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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 filtersBali Triathlon Event
The Bali Triathalon is back this October 25 and promoted as the best event to date with a record number atheles registering for the 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run. A second event, the Sprint Distance Race, will challenge participants with a 500-meter swim, 20km bike and 5km run. BIMC Hospital is the
Sixteenth Annual Nusa Dua Fiesta
The Nusa Dua Fiesta is an annual festival held in October featuring a week of arts, culture, sports, music and exhibitions that take place in and around Nusa Dua. The opening day highlights various art competitions at the beach fronting the hotels that line the southern peninsula. The following days offer scheduled diving “tours,” children’s
BIMC Encourages Bali Residents to Get Screened and Stay Healthy
September 29 marks World Heart Day, an annual day of global health awareness launched by the World Heart Federation. WHF’s mission is to lead the fight against heart disease worldwide. The organization’s efforts are aligned with the World Health Organization’s goal to reduce premature death from non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, by 25 percent by
Is Breast Augmentation for You?
“Breast augmentation is one of the most popular elective surgical procedures throughout much of the world, yet it remains a very personal choice and path.” In this way, Dr. Ridwan T Lembong at BIMC Hospital’s Cosmedic Centres, tells his prospective patients to think long and hard before deciding to get what in the field is
5 Myths About Heart Disease
Heart disease myth and misconception—much of it spread on the Internet—can put your heart and life at risk. As World Heart Day is celebrated this month, September 29, you can boost your heart smarts by separating fact from folklore. The Facts Any disease of the heart, vascular disease of the brain, or disease of the
An Apple a Day? Says Who?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Oh, yeah…who says so? The phrase may date back to 1866 when the proverb’s original form was “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread,” but eating a varied selection of fruits each day is best. Indonesia certainly
“Rabies : Asia’s Invisible Killer”
Bali may be regarded as paradise on earth, but it also offers serious health risks that are almost invisible. One of these is rabies, a disease now unknown in Australia, Japan, much of Europe and elsewhere in the West. However, residents and medical workers in Bali cannot forget the epidemic of the bite-transmitted infection that
Held August 26-30, the Sanur Village Festival
The Sanur Village Festival is seen by tourists and residents as one of the island’s most successful community events. It promotes locally run tourism businesses, social groups, cultural and creativity in one of South East Asia’s most celebrated communities. Heading into its 9th year, the Sanur Village Festival will include activities such as beach
Grand Hyatt In-house Clinic Opens
It is staggering to learn how many people suffer minor medical incidents when travelling. Medical injuries and emergencies occur even when visitors are in the safe environment of their hotel or villa. It is therefore necessary for hotels to have someone on staff who is capable in a medical situation or better yet, to have
BIMC Supports Pink Ribbon 5k Walk & Run
BIMC Hospitals will support the Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign held in October, providing ambulance standby for runners and participants in a 5k fun walk and run. The annual event will be held on the grounds of ITDC Nusa Dua complex. Bali Pink Ribbon’s Patricia Darmanto says the mission of the annual campaign is
What Kind of Sunburn Leads to Cancer?
Bali is an outdoor place, justly praised for its beaches and world-class surfing, its dedication to enjoying unspoiled nature. It’s benevolent climate year-round tells visitors and residents to slow down, shed some clothing, take a walk, relax. That’s why there are so many happy people here, year after year, Bali is one of the
‘Pass the sugar, please…’
The Threat of Sugary Drinks “A Spoonful of Sugar” is a song in Walt Disney’s movie Mary Poppins, sung by Julie Andrews in 1964 but still a popular film for children of all ages. Half a century ago, it was believed sugarcoating a pill was okay. How about today? How about seven spoons full of
Women Who Are Prone to a ‘Man’s Disease’
One of the great heart disease myths is that it is, primarily, a man’s disease. In fact, it is the No. 1 killer of women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. How did this misconception get started and why do so many think it’s true? The answers now emerging show all
Are You a Candidate For a ‘Tummy Tuck’?
Pregnancy, yoyo dieting and significant weight loss or the natural ageing process can leave behind unwanted sagging fat and skin around the stomach area. When exercise and diet don’t work, a “tummy tuck,” or abdominoplasty, is an increasingly popular solution. One of the cosmetic procedures offered at BIMC Nusa Dua’s CosMedic Centre, the tummy
BIMC to Support Bali Sports Foundation
On Sunday July 5 from 7am to 1pm, BIMC Hospitals will do its part to aid the Bali Sports Foundation’s 6th Bali Ocean Swim with a medical team and an ambulance standby at the Bali Garden Hotel in Kuta. On July 25 and 26 from 9am to 5pm, BIMC Hospitals will provide a medical team and ambulance standby for
Talking Medical
Bali’s Round Table Discussion in BIMC Nusa Dua A round table discussion and seminar will be held at BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua July 11 with 50 general practitioners and nurses from private hospitals around Nusa Dua, Sanur, Denpasar, Karang Asem and Singaraja. Moderated by Dr. Hermes Santosa of BIMC Emergency Department, speakers include BIMC’s Dr.
BIMCare Silver Membership Records Registration Spike
BIMC Hospital Group is reporting a record number of registrations from Bali residents signing up for its BIMCare Silver membership. “BIMCare Silver cards provide a long list of benefits with increasing popularity amongst local expats and Bali residents,” said the hospital’s marketing manager, Fransiska. The immediate sign up benefits include an annual free dental check
International Students Discover Medical Tourism
Forty students from Udayana University International Summer School program visited BIMC Nusa Dua on July 6. The program provided cross-cultural awareness in travel medicine, namely vaccinations, required for tourists visiting various countries. Students toured BIMC hospital’s facilities learning of emporiatrics, the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and management of health concerns faced by international
Zoom Teeth Whitening
BIMC Nusa Dua Dental Centre offers residents of Bali one of the most advanced teeth whitening systems available on the market assisting hundreds of patients since opening its doors in 2012. Some compare Zoom Teeth Whitening to having a skin treatment at your local spa, which exfoliates stains from inside bringing them to their natural
What you need to know about Immunizations and Vaccines
Immunization is the process whereby a person is made immune or resistant to an infectious disease, typically by the administration of a vaccine. Vaccines stimulate the body’s own immune system to protect the person against subsequent infection or disease. Immunization is a proven tool for controlling and eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases and is estimated to
A Visual Guide to Healthy Eating
The Healthy Eating Plate Edges Closer to Perfection Harvard Health Publications together with experts on nutrition from the Harvard School of Public Health have launched their “Healthy Eating Plate,” a graphic guide for eating the most researched healthy meals. Similar to the US government’s MyPlate, the Healthy Eating Plate is comprehensive and it points to
The Facts on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Without surprise many people who learn they have a sexually transmitted disease (STD) are devastated. Remember, STDs can be very common and getting one does not mean you are horrible. The first important step is to get help by talking with your health care provider. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections you can get by
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Surfaces in Asia
The South Korean Health Ministry reported four new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) June 25 and said the outbreak was at a crossroads, backing off from its earlier view that the spread of the often-deadly virus had leveled off. The more guarded assessment came as the government extended the partial shutdown of Samsung
BIMC open clinics in Conrad & Ritz Carlton
Medical incidents happen when people holiday and the larger hotels well understand they need to cope with medical emergencies quickly and professionally. In order to curb potentially fatal incidents and help tourists with minor injuries like sunburn and dehydration, BIMC is now working with Conrad and Ritz Carlton resorts providing small clinic facilities and doctors