Aster Volunteers and Community Development Authority (CDA) joined hands to mark World Heart Day with the first ever ‘Be Young at Heart’ marathon, organized to highlight the importance of regular exercise to maintain a healthy heart. Inaugurated by Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, TJ Wilson, Executive Director, Group Head Governance & […]
The Nursing Department at Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has recently launched the nursing internship program targeting nursing graduates. This program is considered one of the prerequisites for enrollment in the practice licensing exam for nursing profession in the UAE. The nursing internship spring edition started beginning of September 2019 and will run up […]
Baby Rita <Name changed for confidentiality purposes>, a month-old baby girl, born out of a consanguineous wedlock was diagnosed in initial months of life with progressive pallor and poor gaze fixation. Without wasting time, the family approached Apollo Hospital, where she received supportive care which included regular blood and platelet transfusions. In addition, parents were […]
Aster Volunteers programme, the global corporate social responsibility initiative of Aster DM Healthcare, has partnered with Dubai Police to host the first ever ‘Be Young At Heart’ 10K marathon to mark World Heart Day. Organised to highlight the importance of regular exercise to maintain a healthy heart, the event is expecting 800 participants and is […]
With endless styles of eyeglasses available, the option of daily or monthly contact lenses and the increasing popularity of vision corrective procedures such as LASIK, these days people have numerous options to improve their vision easily and quickly. However, there are a number of factors to consider with lifestyle, comfort, convenience, budget and aesthetics all […]
iCARE Clinics, an Emirates Healthcare Company, one of the region’s leading healthcare providers, opened its new clinic and pharmacy in Al Karama, Dubai. The medical centre is located close to Karama post office and is spread over 2 floors. Staffed with experienced doctors, the clinic will offer primary healthcare services across a range of specialties. […]
American Hospital Dubai, one of the leading pioneers of private healthcare in the Middle East, has revealed its expansion strategy with a focus on making quality healthcare accessible and closer to patients. With a strong emphasis on healthcare and medical expertise, American Hospital Dubai has announced infrastructure upgrades at the main campus located in Oud Metha, with […]
Cook Children’s Health Care System, a pediatric health care organization based in Fort Worth, Texas, launched its #erasekidcancer campaign in September 2017 that coincided with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Since then oncologists, researches, patients and families are fighting every day to find a cure. Cook Children’s shows great results, where 8 out of 10 children […]
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), represented by the Health Education & Promotion Department, has recently launched the “Lose to Win” program. The ten-week program aims at stimulating the spirit of challenge among the participants by adopting a healthy diet and engaging in proper physical activities to prevent obesity and overweight. The first phase […]
Medcare, one of the pioneering healthcare providers in the region, today announced a trio of centres of excellence aimed to assist patients improve their overall health status and quality of life. The Medcare Pain Management Centre, Weight Management Centre and Colorectal Surgery Centre will offer the means and support to holistically improve patient’s health outlook with multidisciplinary […]
