Health stories from BIMC.
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 filtersVaksin Anak di Usia 12 Bulan Pertama
Vaksin Anak di Usia 12 Bulan Pertama — Imunisasi adalah suatu proses untuk membantu cara memperkuat sistem kekebalan tubuh sehingga lebih tahan terhadap serangan penyakit, baik yang disebabkan oleh bakteri maupun virus. Sistem kekebalan tubuh pada bayi dan anak belum bekerja seoptimal dan sekuat sistem imun orang dewasa, sehingga mereka akan lebih rentan terserang penyakit.
Cegah Kanker Serviks dengan Pap Smear & Vaksin HPV
Cegah Kanker Serviks dengan Pap Smear & Vaksin HPV — Kanker serviks adalah salah satu jenis kanker ganas yang banyak menyerang kaum wanita. Salah satu cara mendeteksi adanya kanker serviks adalah dengan cara melakukan pemeriksaan pap smear (pemeriksaan keadaan sel-sel pada leher rahim atau serviks (serviks). Pap smear sangat dianjurkan untuk dilakukan secara berkala bagi
Lihat Si Kecil Kejang Demam? Lakukan 6 Langkah Pertolongan Pertama Ini!
Lihat Si Kecil Kejang Demam? Lakukan 6 Langkah Pertolongan Pertama Ini! — Dalam banyak kasus, sebagian demam yang dialami oleh anak seringkali disertai dengan kejang. Kondisi ini dikenal dengan istilah kejang demam atau febrile seizure, serta umum terjadi pada anak usia 3 bulan sampai 5 tahun. Sampai saat ini, penyebab kejang demam belum diketahui penyebabnya
How Parents Can Cut Down on a Child’s Obesity Risk
How Parents Can Cut Down on a Child’s Obesity Risk — There are specific, logical and straightforward actions parents can take to maintain children’s weight at healthy levels. Start by monitoring what your children are eating to prevent unhealthy weight gain. Keeping an eye on intake begins by ensuring they have a nutritious breakfast every
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — The worldwide annual campaign takes place in October involving thousands of organisations to highlight the importance of breast awareness, education and research. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, “Breast Cancer Now” aims to get as many people as possible involved in raising awareness and funds to help support our
World Breastfeeding Week: August 1-7
World Breastfeeding Week: August 1-7 — According to the world Alliance of Breastfeeding Action (WABA), breastfeeding is essential to promote better health for mothers and children alike. It is today the role of governments to protect women’s and children’s health and nutrition by developing appropriate policies and programs that support breastfeeding. The Global Breastfeeding
Summer Holiday Recommended Time for Circumcision
Summer Holiday Recommended Time for Circumcision — Many parents agree a young one’s summer holiday is the best time to be circumcised. Some safety factors parents need to closely consider start with choosing only the best surgeon and anesthesiologist. To reduce the risks and discomfort for the child, the operation is best done in a
Hand Hygiene at Pompeii International School
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua provides ongoing commitment to healthy lifestyle education for students at international schools in the Jimbaran and Nusa Dua area. On Dec 4, BIMC nurses offered hand hygiene education to some 40 pre-elementary students as well as distributed first aid kits for their home use. From an early age BIMC stresses the
Talking Cancer Prevention at Club Jimbaran
On Dec. 16 BIMC Nusa Dua will hold a talk at Club Jimbaran on the subject of preventing cervical cancer. Some 300 members and their children are expected for a day of fun events but it’s the health talk given by BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua and Dr. Adi Paramarta Sp. that most will come for.
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
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
Child Circumcision by BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua
Circumcision, known as “sunat” in Indonesia, is a surgical procedure to remove the skin that covers the penis. When the skin is removed, the opening of the urethra (the outer urethral mouth) and the glans penis (the head of the penis) are exposed. A pediatrician or urinary tract specialist generally performs male circumcision. Before the
Indonesian Children Amongst Regions Obese
Indonesian Children Amongst Regions Obese — An alarming and widely circulated news report finds obesity rates among children in Asia-Pacific rising at a rapid rate with more action needed to encourage healthier lifestyles and ease pressure on fledgling health care systems. The number of overweight children under five rose 38 percent between 2000 and 2016
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Opens Doors to International Schools
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Opens Doors International Schools — To raise public awareness of children’s health, BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua will have an open house with the theme “Health Care from an Early Age” held March 24. The event will be attended by teachers and staff of: Garuda Bilingual, Tunas Kasih, Widiatmika, Children House, Blue Dolphin,
A Quick Guide to Common Childhood Diseases
A Quick Guide to Common Childhood Diseases — Family health in Bali can have its challenges and when it comes to childhood diseases there are many however here are some of the most common, including viral and bacterial infections. Ear Infections With swimming such an active pursuit throughout this holiday island, ear infections are common,
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month — Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity causing almost all cases of cervical cancer. Just one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, according to a study presented at the ESMO Asia 2017 Congress. The research in nearly 5,400 women
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
November 14: World Diabetes Day
The 2017 theme for World Diabetes Day is “Women and diabetes – our right to a healthy future,” a campaign to promote the importance of affordable and equitable access for all women at risk for or living with diabetes. It is essential that all women are able to have access to diabetes medicines and
Health Talk on Cervical Cancer with Jimbaran Muslim Community
Doing its part to support the local Nusa Dua community, BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua held a Health Talk Sept 24 hosted within the hospital. The topic was early detention and prevention for cervical cancer given by BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Dr. Adi Paratama, a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Attended by over 40 staff
The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
Boost your mood, improve sleep, and reduce aches and pains and prepare yourself for childbirth by strengthening muscles and building endurance all of which makes it much easier to get back in shape after your baby is born. In accordance with the recommendations by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a new
Monitoring Health Inequality in Indonesia
Childbirth can be dangerous even in the most sterile hospitals but unhygienic conditions add an additional deadly threat to women and their babies: tetanus. Tetanus can be prevented with an inexpensive vaccine, but women who are poor or live in remote areas often lack access to essential services such as immunization and are at greater
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Introduces Cervical Cancer Prevention Package
What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when it’s found early. What causes cervical cancer? Most cervical cancer is caused by a virus called human papillomavirus, or HPV. You can
BIMC Supports Bali Pink Ribbon
Recognizing World Cancer Day, the Bali Pink Ribbon Foundation will hold an educational event at Bali Discovery Shopping Mall on Feb. 4. The event will begin in the morning by offering passersby free blood glucose and blood pressure checks along with a talk show on healthy lifestyles and breast cancer awareness. BIMC Hospitals supports the
Is Zika Really the Cause of Microcephaly?
An insecticide was recently rumored to be the real cause of increased cases of microcephaly in Brazil, unrelated to the Zika virus according to a group of scientists who claim their studies show the crop protecting spray,pyriproxyfen, is the real culprit. Many take for granted that the Zika virus is the reason for the spate