s medical show, Salamat Dok, for being a long-time
partner of the show during their 10th Anniversary celebration on
April 11 at the Dolphy Theater in ABS-CBN compound in Quezon
City.
Manila Doctors signs partnership
with PhilLife Financial
M
DH inked an agreement with PhilLife Financial Assurance Corp. on March 21 at the
Mondragon House Building. PhilLife, a sister company of Philhealth Care Inc., is one
of the new HMO accounts of the Hospital.
Present during the signing were (seated, from left) MDH Finance Directorate Head Florencio
Tenorio, MDH OIC Administrative Director Dr. Terrence Cham, MDH Hospital Director Dr.
Hian Ho Kua, PhilLife President and CEO Joseph Augustin Tanco, and PhilLife Senior Vice
President and CFO Michelle Ambagan. Also present were (standing, from left) Metrobank
Cluster Sales Head Rose Fernandez, Metrobank Tordesillas Branch Head Shirley Alvero,
PhilLife Medical Director Dr. Venice Leonardo, PhilLife Assistant Vice President-Group
Marketing Josephine Caluag, and PhilLife FVP-Group Marketing and Marketing Support
Group Marcelino Dailo Jr.
The plaque was received by MDH Hospital Director Dr. Hian Ho
Kua, Medical Director Dr. Mario Juco, OIC Administrative Director
Dr. Terrence Cham, and Finance Director Florencio Tenorio. With
them are Salamat Dok hosts Bernadette Sembrano and Alvin Echico.
MDH and Salamat Dok started their partnership in 2007.
Salamat Dok honored their volunteer doctors, nurses, and partners in
a Gabi ng Parangal. The show also had 10 beneficiaries that received
free medical and surgical care through the show’s various partners.
One beneficiary was given free operation by MDH to remove her
myoma through the Hospital’s in-house surgical mission Women
Empowerment through Surgical Help on Ovarian and Uterine
Tumors (We SHOUT). We SHOUT is an annual surgical mission
spearheaded by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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MDH Dept of ORL joins
surgical mission in
Muntinlupa City
Dr. Rachel Mercado-Evasco
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
M
anila Doctors Hospital’s Department of
Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) recently extended
its outreach program to the citizens of Muntinlupa City
by taking part in a cleft lip and palate surgical mission
in cooperation with the Philippine Band of Mercy
(PBM). Held on March 1 at the Ospital ng Muntinlupa
(OsMun), the mission highlighted the celebration of
the 19th cityhood anniversary.
Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi and OsMun Medical
Director Dr. Edwin Dimatatac warmly welcomed Dr.
Manuel Villegas Jr. and the rest of the surgical team
composed of Dr. Edmarie Tormon, Dr. Richel Cavas,
and Dr. Rachel Evasco.
MBFI, MDH honor Sukob Foundation
School Health:
Total Wellness Program
JM Amihan-Gozum
Corporate Social Responsibility Office
T
Dr. Raisa Paulino
Department of Pediatrics
M
anila Doctors Hospital’s (MDH)
Department
of
Pediatrics,
together with the Corporate Social
Responsibility Office (CSRO), has launched
its annual Total Wellness Program on March
7 and 15 in the Hospital’s adopted school,
Dr. Celedenio Salvador Elementary School
(CSES). The program aims to provide free
services such as PPD test, aural cleaning, head
lice treatment, fluoride application and free
vaccines to the students.
In the two-day event, a team of doctors,
dentists, and other medical and non-medical
volunteers took time out of their busy
schedules to reach out to these children.
The event, held at the CSES covered court,
screened kindergarten students for primary
Koch’s infection, impacted cerumen, head lice,
and dental caries.
Oral health hygiene such as brushing at least
three times a day may be a simple task but most
Filipinos neglect to do so. Poor oral health may
also be detrimental in school performance as
this may be a cause of frequent absenteeism
due to severe tooth ache. Tooth decay may also
cause low self-esteem. Promotion of proper
oral hygiene, screening for tooth decay at an
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early age and topical application of fluoride are
suggested preventive measures. It is in this light
that MDH dentists and pediatricians screened
and applied fluoride to more than 200 kids and
provided brushing kits for them to use at home.
The Department of Pediatrics also addressed
the second most common problem among
school-aged children: pediculosis or lice
infestation. Both infected and non-infected
children were treated with a pediculocide
shampoo and parents were also instructed
to treat other members of their family. It is
estimated that 84% of all public school children
in Metro Manila are infected with pediculosis.
This infection may also be a source of poor
class participation and inattentiveness since
children are bothered by scalp itchiness.
Poor school performance may also be caused
by hearing difficulties due to impacted cerumen
or earwax. Some students do not participate
during class discussions because they are
unable to understand the subject matter due
to impaired hearing. The most common and
convenient method of removing ear wax is
through aural irrigation using warm water and
syringe and a large gauge abocath attached to
its end. The procedure was done by MDH
Pediatric and ENT residents to more than half
of the 200 students found to have impacted
cerumen. Those who were not successfully
irrigated were advised to place 2-3 drops of
baby oil on each ear to help soften the wax.
WHO ranks the Philippines as no. 9 amongst
the 22 countries in the world that accounts
for 80 percent of TB worldwide. It was noted
that there are 9.2 million new cases, 14.4 are
prevalent cases and one million children under
15 years old. Aside from a careful history and
physical examination, a simple approach to
diagnose primary Koch’s infection is to do
a tuberculin skin test. All our kindergarten
students were given the test and those found
positive were given a recommendation letter
for treatment at the nearest DOTS center.
School health programs have the potential
to contribute significantly to preventing and
controlling key diseases in children. The
Total Wellness Program was done by the
Department of Pediatrics in close coordination
with the CSRO, residents from other MDH
medical departments, and volunteers from the
Philippine Dental Society.
he Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI), during its 35th Anniversary, recognized
Sukob Foundation Inc. as one of their Partners in Empowerment, Advocacy
and Commitment to Excellence (PEACE) awardees for their invaluable contribution
as a partner of Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) in its cataract surgical mission, Share
the Gift of Vision (STGOV), for the last 13 years.
As a tribute for their constant partnership, MDH held a luncheon meeting with
Sukob officers and MDH management at the MDH MBFI Hall on March 18.
The PBM delegation was also well represented as they
actively participated in the screening and preparation
of the patients several days before the surgery. Dr. Ana
Maria Consuelo, MDH house anesthesiologist, also
joined the volunteer anesthesiologists from OsMun
to assure that the young patients were adequately
monitored throughout the procedure.
To assure a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach
to the management of the cleft lip and palate patient,
MDH Prohealth Center supervisor and dietician Cecille
Nery provided a short lecture on nutrition management
of post-operative patients. A total of eighteen patients
were operated on.
The meeting was attended by Sukob Foundation Inc Chairman and Co-founder Ma.
Teresa Sicat, MBFI and MDH President Aniceto Sobrepeña, MDH Hospital Director
Dr. Hian Ho Kua, Medical Director Dr. Mario Joselito Juco, OIC Administrative
Director Dr. Terrence Cham, Department of Ophthalmology Chair Dr. Cesar
Espiritu, Ophthalmology Chief Resident Dr. Ryan Collantes, and Corporate Social
Responsibility Office Head Jill Alvarez.
Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi (leftmost)
with the MDH staff are flanked by patients
and their relatives after a lecture on nutrition management
ORL residents and Cecille Nery at the
façade of Ospital ng Muntinlupa
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MDH receives appreciation from Shell
Arthur Mijares
Security Service
M
anila Doctors Hospital (MDH) received a plaque of appreciation from the Shell Companies in the Philippines during its 100th
anniversary celebration held on January 25 at the Shell Pandacan Terminal Linear Park. The plaque of appreciation was given to Shell‘s
individual and institutional partners in social development projects.
It’s summer time again!
We may need to put our summer vacation
plans on hold for a moment and first be
aware of the six common ailments during the
hottest time of the year.
Purple Hearts Club Vice President Arthur Mijares received the award on behalf of the Hospital. MDH has been a partner of Pilipinas Shell
Foundation, Inc, the social development arm of the Shell companies in the Philippines, in their social responsibility advocacies.
According to the Department of Health, the
six common summer ailments are sunburn,
flu, sore eyes, stomach ailments, skin diseases,
and rabies.
Purple Hearts Club attends participatory
approach learning course
With the extremely high temperature during the
summer months, it is advisable to limit outdoor
activities when the sun is at its peak around
10am to 2pm. Avoid heat stroke by drinking
8-10 glasses of water everyday. Using sunscreen
before going outdoors is also advisable.
Arthur Mijares
Security Service
P
urple Hearts Club (PHC) officers
and other department and unit heads
attended the participatory, monitoring,
evaluation, and learning course on
March 18 at the MBFI Hall. The learning
session was facilitated by UP Center
for Women’s Studies Dr. Diwata Reyes,
discussing the use of participatory
approaches to have a collaborative
framework in monitoring and evaluating
during the project implementation.
Manila Doctors Hospital Director Dr. Hian Ho Kua and OIC Administrative Director
Dr. Terrence Cham led the grouping of the 15 participants to the process of creating
project design and responsive implementation that benefits the stakeholders.
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Purple Hearts Club
holds planning session
Arthur Mijares
Security Service
P
urple Hearts Club (PHC) officers attended
the planning workshop on February 14
and 17 at the Quality Management Office.
The planning session was facilitated by Quality
Management Office Head Dr. Bernadette
Hogar-Manlapat, Corporate and Strategic
Planning Office Head Dr. Manuel Villegas Jr.,
and Corporate Social Responsibility Office
Head Jill Alvarez.
PHC officers Celso Lizano, Arthur Mijares,
Julius Kabiling, Amelito Pelea, Employees
Welfare Head Benhur Bernardo, and Out-patient
Service Department Head Dr. Emmanuel
Dagala participated in the planning conference
for the corporate social responsibility program
of the adopted school and communities by
presenting their group programs through logical
framework approach.
Because of the sudden change of weather,
many people develop cough, colds, and flu.
Whenever you cough or sneeze, make sure
you cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue paper (It is better than using
handkerchief). If you are feeling sick, it is best
to stay home and rest rather than going out.
Senior citizens and people who are highly susceptible with these diseases are also advised to
have the annual flu vaccine.
Most people will be having their summer vacations in beaches and swimming pools. Skin
diseases can occur when one swims in dirty
water or unmaintained swimming pools. You
can avoid this by taking a bath before and
after going into the water.
Because of the warm environment, faster
food and beverage spoilage is a possibility. It is advisable to boil the drinking water
and to practice proper hand hygiene in food
preparation, after using the toilet, and touching contaminated items to avoid having upset
stomach.
Most kids are in their summer vacation and
would probably stay outdoors. Unvaccinated
dogs can be a threat to these kids. It is best
to have your dog vaccinated for rabies. If a
child is bitten by an unvaccinated dog, it is
best to visit an animal bite clinic as soon as
possible.
Photographed by: mico Dela Cruz
business development division
Sore eyes, also known as Conjunctivitis, is the
redness of the cornea (white part of the eye)
due to an infection, allergic reaction, or injury. The viruses that can cause conjunctivitis,
called adenoviruses, are usually active during
the summer season. It is best to always practice good hand hygiene. Avoid sharing towels,
facecloths, glasses, goggles, or any other item
that might come in contact with the eyes of
another individual.
Being well informed and following these
simple steps are our best weapon to having a
worry-free summer.
This article also appeared in MDH’s column, Healthy Living, on Interaksyon.com.
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COVER STORY
MDH OPENS new
fully electronic
Vision Center
Rowi Geronimo
Business Development Division
the newly renovated and upgraded Manila Doctors Hospital
(MDH) Vision Center is the first fully electronic hospital-based eye care center in the country. The
formal blessing and inauguration ceremony was held on March 13.
Designed to take advantage of the latest advancements in technology, the Vision
Center features an advanced computer system that introduce paperless transaction and enables
near real-time processing and transmission of results. The Forum System is the powerful system
that serves as the Vision Center’s nerve center. Patients are issued a unique ID card that stores
relevant information and history. After the test, results are uploaded onto the Forum System
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making them available to both
the patient and doctor online
and near real-time which allows
doctors to make faster and more
accurate diagnosis whenever,
wherever.
The Vision Center is
equipped with state-of-the-art
equipment including the latest
Humphrey visual field analyzer,
an Ophthalmic Technologies Inc. (OTI) 3-dimensional ultrasonography machine,
capable of both A and B scan ultrasonography, the IOL Master 500 Biometer for
precision measurements of intraocular lens powers essential in cataract surgery
visual outcome. Recently, the Center has acquired the latest Optical Coherence
Tomography (OCT) the Cirrus 5000, a non-contact, non-invasive imaging
technique used to obtain high resolution cross-sectional images of the retina. This
is in addition to the Digital Fundus camera, which generates excellent photos of
the retina and optic nerve, the Digital Flourescein Angiography machine. There’s
the 532 and Nd:Yag Lasers that is used to treat some forms of retina diseases and
glaucoma.
More than the top-of-the-line equipment, the Vision Center also boasts of the
most proficient eye specialists and top-notch medical staff to ensure that your
eyes are kept in the best possible condition.
(from left) MDH Senior
Vice President for Medical
Affairs Dr. Dante Morales,
MDH President Aniceto
Sobrepeña, Carl Zeiss
Regional Business
Development Director
Sujay Debnath, Microlab
President Vicente
Mercado, MDH Hospital
Director Dr. Hian Ho Kua,
and MDH Department
of Ophthalmology Chair
Dr. Cesar Ramon Espiritu
leading the blessing of the
Center.
The Vision Center aims to provide
a comprehensive range of ophthalmologic diagnostic and therapeutic
services to further help nurture the
gift of sight.
Diagnostic Services:
Automated Perimetry / Visual Field Analyzer
Digital Fundus and Optic Disc Photography
Digital Fluorescein Angiography
Optical Coherence Tomography
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Rowi Geronimo
Business Development Division
M
anila Doctors Hospital (MDH) welcomed the year of the
Wooden Horse with a Chinese New Year celebration held
on February 7 as part of its Chinese marketing program.
The event showcased talents from partners from the Chinese-Filipino
community and Hospital staff.
The revelry started with the opening remarks from MDH Senior Vice
President for Corporate Affairs Dr. Reynaldo Joson, highlighting the
achievement of the Hospital’s Chinese marketing program for the
last five years. Business Development Consultant Joaquin Sy gave an
insightful trivia on Chinese New Year traditions. 2011 Philippine King
of Lion Dance Champion, Wong’s Dragon and Lion Dance Group
performed the traditional lion dance for good luck and fortune.
Guests were also treated with performances from the students of the
Hospital’s partner schools: St. Stephen’s High School, Chiang Kai Shek
College, and Hope Christian High School. MDH’s very own staff from
Nursing Service Division and Linen and Housekeeping Service also
showcased their talents.
Since 2009, Manila Doctors Hospital in its thrust to strengthen its ties
with the Chinese-Filipino community has come up with Chinese Culture
Appreciation Programs (C-CAP) like Chinese New Year celebrations
and Chinese language classes for its staff. This is the Hospital’s fifth
celebration of Chinese New Year.
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Manila Doctors Hospital hosts
Quad Summer Affair
Carlo Sarte
Human Resource Division
M
etrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI), together with Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH), Manila Tytana
Colleges (MTC), and GT-Metro Foundation Inc., made a new benchmark by being a part of the very
first Quad Summer Affair held at Doña Jovita Garden Resorts in Calamba, Laguna on March 22.
The day started out as the participants from the four institutions
were welcomed and were able to meet and greet each other.
They were mixed and matched to form four groups: pink,
yellow, blue, and green teams. The activities began as soon as the
members familiarized themselves with their respective groups.
The morning part of the event consisted of games that require
strategy, team work, and presence of mind. The Yellow team
took home the gold, followed respectively by Green, Pink, and
Blue teams.
The participants used their free time to rest, relax, explore the
grounds of the resort, and use its different amenities like the
basketball court, billiard table, karaoke machine and of course,
swimming pools, and hot springs.
MBFI and MDH President Aniceto Sobrepeña congratulated
the winning teams and thanked the participants for joining this
year’s teambuilding activities. MDH Hospital Director Dr. Hian
Ho Kua presented a totem, which symbolizes the camaraderie,
unity, and belongingness in the Metrobank Group family. The
totem, which also bears the host for the next Quad Summer
Affair, was passed on to MTC President Dr. Sergio Cao.
Started in 2007, the Summer Affair, then called Triad Summer
Outing, is an annual undertaking to foster good relations and
camaraderie among the members of the four institutions. It is
also a time for each and everyone, officers and staff alike, to
relax and unwind.
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New Kids on the
(MDH) Block
Carlo Sarte
Human Resource Division
Girl Next Door
M
anila Doctors Hospital (MDH) recently completed its workforce in the Purchasing
Section under the Materials Management Department as they filled in one vital
position.
MDH Hospital Director Dr. Hian Ho N. Kua announced the appointment of Maria
Carina Santillan as the new Head of Sourcing and Purchasing.
Maria Carina Santillan, or Carina, shares a broad experience in Sourcing and Procurement
and also in the Administrative field. She first served as a General and Administrative
Clerk in East – West Seed Company, Inc. and later on promoted as an Administration
Officer. She also served as the Purchasing Manager of Rudy Project Philippines, Inc.
Before joining MDH, she was the Procurement and Administration Officer at Treston
International College, Inc.
She finished her degree in Business Administration Major in Management at the
Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
New employees hired in January-March 2014
Allied Medical Services Division
Clarysse Gabrielle Antonio
Secretary
Business Development Division
Rowi Geronimo
Corporate Communications Assistant
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Axcel Lagsub
Sherrayne Vem Padagas
Krizzia May Paet
Medical Technologist
Department of Radiology
Al Josef Jarin
Radiologic Technologist
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Jenelyn Bautista
Administrative Assistant
Dietary Department
Joseph Andrade
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Fritz Tuazon
Pantry Aide
Nursing Service Division
Patrick Joseph Baseleres
Rosepie Anne Cauilan
Administrative Assistant
Venessa Dawn Caguite
Mark Jillian Castro
Mary Joelle Jerinna Jimenez
Aubrey Nicole Lim
Sheila Mae Limjuco
Jeanne Kate Lina
Marie Kriselle Morales
Paulo Gregor Oller
Joan Katrine Paraiso
Maria Perpetua Socorro Rosales
Robert Michael Timtiman
Staff Nurse
Pain Management and Wellness Center
Freddalynne Enriquez
Pain Nurse
39 MDH doctors complete medical training
M
anila Doctors Hospital (MDH) conferred to the graduating resident physicians and fellows certificates of
completion of their residency and fellowship training during the Resident Physicians and Fellows Commencement
Exercises held on January 14 at the Hospital’s Metrobank Foundation Hall.
Thirty-two resident physicians completed their residency training and specialization in the fields of Emergency Medicine,
Family and Community Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology,
Pediatrics, Radiology, and Surgery. Seven fellows in Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Pain Management also completed
their respective trainings. These are part of the Hospital’s continuous drive to provide world class-quality care to its
stakeholders through the education and training of young doctors in their respective fields by the Hospital’s roster of
competent and high caliber doctors.
msai INDUCTS NEW OFFICERS
The Manila Doctors Hospital Medical Staff Association
Incorporated (MSAI) held the induction of its new set of
Officers and Board Members for 2014-2015 on April 22 at the
MSAI Doctors’ Lounge.
The Association is still headed by Dr. Cynthia Cuayo-Juico,
who is serving her second term as president. Other officers
are Dr. Rogelio Tangco as Vice President, Dr. Jeanette Silao
as Secretary, and Dr. Angela Du as Treasurer. Dr. Genato
Gomez, Dr. Anthony Leachon, Dr. Elizabeth Montemayor,
Dr. Luminardo Ramos, and Dr. Roehl Salvador compose the
MSA Board of Directors. Dr. Filomena San Juan and Dr.
Tangco will be representing the MSAI to the Manila Medical
Services, Inc. Board of Directors.
MDH Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs Dr. Dante
Morales lead the oathtaking ceremonies of of the MSAI
officers.
The MSAI also held a simple blessing for the new Doctors’
Lounge after the oathtaking ceremonies.
The new MSAI officers. (Standing from left) Dr. Anthony Leachon, Dr.
Luminardo Ramos, MDH Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs Dr. Dante
Morales, MDH Medical Director Dr. Mario Juco, Dr. Rogelio Tangco, and Dr. Roehl
Salvador. (Seated from left) Dr. Elizabeth Montemayor, Dr. Angela Du, Dr. Cynthia
Cuayo-Juico, and Dr. Jeanette Silao.
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Manila Doctors’’’ response
to PH measles outbreak
Aisa Jensen Lee
Infection Prevention and Control
Section
I
n the past months, the Philippines,
a country considered for measles
elimination, experienced an outbreak.
According to the Department of Health,
there were 15,683 suspected cases of measles,
3,434 of which were confirmed cases, and
23 measles deaths reported from January
1 through February 15 this year. Most of
the cases are people from Metro Manila,
Calabarzon, and Central Luzon. Starting early
March, cases have also been detected in the
US, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand,
and the United Kingdom. Reported cases are
visitors returning from the Philippines. Most
of these cases were among unvaccinated
children younger than 2 years old. The Center
for Disease Control issued a Level 1 warning
for travelers to the Philippines. The World
Health Organization and the Philippines
Department of Health are working hard to
control the outbreak, including conducting
vaccination campaigns.
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Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) also noted
increasing case of measles starting November
2013. Suspect cases admitted from November
2013 to February 2014 have reached 200. This
is a 90% increase compared to November
2012 to February 2013. Most of these came
from nearby areas in Manila.
As a response to the rise in cases of measles,
the Infection Prevention and Control
Section (IPCS), with the help of the MDH
Management, immediately acted in order to
prevent spread of measles especially in the
health care setting.
First is activation of a triage system at
the Department of Emergency Medicine
Services (DEMS) where patients with fever,
rash, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis were
immediately placed in the designated Isolation
Room at the DEMS. Second is limiting the
movement of suspected cases to diagnostic
areas. Cases for admission to be concentrated
in dedicated isolation rooms at 3C and 5B
stations.
This action ensured that all suspected cases
will be isolated only in specific areas in the
Hospital and where healthcare workers
caring for these patients are specially trained
to handle patients with highly transmissible
infectious disease (HTID). All healthcare
personnel (medical and non-medical) who
are susceptible to measles virus were given
free measles vaccination by the Management.
Information education and communication
materials have also been distributed to patients
and visitors.
In any outbreak, the first thing to be established
is the chain of command and the formulation
of a team that assesses existence and extent
of the situation. The team formulates and
implements strategies in order to control the
spread of infection. This strategy was adopted
by MDH, and because of the quick response
of the Hospital units, MDH was able to
contain this outbreak and are more prepared
to face any outbreaks in the future
Resources:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/measles-phillipines
http://epi.publichealth.nc.gov/cd/lhds/manuals/cd/training/
Module_1_1.6_ppt_OutbreakInvestigation.pdf
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Department of Ophtha celebrates
World Glaucoma Week
Dawn Aberilla and Dr. Noel Bañez
Medical Directorate Office and Department of
Ophthalmology
M
MDH senior officers pay courtesy call
to Manila Mayor Estrada
Rowi Geronimo
Business Development Division
T
he senior management team of Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH),
headed by Chairman Dr. Antonio S. Abacan Jr. and Hospital Director
Dr. Hian Ho N. Kua, paid Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada a visit on
March 19. The group presented to Estrada the design of the Hospital’s new
18-storey medical tower which is expected to be completed in 2015. Estrada
likewise laid out its citywide development projects on how to ease traffic
congestion and flooding particularly within the vicinity of the Hospital.
Photo shows (from left) MDH Medical Director Dr. Mario Juco, Hospital
Director Dr. Hian Ho Kua, Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs Dr.
Dante Morales, Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada, MDH Chairman
Dr. Antonio Abacan Jr., Deputy Controller Florencio Tenorio, and
Corporate Strategic Planning Head Dr. Manny Villegas.
IPCS conducts forum on rational antibiotic usage and antibiotic stewardship
Allan Alde
Infection Prevention and Control Section
Jilliane Pauline Jacela
Customer Relations Service Department
T
o thank and show appreciation to its stakeholders, Manila
Doctors Hospital (MDH) recently cooked up a special treat
for its patients in celebration of Valentine’s Day. More than 200
inpatients received tokens from the Business Development
Division (BDD) staff on February 14 as a means to spread love
and warmth on Hearts’ Day.
“The Valentine’s Day Gift Giving program has been implemented
by the Customer Relations Service Department since 2005. It is
a way of the Hospital to give something back to its customers in
hopes of communicating its appreciation for their unwavering
loyalty, trust, and support for our healthcare institution,” BDD
Officer-in-Charge Bingle Chuidian shared..
The Valentine’s Day Gift Giving program is just one of the
many efforts of the Hospital to give value to its stakeholders.
During special occasions, such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day,
and Grandparent’s Day, and during the Hospital’s week-long
anniversary celebration, special tokens, and gifts are also shared and
distributed by the Hospital’s staff
to its patients.
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GLAUCOMA101
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a disease defined as optic nerve damage. The primary cause of
this nerve damage is elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure).
Damage to the optic nerve can lead to progressive sight loss over the course
of a patient’s life.
supports
year’s
World
Glaucoma
Week held on March
9-15. The MDH
Department
of
O p h t h a l m o l o g y,
headed by its chair
Dr. Cesar Espiritu,
took part in this
worldwide campaign
by providing free
glaucoma screening
for patients at the
MDH CSR Clinic,
conducting free daily
lectures on glaucoma
signs, symptoms, and
treatments at the CSR
Clinic, and holding an
Types of Glaucoma
educational exhibit at the Hospital lobby containing information about
this dreaded condition.
Causes of Glaucoma
This year’s campaign theme is “BIG – Beat Invisible Glaucoma.”
World Glaucoma Week is an annual information campaign organized
by the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) and the World Glaucoma
Patients Association (WGPA) which aims to expand global awareness
of this sneaky thief of sight.
Though all glaucoma is caused by increased pressure in the eye, different
types of the condition can yield different symptoms and levels of severity.
Below are descriptions of two of the most common types of glaucoma.
1. Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
-The most common type of glaucoma is called chronic glaucoma, or primary
open-angle glaucoma (POAG). In a normally operating eye, fluid called
aqueous humor continually flows through the eye, eventually exiting through
tissue known as the trabecular meshwork. In an eye affected by chronic
glaucoma, this meshwork becomes blocked or clogged and fluid is unable to
flow out of the eye. Intraocular pressure increases, pushing against the optic
nerve and causing peripheral vision loss.
2. Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Angle-closure glaucoma, or narrow-angle glaucoma, occurs suddenly and
presents symptoms such as headaches, eye pain, haloes around lights, and
nausea. This type of the disease occurs when fluid in the eye is suddenly
kept from draining properly due to blockage or over-dilated pupils. Though
symptoms may disappear, it is essential that you seek medical treatment as
soon as possible. Each renewed attack destroys more of your sight.
The most prevalent cause of glaucoma is age. Medical conditions such as
extreme nearsightedness and diabetes have a hand in glaucoma risk. Doctors
will also ask you about your medications during your examination, as certain
inhaled or oral steroids may increase the chances of developing glaucoma.
MDH’s adopted school and community join
participatory planning
T
he Infection Prevention Control Section (IPCS) of Manila Doctors
Hospital conducted a forum on Rational Antibiotic Usage and
Antibiotic Stewardship on February 10 at the Metrobank Foundation Hall.
The purpose of this forum is to educate the medical staff on the appropriate
use of antimicrobials and to present an antimicrobial stewardship protocol
wherein the latest hospital antibiogram is incorporated.
Antimicrobial stewardship is composed of coordinated interventions
designed to improve and measure the appropriate use of antimicrobials by
promoting the selection of the optimal antimicrobial drug regimen, dose,
duration of therapy, and route of administration.
Speakers were IPCS Vice Chairman Dr. Silverose Ann Bacolcol and
Infectious Disease consultants Dr. Sonia Salamat and Dr. John Delgado.
The forum is the beginning of the campaign on the proper use of antibiotics
and in reducing antibiotic-resistant infections..
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Retrieved from http://www.goodeyes.com/glaucoma/
Eunice Tan
Corporate Social Responsibility Office
T
MDH joins US Embassy’s health fair. Manila Doctors Hospital
(MDH) joins the health fair conducted by the United States Embassy on February
28. More than 200 US Embassy employees participated in the fair and received free
medical consultation and diet counseling. From left: MDH Chief Resident Dr. Ronald
Ian Cadiz, Prohealth Center supervisor and dietician Cecille Nery, US Embassy
nurse Connie Elorde, MDH Family Medicine consultant Dr. Alicia Genuino, US
Embassy Foreign Service Health Practitioner Sarah Wallingford, PA-C, US Embassy
Administrative Assistant Susan Jacinto, MDH Family Medicine resident Dr. Rowena
Fatima Galarpe, and MDH Account Management Officer Noel See.
he goal of the Manila Doctors Hospital’s (MDH) CSR programs
is to implement programs that are impact-oriented. To achieve this
goal, the community leaders of MDH adopted community Barangay 662
and the principal and teachers of MDH adopted school Dr. Celedonio A.
Salvador Elementary School were invited to participate in the Community
and School Health Planning on March 1 and 8.
During the event, the participants were introduced to the Results-Based
Management and the Logical Framework. They were also given time to
discuss the challenges that they face in their community and school, as
well as suggest solutions to these problems. Afterward, they created
Logical Frameworks for their respective programs with the help of the
doctors from the Department of Family and Community Medicine and
Department of Pediatrics. Their final outputs were presented on March 8.
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Healthy Living |
Before you go, the truth about
constipation
In partnership with InterAksyon Lifestyle Section
Truth be told, constipation is just
as annoying and niggling as its
distant cousin, diarrhea. But what
really is constipation?
Acording to Dr. Cloa, constipation
not only refers to infrequent bowel
movement. Hard stools, straining,
and being bloated are some of the
symptoms associated with it.
She added that constipation can be
attributed to poor toilet-training
habits wherein patients do not
practice eliminating everyday or
they tend to postpone going to the
toilet, which leads to constipation.
A secondary cause or after effect
of constipation is when a patient
goes through an operation.
Constipation is also secondary to
uncontrolled diabetes, or if you are
suffering from a thyroid problem;
or other metabolic, systemic
diseases. These can contribute to
constipation.
Hearsay No. 1. You are
constipated if you don’t eliminate
everyday.
Doctor says: A lot of doctors
claim that constipation is
based on the frequency of the
bowel movement. Patients are
constipated when they experience
fecal impaction, difficulty during
bowel movement, and the
sensation of incomplete bowel
evacuation.
Hearsay No. 2. Eating santol,
banana and guava contributes to
constipation.
Doctors Says: There are foods
that really harden the stool. That is
why when you are suffering from
diarrhea, you are advised to eat
bananas because of its potassium
content, which make stools hard.
Prunes, berries, and papaya are
said to help relieve constipation.
Hearsay No. 3. Less water intake
causes constipation.
Doctors Says: Yes, dehydration
can cause constipation. If you are
considering a lifestyle change you
are advised to drink lots of water
and increase your fiber intake.
Fruits like mango, apple, pineapple,
and whole wheat breads are rich in
fiber.You can also sprinkle some
ground flaxseed in your drink or
meals.
Hearsay No. 4. Stress can cause
constipation.
Doctor Says: Yes, we have what
we call irritable bowel syndrome
which is constipation dominant.
Here are more popular beliefs This is the gut-reaction to stress,
about constipation and the it’s either you suffer from diarrhea
or you become constipated. Others
medical truth about them.
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experience mild stomachache. So
yes, constipation may be caused by
stress.
Hearsay No. 5. If the stool is
buoyant or floating, it means the
person’s diet is fiber-rich. If the
stool sinks, it means the person
tends to eat more meat in his diet
Doctor Says: It’s a rough gauge,
but yes it’s true. It all depends on
the food we eat, if it has high fiber
content. Sometimes, if the person
consumes more meat, then the
stool becomes diluted. So there
should be a balance between
amounts of fiber and meat protein
that one incorporates in the diet.
Hearsay No. 6. More women
suffer from constipation than
men.
Doctor Says: While there’s no
factual basis on this, women
aged 65 and above tend to be
constipated but this maybe due
to lack of water intake, disease,
or medication that can trigger the
condition. Pregnant women are
also at risk for constipation as a
secondary cause due to the weight
of the child that they carry inside
them.
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Constipation is one of
the most common digestive
disorders and also one of the most
bothersome conditions a patient
could get, alongside hypertension
and diabetes,” shares Dr. Michelle
Marie Cloa, an Internal MedicineGastroenterologist practitioner at
the Manila Doctors Hospital. In
a published newspaper article one
survey revealed that at least “80
percent of Filipino suffers from
constipation, especially those
from the city (Philippine Star).”
As uncomfortable
as constipation is,
the condition can
be prevented with
proper nutrition.
InterAksyon Lifestyle
Section.
• Want to know more?
Manila Doctors Hospital’s
Endoscopy Unit caters to
patients who complain of
abdominal pain, experience
changes in bowel movement,
notice blood in their stools
or have unexplained weight
loss.
The Endoscopy Unit is
open from Mondays through
Saturdays from 7 am to 4
pm and is located on the
2nd floor of Manila Doctors
Hospital, 667 United Nations
Ave., Ermita, Manila. You may
reach them at these numbers
(+632) 524-3011 local 4605 or
4606. For more information,
you may visit their website or
Facebook page.
Manila Doctors Hospital has
a regular health column on
Interaksyon.com Healthy Living
is published every Wednesday
at http://www.interaksyon.
com/lifestyle/section/wellness.
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