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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Can You Lose Weight with the Help of an App?
Lose Weight with the Help of an App — Getting that weight down doesn’t have to feel like a chore. It’s totally possible to make working toward a goal fun and rewarding, and apps that keep you motivated definitely help. From keeping track of what you’re eating to providing encouraging reminders, they are a must-try
Watching Your Blood Pressure
Watching Your Blood Pressure — Recently released, the first FDA-approved smart watch blood pressure cuff is highly lauded for its easeful design and convenience. High blood pressure affects hundreds of millions worldwide and is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease with a mere half of all patients able to adequately manage the issue. The Heart
Prevent Disease with High Fiber Diet
Prevent Disease with High Fiber Diet — A recent meta-analysis looks at 40 years of medical research to find out the ideal amount of dietary fiber to prevent chronic disease and premature mortality. The study finds that whole grain cereals and fruit are superb sources which have long have long been hailed for their benefits…
The Breakfast and Diabetes Connection
Breakfast and Diabetes Connection — You’ve heard it often — “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” — and recent research published in the Journal of Nutrition backs up that claim for more reasons than we had thought. German researchers summarized that forgoing breakfast even on occasion is associated with a greater risk
Health Myths
Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day Health Myths — No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of H2O when they’re thirsty get enough to stay healthy and hydrated. Water-rich foods like soup, fruit, and vegetables and drinks like juice, tea, and coffee all help you get your fill. You
2019: The Year for Preventive Health Screenings
Preventive Health Screenings — There’s an easy way to chart a course for better health and possibly avoid such diseases as diabetes and heart disease and you can do so with only a few hours out of your schedule a few times a year whether you are visiting Bali or are a resident here. Ensuring
Resolution to Eat Right: 2019 Healthy Food Trends
Healthy Food Trends — Each New Year we distill eating right down several key thoughts that are easy to maintain to trim weight, feel better and keep your health in check. Digestive Wellness Digestive wellness is propelled by new ingredients and backed by emerging science. The desire for consumers to feel benefits from food
Resolution to Get in shape: 2019 Fitness Trends
2019 Fitness Trends : Get in shape Resolution — Every New Year we can expect new ways to get healthier, from mental fitness to next-gen equipment and nutritional supplements. Health-e cuts through the fads from so you can take advantage of only the best. Multi-function machines Bali gyms are today varied and offer the
Understanding Body Mass Index
Understanding Body Mass Index — BMI has two numbers that combine one’s weight with height to know whether a person has the correct weight for their height, which can also indicate how healthy they are. BMI is a screening tool that can reveal whether a person is underweight or if they have a healthy weight, excess
BIMC Nusa Dua Distributes First Aid Kits
ndonesian schools play a vital role in providing access to health care. BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua today offers local schools basic first aid training and knowledge of the contents in a BIMC first aid kit. During the month of Dec BIMC visited several international schools in the Jimbaran and Nusa Dua area; Anak Atelier in
BIMC Nusa Dua Collaborates with Zurich
Nusa Dua is known for a variety of watersport and outdoor adrenaline activities. Unfortunately, the risk of accident and injury tends to increase. Sport providers are therefore always recommended to ensure their clients are covered with a reputable insurance policy in addition to any personal travel insurance they may have. BIMC recommends Zurich insurance for
BIMC Nusa Dua to Affiliate with Allianz Indonesia
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua provides health care and medical services to corporations as well as affiliates such as Allianz Indonesia and local community groups including KTP holders and expatriates residing across the island. Today Allianz Indonesia receives BIMC cashless payments for emergencies, outpatient and inpatient needs as well as medical checkup programs. Patients only need
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
BIMC Nusa Dua Beauty Talk
Celebrating its second anniversary, Level 21 Mall in Denpasar hosted a series of events in November including coloring and art competitions for kids, a fitness challenge and fashion shows alongside healthcare stalls. A beauty health talk was offered by BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua on the topic of face and skin rejuvenation by aesthetic doctor, Sissy
BIMC Nusa Dua Partners with Prudential
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua routinely provides health care and medical services to a variety of corporate clients supported by insurance providers such as Prudential, which delivers optimum care for customers throughout southern Bali. The partnership between BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua and Prudential offers cashless healthcare services for emergency, outpatient, inpatient and medical checkups. Patients are
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.
BIMC Kuta Roundtable
BIMC Hospital Kuta held a group workshop in November on the topic “Emergency Management Transportation Pre Hospitals Setting for Nursing.” Leading the discussion were speakers Dr. I Wayan Purna, Head of ER Department of BIMC Hospital Kuta, Ns.Putu Agus Kresna Wardhana, S.Kep and Ns.I Wayan Juliarta, A. Med.Kep, each ATLS/ACLS certified trainers. The gathering is intended to support
Understanding the Value of Knee Arthroscopy
Understanding the Value of Knee Arthroscopy — BIMC today offers knee arthroscopy, a surgical technique that can diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint by allowing a very small incision where a tiny camera is inserted for our surgeon to view inside for a look at the issue clearly. According to a Health Line
Make Yours a Healthy Bali Christmas
Make Yours a Healthy Bali Christmas — Overindulging and Bali go hand-in-hand but this holiday season a few slight dietary adjustments will allow you to feel better about yourself without that uncomfortable bloating feeling. Perhaps you already lost weight and wish to maintain or, you are just beginning your new eating program, the consumption of
Worried About Stroke? Here Are the Treatable Risk Factors
Worried About Stroke? Here Are the Treatable Risk Factors — The most important treatable risk factors for stroke are easily understood according to the Institute of Neurological Disorders — take them seriously and you just might live a long and healthy life: Start by getting your blood pressure under control: Hypertension is by far the
Understand Talk and Die
Understand Talk and Die — December 29 will mark five years since legend Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher suffered life-threatening head injuries following a ski accident and he’s alive today because of quick emergency response despite having no initial signs of trauma. Far from the French Alps, BIMC hospitals has seen its fair share of
President Visits GWK Bali
On Oct. 19 President Joko Widodo officially opened the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (GWK). The event is one of 15,000 districts from across the country that has been assessed by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration. BIMC Nusa Dua provided ambulance standby, medical staff and offered checkups
Bali Wake Boarding Competition Gets BIMC Support
In Oct., held over three days, the best of international wake boarders gathered at the Bali Wake Park, Benoa Harbor, for the “world wakeboard cable competition. ”Now in its third year, BIMC supported the event as the official medical sponsor. “We are always happy to see BIMC on hand in the wakeboarding competition,” said Bali
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua support Indonesia Rendezvous Event 2018
The AAUI (Asosiasi Asuransi Umum Indonesia) held its 24th “Indonesia Rendezvous” at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Oct., inviting international and local speakers with more than 500 participants from over 50 insurance companies. BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua provided ambulance standby for the event as well medical checkups for participants.