Health Education


9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GENERIC MEDICINES

  Q: What are generic drugs? A: A generic drug is a copy that is the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, and strength, how it is taken, quality, performance, and intended use.   Q: Are generic drugs as safe as brand-name drugs? A: Yes. The FDA requires that all drugs be safe and effective. […]


12 FIRST AID STEPS FOR SEIZURE THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  One in twenty-six people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime and that sums up to fifty million worldwide. There are also twenty-five to fifty thousand who dies because of seizures and other related causes (lifearranged.com). Epilepsy still have no known cure, but you can do something to reach out to such victims. So how […]


OUR SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

Here is a testament of our satisfied customer and we will be posting more. Thank you so much for trusting our service and for choosing Medical Center Western Batangas. We really value your health.


THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BLOOD DONATION

  Did you know that for just a bag of blood, you can save up to three lives? We’re not talking about school bag or women’s shoulder bag here. This bag only consist from 350cc up to 450cc (0.35L to 0.45L). Feeling curious now? If you are, here are the preparations and the things that […]


Cervical Cancer

  This month is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. What are the main causes of this common illness of women? Find it out by watching this video. SHARE THIS VIDEO so more women can be aware of this. Let’s fight cervical cancer and help each other out!  


10 Myths about Malaria

  April 25, is the World Malaria Day. Malaria is one of the deadliest diseases in the world. So here are the 10 Myths or Misbeliefs about Malaria. Save yourself by being aware.


World Tuberculosis Day

WHAT IS TUBERCULOSIS? “Tuberculosis” is defined as an infectious disease caused by a bacterium; that most commonly affects the lungs. It can also be a crippling and deadly disease, and is on the rise in both developed and developing worlds.  Globally, it is the leading cause of deaths resulting from a single infectious disease. Currently, it […]


Heart Disease

Source: https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/facilities-services/centre-excellence/heart/conditions What is coronary artery disease? Coronary artery disease, also called coronary heart disease, or simply, heart disease, affects hundreds of thousands of Filipino. This serious condition is a result of plaque buildup in your arteries leading to restriction of blood flow to your heart and starvation for oxygen. The plaque could rupture, leading […]


Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis Awareness and Prevention Month

Incidence and Mortality In the Philippines, liver cancer is the 3rd leading site for both sexes. It ranks 2nd among males and 6th among females. The incidence rates starts to rise at 50 y/o among men and 35 y/o among women. It is among the deadliest cancers in the world with a mortality to incidence […]