OXYGEN FOR HEALING

UCMed expands wellness, recovery
with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

TAKING care of one’s health today goes beyond treating illness. It is increasingly about helping the body to recover, restore, and function at its best.

At the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed), this shift is reflected in the introduction of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), now available at its Skin & Wellness Center.

HBOT delivers oxygen in a pressurized environment to support healing and recovery. While often linked to skin health, doctors stress that its benefits run deeper, enhancing the body’s natural ability to repair itself.

“HBOT helps the body heal more effectively by delivering a higher concentration of oxygen in a pressurized environment,” said Dr. Jennifer Tan, chairman of the UCMed Skin and Wellness Center.

The increased oxygen supply stimulates cell repair, promotes the formation of new blood vessels, and reduces inflammation, key processes in recovery, she explained.

This makes the therapy beneficial for individuals healing from surgery or injury, as well as those managing conditions such as infections, diabetes, and respiratory or circulatory concerns.

HBOT sessions can enhance healing in muscular tissue rehabilitation, ulcer, dementia and neurosis, migraine, hypertension, angina and renal failure.

It can also be beneficial in beauty care, anti-aging, and skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, gangrene and burn.

Inside the hyperbaric chamber, patients sit comfortably as air pressure is gradually raised to up to twice normal atmospheric pressure. Here, the body absorbs more oxygen than usual, helping tissues recover faster and function more efficiently.

Each session typically lasts 60 to 90 minutes, during which patients may simply relax, read, or rest while oxygen circulates through their system.

“When tissues receive more oxygen, the body can repair itself faster, strengthen its immune response against bacteria, and support tissue regeneration,” Dr. Tan explained.

“It enhances the body’s ability to recover from certain injuries and conditions while supporting overall wellness,” she added.

Non-invasive

Each session lasts about 60 to 90 minutes, allowing patients to rest as the body under-goes a quiet but active process of repair.

UCMed’s facility can accommodate two persons, allowing the option of a companion for added comfort.

Designed with safety in mind, it includes a two-way communication system and clear viewing panels to help patients feel at ease throughout the session.

For Dr. Armando V. Tan, UCMed medical director, the addition of HBOT reflects a broader direction in healthcare, combining treatment with prevention.

“Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has long been recognized for its role in improving healing and tissue recovery,” he said.

“By bringing this technology to UCMed, we are expanding how we care for patients, not just when they are ill, but as they work to stay well.”

Non-invasive and medically supervised, the therapy offers a science-backed approach to supporting recovery and overall health.

Patients are advised to consult with a physician at the UCMed Skin & Wellness Center to determine if HBOT is appropriate for their needs. It is located on the second floor of the hospital building

As more people explore ways to care for their health proactively, therapies that work with the body, rather than against it, are gaining ground.

“Sometimes the most powerful medicine is simply helping the body heal the way it was designed to,” Dr. Tan said. “Oxygen plays a vital role in that process.”

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UCMed Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
MATERNITY PACKAGE DEAL PROGRAM

UCMed eHealth for Maternity Package Deal Program
TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT

Last updated:  March 24, 2020

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the application UCMed Chat Box (the "Service") operated by  University of Cebu Medical Center ("us", "we", or "our").

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service.

To better serve the needs of people in the community, health care services are now available by the electronic transmission of information. This may assist in the evaluation, diagnosis, management and treatment of a number of health care problems for the women enrolled in UCMed Maternity Package Deal Program.  This process is referred to as “telemedicine” ,“telehealth” or “eHealth.” This means that you may be evaluated and treated by a health care provider or specialist from a distant location. Since this may be different than the type of consultation with which you are familiar, it is important that you understand and agree to the following statements.

  1. The eHealth OB-Gyn healthcare provider will be at a different location from me.
  2. I may be asked for my medical history, examinations, x-rays, tests, photographs or other images by the specialist who is at a different location.
  3. I will be informed if any additional personnel are to be present other than myself, individuals accompanying me, and the eHealth OB-Gyn healthcare provider. I will give my permission prior to the entry of the additional personnel.
  4. The eHealth OB-Gyn healthcare provider will keep a record of the consultation in my medical record.
  5. RELEASE OF INFORMATION: eHealth OB-Gyn healthcare providers who provide professional services to the patient are authorized to furnish medical information from my emergency medical record to the another physician, if any, and to any insurance company or third party payer for the purpose of obtaining payment of the account. eHealth OB-Gyn healthcare provider is authorized to release information from my medical record to any other health care facility or provider to which my care may be transferred.
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