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Year-End Health Check: Why December Is the Perfect Time for Screening

As the year winds down, people often plan gifts, gatherings, and vacations — but one thing many forget to schedule is a year-end health check. December isn’t just a season of reflection; it’s the ideal time to assess your health, detect silent risks, and start the new year strong. At Chinese General Hospital and Medical […]
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Holiday Health Prep: How to Enjoy the Season Without Sacrificing Your Wellness

For many Filipinos, the holiday season is a time for family reunions, celebrations, and well-deserved breaks. But behind the sparkle of lights and festive meals, the holidays can also bring a hidden toll on health — from overeating and sleep loss to stress and infections. The combination of crowded gatherings, travel, and changing routines can
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Holiday Heart Syndrome: Why Overindulgence Can Be Dangerous

The holidays bring joy, family reunions, and festive meals. But they also bring an increase in emergency room visits for heart-related problems, particularly irregular heart rhythms known as Holiday Heart Syndrome (HHS). This condition, first identified in medical literature decades ago, occurs when excessive alcohol intake, rich food, stress, and lack of rest trigger abnormal
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Compassion in Motion: CGHMC’s Commitment to Community Care

Healthcare with Heart — Inside and Beyond the Hospital At Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC), being a hospital means more than providing treatment — it means opening its doors to those who need care the most. Through its hospital-based medical missions and charity services, CGHMC continues to bring quality healthcare to Filipino families,
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How to Stay Healthy During Holiday Gatherings: A Complete Guide

How to Stay Healthy During Holiday Gatherings: A Complete Guide The holiday season brings reunions, celebrations, and shared meals but it also brings a higher risk of infections and seasonal illnesses. In December and January, hospitals across the Philippines, including the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC), commonly see increases in flu cases, foodborne
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Ear Diagnostics – Hearing Center Opens at CGHMC

The Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) recently marked another milestone as it opened a new diagnostic center. The Ear Diagnostics – Hearing Center officially opened its doors to patients with hearing problems. It offers advanced hearing care and auditory diagnostics using the latest audiometry technology. Dr. Samuel Ang, CGHMC Medical Director, said, “We’d
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World Diabetes Day Celebration

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) celebrated World Diabetes Day recently with a week-long series of events and activities from November 10 to 14, 2025. The celebration carried the theme: “Diabetes and Well-Being.” The week-long celebration was spearheaded by the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, in partnership with the Philippine College of Endocrinology,
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CGHMC Introduces Department of Family and Community Medicine

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) recently held a blessing and soft launch for its newest department—the Department of Family and Community Medicine. The department provides comprehensive, continuous, and coordinated care that is patient-centered, family-focused, and community-oriented. Led by dedicated Family Medicine consultants, it offers care for individuals of all ages, promoting health and
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Gynecologic Conditions Suitable for Robotic Surgery and What to Expect at Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center

Why Robotic Surgery Is Changing Women’s Healthcare Women’s health needs are complex. Conditions like myoma, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or even cancer can deeply affect fertility, daily life, and emotional well-being. Traditionally, treatment often meant large incisions, significant pain, and long recovery. Robotic-assisted surgery, powered by the Dual Console Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System at
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Why Choose Robotic Surgery at Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center

A New Era of Surgery in the Philippines At Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC), surgery has evolved beyond scalpels and long incisions. With the introduction of the Robocare Surgical Center, CGHMC brings world-class robotic-assisted surgery to Filipino patients, combining innovation with compassionate care. The question many patients ask is: Why robotic surgery? And
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