Capitol Medical Center
Founded by Dr. Thelma Navarrete-Clemente, Mr. Luis C. Clemente and a handful of her contemporaries in the medical profession.
Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center
Founded on October 7, 2009, Health Global International, Inc. Doing business under the name and style of Commonwealth Hospital and Medical Center was made a reality by the collective efforts of the founders of Health Global International, Inc., whose principal objective is to operate a facility with utmost competence while attending to the growing demand for quality medical and health care needs of the residents of Quezon City and surrounding areas.
F.E.U. - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Medical Center
The Institute of Medicine, in fact, was an idea conceived as early as the incorporation of Far Eastern University in 1934. Dr. Nicanor Reyes, Sr., founder and first president of FEU, dreamt of an Institute of Medicine in line with his vision of building up FEU, already a pioneer in progressive non-sectarian education, into a school dedicated to help in nation-building in as many areas of service as possible.
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Preventing sexually transmitted diseases is a vital part of making sure you are protected from issues complications later on in life. Arm yourself with the right knowledge, here.
There are a number of different types of STD, all of them having different causes. However, bacterial infections are the reason for most STDs. For these diseases, taking an antibiotic for STD is the usual and most effective form of treatment. Read on to learn more about these antibiotics, how they work, what their side effects […]
Medically reviewed by • Jul 02, 2022
What is genital herpes and how is it treated? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that arises from herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). It has effects on the skin and nervous system. It is passed mainly through sexual activity. This means that it is not transmitted through contact with […]
Medically reviewed by • Mar 15, 2021
We’ve come a long way. From treating STDs as a taboo topic in the Philippines, attitudes and healthcare practices are changing. We’re learning that open discussion and sexual education can lead to prevention. Filipinos have begun making efforts to spread awareness through seminars and counselling. However, we’ve still got a long journey ahead of us […]
Medically reviewed by • Jul 01, 2021
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are not just contracted through vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Any skin-to-skin contact with the genitals can spread these infections. Oral sex involves using one’s mouth, lips, and tongue to stimulate a partner’s genitals. Stimulation of the penis is called fellatio, stimulation of the vagina is cunnilingus, while stimulation of the […]
Medically reviewed by • Jun 10, 2021
Genital warts are growths that look like cauliflowers. In men, they appear on the penis, scrotum, groin, thighs, and in or around the anus. In women, they appear inside and outside the vagina, anus, and on the cervix. They may also appear as flat lesions or small, stem-like lumps. Because of their appearance, those who […]
Medically reviewed by • Dec 09, 2021
Sexual health means being free of sexually related illnesses, disability, disease, violence, and other conditions related to sexuality. It also means that a person is physically, emotionally, psychologically, intellectually, and spiritually healthy. Before we take a closer look at sexual health in the Philippines, we must first define the areas involved in defining what sexual […]
Medically reviewed by • Jul 01, 2021
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Elfred Landas, MD
General Practitioner • Maxicare Primary Care Center
January Velasco, MD
General Practitioner
Jobelle Ann Dela Cruz Bigalbal, MD
General Practitioner
Mary Rani Cadiz, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
