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UCMed’s DNC Observes Diabetes Awareness Week
The Diabetes and Nutrition Center (DNC) of the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) celebrated Diabetes Awareness Week on July 25-29, 2022. Aligning with the Department of Health’s theme, “Diabetes ay Labanan; Maging Mapanuri sa Kaalaman,” UCMed’s DNC team organized…
UCMed Celebrates 2022 National IPC Week
The Infection Prevention, and Control (IPC) Unit of the University of Cebu Medical Center joined in the celebration of the National Infection Prevention, and Control (IPC) Week through a series of intrahospital activities last July11-17. A series of intrahospital activities…
UCMed’s Dietary Dept. Concludes Nutrition Month, Conducts Lecture to Patients
The Dietary Department of the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) culminated the Nutrition Month celebration through a dietary lecture tailored for dialysis patients last July 22, 2022. During the dietary lecture, the audience was taught about the proper nutrition…
UCMed performs first PTMC
The University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) has performed its first Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy (PTMC) procedure, an operation which is rarely done in Cebu. Interventional doctors from Manila came to UCMed to take part in the PTMC procedure conducted…
UCMed Kicks Off Nutrition Month 2022
The University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) has officially started the Nutrition Month celebration with several activities last Monday, July 4, 2022. This year’s celebration is anchored by the theme, “New Normal na Nutrisyon, Sama-samang Gawan ng Solusyon!” UCMed’s Medical…
UCMed Pulmonary Unit Gives Free Consultation
On June 27, 2022, the Pulmonary Unit of the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) conducted a Pulmo Day in line with the observance of the National No Smoking Month. Pulmonary consultants offered free medical consultations to more than 100…
UCMed Employees Plant Mangrove Trees
Employees of the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) have planted more than 500 mangrove propagules in Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City on June 25, 2022. The tree planting activity is in line with the mandate of the Department of Environment…
UCMed Joins PRIME Program
The University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed), through the University of Cebu Nursing Institute (UCNI), has participated on the PRIME Program initiated by the multinational medical technology company, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD). The PRIME Program, which stands for Preventing…
UCMed, SVGH Join Mobile Blood Donation Drive
The University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) and St. Vincent General Hospital (SVGH) joined the University of Cebu (UC) Banilad school organizations in conducting the “Panag-ambit: One Community, One Blood” Mobile Blood Donation Program at the Multi-purpose Gym, Apas, Cebu…
UCMed’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center Conducts Lecture Series to Physicians, Medical Interns
Aiming to improve the patient care in the hospital, the Diabetes and Nutrition Center (DNC) of the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) has conducted a series of lectures on the best practices in patient diabetes care. The week-long symposium…