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Be Healthy Always: Get Checked!

October 14, 2015

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More than 2,000 people trooped to TriNoma Mall in Quezon City last weekend to take part in the kick-off event of The Medical City’s Be Healthy Always Movement which aims to empower Filipinos to take a more proactive role in caring for their health by ensuring regular check-ups.

The two-day event dubbed “Be Healthy Always: Get Checked!” which was held at the TriNoma activity center on October 10 and 11, 2015 provided the public a chance to avail of free medical consultations in the following areas: Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Wellness, Diabetes, Women’s Health and Pediatric Health.

To start the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a short program was held for bloggers and media guests. TMC President and CEO Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon delivered the opening remarks while Jem Bengzon, TMC Clinic Marketing Consultant, gave an overview about the Be Healthy Always Movement. Dr. Mariann Almajar, TMC Clinic Medical Director, led the Pledge for a Healthier Philippines.

Registration to avail of the free medical services and consultations opened at 11am. Among the medical services offered for free were Hepa B screening, Random Blood Sugar (RBS) test, physical breast exam, ultrasound for pregnant women, Fundus eye check, hand grip test, functional reach test, and nutrition counselling.

The event also featured health talks with TMC experts geared at educating the public on common myths surrounding certain diseases and other facets of health as well as promoting a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle.

TMC’s partners during the event were Zenith Medical Equipment, Inc., Unilab Consumer Health, Rebmann, Inc., Marben Commercial, Biocare Medical System, Aimed Advance Imaging Solutions, Scientific Biotech Specialties, Inc., Slimmers World, Watson’s, and Johnson & Johnson Phils., Inc.

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The Medical City President and CEO Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon delivers his opening remarks.

The Medical City President and CEO Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon (5th from left) leads the ribbon cutting ceremony for the formal opening of "Be Healthy Always: Get Checked" at the Trinoma activity center. With him are (from left) TMC Marketing Director Jay Bengzon, The Medical City Clinic Marketing (TMCC) Consultant Jem Bengzon, Head of TMC's Corporate Human Resources Socorro Y. Sun, TMCC Medical Director Dr. Mariann Almajar, Cardiology Fellow Dr. Jeannica Lerios, CEO of TMC Pangasinan Dr. Alfonso Bengzon and Pediatric Fellow Dr. Maria Monina de Veyra.

An aerial view of "Be Healthy Always: Get Checked" at the Trinoma activity center.

Participants line up at the Cardiovascular and Eye Centers for free consultations with The Medical City doctors.

 


Be Healthy Always: Get Checked!

October 14, 2015


themedicalcity blue logo

More than 2,000 people trooped to TriNoma Mall in Quezon City last weekend to take part in the kick-off event of The Medical City’s Be Healthy Always Movement which aims to empower Filipinos to take a more proactive role in caring for their health by ensuring regular check-ups.

The two-day event dubbed “Be Healthy Always: Get Checked!” which was held at the TriNoma activity center on October 10 and 11, 2015 provided the public a chance to avail of free medical consultations in the following areas: Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Wellness, Diabetes, Women’s Health and Pediatric Health.

To start the occasion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a short program was held for bloggers and media guests. TMC President and CEO Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon delivered the opening remarks while Jem Bengzon, TMC Clinic Marketing Consultant, gave an overview about the Be Healthy Always Movement. Dr. Mariann Almajar, TMC Clinic Medical Director, led the Pledge for a Healthier Philippines.

Registration to avail of the free medical services and consultations opened at 11am. Among the medical services offered for free were Hepa B screening, Random Blood Sugar (RBS) test, physical breast exam, ultrasound for pregnant women, Fundus eye check, hand grip test, functional reach test, and nutrition counselling.

The event also featured health talks with TMC experts geared at educating the public on common myths surrounding certain diseases and other facets of health as well as promoting a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle.

TMC’s partners during the event were Zenith Medical Equipment, Inc., Unilab Consumer Health, Rebmann, Inc., Marben Commercial, Biocare Medical System, Aimed Advance Imaging Solutions, Scientific Biotech Specialties, Inc., Slimmers World, Watson’s, and Johnson & Johnson Phils., Inc.

#Behealthyalways

The Medical City President and CEO Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon delivers his opening remarks.

The Medical City President and CEO Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon (5th from left) leads the ribbon cutting ceremony for the formal opening of "Be Healthy Always: Get Checked" at the Trinoma activity center. With him are (from left) TMC Marketing Director Jay Bengzon, The Medical City Clinic Marketing (TMCC) Consultant Jem Bengzon, Head of TMC's Corporate Human Resources Socorro Y. Sun, TMCC Medical Director Dr. Mariann Almajar, Cardiology Fellow Dr. Jeannica Lerios, CEO of TMC Pangasinan Dr. Alfonso Bengzon and Pediatric Fellow Dr. Maria Monina de Veyra.

An aerial view of "Be Healthy Always: Get Checked" at the Trinoma activity center.

Participants line up at the Cardiovascular and Eye Centers for free consultations with The Medical City doctors.

 


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