In my Even with PKD, Life Goes On blog site, I have written about the dancing female flight attendants of the Cebu Pacific Air.
Cebu Pacific is at it again.
This time, it's the male flight attendants' turn to dance the flight safety procedures Youtube has been filled with videos of these dancing flight attendants along with comments both for and against.
I don't know what really is the truth for I have not taken a Cebu Pacific flight recently but some claimed that before these "dance numbers", the regular demonstration of the flight safety procedures is being done.
But others are not entertained, particularly the flight attendants of other airlines as well as other passengers. They believe that the credibility of the flight attendants especially in times of emergencies as well as the respect may be diminished because of this.
You judge for yourself. Below is the video of the Cebu Pacific male flight attendants.
A virtual hangout for physicians (and even non-MDs) who have a heart for Cebu.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Transport-related Problem? NMEDA can help
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of NMEDA. All opinions are 100% mine.
In the usual cars or transport vehicles, traveling is difficult for persons with disabilities. The wheelchair may not fit in the car and transferring from a wheelchair to a car seat and vice versa provides difficulties. It can be tough for both the caregiver and the handicapped person.
With NMEDA, a solution to these types of problems is not far behind.
See the car in the picture? NMEDA can help you get the right transport or driving solution that will fit your specific needs. But what is NMEDA?
NMEDA stands for National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. It is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists, and other professionals dedicated to broadening the opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or be transported in vehicles modified with mobility equipment. In other words, they educate consumers on buying products from a NMEDA qualified dealer.
NMEDA does not sell anything.
It is the NMEDA dealers (members) who are the ones who sell handicap vans and vehicle modifications for disabled people. And safety of the vehicle is assured because their members are required to adhere to the safety standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In fact, NMEDA is the only association that promotes safe driving and equipment for disabled people.
Safety is not the only one assured by NMEDA. Quality, too. Because NMEDA has Dealers AND Quality Assurance Program (QAP) dealers through its Quality Assurance Program (QAP), the only program of this nature developed for the mobility equipment industry.
Yes, it is the only nationally recognized accreditation program for the Adaptive Mobility Equipment Industry. It is based on the principle that in order to satisfy customers consistently, companies must have a systematic and documented approach to quality.
So in summary, what can a NMEDA dealer offer? A NMEDA dealer can help the elderly or disabled get back onto the road of independence.
So what are you waiting for? Go to the NMEDA website and find the dealer nearest you. Just enter your ZipCode and Search by State and Province. In California for example, there are several dealers and from the website. you can get directions.
With NMEDA, No Man should Experience transport and mobility problems because of their DisAbility.
In the usual cars or transport vehicles, traveling is difficult for persons with disabilities. The wheelchair may not fit in the car and transferring from a wheelchair to a car seat and vice versa provides difficulties. It can be tough for both the caregiver and the handicapped person.
With NMEDA, a solution to these types of problems is not far behind.
See the car in the picture? NMEDA can help you get the right transport or driving solution that will fit your specific needs. But what is NMEDA?
NMEDA stands for National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. It is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists, and other professionals dedicated to broadening the opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or be transported in vehicles modified with mobility equipment. In other words, they educate consumers on buying products from a NMEDA qualified dealer.
NMEDA does not sell anything.
It is the NMEDA dealers (members) who are the ones who sell handicap vans and vehicle modifications for disabled people. And safety of the vehicle is assured because their members are required to adhere to the safety standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In fact, NMEDA is the only association that promotes safe driving and equipment for disabled people.
Safety is not the only one assured by NMEDA. Quality, too. Because NMEDA has Dealers AND Quality Assurance Program (QAP) dealers through its Quality Assurance Program (QAP), the only program of this nature developed for the mobility equipment industry.
Yes, it is the only nationally recognized accreditation program for the Adaptive Mobility Equipment Industry. It is based on the principle that in order to satisfy customers consistently, companies must have a systematic and documented approach to quality.
So in summary, what can a NMEDA dealer offer? A NMEDA dealer can help the elderly or disabled get back onto the road of independence.
So what are you waiting for? Go to the NMEDA website and find the dealer nearest you. Just enter your ZipCode and Search by State and Province. In California for example, there are several dealers and from the website. you can get directions.
With NMEDA, No Man should Experience transport and mobility problems because of their DisAbility.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
PSMID-Cebu/PPS Cebu Prevnar Vaccination Program for Indigent Children
altThe Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Cebu chapter (PSMID-Cebu) together with the Philippine Pediatric Society-Cebu conducted a Prevnar (7 or 13-valent Conjugate vaccine) Vaccination Program for indigent children yesterday, September 25, 2010 2-4 PM at the Cebu Medical Society (CMS) Grounds.
This followed a series of activities participated in by PSMID Cebu commemorating CMS Medicine week.
Prevnar ®7 or 13 (Pneumococcal 7 or 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine [Diphtheria CRM197 Protein]) is a pediatric vaccine that has been given to infants and young children to help protect against 7 or 13 strains of pneumococcal bacteria, respectively.
It is indicated for active immunization of infants and toddlers against serious invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, including bacteremia (bloodstream infection) and meningitis (infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord).
This followed a series of activities participated in by PSMID Cebu commemorating CMS Medicine week.
Prevnar ®7 or 13 (Pneumococcal 7 or 13-valent Conjugate Vaccine [Diphtheria CRM197 Protein]) is a pediatric vaccine that has been given to infants and young children to help protect against 7 or 13 strains of pneumococcal bacteria, respectively.
It is indicated for active immunization of infants and toddlers against serious invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, including bacteremia (bloodstream infection) and meningitis (infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord).
Thursday, September 9, 2010
CIM alumnus William Larida needs your support
Dr. William Larida, an alumnus of Cebu Institute of Medicine who finished training in Cebu Velez General Hospital's Family and Preventive Medicine training program is recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) and still needs your support.
Sometime last August, he was admitted in the ICU of Chong Hua Hospital and received IVIg which we know is very expensive. Thankfully, the response was good.
However, full recovery will take time. He may be out of the ICU but GBS has left him unable to resume work yet. He is expected to undergo physical therapy for some time.
William is a fellow alumnus who helped me before in my thesis. This is the least I could do for him right now.
For those interested to give support of any kind or any financial help, just contact Dr. Florence Malou Watin-Siao or Dr. Nanette Noel-Odilao by sending them a message on facebook. These two have been working hard to get help for their batchmate especially during the critical times when Dr. Larida was in the ICU.
God bless!
Sometime last August, he was admitted in the ICU of Chong Hua Hospital and received IVIg which we know is very expensive. Thankfully, the response was good.
However, full recovery will take time. He may be out of the ICU but GBS has left him unable to resume work yet. He is expected to undergo physical therapy for some time.
William is a fellow alumnus who helped me before in my thesis. This is the least I could do for him right now.
For those interested to give support of any kind or any financial help, just contact Dr. Florence Malou Watin-Siao or Dr. Nanette Noel-Odilao by sending them a message on facebook. These two have been working hard to get help for their batchmate especially during the critical times when Dr. Larida was in the ICU.
God bless!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Performance of Cebu Medical schools in the August 2010 Board Exams
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 1,597 out of 2,300 (69.43%) passed the August 2010 Board Exams.
Below is the statistics for Cebu Medical schools in the most recent August 2010 Board Exams:
Cebu Institute of Medicine - 40 passed among 40 who took the exam or 100%
Cebu Doctors' University College of Medicine - 41/50 or 82%
Southwestern University (listed as Southwestern University and Southwestern University College of Medicine combined) - 28/52
University of the Visayas Mandaue - 12/62
Congratulations to the new doctors!
Below is the statistics for Cebu Medical schools in the most recent August 2010 Board Exams:
Cebu Institute of Medicine - 40 passed among 40 who took the exam or 100%
Cebu Doctors' University College of Medicine - 41/50 or 82%
Southwestern University (listed as Southwestern University and Southwestern University College of Medicine combined) - 28/52
University of the Visayas Mandaue - 12/62
Congratulations to the new doctors!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
CIM Alumnus awarded Teacher of the Year abroad
A clinician can be a good teacher at the same time sharing his time and knowledge to medical students despite the busy schedule. This was proven by David Veloso Lardizabal, M.D., a neurologist and medical director of University of Missouri Health Care’s Epilepsy Program who has been awarded the Teacher of the Year for 2010 at the University of Missouri.
In 2005, Dr. Lardizabal was also the Teacher of the Year in Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Dr. Lardizabal graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1991 from Cebu Institute of Medicine and prior to his adult neurology residency in the Philippine General Hospital, he finished his internal medicine residency training at Cebu Velez General Hospital.
This online publication promptly documents this achievement by our fellow CIM alumnus.
Congratulations to Dr. Lardizabal. May there be more people like him not just abroad but also locally.
Dr. Lardizabal graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1991 from Cebu Institute of Medicine and prior to his adult neurology residency in the Philippine General Hospital, he finished his internal medicine residency training at Cebu Velez General Hospital.
This online publication promptly documents this achievement by our fellow CIM alumnus.
Congratulations to Dr. Lardizabal. May there be more people like him not just abroad but also locally.
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