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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World Customs Organization (WCO) Awards BIMC Hospital “WCO Certificate of Merit”
Commemorating International Customs Day, the Indonesia Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE) awarded a “World Customs Organization (WCO) Certificate of Merit” to BIMC HOSPITAL Bali. The award was given to the hospital for supporting the DGCE in accomplishing their tasks related to drug smuggling. The ceremony was held at BIMC Hospital Kuta on February
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 Kuta Upgrades Its Operating Theatre
The BIMC HOSPITAL Kuta has upgraded its international standard operating theatre in the beginning of 2013. The theatre is now equipped with HEPA filtered laminar flow hoods representing the latest technology to provide maximum protection and prevention in terms of infection risk during surgeries. Installed previously, the HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters catch very fine
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
Critical Care
Critical care medicine specializes in caring for the most seriously sick or injured patients. These patients are best treated in a specialized area known as the intensive care unit (ICU) with professional equipment and experienced personnel. Some hospitals maintain separate units for special cases (e.g. cardiac, surgical, neurologic, pediatric, or neonatal patients). ICUs have a
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
Food Allergy
An adverse reaction to a food can be the result of either food allergy or food intolerance. Many people think these two terms mean the same thing, but they do not. A food allergy occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks a food protein. Ingestion of the offending food may trigger the sudden release of
Facts On Travel and Health
You might want to know the health facts for travelers. Here are the facts, including estimation of the risk of getting sick from traveling. The basic facts 8 million travelers travel to a developing country. 1 in 10 seek medical care after travel 64% report 1 or more illnesses during travel 26% are ill upon
Kidney Failure
Your kidneys filter waste from your blood and also regulate other functions of your body. Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and waste. They also produce hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. When your kidneys fail, harmful waste build up in your body, your blood pressure may
BIMC Hospital Participates in the Annual Sanur Village Festival 2011
The Sanur Village Festival was held for the sixth time this year 19 – 23 November 2011. This year, the event was held at Matahari Terbit Beach in Sanur. The timing and larger location was deliberately chosen to accommodate the collaboration of the National Flora Week 2011 which merged with the festival this year. National
BIMC Hospital Participates in the 11th Rock n’ Run Charity Event
This year’s Rock n’ Run marks the events eleventh consecutive year. The proceeds of this year’s charity event were donated to the Smile Foundation. The funds are designated to help children in need of cleft lip and palate operations, bringing a smile to the children and helping them to live a normal life. The 5k
Echocardiography facility at BIMC Hospital
BIMC Hospital is delighted to announce the addition of the new Echocardiography facility performed by our cardiologist commencing November 2011. An echocardiogram often is referred to in the medical community as a cardiac ECHO or simply an ECHO. An echocardiogram is a sonogram of the heart. Also known as a cardiac ultrasound, it uses standard
Chicken Pox
Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious and self-limited infection that most commonly affects children between 5-10 years of age. The disease has a worldwide distribution and is reported throughout the year in regions of temperate climate. Lifelong immunity for chickenpox generally follows the disease. If the patient’s immune system does not totally