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Access to specialized wound care has taken a significant step forward in Lapu-Lapu City with the opening of the city's first dedicated Wound Care Unit at MactanMed. The new facility is designed to provide comprehensive treatment for patients with acute and chronic wounds, helping reduce complications, accelerate healing, and improve overall quality of life.

For many patients, wounds are more than just skin injuries. Chronic wounds caused by diabetes, poor circulation, pressure injuries, infections, or trauma can persist for weeks or even months if not treated properly. Without specialized intervention, these conditions may lead to prolonged hospitalization, severe infections, or even limb amputation. The establishment of a dedicated wound care center addresses these challenges by offering focused, evidence-based management under one roof.

Unlike conventional wound treatment, specialized wound care combines advanced medical assessment, modern wound dressing technologies, infection control, and continuous monitoring tailored to each patient's condition. This multidisciplinary approach recognizes that every wound heals differently and requires individualized care.

At MactanMed's newly launched Wound Care Unit, patients can receive timely evaluation and treatment from healthcare professionals trained in wound management. The facility aims to provide interventions that promote faster healing while minimizing complications, particularly among high-risk patients.

The opening of the Wound Care Unit comes at a time when chronic diseases such as diabetes continue to increase across the country. One of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic foot ulcers, which require prompt and specialized treatment to prevent infection and preserve mobility.

Patients recovering from surgery, accidents, burns, pressure injuries, and vascular diseases also benefit from dedicated wound care services. By making specialized treatment available within Lapu-Lapu City, MactanMed helps reduce the need for patients to travel long distances to access expert care, making healthcare more convenient and accessible for families in Cebu and neighboring communities.

Early intervention remains one of the most important factors in successful wound management. Proper assessment and treatment can significantly reduce healing time, lower the risk of infection, and decrease hospital admissions associated with chronic wounds.

The dedicated unit also provides ongoing monitoring throughout the healing process, allowing healthcare providers to adjust treatment plans based on each patient's progress. This continuity of care supports better clinical outcomes while improving patient comfort and recovery.

The launch of the Wound Care Unit reflects MactanMed's continuing commitment to expanding specialized healthcare services and responding to the evolving medical needs of the community. By investing in dedicated facilities and specialized expertise, the hospital reinforces its role as a provider of comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare.

As healthcare continues to evolve, specialized centers such as this play an increasingly important role in improving disease management and preventing avoidable complications. The establishment of Lapu-Lapu City's first dedicated Wound Care Unit not only enhances access to advanced medical services but also represents a meaningful investment in the long-term health and well-being of the community.

With the opening of this new facility, patients requiring advanced wound management now have access to timely, specialized, and compassionate care closer to home—an important milestone in strengthening healthcare services throughout the region.

When people think about healthcare, they often picture doctors, hospitals, and medicines. Yet for many Filipino families, the greatest challenge begins after the diagnosis.

A child may receive the right treatment but still struggle to continue because of everyday challenges that extend far beyond the hospital. These realities remind us that recovery depends not only on medical care but also on the support systems that help families through every step of the journey.

Guided by this shared understanding, Breakthrough and Milestones Productions International (BMPI-UNTV) and Little Ark Foundation, Inc. have formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), reaffirming their commitment to serving children with critical illnesses and the families who stand beside them.

For years, BMPI-UNTV has connected Filipinos in need with healthcare institutions and public service initiatives, while Little Ark Foundation has dedicated itself to supporting pediatric patients through compassionate, family-centered programs. Together, the two organizations share a common belief that healing is strengthened when communities work together to care not only for patients but also for the people who care for them.

At the heart of Little Ark Foundation's work is its HEARTS Support Model, a holistic approach that recognizes the many dimensions of healing. By addressing the practical and emotional needs of children and their caregivers, the Foundation creates an environment where families can focus on what matters most—the child's recovery.

Over the years, the Foundation has reached thousands of families through its various support programs, while maintaining a strong commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship of resources. Its work demonstrates that meaningful care extends beyond treatment and into the everyday lives of those facing serious illness.

This partnership also reflects BMPI-UNTV's continuing mission to build meaningful collaborations that expand opportunities for public service and inspire more Filipinos to take part in helping those in need.

More than a ceremonial signing, the agreement represents a shared commitment to compassion in action. It brings together two organizations that recognize a simple but powerful truth: while medicine plays a vital role in healing, hope is often sustained by the kindness, generosity, and collective effort of a community that refuses to let families face life's greatest challenges alone.

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Healthcare becomes even more transformative when institutions unite behind a common purpose. Building on the success of its partnership with MactanMed, BMPI-UNTV continues to expand its healthcare network across the Visayas and Mindanao through a new Memorandum of Agreement with four distinguished member hospitals of the Mount Grace Hospitals network—Ciudad Medical Zamboanga, The Doctors' Hospital in Bacolod, Gatchalian Medical Center in Ormoc, and Madonna and Child Medical Center in Cagayan de Oro. Together, these collaborations strengthen a shared commitment to making quality healthcare more accessible to Filipinos, particularly in communities where specialized medical services remain limited.

This latest milestone reflects BMPI-UNTV's continuing mission to bring quality healthcare closer to the people. More than a ceremonial signing, the agreement signifies the strengthening relationship between BMPI-UNTV and the Mount Grace Hospitals network, united by a shared vision of delivering compassionate, patient-centered, and accessible healthcare. Building on its initial collaboration with MactanMed, BMPI-UNTV can now connect even more patients across the Visayas and Mindanao with trusted hospitals that provide comprehensive, high-quality medical care.

Each hospital contributes decades of clinical excellence and plays a vital role in this expanding network of care.

In Western Mindanao, Ciudad Medical Zamboanga serves as a private Level II tertiary multispecialty hospital, providing comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services through modern facilities and a team of highly trained healthcare professionals. Since opening its doors in 2003, the hospital has earned the trust of communities across the Zamboanga Peninsula through continuous investments in advanced medical technology and quality patient care.

In Western Visayas, The Doctors' Hospital in Bacolod City stands among the region's most respected healthcare institutions. With more than 75 years of service, it has grown into a Level III tertiary hospital, offering advanced medical and surgical specialties while continually enhancing its facilities and clinical capabilities to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Western Visayas.

Serving Eastern Visayas, Gatchalian Medical Center has become a cornerstone of healthcare in Ormoc City. For generations, it has provided comprehensive medical services while continuously strengthening its facilities, expanding its expertise, and delivering patient-centered care that responds to the changing needs of the community.

Meanwhile, in Northern Mindanao, Madonna and Child Medical Center has evolved from a specialty maternity institution into a 105-bed Level II general hospital, with ongoing expansion to further increase its capacity to serve more patients. Renowned for its excellence in maternal and child healthcare, the hospital has broadened its services across multiple medical specialties while remaining committed to compassionate, family-centered care.

Although each institution serves a distinct region, they are united by a common principle: that quality healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and responsive to every patient's needs. This philosophy aligns seamlessly with BMPI-UNTV's longstanding public service mission through programs such as Serbisyong Bayanihan and Doctors on TV, where broadcasting goes beyond informing the public to become a bridge that connects individuals with hospitals, specialists, and life-changing medical assistance.

This alliance also demonstrates how meaningful public service is strengthened through collaboration. While media has the power to educate, inform, and inspire, partnerships with trusted healthcare institutions transform awareness into meaningful action. Through the growing relationship between BMPI-UNTV and the Mount Grace Hospitals network, more Filipinos across the Visayas and Mindanao can access consultations, diagnostic services, specialized treatments, and hospital-based care that might otherwise be beyond their reach.

What began with the successful collaboration with MactanMed has grown into a broader regional network that connects leading healthcare institutions across the Visayas and Mindanao. As more Mount Grace Hospitals become part of BMPI-UNTV's expanding roster of healthcare partners, the initiative creates stronger referral pathways and opens more opportunities for patients to receive timely, quality medical care closer to home.

Beyond the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, this collaboration reflects a shared vision: that lasting public service is built through partnership. By combining BMPI-UNTV's nationwide public service initiatives with the medical expertise and regional presence of the Mount Grace Hospitals network, both organizations are creating greater opportunities for Filipinos to access quality healthcare. As this network continues to grow, it stands as a testament to what can be achieved when institutions unite their expertise, resources, and compassion in pursuit of healthier communities and a better future for every Filipino.

A healthier nation is built not only through advances in medicine but through a collective commitment to preventing disease before it begins. As healthcare increasingly shifts toward prevention and wellness, BMPI-UNTV and the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine (PCLM) have formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Agreement, underscoring a shared vision to cultivate a culture in which healthy living is an integral part of everyday life.

The collaboration reflects an important shift in the conversation surrounding healthcare. While medical innovations continue to transform disease treatment, many of today's leading health concerns are closely linked to lifestyle and can be addressed through informed choices and sustainable behavior change. Building a culture of prevention, therefore, requires more than access to healthcare—it calls for consistent public education, credible medical guidance, and greater awareness of the factors that influence long-term well-being.

This is the very mission championed by the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine. Established in 2015, PCLM is the country's pioneering professional organization dedicated to advancing lifestyle medicine as an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating, and even reversing chronic non-communicable diseases. Through physician education, scientific research, professional development, and advocacy, the College continues to promote healthcare that focuses not only on managing illness but also on addressing its underlying causes.

This advocacy is further strengthened by ongoing legislative efforts to institutionalize preventive healthcare in the country. House Bill No. 2943, also known as the Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine Act of the Philippines, introduced by Representative Kathryn Joyce F. Gorriceta, M.D., and strongly championed by PCLM, seeks to overhaul the national healthcare system by integrating lifestyle medicine into mainstream medical practice. The proposed measure highlights the importance of prevention, early intervention, and patient education as key pillars in addressing the growing burden of chronic diseases.

For BMPI-UNTV, the partnership reinforces its enduring commitment to public service by expanding opportunities to educate, inform, and empower Filipino communities. Through its health-oriented initiatives and broadcast platforms, the network has consistently served as a bridge between medical experts and the public, making reliable health information more accessible to families across the country. Working alongside PCLM strengthens this role by bringing evidence-based lifestyle medicine into conversations that encourage healthier daily choices.

At its core, the partnership recognizes that meaningful health outcomes begin long before patients seek medical care. They are shaped by everyday decisions—how people eat, move, rest, manage stress, and care for their overall well-being. By combining PCLM's medical expertise with BMPI-UNTV's ability to engage and educate audiences nationwide, both institutions aim to foster greater health literacy and inspire lasting behavioral change.

Beyond the formal signing, the Memorandum of Agreement represents a shared investment in prevention as a cornerstone of public health. It opens opportunities for collaborative educational campaigns and initiatives that encourage Filipinos to become active participants in safeguarding their own health rather than waiting for illness to dictate action.

As BMPI-UNTV and the Philippine College of Lifestyle Medicine embark on this partnership, they reaffirm a simple yet transformative principle: a healthier future begins with informed communities, empowered individuals, and a healthcare mindset that values prevention as much as treatment. By working together, both institutions hope to help shape a culture where staying healthy becomes a shared responsibility and a way of life.

In a continuing effort to bring essential healthcare services closer to those who need them most, UNTV and The Premier Animal Bite Clinic have formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at providing medical assistance to individuals requiring treatment for animal bites and related exposures.

The collaboration combines UNTV’s longstanding public service mission with The Premier Animal Bite Clinic’s specialized expertise in animal bite management, rabies prevention, and post-exposure care. Through the partnership, qualified beneficiaries referred through UNTV’s public service programs will have greater access to vital medical interventions that can help prevent serious and potentially life-threatening complications.

Known for its comprehensive animal bite treatment services, The Premier Animal Bite Clinic has earned the trust of patients seeking prompt and professional care following bites, scratches, and other animal-related exposures.

With branches strategically located in Malibay, Pasay City (Main Branch), Cubao, Quezon City; Zapote, Las Piñas; Karangalan, Pasig; Sucat, Parañaque; and Santo Niño, Marikina, the clinic continues to expand its reach and make quality animal bite treatment and rabies prevention services more accessible to Filipino communities.

Despite being only in its first year in the industry, The Premier Animal Bite Clinic has experienced remarkable growth and is set to achieve new milestones, including the opening of The Premier Pharmacy in Pasig and the launch of The Premier Animal Bite Clinic Franchising Program, which will soon be available to the public in the coming months.

Driven by its vision of "Global Excellence, Genuine Pinoy Care," the organization is committed to providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services while upholding world-class standards and the warmth of Filipino hospitality. Through patient-centered care, public education, and timely treatment, The Premier Animal Bite Clinic continues to play a vital role in protecting communities against rabies and other animal bite-related health risks while advancing its mission of building a Rabies-Free Philippines.

Beyond patient assistance, the partnership highlights the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers and public service organizations in addressing urgent community health concerns. By making preventive and emergency care more accessible, both institutions contribute to strengthening public awareness and encouraging responsible health-seeking behavior.

As UNTV continues to expand its network of medical partners, this alliance with The Premier Animal Bite Clinic marks another meaningful step toward ensuring that quality healthcare remains within reach for more Filipinos, particularly those facing financial and medical challenges. Together, they reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting healthier, safer, and more resilient communities nationwide.

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