As Makati Medical Center welcomes its new President & CEO, Atty. Pilar NenucaP. Almira thanks the MakatiMed community and shares her message of

encouragement to the institution’s frontliners and employees.

Greetings!

It has been quite a challenging time for our hospital this year. The pandemichas stretched our capability to cope with the COVID-19 patients and at thesame time attend to non-COVID patients. We should be thankful and feelfortunate that we have been able to cope. We emerge still as a leadinghospital to have the capability to come up with protocols to treat COVIDpatients with good survival outcome. We are still at it. We continue to learnand make our processes better. Our doctors and healthcare professionalshave demonstrated unprecedented commitment to address the needs of ourpatients during this time. We are grateful to all of you, our doctors andhealthcare professionals who truly are the frontliners in providing care,service and comfort to all who have come to our hospital. Makati MedicalCenter is indeed blessed to have all of you in its fold. Thank you profoundly.

The future can still be uncertain. Given all the information before us, we areto come up with solid assumptions to be able to survive. Yet, survival is notour goal. Our goal is to grow and thrive during this unique time in thehealthcare industry. We will continue to receive patients both COVID andnon-COVID, assuring them that we are a safe hospital, ready to take care ofthem. We are well prepared to address the community’s health concernsand provide the quality care to every patient and client who comes to us fortreatment and wellness, that Makati Medical Center has been known for.

We will continue and beef up our learning and development programs bothfor the medical and administrative staff. We will expand further our medicaltraining programs and provide our doctors the opportunity to update andpursue their advocacies for advancement of treatment and healing.Overarching is our emphasis for teamwork, maintaining a genuinerelationship among all stakeholders in our hospital. We will endeavor to

MakatiMed offers Drive-ThruServices, extends operatinghours for Swab Testing

To accommodate more patients for COVID-19screening tests, Makati Medical Center

expanded to bigger locations for its Drive-Thruservices. Patients can get their specimencollected at the comfort of their vehicles at

Convergys Open Parking (across MakatiMed)and at Dela Rosa Street corner Salcedo Street(entrance at Dela Rosa StreetAccess Road 3).

Services include:SwabCollection

COVID-19 Rapid Antigen ScreeningCOVID-19 RT-PCR Molecular Test

Blood ExtractionRoutine and OR Regular Blood Tests

COVID-19 Rapid Antibody TestOperating hours and days:

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to SaturdayAccess to result:

https://www.makatimed.net.phPatients are strictly required to set their

appointments 2 to 3 days before the preferreddate by calling the MakatiMed COVID-19

Hotline at 8888.8999 local 7061.MakatiMed’s swab testing area along the Dela

Rosa Driveway has also extended its outpatientoperating hours effective September 21, 2020.

8:30AM - 4:30 PMMonday to Saturday

Asymptomatic patients4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Monday to SaturdayReswabbing of asymptomatic patients

5:30 PM - 8:00 PMMonday to SaturdaySymptomatic patients

MakatiMed also added a new location wherepatients can get their specimen collected atthe comfort of their vehicles. The MakatiMed

Drive-Thru Services can be availed atConvergys Parking Dela Rosa Street.

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Address: 2 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village,Makati City, Philippines

Contact Number: +632 8888 8999Website: www.makatimed.net.phEditor-in-Chief: Arlyn L. SongcoEditorial Team: Shieyl L. Aranas; Mary Joy L.

FernandezContributor/s: Olivia D. Oraye; Jadda P. Sajo, MD

MAKATIMED BEAT is a monthly newsletterof the Makati Medical Center

editorial Employee Well-being Clinic(EWC) Teleconsultation forMakatiMed employees

Viber number:09617216291Clinic number:(+632) 8888-8999

locals 2170 and 2182

Dr. Jeff Staples assumesMPHHI COVID-19 Crisis

Management Team leadership.

Pathology & Laboratories resumes HousecallLaboratory Services

MPHHI names new COVID-19Crisis Management Team Chairperson

MakatiMed offers new COVID-19 Screening Test

The Department of Pathology and Laboratories announced the resumption of Housecall Laboratory Services effectiveAugust 25, 2020.Strictly by appointment, the Housecall Laboratory Services are available daily from 6AM to 5PM. Patients may contactlocal 3012 for confirmation of schedule, mode of payment, and other preparations for the requested procedures.

1. Regular Housecall Laboratory Services – set an appointment at least two (2) days prior to the desiredschedule

2. COVID-19 Test Housecall Service – set an appointment at least four (4) days prior to the desired scheduleas per the regulatory requirements of the Department of Health (DOH)

Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings, Inc. (MPHHI),the hospital group to which Makati MedicalCenter belongs in, appointed a new leadershipto take over its COVID-19 Crisis ManagementTeam. Effective September 1, 2020, incomingMPHHI COO Dr. Jeff Staples assumed thechairperson role of the COVID-19 CrisisManagement Team following then ChairpersonAtty. Pilar Nenuca Almira’s appointment asPresident & CEO of MakatiMed.In a message published in MPHHI COVID-19Crisis Team’s publication, Dr. Staples said thatfighting the pandemic is a marathon, not asprint. “As we continue fulfilling our mandate tosupport our hospital network, rest assured thatwe will continue looking for ways to ease theburden of COVID-19 on our group, and on the

Philippine nation-at-large,” the Chairpersonsaid.Dr. Staples brings with him 20 years ofmanagement and organizational leadershipexperience in Southeast Asia, the MiddleEast, and China.Before working for MPHHI, Dr. Staplesserved in healthcare executive positions inChina for more than four (4) years. Thisincludes being the Group COO and ActingVice President of Medical Affairs of UnitedFamily Healthcare in Beijing. The ColumbiaUniversity College of Physicians andSurgeons alumnus also worked as GroupCOO of Al Noor Hospital and CEO of SheikKhalifa Medical City inAbu Dhabi.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratories is now offering a new test for COVID-19. The COVID-19 RapidAntigen Screening test is available for Emergency Department, Inpatient, Delivery Room, and Operating Roompatients.The new test is a fast, presumptive chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of specific proteinsfound on the surface of SARS-CoV-2 in human nasopharynx. It may aid in the early diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infec-tion in patient with clinical symptoms while awaiting the definitive diagnostic rest results. This test may also be usedin patients needing immediate surgical interventions and to screen for COVID-19 in certain population.PROCEDUREDETAILS

Specimen:Nasopharyngeal Swab in plain sterile tubeRunning Day: Monday to Friday, 6:00AM-9:00PM;Weekends and Holidays, 8:00AM-5:00PMSpecimen Viability: Specimen should be submittedwithin one (1) hour of collection

Result availability: Within two (2) hours fromreceipt of specimenPatients may contact the MakatiMed COVID Hotlineat local 7335 to set an appointment for outpatientavailment of the test.

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Healthcare Warrior Heroes. Rodrigo Tilos,RRT of Radiology Services and CynthiaRamilo of Finance Division receive theirplaque and token for their 35 years of

service.

51st AnniversaryEmployee ServiceAwardees receivetokens ofrecognition

Spearheaded by the HumanResources Management andDevelopment Division (HRMDD),Makati Medical Center handed outthe plaques and tokens to the 51stAnniversary employee serviceawardees on September 7 to 8,2020. This follows the onlineService Recognition AwardsCeremony that was livestreamedon June 5 in the official MakatiMedEmployees Facebook Communitygroup.

A total of 123 awardees, who werecomposed of clinical andcorporate staff, each received aplaque of recognition and a watchfor their decades of dedicatedservice to the hospital and itspatients. Following the socialdistancing and safety protocol,each staff claimed their awardsand had a photo opportunity whilewearing their personal protectiveequipment (PPE).

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create an environment of harmony and continuing growth for everyone,professionally and personally. All the efforts will be to live the mission, visionand values of the hospital towards strengthening its leadership position in theindustry, that it may serve as a model, be able to share best practices, and inthe end, bring down the cost of healthcare for everyone.

We will be engaging everyone in participating in all undertakings to help themarginalized in society, in partnership with Makati Medical CenterFoundation and other foundations within the MVP Group of Companies. Ourprograms will be purposive in truly helping the underserved in our societyespecially in the community where we operate, within the best that thehospital is capable of offering.

Please receive my gratitude to all of you for being with the Makati MedicalCenter during these trying times. Through the days ahead, we will unfold assolid and united to demonstrate our deepest sense of service andcompassion to all patients, especially to the COVID patients needing careand medical attention. Our operations will be managed efficiently andeffectively, with all hands on deck to truly be the partner of every Filipinopatient who will entrust his health in our hospital.

We march with our torch lighted to give hope in every aspect of ourencounters. May I enjoin everyone to commit and continue to recommit to thecall of genuine service characterized by compassion and dedication.

Thank you once again, Makati Medical Center family for being here. Let us alllook forward to a much brighter future for everyone, holding hands to leadand trailblaze, showing the pathway for much better health care and service.

It is my privilege, honor, and joy to be working with all of you. May our Lordcontinue to bless each one of you and Makati Medical Center.

Atty. Pilar Nenuca P. AlmiraPresident & CEOMakati Medical Center

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Shining Star Awards for Outstanding Employees

The Quality Management Division (QMD) presented the Shining Stars award to the outstanding employees.

Shining Star Award is a monthly incentive program given to MakatiMed staff, department/unit, and service partner whoreceived commendations from patients or customers through the Patient Satisfaction Survey forms, emails, social media, orSMS. This is to acknowledge and recognize the exemplary service of the staff, as well as to promote positive workplace that

inspires and uplifts employee morale.

Shining Stars awardees for July 2020

By Olivia D. Oraye - Quality Management Division

5th FrontEden Noemi Lopez, RNJustine Nicole Tilaon, RN

6th CircularRegina Lyne Diccion, RN

6th FrontVanessa Castro, RNChariz Faderog, RNJoan Fatima Telan, RN

6th WingJorna Mae Cruz, RNSharmaine Franz Diamante, RNJulia Go, RN

7th CircularSherry Mae Espana, RNGian Medina, RN

7th FrontCatherine Marcelo, RN

7th RearJopearl GadayanReahmay Mabras, RNEdnalyn Angelica Marinas, RNYvette Yko Pereña, RNFatima Sujede, RN

7th WingPatricia Joyce Alvarez, RNHanz Christopher Balagao, RNAdrian Alexis Eusebio, RNDarren Benedict Reyes, RNRobert Clyde Rogers

8th CircularMark Adrianne Lovedorial, RNFlorisa Tabula, RNDaniel VillamayorRiza Wagayen, RN

8th WingMarie Angeline Obillo, RNJolina Transfiguracion, RN

9th FrontDaniel Luke Amper, RNErik John Bellosillo, RNChrisceline Bustamante, RNShaira De La Cruz, RNJoana Marie LandichoGemma ManguerraPatrick Miguel Mercado, RNDiana Marie Muana, RNAnna Maria Oliveros

Kimberly CalimlimRiza DivinagraciaEmileen Pearl EchanoMa. Nina FerrerJamie Rose HadapCatherine LagrimasRegine RogelPrincess Catherine SayoMyla TorresKrisllie VilladiegoEmergency Department

Adel Jason Brusas, RNDanice Marie Concha, RNSam Angelo Estrella, RN

Gastroenterology &Endoscopy Unit

Ma. Katrina Ellisa Aguila, RNJomiel Ann Bacani, RNReynaldo Cabelin Jr., RNJustin EmpazChristian Espinosa, RNRhyshel Analie Fuentes, RNJo Anne Cecille Lanuza, RNQueen Erika LlamosoVioleta MatolaRysalyn Pagatpatan, RNFrancis David PascualRay Francis Patalinghug, RNLina PortugaleteDryden Luke Ratio, RNAlrey Regidor, RNMargaret May Sarmiento, RNRosanna Sauza, RNRoselle Topico, RNJason Velasco, RNBernadette VillenaFacilities Management &

EngineeringLadylyn Gayo

Heart StationMarielle Joy Abiog, RMTRamonita Castellano, RMTKristienne Mae DiazJunezze EchanovaMaria Teresa Geraldine SevillaInteg.Palliative & Home Care

Ihvy Marie AlipioJo-Anne Mae Nadurata, RN

Miguel Edgardo Fores, MDMa. Tarcela Gler, MDKaterina Tanya Gosiengfiao, MDConnie Huan, MDMaria Jocelyn Isidro, MDAgripino Beng Javier, MDMarion Priscilla Kwek, MDAldabelle Labanen-Cruel, MDRona Lapitan, MDJoseph Gerard Lipana, MDCleofe Medina, MDGeraldine Mendoza, MDBianca Nikkola Olonan, MDR.J. Gerard Panlilio, MDCyrus Gerald Pasaporte, MDJesus Relos, MDRamon Reyles, MDJoanne Robles, MDTeresa Sy-Ortin, MDTheresa Marie Velasco, MDMaria Lourdes Yatco, MDMary Janice Zamuco, MD

MMC HealthHubDhovie Shields Endrano, RNDeborah Novero, RNOliver Patriarca

Neurosciences CenterBrennan Smieth Aloya, RNMari Giselle Freyra, RN

Nuclear MedicineDorothy Joyce Albalate, RMTAlejandro AmadorGhiselle Mae Angeline De Roca, RRTMary Jane Dela CruzAristotle FerryJohn Michael Macajelos, RMTVym Queenie Gold Perez, RMTLeslie Rose Ramos, RMTFrances Diane SangalangPaul Christian Torres, RNAdrian Rey Vivares, RRTOncology Outpatient

Jean Wyeth Dela Cruz, RNOperating Room

Hyacinth May Del Rosario, RNAmilka Franciska Dumlao, RNVaneza Echiverri, RNDenny Kaye Facal, RN

9th WingCrince Ivy Araullo, RNYster Carmela Barrios, RNArielle Gatbonton, RNKristine Dianne LimIvy Jonica Mallorca, RN

Aesthetic CenterBernard Bruce Bacabac

Breast ClinicEverlyn Artine, RRTCamille Garcia, RRTLyssa Louise Gorgonia, RRTOlive Grace Luis, RRTRechiel Manalo, RRTRhea Jane Mandapat, RRTAleinka Pauleen SalapongKatherine Margaret Suma, RRTFreyja Cyrilla Vicente, RRTCenter for Osteoporosis &

Bone HealthGoldameir Francisco, RN, MANCenter for Regenerative

MedicineJefferson Ferrariz, RMTIsagani Ordonez Jr.Michalle Ann UgShereen Kiel VicenteCP Manahan Adult Ward

Denise Nicole Duco II, RNInaporttia Dumadag, RNMelanie Padilla, RNLarry Anthony Panaligan, RNGeraldine RendonCreative, Communications &

Sales ServicesArlyn SongcoMaria Elizabeth BlanchBritt Lyan GerardoLealiza MendozaCredit, Billing & Collections

Rexel De LeonJocelyn EndayaJoshua GarciaMaria Kathleen LibrandaDiana NicolKhris Ian TejoSalvador Tiong Jr.

DR UltrasoundJoelene Abion

Maida Simbulan, RNMakatiMed On-Call

Julius LarioqueVedy Michael YabutMaternity & VIP Services T2

Mary Grace CuevasUta Khen Erandio, RNDustin Axel Gollayan, RNNikka Jane Laguting, RN

Medical EducationChristine Corintha Almora, MDVeronica Bugna, MDMariel Enverga, MDAlrik Earle Escudero, MDCihan Umayam Goker, MDNina Angelica Kiat, MDCalvin Rei Macrohon, MDCara Camille Matute, MDJane Angele Pasamante, MDElizabeth Angela Pipo, MDJadda Lou Sajo, MDJose Luis Matthias Sollano III, MDBeryl Anne Louise Tan, MD

Medical ICUEdeeline Supnet, RN

Medical RecordsMike Joseph AlangJude Arthur Fumar

Medical ServicesSalvador Abad Santos, MDLeo Anthony Acedillo, MDSuzette Marie Frances Aguirre-

Gisbert, MDJose Maria Anson, MDMaria Paula Arenas, MDMaria Corazon Avanceña, MDBenedict Barretto, MDMario Benito Bautista, MDAdolfo Bellosillo, MDJanice Caoili, MDMichelle Chu, MDJose Enrique Clemente, MDCarlo Cornejo, MDMargaret Joyce Cristi-Limson, MDJoanne De Grano-Marave, MDSusana De Los Reyes, MDMelissa Lourdes De Quiros, MDRhodora Del Rosario-Bustos, MD

Sheryl Moana Marie Mamenta, RNRegina Grace Nival, RNJiovanni Paz, RN

Operations SupportNadine CaringalPeter Andrew DumanigOrgan Transplant Services

Christian Joshua Ruiz, RNOutpatient Pharmacy

Rhea Rose LardinoPathology & Laboratories

Aileen Anne AbacanElgin Clarysse AsuncionBryan Oneal SanchezPatricia Leslie Santelices, RMTPatient Relations DeptartmentJonard Semilla

Physical Medicine &Rehabilitation

Joyce Nicole Alcantara,PTRPYves Christian BacarezaCharisse Denise Candasa,

PTRPJamiel Christofferkyle

Fernandez, PTRPKeone Matthew Haling, PRTPAlmira Gail LagurinDeniel Roy Lobrin, PTRPMarielle Nicole Milan, PTRPJay-Ar Paguio, PTRP, CLTJohn Derick Perez, PTRPJanela Paula PimentelJhonna Prasmo, PTRPJessica Supan, PTRPHazel Lorraine Tagle, PTRPZoe Elisha Teodoro, PTRPMa. Klaryzha Jade Tristan

Pulmonary LaboratoryAdrian Francisco Cruz, RTRPDiana Joyce Nitura, RTRPGlenda RepeMary Grace San JuanMark Louie Upano, RTRPJon Jon Velasco, RTRPFaith VillanuevaRadiation Oncology & PET

Imaging CenterCharisse Anne Aguila, RRT

5th Front

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Nicolai Gale Bayon, RRTJudezza Eurain CajucomMa. Patricia Ann Dayag, RRTJoseph Daniel DichosaAndrea Yvonne Dominno, RRTGielen QuiñonesAinna Manuel, RRTDonald Marcos, RRTAaron Ramil

Frytz Andrei Segun, RRTGem Vargas, RRTKarl Matthew Yanson, RRT

Radiology NursingMa. Karen Diane Angeles, RNElijah Del Rosario, RN, MANRafael Eduard Garde, RNDenise May Lau-An, RNKaren Rose Libayo, RNMichelle Mae Montebon, RN

Christian Sumulong CiprianoJayson CruzDenmark John Cuerdo, RNRichelle Cunanan, RNMichelle Tarpin, RNJoanne Tatad, RN

Service OperationsRey LimAngelli Sapinoso

Eva SarmientoRadiology CT-MRI Unit

Ace Georwin Aresta, RRTPrylle Lorenz Azucena, RRTCamille BacarraLady Ann Guanzon, RRTVoris Aldrin Mondejar, RRTSam Garwin Panopio, RRTNova Krizell Rilloraza, RRTRey Marlo Sarmiento, RRT

Felix Reodique Jr., RNFrancis Oliver Retardo, RNJulie Ann Tandoc, RN

Radiology ServicesArch Jaime Gualberto, RRTAndrew MarananKirsten Coleen TolentinoCarmelita Yanga

Radiology UltrasoundMaria Geraldine Cosa

Renal Care Services

Marielle RubioVascular & Lymphedema

CenterCMa. Zarah Kay BallelosEmma Divina Gracia DailegJessa Mae GonzagaJanyl Kendru Reyes, RNMary Anne Robles, RNLloyd Leandro SalacupLenie May Villamin

Emergency DepartmentCP ManahanAdult WardNeurosciences Center

PulmonaryLaboratory

Makati Medical Center extends its gratitude to the people who have extended their helping hand since the MetroManila community quarantine was implemented. Since March 16, 2020, medical and food supplies came in drovesfrom the generous hearts of various individuals and groups, some of whom chose to donate anonymously.

Thanks to them, our healthcare warriors were able to brave the COVID-19 frontlines with a full stomach, wearingthe right protective equipment. Some donors also lent their facilities to our frontliners so they would have a place tostay in outside the hospital after their work shift.

With a grateful heart, MakatiMed thanks the following donors who provided for our healthcare heroes from Marchto August 2020:

MakatiMed thanks donors during quarantine lockdown

AccommodationsAmorsolo MansionAvant BGCBrgy. San Lorenzo Mobile ClinicDon Bosco Makati ParishQuoalla Hotel MakatiSacred Heart ParishSeda Hotels (ANE)The BeaconTop of the AlphaValero Three Central

FoodsAdobo ConnectionAffordable GourmetAice Ice CreamAngela Antonio (with Dr. Pebbles

Ganal-Antonio)Anytime FitnessArchie ChiangAscona InternationalAssumption High School Batch '81Ateneo MommiesAvon CosmeticsAXA Life in partnership with

Philippine Red CrossAz'rinth ICA Batch 2008Bake CareBayani Hunger (volunteers/

concerned citizens)Bayong Ciaga (c/o Dr. Jumel)Bistro Group of CompaniesBPI Foundation Inc

Dr. ValerioDr. Vida TanayDr. Santayana & PatriciaDunkin DonutEnterpreneurs OrganizationFloating Island (Alex Revilla)Fo Guang Shan Foundation Inc.Frontline FeedersFrontline Feeders (Ros Juan)Frontline Feeders (121 Group)Frontline Feeders (c/o Dr. Gia

Sison)Frontline Feeders (Century

Pacific)Frontline Feeders (Eats

Everywhere)Frontline Feeders (Echostore)Frontline Feeders (Food for the

Gods)Frontline Feeders (Francine)Frontline Feeders (Goto Monster)Frontline Feeders (Hap Chan)Frontline Feeders (Manulife)Frontline Feeders (Margo (BLK)Frontline Feeders (Markie Inalay)Frontline Feeders (Mijo)Frontline Feeders (Mini Stop)Frontline Feeders (MSA / Dr. Gia

Sison)Frontline Feeders (MSA / Dr.

Rosario)Frontline Feeders (MSA

Echostore)

Inaki Araneta (c/o Dr. DindoIsabella)

Isla LipanaJasmine AbrenicaJCO DonutsJesse Chua, Jacobo Mantecon,

Judy & Larry QuaJet BorjaJohn PamintuanJohnson and Johnson'sJollibee Foods CorporationJollibee FoundationJollibee Venice branchJoposJudith Cochida (OFW from

Japan)JustineKashmir Foods CorpKitchen CityKitchen PinoyKPMG Owner (franchisee of

Chowking Ayala)La Paciencia (biscuits)Laguna CreameryLanders SuperstoreLegis & FriendsLessa and FriendsLock & LockMaja Olivares (Dr. Randy

Franciso)Makati Shangrila HotelMakati Sports ClubMang Inasal (Pasong Tamo

Branch)

Brgy Chairman Ernesto Moya(San Lorenzo Makati)

Bukidnon CompanyBurger KingCafé FranceCarmen Stelton - BistroCASARoces (Peachy Prieto)Cath Asansa/Jeline AwitCentury Pacific GroupChowking (Antel Branch)City of DreamsCoca-ColaCong. Kid PeñaDillingers (Dr. Kara Gozali)Dole PhilippinesDomino's PizzaDon BoscoDr. AbayaDr. Benjamin AlimurungDr. Benjamin Alimurung (Coroy

Diaz - Hands on Manila)Dr. Benjamin Alimurung (Natalia

Moran)Dr. Benjamin Alimurung (JLA and

Mar Roxas - Pizza Hut)Dr. Camille CuaDr. Conrado LorenzoDr. Gary FlorencioDr. KanapiDr. LimpsonDr. Ludivina Garces-HolstDr. RamAntonioDr. Valerie Herbosa & Friends

Frontline Feeders (MSA PaulineCasingal)

Frontline Feeders (MSATomoChan)

Frontline Feeders (MSA)Frontline Feeders (MSA)Frontline Feeders (Panda

Express)Frontline Feeders (Paula

Umalelep)Frontline Feeders (Sunlife Grepa

Insurance)Frontline Feeders (Tapa

Addiction)Frontline Feeders (Tapawarma)Frontline Feeders (Tomo Chan)Frontline Feeders (Popeye's)Frontline Feeders (Shakeys)Frontline Feeders (Sugar House)FruitasGardenia (Dr. Diaz)Gatorade Ion/Department of

HealthGo SaladGokongwei BrothersGoldilocksHighlands CoffeeHirayang Kabataan (Ascott/

Myron-Glorietta)Hirayang Kabataan/ Angkas

(Belo Medical Clinic)Ikami & TochiIko- Mai

Manulife PhilippinesMazda Phils.McDonald's (Buendia)MedicardMeghan & SofiaMen for Others Foundation -

Xavier Batch 1986 (c/o Dr.Jonathan Dy)

Mensch FilAm CorporationMentosMetro Pacific InvestmentsMetroFurne ManilaMichael Kho (c/o Dr. Caedo)Michelle CorderoMMC Foundation (PLDT)Mona ObedozaMonde NissinMrs. FulgencioMrs. V (anonymous)Ms. AubreyNono'sOng Giok Kim, Bernadette King,

Annie Rodas, Robert KingPancake HousePatient Karla ReyesPia WurtzbachPizza HutPocari SweatPopeye's Kitchen & Restaurant

(Fernando Esguerra Jr.)Ran Online United

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MakatiMed thanks donors during quarantine lockdownFoods (continuation)

RebiscoRed Bull PHRed Ribbon BakeshopReyes BarbequeRica and James De JesusRichard YapRockwellRodelio Hilario of Rizal Funeral

HomesRotaract ClubSalamat PH Healthcare Heroes

MovementSan Sebastian ChurchSangita Gopwani ( Indian

national)SarsaScould GalbiSen. Bong GoShake ShackShakeysSheraton ManilaShoshin Holdings Inc. (Dr.

Bayting)SolaireSt. Alfonso's ParishSt. Francis HotelStandard Group familyStarbucks The ColumnsSterling Pacific Ventures Corp.SubwaySugar on Top ManilaTeam Laban (group of concerned

citizens)The Red ChefThe Sunny Side Café GroupTOSH Café and Chiko'sUdong & TempuraUnion Church ManilaUnited LaboratoriesUST Lamon (group of concerned

students from UST) fundedby Western Guaranty Corp

VikingsOffice of the Vice President Leni

V. RobredoWildflourWong Chu King FoundationYakult PhilsYellow CabYi FangYour 200 PesosZeena Brillantes

Medical Supplies4GAteneo HS Batch 80Abbot EPDABS-CBN FoundationAC HS Batch' 79 (endorsed by

Dr. E. Araneta)Ada and JackAJ Researh PharmaAMA FoundationAmb. Antonio & Linda LagdameoAmerican Chamber Foundation

Dr. Jasmin JamoraDr. Johnny SinonDr. Liz SerraDr. Luv AbayaDr. Ma. Dulce Amor Vivan

GalangDr. Ma. Teresa Beatriz CarpoDr. Mae Syki-YoungDr. Maria Cecilia CordovaDr. Maria Isabel Beatriz PunoDr. Nikki Chao & Jaycees of

Manila (endorsed by JepetPlaza, coordinated by Dr.Papat Puno)

Dr. Noreen YeoDr. Paulo LorenzoDr. Randy FranciscoDr. Ramon DiazDr. Ramon ReylesDr. Susannah Ong-SalvadorDr. Tracy PobleteDr. Valerie Herbosa/ Dr. SolisDr. Victor GisbertDunkin Donuts (Golden Donuts,

Inc.)Duterte's KitchenDyGen Pharma Distribution corp.Edwardine Chua - Fabric FieldElizabeth Hallie Vy- YeoElmer D. TangElmer of SantolanEnrique Razon (c/o Dr. Benny

Herbosa)EO Philippines (c/o Liza Crespo)Etiqa Phils - Stylist in Pocket

Tech.Ever PharmaFederation of Indian Chambers

of CommerceFIBREFILL Mfg, Inc.Filipino-Chinese Chamber of

CommerceFIRMED EnterprisesFirst Standard FinancingFrankie, Francis & Gianna

(Dermatology Dept.Residents)

G & T Group - Star Estacio,Frances Yu

Gavin Ng & Aurora SecuritiesGetz Bros, PhilsGizelle Eduque & Friends (c/o

Dr. Angelica Vega)GMAKapuso FoundationGo ShareGolden ABC Inc. & Tanging

Yaman FoundationHands On Manila (c/o Dr.

Austine Gawaran)Hans Ceilio BosshardHappy Birthday Brothers (HBB)Hope Christian High School

Alumni Assn. (c/o Dr. KingCedeño, Dr. Justin The)

Mr. & Mrs. Monsour Del Rosario(c/o Dr. Beng Javier)

Mr. Felix Chung - TelengtanFoundation

Mr. LeeMrs. Hurst (c/o Dr. Joseph Ray

Richard Cedeño)Ms. LeeMULTICARE FamilyMultiCare FamilyMundiPharma DistributionNakedclothingph & JukaykayNational Grid Corp. of the Phils.NatrapharmNGCP Bridging Power &

ProgressNiño & Myra Mesina (c/o Dr.

Joanna Chan)Noe TanjuakoOEP PHILS.Office of the Vice President Leni

V. RobredoOfficinaOfficina Paper ProductsOLOG Minor Seminary Alum Ass.OtsukaPacific CrossParish Pastoral Council /SSAP

(endorsed by Helene Uy)Pastores & Esquivias Families

(c/o Dr. Angel Pastores)Patty KengPay It Forward PHPeter, Bautista PCB/ MFBPfizer Philippines FoundationPhil. Belt Mfg Corp.Philflex Wires & Cables (c/o Dr.

Johnny Sinon)Philippine AXAPhilippine Blue Cross Biotech

Corp.Philippine Chinese CommunityPhilippine Hospital AssociationPhilippine Medical AssociationPhillips Electronics & Lighting,

Inc.Pia Wurtzbach (Charity/Albert

Andrada/Pia Fundraiser)Prime Medix - Dr. Manotok-

SantiagoProcter & Gamble Philippines,

Inc. (c/o Dr. Japs Suelto)Professional Regulation

CommissionProject LigtasProject per suit of happeness

2020Ramon Mitra/ UratexReality SkiesRebisco Foundation, Inc.Red Dot Design Inc.Reian EvangelistaRica DyRicoh Phils, Inc.Roanna Chua

Ang Panday BayanihanAngeline Siy Fiechter (c/o Dr.

Tony Cayco)Anna AntonioApotheca Integrative PharmacyArdent World, Inc.Arnel DimaculanganAssumption High School Batch

80 (c/o Dr. Bettina Pascual)Assumption HS Batch 81 (c/o

Popsie Galang)Assumption HS Batch 92 (c/o

Carina Galang)Atty. Leil Cordoba & The Women

of Aletheia (c/o Gei Lazaro-Maceda)

Atty. Yel Cordova of NTC (c/o Dr.Gieselle Lazaro Maceda)

Audee VillarazaAura Antonio & friendsAztec Foodgrowers Corp.Bag Angel & Friends (c/o Dr.

Katcee Estrella, Dr. ClaudeMalaca, Dr. Yance Jolis)

BakeMaster, Inc.Benedict Tan (c/o Dr. Tek

Lorenzo)Camille O. Cua/ Aboitiz ManagerCarlo PulliniChabily CuaChinese EmbassyChobeliChrist's Commission Fellowship

(c/o Etrade General/EJ DelRosario)

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5 times neck pain is a pain in the neckAnd how to fix them, according to MakatiMed’s

Department of Orthpaedics.Sometimes, all it takes is just oneaching body part to throw off yourentire day.

Take neck pain, for example. A stiffneck limits your head’s range ofmotion, while the pain brought aboutby the sudden jerking of the headcould leave you with a headache,shoulder and back strain.

On the average, neck pain is rarelyserious and often goes away on itsown after a few days. To make sureyou aren’t directly contributing to it,top hospital in the Philippines MakatiMedical Center (MakatiMed), throughits Department of Orthopaedics,pinpoints the five things you do everyday that could be causing your neckpain—and what you can do aboutthem.

Sitting all day. Who would havethought that such a sedentary activitycould be the reason behind youraching neck? “Sitting behind a desk oron a plane on a long-haul flight forhours leads to postural strain in theneck, back, and shoulders,” saysAnne Kathleen Ganal-Antonio, MD.“Prevent muscle strain by standingup, stretching, and walking after longperiods of time. Also, practice goodposture. Sit up straight, with your feetflat on the floor. If working with acomputer, adjust the placement ofyour monitor and keyboard to acomfortable level.” Dr. Ganal-Antonioadded that too much bending down ofthe neck increases the stress on theneck, leading to pain. It is best to keepthe neck in a neutral position.

Exercising. Ironically, even an activelifestyle can give you neck pain.Certain workouts (like crunches oryoga positions) and sports (golf,swimming, cycling) can strain yourneck if done poorly or in a wrongposition. “Ask your trainer or coach tohelp you execute the proper form for

your workout or sport,” advises Dr.Ganal-Antonio. “You can also easeneck pain with this simple stretch.Facing forward, slowly bend yourhead to the right. Hold for threeseconds, then go back to your startingposition and slowly bend your head tothe left. Hold for three seconds thengo back to the starting position.Repeat 10 times.”

Sleeping the wrong way. Bedtime issupposed to be restful and relaxing—until you wake up after sleeping in aposition that strains your neck. “Whenyou sleep on your stomach, your neckis turned to one side. Holding thatposition for hours strains your neckmuscles, giving you that stiff feeling inthe morning,” she points out. “Trysleeping on your back, a with a pillowunderneath your knees to relax yourlower back, or on your side with apillow between your legs. The kind ofbed or pillow type is a subjectivepreference.”

“Laying your head on a too-high pillowalso strains your neck; replace it witha lower one,” adds Dr. Ganal-Antonio.“Travel pillows for the neck are alsohelpful as they support your headwhile you sleep sitting down.”Interestingly the lack of sleep has an

indirect effect on the neck. “Sleep isthe time when the body repairs itself,”says Dr. Ganal-Antonio. “When youdon’t sleep enough, you becomesluggish and achy.”

Carrying heavy bags. Besidesaffecting your posture and the way youwalk, lugging a heavy bag strains thetrapezius muscle on the top of yourshoulder, and affects nearby bodyparts like the neck and back. “To easestrain on your neck, shoulders, andback, lessen the amount of thingsinside your bag,” Dr. Ganal-Antonioexplains. “Also, look for bags with widestraps because they distribute theweight of your bag over a wider area.Cross-body bags also evenly distributethe weight of your bag. When usingbackpacks, have this close to yourback to provide support. Avoid justusing one strap, as this makes theweight and posture uneven.”

Using a smartphone. Whetheryou’re taking a call with your phonecradled between your ear andshoulder, or are catching up on yoursocial media feeds by looking down atyour phone, you can bet your neck’sgoing to feel the strain later. “We callthat text neck,” says Dr. Ganal-Antonio of the latter. “To preventstraining your neck from reading fromyour phone, take mini-breaks to moveand stretch your neck and back, orlimit your cellphone use to 20minutes.” To address the former, hesuggests switching your cellphonebetween your left ear and right earinstead of favoring one side to takethe call. “Gentle stretches, a soothingmassage, a cold compress for 20minutes, and over-the-counter painmedication can also alleviate neckpain. But if the pain lasts for more thana week and makes simple movementsdifficult to do, see your familyphysician immediately,” says Dr.Ganal-Antonio.

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CommendationsPathology & LaboratoriesDepartmentPatricia Leslie Santelices, RMT

"I and my wife would like tocommend Ms. Patricia LeslieSantelices, medical technologist inyour laboratory department, for hervery professional performance inserving us and accommodating ourneeds. She was very eager inhelping me regarding my re-swabbing RT-PCR test. We hopeyou'll have more staff like her.Kudos!"

7th Wing, EmergencyDepartment"I would like to thank the nurses atthe isolation area. They are sohumble and witty, mababait silanglahat. I recommended this hospitalto my friend as the service is goodregardless of the hospital bill. Themedical team is so accommodating."

8th CircularSherry Mae Espana, RN,Darren Benedict Reyes, RN,Mark Adrianne Lovedorial, RN,Riza Wagayen, RN

"Very efficient, caring nurses,respectful and always wearing asmile on their faces even if theyare tired. They are competentnurses! Thank you so much formaking us feel at home away fromhome! God bless you all."

The Makati Medical Center Department ofNeuroSciences’ Section of Neurology, inpartnership with the Philippine League AgainstEpilepsy (PLAE) and Lemery Doctors MedicalCenter (LDMC), hosted an online lay forum entitled,“Living Well with Epilepsy: A Lay Forum”, onSeptember 6, 2020. This is in line with the 19thNational Epilepsy Awareness Week celebrated bydifferent institutions across the country.About 60 participants attended the webinar viaZoom platform, while the Facebook livestreamrecorded an approximate 1,800 views as ofSeptember 18.A timely and relatable discussion was given by thefeatured speakers: Franchesca G. Gabriel, MD;Grace Kathleen T. Serrano, MD; and KaterinaTanya B. Perez-Gosiengfiao, MD who are allgraduates of the MakatiMed Neurology trainingprogram and currently specializing in Epilepsy.In 2017, over 900,000 Filipinos suffer from epilepsyand studies have shown that people with thedisorder have a poorer quality of life as comparedto the general population. Epilepsy not only causesa notable burden in these patients but among theircaregivers as well.The lay forum focused on factors affecting thequality of life and provided ways to improve it forboth the patients, their families, and caregivers.This became a venue to address questions andconcerns from the lay who attended the event.

Section of Neurology tacklesEpilepsy in online lay forum

Franchesca G. Gabriel, MD discusses the factors that affectthe quality of life of a person with Epilepsy.

By: Jadda P. Sajo, MD – 3rd Year Neurology Resident

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