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  2. Health care in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Health care in the Philippines has been defined by the WHO as "fragmented", meaning there's a large gap between the quality and quantity of health services for the poor and the rich. With different reasons such as low budget, low number of personnel, or general neglect for the poor, the Philippines has always been unable to keep up with the ...

  3. Barangay health volunteer - Wikipedia

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    Barangay health volunteers, also known as barangay health workers ( BHWs ), are health care providers in the Philippines. They undergo a basic training program under an accredited government or non-government organization, and render primary care services in the community. They provide services such as first aid, maternal, neonatal, and child ...

  4. Philippine Health Insurance Corporation - Wikipedia

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    The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation ( PhilHealth) was created in 1995 to implement universal health coverage in the Philippines. It is a tax-exempt, government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) of the Philippines, and is attached to the Department of Health. On August 4, 1969, Republic Act 6111 or the Philippine Medical Care Act ...

  5. What Is Primary Care? Healthcare Services, Procedures, Doctors

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    Primary care providers are trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat conditions you may have across your whole life span. Primary care includes preventive services like diabetes and cancer ...

  6. What a General Practitioner Is and When to See One - WebMD

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    General practitioners provide acute, chronic, and follow-up care to their patients. Their duties include assessing you with a physical exam and a review of your medical history. From there, they ...

  7. What's a Primary Care Physician (PCP)? - Healthline

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    A primary care physician is a medical doctor who’s trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat a broad array of illnesses and injuries in the general population. They can also perform regularly ...

  8. List of hospitals in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center Valenzuela, Inc. 548 McArthur Highway, Malanday, Valenzuela Mary Johnston Hospital, Inc. 1221 Juan Nolasco St., Tondo, Manila Seamen’s Hospital Cabildo St. cor. San Jose St., Intramuros, Manila Hospital of the Infant Jesus Medical Center #1556 Laon Laan Road, Sampaloc, Manila Medical Center Manila, Inc.

  9. Annual Physical Exams: What to Expect - WebMD

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    Your child's annual exam might include: Immunizations. The doctor will make sure your child's vaccinations are up to date and provide any that are needed. Growth. The exam will check your child's ...