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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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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
Echocardiogram for Heart Attack Screening
Heart attacks can come on without warning, even in a person who appears fit and never had symptoms. The process of coronary artery disease (CAD), which leads to heart attacks, is complex and usually starts early in life. Over a period of years, plaques that accumulate within artery walls narrow passageways and restrict blood supply to the
The Perils of Travelling Without Emergency Medical Insurance
Health-e regularly provides in-bound travelers with tips on how to keep safe while visiting Bali and Indonesia although all the advice in the world cannot help those who travel without the right medical coverage. Take Australian travelers as one example. Each year just under a million adults still go overseas without travel insurance but
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
The Facts About Protein Shakes
New studies highlight the fact that protein supplements are a waste of money with little benefit, in fact you even put yourself at risk for kidney, bone and heart disease. It’s ironic that most health food stores offer few products that are actually healthy, from herbal potions of unknown purity and utility to dietary
Relocating to Bali?
If you are deciding on an expat life in the world’s most popular island destination, whether on a sabbatical or early retirement, you will need to keep your mental and physical health in check by following some sensible lifestyle choices. Drink and eat sensibly Relocating to Bali doesn’t mean an endless summer of bliss
Health-E by BIMC – September 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – September 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
How Exercise Effects Your Metabolic Syndrome
Making an effort for daily exercise can reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome in people who are seated for long periods throughout the day, a recent study concludes. Sedentary behavior and office work has been associated with an increased risk for metabolic syndrome, a cluster of unfavorable markers including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure and
BIMC Siloam Hospitals Supports BCA Bali Run Event
After its successful “Surabaya Run 2016”, BCA Bank will continue to sponsor and support healthy lifestyles by way of sports with a number of run events to be staged in Nusa Dua on Oct. 1, 17. The “BCA Bali Run Day” will feature 5K, 10K, Elite, Half Marathon, Military, Off-road runs. BIMC Siloam Hospitals group
BIMC Ubud Medical Centre Opens
The third BIMC healthcare facility opened in Ubud in August. Located in Kadewatan, the services and facilities provided by BIMC Ubud include emergency assistance, doctor call-out, consultation rooms, observation room, pathology and pharmacy. BIMC Ubud will also provide vaccinations (by appointment only). By October, BIMC Ubud will add an ambulance and radiology service. BIMC Ubud
Love Your Heart Everyday
World Heart Day (WHD) is celebrated on Sept. 29 each year. Started by the World Heart Federation, WHD informs people around the globe that cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death claiming 17.5 million lives each year. Through the campaign, the World Heart Federation unites people across Indonesia
Bad Sleep Found to Increase Alzheimer’s Related Brain Proteins
Scientists have shown that a single night of interrupted sleep can cause an increase in brain proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings could answer the question of how broken sleep is possibly linked to Alzheimer’s and could help protect those who suffer from chronic sleep deprivation. “We showed that poor sleep is associated with
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 Sponsors the 2017 Red Bull Night Riders Event
The Red Bull Night Riders event will return to Bali Sept. 2 with a spectacular tow-at surf contest at Berawa beach. The nighttime towing competition is considered only for pro surfers, considering the skillset required to wave ride tough surf in the inky darkness. Given the decent potential of emergency risk, BIMC Hospital will be
Health Talk by ENT Specialist in Sekolah Tunas Kasih
On July 28, a team from the medical practice of BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua visited Sekolah Tunas Kasih in Taman Mumbul Nusa Dua, to provide health talks to parents and eighty-five students. Students were given first-aid knowledge by BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua ER GP, Dr. Dewa Wijaya; vital tips to handle choking, bleeding, insect bites,
ITDC Celebrates Independence Day with BIMC
ITDC will hold a two-day event on Independence Day, August 16-17. The ITDC’s “Festival Merdeka” will honor the spirit of Indonesia’s Merah Putih (red and white) flag. The highlights of every Independence Day are festival games such as attempting to eat crackers (kerupuk) off a string, bakiak races and zumba dance and futsal competitions. The BIMC Siloam
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
Youth Day 2017 All About Building Peace
In 1999 the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that August 12 be declared International Youth Day. With a growing recognition that as agents of change, young people are critical actors in conflict prevention and sustaining peace and social justice, International Youth Day 2017
Link Between Lack of Sleep and Alzheimer’s Discovered
Just one night of poor sleep is enough to trigger a spike in a brain chemical linked to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has shown. Although scientists knew there was a link between dementia and lack of sleep, it was unclear whether the disease was driving insomnia or vice versa. Now researchers at Stanford University
Left Handed Health
In 1976, August 13 was designated International Left-Handers Day by Lefthanders International. As the name suggests, it is meant to promote awareness of the inconveniences faced by left-handers in a predominantly right-handed world. Left-handed people make up 10 percent of the human population on average yet chances are you know a southpaw. Why some
Measles Remains Issue in Indonesia
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced Bhutan and the Maldives as measles free, having eliminated the infectious viral disease becoming the first countries in their region to stop the highly contagious child killer. WHO said the Maldives has not reported any case of indigenous measles since 2009, and Bhutan since 2012. Bhutan and
Health-E by BIMC – August 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – August 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health Talk at the Conrad Bali
Doing its part to support the local Nusa Dua community, BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua held a Health Talk June 17 hosted by the Conrad Bali on the subject of chronic pain by BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua anesthesiologist, Dr. Cindy Herientta. Attended by some 50 staff of the Conrad Bali, the talk provided an interactive discussion
Cholesterol Test in BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua: Understand Your Numbers
When and who should have their cholesterol tested? If you are between 40-75 years of age, it is recommended to have the test every five years. However, it is also advised to have yearly cholesterol tests if patients are on cholesterol lowering medication. What does a cholesterol test involve? Health care professionals in a hospital