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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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Training the Next Generation of Robotic Surgeons at Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center

The Future of Surgery, Today Robotic surgery is no longer the future—it is the present. At the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC), patients and surgeons alike benefit from the most advanced surgical technologies available, anchored by the Dual Console Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System. Through CGHMC’s Robocare Surgical Center, this system not
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What to Expect in Robotic Bariatric Surgery at Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center

Beyond Weight Loss: Why Bariatric Surgery Matters For many patients, bariatric surgery is about far more than changing appearance—it’s about reclaiming health. Obesity is not simply “too much weight.” It is a chronic, complex disease linked to diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, infertility, and even certain cancers. Traditional weight-loss methods like dieting and exercise can
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