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closeHapus filterJangan Sepelekan Lipoma
Oleh : dr I Wayan Wahyu Sutrisna, Sp B FICS Jangan Sepelekan Lipoma — Lipoma adalah benjolan lemak yang tumbuh secara lambat di antara kulit dan lapisan otot. Lipoma masuk ke dalam kategori tumor jinak yang sebagian besar terdiri dari sel sel lemak. Lipoma umumnya terletak di jaringan subkutan meskipun mungkin juga terletak di area
Mengenal Vaksinasi COVID-19
Sebelum Vaksinasi COVID-19, Apa Saja yang Perlu Diketahui? Mengenal Vaksinasi COVID-19 — Program vaksinasi Covid-19 resmi dimulai pada Rabu,13 Januari 2021 lalu yang ditandai dengan pemberian vaksin pertama kali kepada Presiden Republik Indonesia Joko Widodo. Masyarakat dapat mengecek status sebagai penerima vaksin atau tidak dengan mengakses situs https://pedulilindungi.id/. Calon penerima hanya perlu memasukan nama lengkap
Deadly Alcohol Back in the News
Deadly Alcohol Back in the News — In November 2016 Health-e posted “Dying for a Drink” about unregulated bars that pour illicitly produced and deadly alcoholic drinks containing methanol, an urgent health issue that doesn’t seem to be going away. This past October Perth native, Bailey Chalmers, visited Bali like many young Australians, to have
Know When You Should Call an Ambulance
Know When You Should Call an Ambulance — BIMC has what is regarded as the island’s fastest first responder ambulance service but to do their jobs properly requires vital clear and accurate call in information to be able to assess when someone is seriously ill or hurt and whether it is better to call
The Perils of Drinking & Driving
The Perils of Drinking & Driving — Health-e could very well be a safety-related newsletter that focuses on one topic: the careless behavior of many visitors to Bali who drive recklessly and made worse by driving intoxicated. The outcome can never be good. Our “Self-Driving Bali Safely” article published in March, 2017, stressed that visitors
First Aid Kits Provided to Schools
BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua has routinely offered hand hygiene education to schools in Jimbaran and Uluwatu, and of recent has added other awareness information such as how to properly handle medical emergencies. In the coming months BIMC will commence emergency campaigns for as many as six international schools in part by providing first aid training
The Continuing Fight Against Dengue
Fight Against Dengue — The dengue virus infection incidence has grown dramatically in recent years, with some 390 million infections annually. In January, various news media reported that Jakarta was on alert as cases of dengue fever surged, claiming more than 100 lives across Indonesia since the start of the year. Our country’s Health Ministry
Understand Talk and Die
Understand Talk and Die — December 29 will mark five years since legend Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher suffered life-threatening head injuries following a ski accident and he’s alive today because of quick emergency response despite having no initial signs of trauma. Far from the French Alps, BIMC hospitals has seen its fair share of
Supplement May Harm Health
Supplement May Harm Health — New research warns that a number of weight loss and workout supplements contain potentially harmful doses of a substance that has been ruled as unsafe. As reported in Medical News Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) ban all athletes from taking any drugs or supplements that include higenamine, a beta-2
Earthquake Safety: Drop Cover Hold On
Earthquake Safety: Drop Cover Hold On — A spate of earthquakes in Lombok and Bali have left residents and visitors jittery although by taking precautions and learning what to do during an earthquake will ease anxiety and help protect you and your family from injury. According to the Red Cross, here’s what to do in
Pain Syndrome Health Talk for Hotel Group
Pain Syndrome Health Talk for Hotel Group — Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition, which often affects one limb (arm, leg, hand, or foot) usually after an injury and lasting greater than six months. It is more common in women and can occur in anyone at any age, with a peak at
Choosing Safe Christmas Toys
Choosing Safe Christmas Toys ― Hospital emergency rooms treat tens of thousands of toy-related injuries each year. Read on with some important Health-e tips for selecting the safest toys to prevent choking and other potential mishaps. Toys made of fabric should be labeled as flame resistant or flame retardant. Stuffed toys should be washable otherwise
The Bale Nusa Dua Embraces First Aid
One of the island’s most appreciated resort properties, The Balé, located in Nusa Dua minutes from BIMC, scheduled a first-aid course with BIMC in April. Like any hospitality groups on the island, The Balé signed on for the first-aid course to ensure their staff understands a range of emergency safety procedures. The training will provide
RipCurl School of Surf Refreshes First Aid Course
Each year Rip Curl Bali School of Surf enlists their staff for a first aid course. After opening its 3rd surfing school in Feb., Rip Curl registered over 90 staff over four first-aid sessions at BIMC Nusa Dua. Rip Curl staff from various departments will join the sessions. BIMC Hospitals First Aid Training is designed
Tiny Organ Controls Blood Pressure
The mere size of a grain of rice, the carotid body, located between two major arteries of the neck that supply the brain with blood, has recently been discovered to control blood pressure. Clinical scientists at the University of Bristol found a new way to treat high blood pressure in their research “Unilateral carotid body
BIMC Supports the 2016 Bali Ocean Swim
Held July 3rd and in its 7th year, the Bali Ocean Swim, organized by the Bali Sports Foundation (BSF) was held at Kuta Beach (at Bali Garden Hotel) with 1.2km and the 5 & 10k swims along the coastline as far as Seminyak. All swimmers were monitored by professional lifeguards from the Balawista with medical
Conrad Resort to the Rescue
In recent months, BIMC hospitals have reported an increase in drowning and near drowning cases, many sadly involving children holidaying at hotels and villa complexes. BIMC is constantly reminding the hospitality community that the speed in which first aid and medical care is given has a major impact on the survival of the person
A New Medical Threat: Antibiotic Resistance
In May a “superbug” that is resistant to colistin — the antibiotic of absolute last resort — was found in a U.S. patient’s urinary tract infection. Colistin is used to treat people infected with a type of bacteria called CRE, or carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae. E. coli is one type of enterobacteria, though not all E. coli strains have acquired
BIMC First Aid Kit: An Absolute Must Have
No matter where you live (perhaps especially Bali and SE Asia), a first aid kit is essential to have on hand for all homes (and don’t forget your automobile) helping you deal effectively with common injuries before emergency assistance arrives. Think about tailoring the contents of your kit based on your specific activities and store
10 Most Common Home Injuries
It’s not just being outdoors in Bali where we can find injury, accidents can happen in your home or villa when you least expect it. When it comes to health and safety, especially for those with young children, it makes good sense to know exactly what to do in the event of a home
Destination Asia Trains 60 Guides in First Aid
BIMC Hospital is well recocognized for its Basic Life Support First Aid Training program. In the month of April, the hospital group provided Destination Asia three first aid training sessions with a total of 60 local tour guides at its Nusa Dua facility. BIMC Hospital professes that by proividing life-saving training, participants are well
First Aid Course Held in The Garden
The Garden Early Learning Centre opened in 2014 to cater to children both living and visiting the island. The high standard early learning and childcare facility boasts an eco-friendly learning environment that focuses on sustainable living with safety being the highest of priorities. To meet their stringent requirements, the centre’s management signed up
Wake Up and Ride Safely
The island’s Bali Wake Park celebrated its 2nd anniversary with the International Wake boarding Competition held March 26-27. Bali Wake Park director, Ryan Lee, said the competition was an opportunity to promote the first cable boarding adventure sport in Bali with recognised names in international wakeboard riding. “As these competitions are physically challenging we regularly
BIMC First-Aid Course for Anantara Uluwatu Resort Spa
Located on the cliff-side near Padang Padang Beach, Anantara Uluwatu Resort signed up for two First-Aid Training courses on March 18 & 21. Resort Training Manager, Dini Hariani, maintains that providing a safe holiday environment for their guests is essential for the Bali hospitality industry.