Want to boost your health? Travel!
08 November 2018
If laughter is the best medicine, travelling could not be that far behind. When’s the last time you travelled? No, no, no. Not business travels. Let’s talk about the type where you literally disconnect from your work and get away from life’s vicious cycle called, “routine”. Now, if you can combine travelling and laughter, then […]
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Manage Your Cholesterol Through Lifestyle Changes
12 September 2018
Have you ever wondered why the world is so concerned about high cholesterol levels? For one, it increases your risk of having heart disease and heart attacks. You may not know it, but your current cholesterol levels may already be jump-starting a disease process in your heart. Better have yourself checked. There are many ways to […]
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Cold vs Allergies: How To Tell The Difference
30 July 2018
Tomorrow’s a work day, but you’re not feeling well. Another ‘tardy’ remark on your records is out of the question, let alone taking a leave-of-absence for a checkup. You’re coughing, sneezing, your nose is stuffy, you have nasal congestion and so much more. What would you do? Right! You Google and then self-medicate, sleep and […]
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Three Health Issues for Millennials
06 July 2018
The registered voters in the Philippines last 2016 are aged 17 to 34, while 53% of the working-age population are millennials. That is just a snapshot of how they rule today’s world. The Western narrative says millennials love watching TVs, streaming videos, texting, mobile music, going out with friends, being online a whole lot more and are used to easy access. […]
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Back-To-School Blues
07 June 2018
It’s back-to-school season once again. Exciting time for kids but not necessarily for you. Adults around the world go through a lot of stress this time of year. Asking themselves if the kids have complete school supplies. Will they be able to fit in? What about their “baon”? Will I give them money or prepare […]
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June – Let’s talk about men’s health
07 June 2018
Richard Gomez, Aga Muhlach, and Ian Veneracion. Apart from their stunningly good looks, what else do they have in common? All of them have breached that dreaded 40-year-old mark. Not 40 yet? Continue reading because this is for you too. What you do in your 20’s and 30’s, will be reaped when you get to […]
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Common Summer Diseases And How To Avoid Them
07 June 2018
It’s the fiesta season! But don’t let common summer diseases ruin your day. According to the DOH, the five most common summer diseases are sunburn, flu, sore eyes, stomach ailments and skin diseases. Sunburns are fairly common during festivals that peak during the month of May. Revelers are exposed under the grueling heat with their […]
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Telemedicine’s Potential Role in the Philippine Healthcare System
07 June 2018
Ever wondered why it takes so long for you to see a doctor? Or why most doctors shuttle from one clinic to another to serve a multitude of patients? The answer is quite simple. There are not enough doctors to serve the public. According to Dr. Paulyn Ubial, DOH’s former secretary, “The Philippines has a […]
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Intellicare launches eMedical Certificate via Medgate
06 May 2018
Have you ever been too sick to get out of bed, but you still need to see a doctor? Being sick will not give you a free pass, you still have to go through hours of road traffic, long queues at the clinic and a huge amount of stress while travelling. Intellicare understands your pain, […]
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Special Feature: Medgate Philippines
17 July 2017
News Update: National Press Club
17 July 2017
Innovative quality healthcare: Intellicare and Medgate Philippines partnership
27 February 2017
Business World Vol XXX Issue 151 Section 4 Page 3 As a new age of swift communication and modern technology continues to unfold, Intellicare keeps abreast with today’s pulse with its commitment to lead, innovate, and trailblaze a holistic approach to healthcare management. It utilizes modern developments to deliver quality service at the touch of […]
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In The News: Early Detection Best Bet to Avoid Dengue Fatalities
15 February 2017
Written by: Samuelle Sison Fatalities from dengue can be avoided with early detection, which is why even a fever should not be ignored–especially when young children are involved. “Children have the highest case fatality rate (CFR) for dengue, at close to 1%,” stressed Medgate Philippines Chief Executive Officer Robert Parker, who added that this is […]
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Kick the habit and save lives, Medgate urges
31 January 2017
by Manila Standard GIVING up smoking could be the best new year’s resolution for the country’s 17-million smokers, saving smokers and their families from tens of thousands of pesos in potential medical costs. Medgate Philippines Chief Executive Officer Robert Parker said the Department of Health should be commended for launching an aggressive anti-tobacco campaign that […]
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In The News: Smoking costs PH P188B every year
30 January 2017
Written by Paul M.Gutierrez GIVING up cigarette smoking may well be the “best” New Year’s resolution for the country’s estimated 17 million smokers with the vice’s ill-effects reportedly costing the country upwards to P188 billion in health cost and productivity losses. This, according to Medgate Philippines’ chief executive officer Robert Parker, who also lauded the […]
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Intellicare partners with Medgate
28 September 2016
28 September 2016. Fast-growing HMO Intellicare and Medgate Philippines announces its partnership to the public in the Philippine Daily Inquirer. With the joint aim of providing swift and compelling healthcare service to members, both companies continue to enhance the service experience by providing tele-medical consultations, plus more avenues to communicate thru the website, APP and […]
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Medgate Philippines Joins ASPLI’s 17th Annual Summit
27 September 2016
The Association of Service Professionals in Life Insurance (ASPLI) held its 17th annual summit in Iloilo last 08 September 2016. Focusing on their theme: “Customer Service Simple and Personal in the Digital Age”, Mr. Robert Parker, CEO of Medgate Philippines discussed how in an age where more and more transactions are made online or thru […]
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