Health and Wellness

A gala celebration was recently held at Capitol Medical Center (CMC), a prestigious medical facility with headquarters in Quezon City, to recognize hospital service awardees from the medical staff and staff. The occasion was made even more special by CMC receiving its ISO Certificate from Certification International Philippines for compliance with ISO:9001-standards 2015’s for the quality management system.

On June 17, 2022, 27 doctors were honored for their service spanning 35 to 45 years at the Matrix Creation Events Venue. However, 68 employees received recognition for their dedication and commitment to the company. Employees who have been with CMC for five to 35 years were honored.

Another significant highlight of the anniversary celebration was the handover of the ISO certificate by Renato Navarette, President of Certification International Philippines, to the CMC management represented by Rhais M. Gamboa, CMC Chairman of the Executive Committee; Victoria Tan, CMC President; Dr. Ma. Mystica Flodalyn Bautista, Quality Management Representative; Gil Faustino; Finance Director and Norielee Magsingit, Nursing Service Director. Also, on hand to witness the activity were Drs. Maria Realiza Henson, Corazon Logarta, Members of the Board, and other officers of the Medical Staff.

Last March 23 to 25, 2022, CMC underwent a comprehensive online audit of its processes and procedures to establish its conformity with the Quality Management System requirements of ISO:9001-2015 and the Department of Health for healthcare facilities.

“Passing the ISO Accreditation is a testament of CMC’s commitment to continuously improve on its service delivery through increased customer satisfaction, patient safety and clinical excellence across all of the organization,” said Gamboa.

The gala celebration was CMC’s first face-to-face gathering of its Medical Staff and employees in two years.

“The 52^nd anniversary celebrates CMC’s relentless spirit as an organization to continue to persevere, committed to give the right care all the time, being sensitive to the needs of our clients and constantly thriving to face a changing competitive landscape in delivering quality healthcare,” Tan said.

A tertiary hospital called CMC is situated near Quezon Avenue and Cor. Sct. Magbanua. It is outfitted with top-notch medical staff and cutting-edge facilities that are prepared to assist and carry out its purpose of offering the “Right Care, Right Here” at CMC.

Two significant health issues are currently plaguing the Philippines: a steady rise in dengue incidence and the number of Covid-19 cases. Southeast Asia is home to an endemic strain of dengue fever, and the rainy season is when there is the greatest danger of transmission. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are common indoors, and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which prefer to hang out in bushes and trees, both carry the dengue virus and can bite humans.

The virus enters the mosquito’s salivary gland where it incubates for eight to 10 days. Then, the mosquito can pass the virus on to the person it bites.

Happy Life Organics, a Philippine based company that promotes innovative and eco-friendly solutions for your home, pets, and unwanted pests, is one with the government in the fight against dengue

“It is that time of the year again when we see an increase in the number of dengue cases. We can protect ourselves from this and we can start doing this at home,’ said Joe Sevilla, the owner of Happy Life Organics.

Sevilla provided the following advice for preventing dengue:

1. Keep your house clean and tidy. There are many environmentally friendly products in the market that can help keep your house clean and tidy not only to fight dengue but Covid-19 as well.
2. Make sure that there is no stagnant water In and around the house. If you have water containers, keep them covered. Otherwise, make sure that things like pet water containers or planter dishes are cleaned on a regular basis.
3. Wear protective clothing like long sleeved shirts and pants especially in areas where there is a dengue outbreak.
4. Apply mosquito repellent if you know you will be spending most of the day outdoors. Consult with your doctor first before applying any repellent on your children.
5. Dispose of waste properly. Take out your rubbish on a regular basis as this will prevent inspects from entering your household.

“Make it a habit to go around your home at a certain time every day to make sure that there is no stagnant water and that your household garbage is disposed of properly,” he added.

Happy Life Organics offers all-natural, environmentally friendly, and sustainable solutions to homes all across the Philippines. The company offers customers home and pet product options that are transforming and bettering lives in order to promote a healthier and happier way of life based on a plant-based, organic viewpoint.

Visit for additional details. Happy Life Organics’ Lazada and Shopee Mall may be found at www.happylifeph.com.

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Delhi has performed 100 liver transplants in youngsters from the Philippines, marking a significant milestone. Children ranging in age from 4 months to 15 years who had suffered from various conditions resulting in liver failure and demanding a liver transplant have gotten one.

Amidst COVID posing a number of challenges in the last two years, Apollo made sure that children and their families received end-to-end assistance in terms of aligning travel permissions and ensuring patient safety by arranging special charter flights with a medical team on board to handle any emergencies.

Mr P Shivakumar, Managing Director – Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, asserted: “Apollo Hospitals leads the way in delivering cross-border care for children. Our approach is aligned with Apollo’s overarching objective of providing prompt delivery of healthcare services, notwithstanding myriad constraints. This becomes even more important when it comes to caring for children. We believe there is no greater joy than seeing the smiles of children who have been saved by our timely medical intervention.”

Group Medical Director and Senior Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Apollo Hospitals Group – Dr (Prof) Anupam Sibal, stated: “Apollo Hospitals has been receiving children with liver failure from Philippines for the last five years. Fortunately, we have been able to help many families from different parts of Philippines.

We would like to thank families for their trust as we mark the landmark of 100 liver transplants in babies and children from Philippines. Despite COVID restrictions, we have transplanted 53 children in the last 2 years. The youngest child to be operated on was 4 months. Significantly, babies weighing barely 3.5kgs have also had liver transplants at Apollo Hospitals. Our initiative has been facilitated by the immense support from the Embassies which helped in easing travel formalities for patients. The Apollo Liver Transplant Program, the first successful program in India which was established in 1998 has now performed more than 3950 liver transplants including 458 in children from 20 countries”.

Senior Liver Transplant Surgeon at the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Dr. Neerav Goyal, said, “In liver transplant, surgery is performed when patients have a high risk of dying from their disease in the ensuing weeks to months. Since COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon, many of these patients were unlikely to survive the period of the pandemic without liver transplant, and the patients despite several challenges travelled to us. We are happy that we can help them in easing their pain and provided a new lease of life. In 65% of children, the donors were mothers, in 30 % fathers and 5 % other blood relatives.”

About Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals:

The Government of Delhi and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited have partnered to create Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, India’s first JCI recognized hospital. It is the Apollo Hospitals Group’s third super-specialty tertiary care hospital, being opened in July 1996. It spans 15 acres and houses 57 specialties with over 300 experts, over 700 operational beds, 19 operating rooms, 138 intensive care units, a 24-hour pharmacy, NABL recognized laboratories, 24-hour emergency services, and an active air ambulance service. Apollo Hospitals Delhi features the country’s most advanced kidney and liver transplant programs. Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals accomplished India’s first successful pediatric and adult liver transplants. The hospital is on the cutting edge of medical technology and knowledge. It offers a full variety of cutting-edge diagnostic, medicinal, and surgical services to its patients. With the advent of 64 slice CT and 3 Tesla MRI, Novalis Tx, and the integrated PET Suite, the Hospital has brought the most advanced imaging technology to India. Indraprastha Apollo was also the first to introduce the idea of a preventive health check. Over the years, the company has developed a loyal consumer base. For the past few years, The Week poll has continuously named the hospital among India’s top ten hospitals. https://delhi.apollohospitals.com/ is the hospital’s website. @HospitalsApollo on Twitter

Summer has arrived, which can only mean one thing: lots of outdoor family fun for everyone!

The warmer weather encourages more families to spend more quality time together while cooling off—eating frozen delights at home, going to the movies again, going on beach outings, or simply playing outside.

But with the pandemic still not over, it’s going to be double the effort for parents as they keep their families safe not only from intense heat, but also from germs. Fortunately, both of these worries can be eased with the Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel which is perfect for the hot summer season!

Dermatologically tested and formulated with menthol and eucalyptus, the Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel instantly soothes and calms the skin with long-lasting freshness and cooling sensation against the heat of the season! It also helps to fight 99.9% of disease-causing germs that thrive on the skin, all while retaining moisture with Avon’s Germ Defense + Moisture Lock Technology—leaving the skin moisturized all day long!

Since the lotion gel is lightweight and quick-absorbing, the skin won’t feel greasy or sticky, wherever the season takes you—whether you’re lounging at home, enjoying the beach, visiting the amusement park, spending time at the playground, or exploring the great outdoors!

Prepare for a hot new season by choosing between 400mL or 250mL sizes to keep everyone in the family cool and germ-free.

Visit www.avonshop.ph to purchase the Avon Care Antibacterial Cooling Hand and Body Lotion Gel and other Avon products, or contact your local Avon representative. For more information, follow Avon Philippines on Facebook and Instagram.

Avon is part of the Natura &Co Group.  Learn more at www.avonworldwide.com.

Bike racks in Luneta Park were unveiled on April 2, 2022. The company’s decision to put Herbalife Nutrition-branded bike racks in various spots across the park is another step toward encouraging Filipinos to live a healthy active lifestyle.

“We have noticed that the Philippines is starting to develop a cycling culture as a result of the challenges in mobility caused by the pandemic. More Filipinos have started cycling not just for recreation, but for traveling to work, the grocery and other destinations,” said Allan Domingo, General Manager of Herbalife Nutrition Philippines. “As a global nutrition company that advocates a healthy active lifestyle supported by good nutrition, we are glad to see our fellow Filipinos becoming more physically active.”

Domingo noted that not only would cycling bring health benefits to people, but also contribute to a healthier environment.

“Environmental sustainability is part of Herbalife Nutrition’s commitment to supporting a better, healthier World, and is embedded in both our day-to-day activities and our long-term business strategy,” he said.

Luneta Park, also known as Rizal Park, is one of the largest urban parks in Asia, covering 58 hectares. Located in the capital city of Manila, it is one of the country’s major tourist attractions, visited by local and foreign tourists alike.

The bike racks in Rizal Park were constructed based on a design by Eggshell Worldwide Communications, Inc., the creative agency behind the bike rack art installations that were also launched in Manila last year.

Called “Seedlings”, the bike racks serve as a reminder that nature also needs time and care to reach their optimal state.

The Philippines is one of the Asian Pacific countries with a strong private sector that is driving environmental initiatives. Herbalife Nutrition wants to work with more private businesses and local governments to improve bicycle infrastructure in major cities across the country.

About Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.

Herbalife Nutrition (NYSE: HLF) is a global company that has been changing people’s lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers high-quality, science-backed products, sold in over 90 countries by entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle. Through the Company’s global campaign to eradicate hunger, Herbalife Nutrition is also committed to bringing nutrition and education to communities around the world.

For more information, please visit IAmHerbalifeNutrition.com.