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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 filtersFive Reasons to Choose BIMC Nusa Dua for Plastic Surgery
Reasons to Choose BIMC for Plastic Surgery 1. Our Soothing and Unhurried Location BIMC Nusa Dua is considered Indonesia’s first medical tourism facility. Since 2014 the hospital has been designed for elective and non-elective procedures and this month is the official hospital for the IMF-WB conference with some 15,000 delegates in attendance. Nusa
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every October, helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment as well as palliative care of this disease. And it all starts right here with the Bali Pink Ribbon Foundation (BPR) annual charity 5km Fun Walk & Run set for
Travel with Peace of Mind: Declare Pre-existing Conditions
Travel with Peace of Mind: Declare Pre-existing Conditions — It seems a reoccurring nightmare: a growing number of travelers to Bali land and begin their holiday only to wind up in an accident requiring medical emergency yet with rejected coverage due to not declaring their pre-existing conditions. Take a recent incident of an American expat
Most Heart Palpitations Harmless
Most Heart Palpitations Harmless — When heartbeats become more noticeable they are called heart palpitations and can feel as though the heart has skipped a beat. Palpitations can also feel like the heart is pounding, fluttering, or beating irregularly. Medical News Today says a person may experience these sensations in the throat or the neck
Health-E by BIMC – September 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – September 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Supports Rotary Club Nusa Dua
BIMC Supports Rotary Club Nusa Dua — The Annual Rotary Club Bali Nusa Dua Charity Golf Tournament has become an increasingly popular and well-supported event. This year, the 18th annual tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 at Bali National Golf Club, Nusa Dua and expected to attract over 100 golfers. The event will include
Emergency Workshop for Doctors and Nurses Hosted by BIMC Nusa Dua
Emergency Workshop for Doctors and Nurses Hosted by BIMC Nusa Dua — As part of its community medical education program, BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua held its “Primary Survey and Management Pre-Hospital” workshop dedicated for nurses and general medical practitioners. The two-hour workshop focused on abdomen trauma led by BIMC general surgeon dr. I Wayan Wahyu
BIMC Nusa Dua Donates Medicine to Pura Luhur Uluwatu Community
BIMC Nusa DuaDonates Medicine to Pura Luhur Uluwatu Community — With its cliff-top setting high above pounding Indian Ocean waves, Luhur Uluwatu temple has become one of the island’s treasured tourism attractions. The temple looks like many others in Bali however its dramatic location and fetching sea view earns it special recognition. According to temple
Important Questions to Ask Before Plastic Surgery
Important Questions to Ask Before Plastic Surgery — Before you consider having any type of plastic surgery, there are important questions that you should ask yourself in order to achieve a safe procedure with optimum results. Am I Healthy Enough to Have Plastic Surgery? Before considering plastic surgery ask yourself if you’re healthy enough (most people are
Skip the Drink on World Heart Day
Skip the Drink on World Heart Day — This year the World Heart Federation (WHF) is asking people around the world to make a promise on September 29 … for my heart, for your heart, for all our hearts… A promise as an individual to cook and eat more healthily, to do more exercise and
Rabies: 99% Fatal 100% Preventable
Rabies : 99% Fatal 100% Preventable — September 28th is World Rabies Day, the first and only global day of action and awareness for rabies prevention. In Bali it is an opportunity to unite as a community and for individuals, NGOs and governments to connect and share their work. Created and coordinated annually by GARC, World
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
Health-E by BIMC – August 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – August 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
BNI Life Insurance & BIMC Nusa Dua
BIMC Nusa Dua is today affiliated with BNI Life Insurance for healthcare services, both inpatient and outpatient with cashless as well as pay and claim system. To introduce our medical facility and the kind of quality service we provide, BIMC Nusa Duaprovided a health talk for sales agents at BNI Life Insurance with the topic
Indonesian Independence Day Health Package
When was the last time you had your health screening? You may not notice the signs of health problem or early infection. Regular health screening is important to check if you are at risk to certain health issues. BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua offers its mini MCU package celebrating the country’s 73rd Independence Day and consists
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Updates its ACHSI Accreditation
BIMC has been accredited once again by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). The hospital scored very well in four key areas: patient care, access to care; hospital maintenance & safety. The updated accreditation exhibits the painstaking effort made by staff and management to continuously deliver performance improvements that result in enhanced patient care.
Age-old Indonesian Herbal Drink Finds New Audience
Arief Springs, owner of Bali jamu juice bar Djamoekoe, is one of many chefs and restaurateurs taking jamu off the streets where it’s traditionally sold and into trendy new establishments. Visitors to Bali don’t need to look too far to find the ubiquitous herbal drink, jamu, sold on the backstreets of the island’s residential neighborhoods
The Health Risks of Fish Pedicure
Getting a massage while visiting Bali is part of the holiday experience although next time you chose a cosmetic treatment involving dipping your feet in fish tanks, think again. Having fish eat dead skin off your feet may be a trendy (and ticklish) way to exfoliate, but so-called “fish pedicures” could pose health risks. This
Does the 8-Hour Diet Really Work?
A new diet program, otherwise known as 16:8, sees people eating for eight hours per day and fasting for 16 hours in a bid to kick their body into fat burning mode. Those who follow it likely eat breakfast at 10am, lunch at 2pm and dinner at 6pm and then have breakfast at 10am the
Natural Blood Thinners for Your Heart Health
Natural blood thinners are becoming popular as substances that reduce the blood’s ability to form clots with many of these ingredients grown right here in Bali. Million of people take blood thinners every year mostly those who have already had a heart attack or a stroke, since they can lower the risk of having a second one.
Health-E by BIMC – July 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – July 2018 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
World Hepatitis Day : July 28
World Hepatitis Day : July 28 — The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the collaboration between global health partners to discover a cure for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) has shown promising results. In a recent statement released in Abuja ahead of the “World Hepatitis Day” celebrated yearly on July 28, WHO said 50 new anti-HBV
Myths and Facts About Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction — There’s a lot of misinformation about the causes and treatments of erectile dysfunction (ED). To know the facts, you may need to bust some myths along the way. According to WedbMd there’s plenty of myths on erectile dysfunction and the first starts with a man’s age. Myth: ED is a normal part
Keep Kids Fit and Healthy This Summer
Keep Kids Fit and Healthy This Summer — The school year comes with plenty of structure, and all that scheduling can help encourage healthy habits. Put a little rhythm into those lazy Bali days with activities that will keep them interested and fit. You can sign your child up for numerous activities on the holiday