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closeClear filtersAllergen Workshop at BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua
The Allergan Medical Institute is committed to providing the latest technique of using Soft Tissue Fillers & Botulinum Toxin for the enhancement of one’s upper face, specifically in the area around the eye. On May 25-26, Allergen together with BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua held a workshop and beauty event “Unlocking the Codes to the Eye,”
Siloam Hospitals Awarded 2017 Hospital of the Year
Siloam Hospitals Group was awarded the “2017 Indonesia Hospital of the Year” at the Global Health and Travel Conference and Award Ceremony held at the Ritz Carlton Bali May 19. The award was received by the president director of Siloam International Hospitals Group, Romeo F. Lledo. Mr. Lledo was also one of the speakers
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Restylane Workshop
On Sunday May 7, PT Pertiwi Agung (distributor of Restylane in Indonesia) along with Dr. Allen Huang from Taiwan hosted a one-day workshop focusing on the technique of Restylane for skin rejuvenation. The workshop was attended by 15 aesthetic doctors and plastic surgeons from around Bali. The Restylane line of products is designed to mimic
Health-E by BIMC – June 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – June 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – May 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – May 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Bali Hospital Merger Benefits Island Communities
NUSA DUA (April 26, 2017) – Siloam Hospital Group, Indonesia’s leading healthcare provider has formalized a brand merger with BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua, one of the country’s most respected medical facilities located in the upmarket and long-established tourism destination of Nusa Dua. At a recent press conference BIMC Director, Dr. I.A. Made Ratih Komala Dewi,
Saudi Arabia Royalty Appointed BIMC as Ambulance Provider
BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua was chosen as the official ambulance provider for Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud and his entourage during their 12-day visit to Bali in March. The Saudi Arabia Royal Clinic closely inspected BIMC Nusa Dua prior to the king’s visit including a thorough survery of ambulances, emergency department, ICU, in-patient
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
BIMC Nusa Dua Receives Paripurna Accreditation
This month BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua was accredited for the second time by KARS (Komite Akreditasi Rumah Sakit) earning its quality gold standard recognition referred to as Pari Purna, for hospitals in Indonesia. BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua has clearly met its vision and mission creating affordable and accessible international quality healthcare to all communities in
What Damage Will Your Next Cigarette Do?
Every year on May 31, WHO and partners mark “World No Tobacco Day” highlighting the health and additional risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2017 is “Tobacco – a threat to development.” Campaigns will demonstrate the threats that the tobacco
Measure Your Waistline Not Just Your Body Fat
Medical research now points out that fat around the waist has more visceral fat, which is located deep inside the abdominal cavity that surrounds the internal organs and is associated with chronic diseases namely diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, heart disease — even hormone-fueled cancers like those of the breast, colon, and prostate.
Visiting Bali with Diabetes
Some 10 percent of people with diabetes experience problems with diabetes control when traveling. Visit Bali and travel safely with these tips: Carry a doctor’s letter: your trip through airport security will go smoother if you plan ahead: Ask your doctor to write a letter alerting airport officials about your diabetes and your need to
Shifting Awareness to Bottled Water
Has the world awakened to the dangers of soda and canned fizzy drinks? In the USA, bottled water has now officially surpassed soda as the most-purchased beverage by volume — but is it time to shift our focus to the state of the water we drink? In Indonesia fizzy drink consumption remains a widespread health
Health-E by BIMC – March 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – March 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
March 9th World Kidney Day Theme: Kidney Disease & Obesity
According to the latest WHO data kidney disease deaths in Indonesia reached 41,042 at the same time evidence shows that obesity, which was previously a problem among high-income groups in the country, has spread across all income groups. Is there a relation? According to World Kidney Day website, obesity is a potent risk factor for
The Future of Health Care Data Analytics
With detailed information from electronic medical records increasingly available in the cloud, health care tasks are more and more found online. By detecting the early symptoms of a virus as an example, that great body of information will make it easy for doctors and their patients to prevent illness. While the technology is in its
Self-Driving Bali Safely
The cost of leasing a car compared to a motorcycle in Bali is so negligible that it’s hardly worth consideration especially given the savings of a few dollars could mean your life and that of the person saddled behind you. Of the 95 foreign tourists and expatiates who died in Bali in 2015, almost double
Decoding Your Health Screening (Part 3)
In this third of our three part Health-e series, we look at further blood works and what they mean. Sometimes called blood panels, examining your blood is one of a physician’s most vital tools in determining the status of your health. Lipids are broken down and used for energy and the lipid panel is a
BIMC Workshop: Unlocking the Code to Eye Beauty
Held on March 8-9, BIMC, in conjunction with Allergan Medical Institute, will host a workshop that looks at the latest techniques using soft tissue fillers for the enhancement in the upper face, specifically the sensitive skin around the eyes. Sharing her expertise on the topic, British plastic surgeon Dr. Jonquille Chantrey will join Allergan to
Jakarta Graduate Students Visit BIMC Nusa Dua
Some forty graduate students from Magister Hospitality at Trisakti University campus Jakarta are scheduled to visit BIMC Nusa Dua March 17 as part of their mandatory research project. BIMC Nusa Dua is one of three scheduled hospital research facilities the students will visit. They will take the opportunity for a hospital tour and lecture on
Klub Jimbaran Anniversary & BIMC
Celebrating its 4th anniversary from March 9-19, Klub Jimbaran has scheduled a number of daily events including a blood donor drive, futsal and swimming competitions for kids and Zumba sessions with legendary Jakarta-based Zumba dancers, Zin Bernie and Zin Junko. Taking its part in the event, BIMC will participate in the Klub Jimbaran anniversary by
Health-E by BIMC – February 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – February 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Decoding Your Health Screening (Part 2)
In this second of our three part Health-e series, we look at further blood works and what they mean. Sometimes called blood panels, examining your blood is one of a physician’s most vital tools in determining the status of your health. Four blood tests you’ll find in the red blood cell (RBC) section are: Hemoglobin,
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