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Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country's leading healthcare provider, opens its newest Primary Care Center at Bridgetowne in Ortigas, to give members living and working in the area convenient access to the most relaxing healthcare experience through top-notch doctors and amenities.

"Maxicare PCCs were put together with patients' convenience in mind. Through the launch of our latest PCC here in Ortigas, we bring Maxicare's signature reliable healthcare service closer to our members in the Eastern side of Metro Manila. Now, they don't have to travel far to avail of their Maxicare privileges and benefits," said Maxicare president & CEO Christian Argos.

At the new Maxicare PCC in Ortigas, members can get the Maxicare VIP treatment and quality healthcare. The cozy waiting lounge offers a refreshing beverage bar, free WIFI access, and charging stations. Members may also sit back and relax as they get attended to in just an average of a 6-minute waiting time.

Each Maxicare FCC is staffed with well-trained customer care representatives, certified healthcare professionals and Primary Care physicians who specialize in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OB Gynecology, ENT, and Dermatology.

Other services available at the new FCC include various lab tests and diagnostic procedures supported by e-medical records for a seamless processing, among others.

The newest Maxicare Primary Care Center is located at 2F Zeta Tower, Bridgetowne IT Park C5 corner Ortigas Avenue Extension, Quezon City.

Maxicare has 12 Primary Care Centers including affiliate clinic MyHeatth. These PCC1 are located at Asian Hospital & Medical Center; Chinese General Hospital; Filomea Building, Makati; Makati Medical Center; St. Luke's Medical Center, Global City: S Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City; The Medical City; MyHealth Clinic, Edsa Shangi-La; MyHealth Clinic, Festival Superman; MyHealth Clinic, North EDSA; MyHeatth Clini Calamba; and MyHealth Clinic, Cebu.

For more information, visit www.maxicare.com.ph

UNICEF Advocate Anne Curtis brings "The Happiest 5K on the Planet"

to benefit children with disabilities

Ms. Anne Curtis with kids

The Color Run x Dream Machine Party

Ms. Anne Curtis-Smith partying with runners

UNICEF Celebrity Advocate for Children Anne Curtis brings "The Happiest 5K on the Planet" and was joined by 10,000 runners for The Color Run Dream for the benefit of UNICEF today at the SM Mall of Asia grounds.

"Last year, we saw 7,000 runners making a difference for children's health and nutrition, This year, we are so happy to gather 10,000 runners in this colorful run to help children with disabilities achieve their dreams, "says Curtis.

Coach Rio taking selfie with runners.

The Color Run, the largest fun run series in the world that has brought joy to over 6 million runners worldwide in 35+ countries, finally lands in the Philippines through Anne Curtis's foundation, Dream Machine.

"The Color Run is among the first major projects of the Dream Machine, which is a platform to help dreamers achieve their dreams, Anne adds.

"Anne is untiring and unwavering in her support for children. Her generosity to sponsor and organize this fundraising activity inspires us to keep innovating in our work for children," says UNICEF Country Representative Lotta Sylwander.

Sylander adds, "Children with disabilities are just like any other children. They want to be seen and heard, to be loved, to go to school and be useful members of the society. UNICEF is working to give them access to health services that will enable them to have a fair chance in life. All the funds raised in the run will help us bring these services to all children with disabilities in the country."

According to UNICEF Philippines, an estimated one out of seven children or around five million are living with disabilities that range from hearing, visual, and mobility impairement including those who have developed or learning disabilities. To address the situation, UNICEF aims to build four one-stop shops throughout the Philippines to provide comprehensive services such as diagnosis, provision of assistive devices, counseling, referral, and therapy.

The Color Run is a five-kilometer, untimed event in which thousands of participants, or "Color Runners", are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. Along the 5k color and music-filled course, participants can run through frothy foam and bubble zones, snap photos with unicorns, and get the ultimate color inspiration as they party with the family and friends at the Finish Festival amidst vibrant bursts of color throws.

Some of the media friends joins the fun run.

Presented by Dream Machine and organized by RunRio, The Color Run Dream for the benefit of UNICEF is made possible through the support of SM Mall of Asia, Cherry Mobile, Enervon, Jollibee, PMX, Swatch, Viva Artists Agency, Audi, B'lue, Salonpas, Toy Kingdom, Viva Live, Maynilad.

Newly engaged couple with Anne Curtis

Mundipharma Philippines to extend consumer reach

with expanded BETADINE® product portfolio

Congratulations to MundiPharma, a global pharmaceutical firm extending their flagship of BETADINE product portfolio in the Philippines held at Shangri-La The Fort, BGC Taguig Philippines last August 30, 2017.

The celebration was started by parade of colors representing the global presence of Betadine not only in the Philippines, but also in other parts of the world.

As we all know, Betadine is a leading antiseptic brand in the Philippines introducing their new products and soon available in the market. Here they are:

1. Povidone-Iodine (BETADINE®) Dry Powder Spray
- designed to cater for wound care

2. PovidoneIodine (BETADINE®) Throat Spray

- specifically for throat and oral care in innovative delivery formats to meet the needs of consumers seeking antimicrobial remedies at home or on-the-go.

3. BETADINE® Fresh Bliss® Daily Feminine Wash
- this product is the expansion of the company’s footprint in the feminine wash category.
- it has a Gentle Defense Lactic Acid and Anti-itch Avena Oats for gentle daily cleansing and protection.

4. BETADINE® Cold Defense Nasal Spray
- a first-of-its-kind product that offers all-natural, non-drug, non-steroidal formulation that attacks common colds at the source, shortening the duration of illness by up to two days

According to Mr. Gerry Arnedo, Mundipharma Philippines Country Manager, Povidone-iodin Betadine is "The only antiseptic with no record of incidence of resistance "

Mr. Gerry Arnedo, Mundipharma Philippines Country Manager,

“As well as extended distribution, other investment areas include a focus on talent acquisition and training as well as the integration of digital apps and online information to improve access and education of healthcare professionals.

“Given the Philippines’ high rates of mobile connectivity and rising smartphone penetration, ehealth and smartphone applications will be critical to improving healthcare access and knowledge,” he adds.

All BETADINE products were also displayed at the lobby during the event.

Mundipharma CEO Raman Singh says that the company’s continued investment in the Philippines indicates its confidence in the country’s attractive growth outlook in the consumer healthcare market, backed by growing consumer demand for trusted brands.

“The Philippines is a high-growth ‘powerhouse’ healthcare market where access, value and product quality are drivers of consumer preference. Our aim is to ensure we are relevant to the increasing expectations of the consumer, bringing more for the millions of people beyond the fringe of traditional healthcare.

“We are doing this now by introducing a high-quality range of BETADINE® products and treatments supported by a digitally enabled network of partners and medical professionals,” he adds.

Mundipharma Philippines was established in 2005. It has a strong and growing presence, specialising in Pain Management, Consumer Health, Respiratory, Oncology and Oncology Supportive Care. The company employs 160 people.

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