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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 filtersMade Lonoyasa, Seven Years of Bedridden
Seven years ago, a severe accident would dramatically change the life of Madé Lonoyasa, a Balinese young man who fell over 10 meters from a coconut tree seriously damaging his spinal cord. Going from a healthy youngster who enjoyed his life in the Balinese countryside to bed-ridden with complete paralysis would be the start of
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 Chosen as Official Hospital for APEC Summit
Medical administrators at BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua began preparing details this week for the October APEC Summit. More than a year since Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Mari Elka Pangestu, visited for the hospital’s opening announcing then that the heads of state and an estimated 1,000 delegates to the October APEC Summit will be in good hands with such an advanced medical
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
Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Visits BIMC Hospital
The Senator for New SouthWales, Bob Carr, Australia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, toured BIMC Hospital in Nusa Dua, 1 April 2013, as the Australian-owned and managed facility approaches its first anniversary. He was accompanied by Western Australian Senator Glenn Sterle, Chair of the Senate Legislation Rural, Regional Affairs and Transport Committee and the Australian Ambassador
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
Bali International School Visits BIMC HOSPITAL Nusa Dua
Another weekday suddenly turned brighter that Wednesday when 27 little students of Bali International School visited BIMC HOSPITAL Nusa Dua on February 20th, 2013. An hour and a half tour around the hospital was all that they came for. Accompanied by eight teachers and some of their parents, the 1st and 2nd graders came all
Sun & Sand Meet Smile & Skin in Bali
With holiday packages called “Sun, Sand & Smile” and “Sun, Sand & Skin,” BIMC (Bali Indonesia Medika Citra) Hospital Nusa Dua now offers Australian travelers a mix of dental and skin care with a carefree and value for money holiday. The Australian owned and managed hospital, and its medical tourism partner, Courtyard by Marriott Nusa
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
Indonesian Health Minister Visits BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua
Indonesian Health Minister Nafsiah Mboi visited BIMC Nusa Dua, Bali, December 4th 2012. Accompanied by her staff, she was welcomed to the hospital by the management team which took her for a tour. BIMC Hospital Group which has been in the industry for the last 14 years has recently opened a facility at BTDC area
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
Stay away from Malaria
About 50 per cent of Indonesia’s population is at risk of malaria, with the most affected area in the eastern parts of Indonesia, from East Nusa Tenggara to Maluku and Papua. The areas covering Sumatera, Kalimantan and Sulawesi are considered to have medium levels of malarial transmission whereas Bali and Jakarta have zero to low
High Blood Pressure
The Importance of a Healthy Blood Pressure People who do not yet have high blood pressure at age 55 still face a 90% chance of developing high blood pressure during their lifetime. So this is a condition that most people will have at some point in their lives. Here you will read some important advice
Diabetes
Diabetes among the Elderly The age factor is very crucial in medicine. The metabolism and physical conditions change with advanced age. The elderly need special attention, especially when there are further critical conditions diagnosed, such as diabetes. What happens when people get older? In young adults, the percentage of muscles in the body mass is
World Kidney Day – 8 March 2012
EARLY DETECTION OF KIDNEY FAILURE IS VERY IMPORTANT Any health system in the world should include simple methods for early detection of kidney disease. When indications are that you are at ‘increased risk’ of developing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), one simple method to measure your kidney function is to measure albumin in the urine by
Medical Attention in Indonesia
There are several ways to seek medical attention during your time in Indonesia: Hotel or home visit by a clinic, hospital or doctor General practitioner consultation Specialist consultation Emergency consultation Emergency service Hotel or home visit Most clinics and private hospitals provide hotel and home visit service. A doctor will come to your address for
Cancer Screening
Some types of cancer can be found before they cause symptoms. Checking for cancer (or for conditions that may lead to cancer) in people who have no symptoms is called screening. Screening can help doctors find and treat some types of cancer early. Generally, cancer treatment is more effective when the disease is found early. However,
Holiday Stroke
A study showed result that more brain infarction or also known as a non-hemorrhagic stroke occurred more during the weekends and holidays. There was a significant correlation between alcohol drinking, lack of sleep, unhealthy diet during the holidays and weekends with the incidence of stroke, especially in the young adult population. The study proves the