TIM eMagazine Vol.1 Issue 3
For decades, Filipinos have been plagued by
the burden and death within families caused by
chronic and congenital conditions. The majority of
these cases, however, could have been avoided or
managed more effectively if preventive measures
had been taken.
“Prevention should be integrated into all aspects
of our lives,” shares Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon,
President and Chief Executive Officer of The
Medical City (TMC). “Through regular check-ups,
diseases can be detected in their early stages hence
allowing doctors to immediately manage them
effectively without the expensive treatments.”
In line with its commitment to advancing
health care in the country through its world class
service and network of specialized experts, The
Medical City (TMC) launched Be Healthy Always, a
movement that advocates the power of prevention
and encourages Filipinos to take charge of their
health and wellbeing by ensuring regular check-ups.
Last October 10-11, TMC brought its worldclass preventive health care practice to TriNoma
Mall in Quezon City with an event entitled, the
”Be Healthy Always Movement: Get Checked!” In
the two-day event, the public were given access to
free full medical consultations with TMC doctors
in the following areas: cardiology, ophthalmology,
women’s health and pediatric health. TMC’s experts
stressed that the ideal prevention approach not only
includes healthy lifestyle choices, but also promotes
the early and proactive detection, diagnosis
and appropriate management of conditions
and illnesses, throughout one’s entire lifecycle.
Discussions with the public also covered topics such
as the best defense against heart diseases, aging
well, customized care for diabetics, and the basic todo’s for expecting mothers.
“At TMC, we are committed to empowering
families to making healthier choices by expanding
our services to ensure that quality healthcare is
accessible to all,” says Dr. Bengzon. “Through the
Be Healthy Always Movement, we want to inspire
and push every Filipino to start taking an active role
in caring for their health, to see families live life to
its fullest and as burden-free as possible.”
Joining TMC in this movement are their partners
in pushing for a healthier Philippines namely
Zenith Medical Equipment, Inc., Unilab Consumer
Health, Rebmann, Inc., Marben Commercial,
Biocare Medical System, Aimed Advance Imaging
Solutions, Scientific Biotech Specialties, Inc.,
Slimmers World, Watson’s, and Johnson & Johnson
Phils., Inc.
Championing a nationwide health movement. The Medical City’s
President and CEO Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon (fourth from right)
poses with the TMC team to launch the two-day activity with a
ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Through regular check-ups, diseases
can be detected in their early stages
hence allowing doctors to immediately
manage them effectively without the
expensive treatments.
Empowering TMC’s partners throug h accessible healthcare. More
than a thousand members of the public avail of free medical
consultations with TMC’s doctors in areas such as Cardiovascular,
Diabetes, and Women’s Health.
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