TMC Iloilo empowers women to become healthier

As its way of acknowledging the important role that women play in today’s society, The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo held its first-ever Women’s Health Forum on May 18.

Bearing the theme “I Juana Take the Lead for a HealthyHer Tomorrow”, the said forum was focused on women’s health and was graced by women representing different sectors.

Women from different sectors got some expert advises from TMC Iloilo Women’s Health Center specialists on how they can take good care of their health.

The event was highlighted by health talks given by TMC Iloilo Women’s Health Center specialists Dr. Razel Colacion, TMC Iloilo Women’s Health Center Program Head; Dr. Anna Marie Eugenie Bravo-Melgar, TMC Iloilo Breast Surgeon; and Dr. May Grace Noriega-Rolle, TMC Iloilo Wellness Consultant.

TMC Iloilo Women’s Health Center Program Head Dr. Razel Colacion tackled the topic “Let’s Get Into the Pap Talk”.

TMC Iloilo Wellness Consultant Dr. May Grace Rolle discussed the topic “What Does it Mean to be a Healthy Woman?”.

TMC Iloilo Breast Surgeon Dr. Anna Marie Eugenie Bravo-Melgar talks about the topic “What’s Breast Thing About You”.

In line with the Women’s Health Forum, health fair was also held wherein attendees got to enjoy free health services such as basic health, posture, diabetes and cardiac assessments and free massage.

Free health assessments were also given to the attendees of the TMC Iloilo Women’s Health Forum.

Aside from the talk and health fair, a Pledge of Commitment also took place wherein the attendees got to voice out their commitments to advocate for women’s health.

One of the highlights of TMC Iloilo Women’s Health Forum is the Pledge of Commitment wherein women representing different organizations gave their commitments in advocating for women’s health.

Moreover, TMC Iloilo officially launched the “Vigor Victress Award” during the Women’s Health Forum. The said award is in partnership with Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ilang-Ilang as part of their “Ang Ilongga Awards” which aims to acknowledge women leaders who advocate for healthcare. The winner of the award will become the ambassadress of TMC Iloilo Women’s Health Center.

To know more about the “Ang Ilongga Awards” and for the nomination process, follow JCI Iloilo Ilang-Ilang on Facebook.
The Women’s Health Forum and the Vigor Victress Award are part of the initiatives of TMC Iloilo to advocate for women’s health. To note, TMC Iloilo recently opened its Women’s Health Center which serves as a one-stop shop of women’s health services.

For more details about TMC Iloilo Women’s Health Center, contact (033) 500-1000 or email info@themedicalcityiloilo.com. Also log on to www.themedicalcityiloilo.com for updates. (TMCI)

ABOUT THE MEDICAL CITY ILOILO

TMC Iloilo is one of the five local hospitals of The Medical City brand. Its other hospitals are located in Ortigas, Clark, South Luzon and Pangasinan.

Entered Iloilo in 2009, it is the first hospital in Iloilo City to introduce “Patient Partnership” service philosophy, a value of care that focuses on making every patient a partner in their journey towards wellness.

The Medical City is the largest healthcare network which owns and operates Guam Regional Medical City, the first Filipino-owned hospital in the United States and an ambulatory Clinic in Dubai.