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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closeClear filtersHealth-E by BIMC – December 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – December 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
BIMC Iternist Provide Round Table Discussion
BIMC Iternist Provide Round Table Discussion ― BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua invited about 40 general practitioners and nurses to attend its popular round table discussion Nov 18. The Round Table Discussions have become events that medical professionals eagerly sign up for, this most recent presented by Dr. Ni Made Ari Kurnianingrum, SpPD on the topic
Health Week at Bukit Sunrise School
Health Week at Bukit Sunrise School ― Each year, Bukit Sunrise School in Jimbaran promotes their health week program to build awareness of health and safety for staff, teachers, students and parents. This year the health week program is held Nov 13-17. Bukit Sunrise regularly collaborates with BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua, which brings a medic
St. Regis Gets Health Education
St. Regis Gets Health Education ― On Nov. 20, the BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua team visited St Regis Nusa Dua to provide a health talk to 50 of its staff on sinusitis and influenza with ENT specialist, Dr. Putu Dewi Pramusita, Sp.THT-KL. Employees were also given glucose and blood pressure checks by nurses from BIMC
Health-E by BIMC – November 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – November 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Round Table Discussion on Pulmonology
The BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Round Table Discussions have become events to look for. On Oct. 28 the hospital held a further round table on the topic of managing and controlling asthma by pulmonogist, Dr. Erwin Winaya, Sp.P, and moderated by Dr. Hermes Santosa. The discussion included 19 GPs and nurses from around the
Soft Launching BIMC Pain Clinic
The First Pain Management Centre in South Bali, located at BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua, will hold its soft launch on Nov 22. Dr. Ketut Ngurah Gunapriya, Sp An, KIC, FIP will be the main speaker and provide a talk on the technique of pain management with demonstration on “intervention therapy.” The soft launching will be
Laguna Luxury Nusa Dua Gets Health Talk
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua visited Laguna Luxury Collection Resort on Oct. 26 to provide a health talk on diabetes to 40 employees who were given free blood sugar and blood pressure checks by BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua nurses as well as vital checks to measure their glucose numbers. Before the session employees took the
Health-E by BIMC – October 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – October 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
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
Health-E by BIMC – September 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – September 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
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
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
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
BIMC Hospital Supports Bali & Beyond Travel Fair
The annual Bali & Beyond Travel Fair is recognized as Indonesia largest industry exhibition focused on promoting the burgeoning tourism sector in Indonesia by bringing together global buyers with sellers under one roof at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre. This past June 8-10 marked the fair’s fourth year running with the theme “Meet, Connect
Health-E by BIMC – July 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – July 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Allergen Workshop at BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua
The Allergan Medical Institute is committed to providing the latest technique of using Soft Tissue Fillers & Botulinum Toxin for the enhancement of one’s upper face, specifically in the area around the eye. On May 25-26, Allergen together with BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua held a workshop and beauty event “Unlocking the Codes to the Eye,”