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Guidance on staying well in Bali, travel-health advice and updates from across the BIMC network — written by our medical teams.
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closeClear filtersThe Gluten Debate
Nutrition The Gluten Debate “Gluten-free” has been the buzzword for the past decade, going from something once considered important for a subset of people with food intolerances to a worldwide market for gluten-free products with a projected worth of 24 billion US dollars by 2020, according to statista.com. But where did this phenomeoeon come from
Mesotherapy Injections Recommended to Rid Fat
If you’re seeking body beautiful without that fat that just won’t come off, there is one treatment that’s been around a while with regaining interest. Today a technique called mesotherapy is growing in popularity and while it’s been used for some time only recently has a legion of medical practitioners rediscovered this safe and effective
Elevated Dengue Numbers in Bali
The year’s rainy season has witnessed a spike in dengue fever with BIMC Hospitals Bali receiving more cases than previous years. Know the facts and keep safe. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus, transmitted through the Aedes Aegypti mosquito characterized by white dots on its abdomen and legs. It
BIMC Hospital supports Bali lifeguards
As an avid contributor to the island’s tourism industry, BIMC Hospitals Bali regularly provides first aid kits to the Balawista Badung headquarters. The kits are then distributed to 24 lifeguard stations along the lengthy Badung Beach area. The first aid kits are crucial to ensure the safety of all swimmers and surfers in the often,
Basic Life Support Training for the Hospitality Industry
First aid training for the hospitality industry is highly necessary in order to help establishments meet their health and safety requirements and place themselves in a position of preparedness. Many Bali businesses remain unprepared without even a basic understanding of how to deal with an emergency situation such as who to telephone for help. It
Why Hair Dye Allergies Are Nothing To Sneeze At
The Story Of My Hair Is The Story Of My Life Most people in all probability associate carrying a wig with a costume get together corresponding to you’d attend around Halloween time but not every girl feels the same about wigs. Human hair wigs, till just a few centuries in the past have been inexpensive
Ancient Cures For Hair Loss
Ancient Cures For Hair Loss Sew in hair can actually work wonders for black ladies, by enhancing the texture and high quality of their hair. Search out a licensed black hair care professional in the event you need assistance styling and managing black hair. There’s a serious aspect to why individuals wear wigs and that
Could it be dengue?
Most people traveling to the tropics will be advised to avoid mosquito bites, not just because mosquito bites are aggravating; but also because some mosquitoes are capable of carrying and spreading certain infections. One among those would be Dengue virus (DENV), which can infect humans and cause Dengue fever and its more severe form, Dengue
Group Botox Visit
Bali’s leading medical facility with its advanced CosMedic Centre, BIMC Hospital Kuta and Nusa Dua now offers those visiting in groups the opportunity to experience the safe and lasting effects of Botox treatment with your friends and associates. By visiting together with familiar faces, some for the first time, you will be more relaxed than
Bali Travel Tips: Staying Healthy
Traveling exposes your health to a number of threats, some minor others potentially dangerous. A lot of travel destinations, especially a tropical destination such as Bali, have germs and bacteria that do not exist in many travelers’ home countries. Travel itself can cause a host of health problems, too. Flying, for example, increases the chance
Swimmer itch
What is a Swimmer’s Itch? Swimmer’s itch is a skin rash caused by a parasite (shistosomes) which ordinarily infect birds, semi-aquatic mammals, and snails. Common grackles, red-winged blackbirds, ducks, geese, swans, muskrats and moles have been found to carry the parasite. As part of their developmental life-cycle, these parasites are released from infected snails, migrate
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcoholic liver disease refers to a range of conditions and associated symptoms that develop when the liver becomes damaged due to alcohol misuse. Harmful drinking Harmful drinking means drinking alcohol at levels that lead to significant harm to physical and mental health and that may cause substantial harm to others. Examples of harm include liver damage or cirrhosis, dependence
BIMC Hospital Group Sails Into Komodo
A new collaboration between the Health Department of Manggarai East Nusa Tenggara and Bali Indonesia Medika Citra (BIMC Hospital Group) will continue to support the increasingly busy tourism destination of Labuhan Bajo. With its recognized Australian standard hospitals in Bali, the Australian owned and managed group is today working alongside the local government renovating the
BIMC Hospital Group’s New Advertising Campaign Draws Significant Attention
Bali’s most trusted name in health and emergency hospital care recently unveiled “BIMCare,” a value-added healthcare membership program. With the tagline “more affordable than you think,” the Australian managed hospital group intends to do its best to remind the Bali community and tourists alike of the many benefits and advantages available at its two hospitals.
BIMC Hospital Group Issues Healthcare Membership
Bali based BIMC Hospital Group launched its ‘BIMCARE’ card on July 1st at one of its hospitals. The healthcare membership offers concessions that range from free health and dental services to substantial discounts. Deputy General Manager BIMC Hospital Deddy Suhartawan said three types of member cards, Star, Silver and Blue, are now available by online
BIMC Hospital Supports Bali WISE in Women’s Health Education
The BIMC Hospital Group and the ROLE Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing their collaboration to provide health education to women from low-income families, witnessed by Western Australian Senator Glenn Sterle, Chair of the Senate Legislation Rural, Regional Affairs and Transport Committee. With the intention to contribute to a healthier Bali, BIMC Hospital Group
Things to Know About Rabies
By: dr. Maria Dewi Rabies is a zoonotic disease, a disease of animals that can infect humans. It is a serious and fatal disease. Until recently, there is no proven effective treatment, despite the medical advances. However, there are proven effective preventions. Rabid Animals Almost any wild or domestic animal can potentially get rabies. The
World Customs Organization (WCO) Awards BIMC Hospital “WCO Certificate of Merit”
Commemorating International Customs Day, the Indonesia Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE) awarded a “World Customs Organization (WCO) Certificate of Merit” to BIMC HOSPITAL Bali. The award was given to the hospital for supporting the DGCE in accomplishing their tasks related to drug smuggling. The ceremony was held at BIMC Hospital Kuta on February
BIMC Hospital Kuta Upgrades Its Operating Theatre
The BIMC HOSPITAL Kuta has upgraded its international standard operating theatre in the beginning of 2013. The theatre is now equipped with HEPA filtered laminar flow hoods representing the latest technology to provide maximum protection and prevention in terms of infection risk during surgeries. Installed previously, the HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters catch very fine
BIMC HOSPITAL Supports Bali Lifeguards Welcoming New Year
The number of visitors on Bali Island has been significantly increasing since mid of December last year. Local and foreign tourists are occupying popular tourism destinations, especially beaches in Badung area. Supported by BIMC HOSPITAL, Bali lifeguard organization, Balawista, chaired by I Made Suparka, is preparing the team to welcome the New Year. BIMC HOSPITAL
Get to know Legionnaire’s Disease
Legionnaire’s Disease (LD) is an infectious respiratory and/or lung disease caused by a group of bacteria called Legionella sp., and among all of its “family members”, Legionella pneumophila is the most common species found. This bacteria was first identified in 1976 in America, during the 58th annual convention of the American Legion. And this is
Breast Augmentation: Before and After
Nowadays, plastic surgery has made it possible for anyone to transform just about every part of their body to suit their preference. Even though sports and a healthy diet are still the most popular ways to get the desired body shape, plastic surgery often comes up as a quick solution. BEFORE Breast augmentation is a
Typhoid Fever: Stay Vigilant
Typhoid fever or Enteric fever is a systemic acute illness associated with fever and digestive problems that is most often caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria. Typhoid fever is contracted by the ingestion of the bacteria in contaminated food or water. The bacterium multiplies in the gallbladder, bile ducts, or liver and passes into the
A brighter smile
Teeth whitening is ideal for patients with healthy, un-restored teeth (no fillings) and healthy gums who would like a brighter smile. Patients with yellow tones on their teeth respond best, but this cosmetic procedure is not recommended for everyone. Enamel, the first layer of tooth surface, is actually semi-translucent, or clear. The layer underneath the