Filipinos are known to be resilient. We tend to withstand problems that comes along our way. That even we are in a bad situation we still manages to smile. Thats us.
My brother has been a heavy eater ever since. He likes eating anything from junk foods to fatty foods, added to that is the usual beer sessions he have with his friends.
Unnoticeably, a severe disease has already eating up his body. A few years ago, he has been diagnosed with cancer in the lymph. We were very depressed to hear about his situation. And a big amount of our savings has been cut off for his medication. But thank God, we were able to overcome the situation. If we weren’t able to detect it earlier it would be too late.
My point here is that having a regular medical check up should really be included in your schedule. But still a lot of us are hesitating to do so. Why? Here are some of the reasons why most Filipinos don’t like visiting a Doctor for a medical check up, but you should.
- It’ll just go away – Neglecting a simple cough or fever could sometimes be an indication to a much bigger problem. Yes there are times these symptoms just go away, but what if you’re experiencing it periodically? You know there is something wrong and your just withstanding it because it’ll probably would go away? Bad thinking.
- “I’m healthy, why get a checkup?” – Not because you look healthy means your really healthy. We often wait until a crisis occurs. Remember, one-third of all the heart attack never had any warning.
- “Checkup? I can’t afford to have one …” – I know, we all have money problems, but remember having a late diagnosis could even burden you with bigger money expenses rather than a small amount of money you spent for a simple check-up. I suggest for you to create a separate savings intended for you and your family checkup and other emergency situations.
As to what I have told you, having a regular checkup is important. And accessing it could be much easier, thanks to Philcare SMART Check UP Prepaid card.
The prepaid card, which can be availed at selected clinics in Metro manila, lets you know your state of health. Philcare SMART Check UP Prepaid card gives you access to a complete set of physical exams from the best doctors and health providers in PhilCare Clinics and affiliated providers for only P499, all in.
This includes:
- Medical History Taking
- Physical Examination
- Chest X-Ray
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Urinalysis
- Fecalysis
The card can be availed in different PhilCare clinics. When you use it, all you need to do is to register through SMS, schedule an appointment, visit the clinic, then surrender the card upon availment. The card is one-time use only.
Philcare SMART Check UP Prepaid card Additional Benefits:
- Preferential Rates 10% off on ultrasound procedures and 5% discount on laboratory and X-ray procedures arising from the use of the cards at the PhilCare Manila and Makati Clinics. One time availment only.
- Access to PhilCare Go!Mobile Smart Check-Up lets you download your exam results via the PhilCare Go!Mobile App on your Android device.
- Participation in PhilCare 360 Wellness activities You can also use your Smart Check-Up to become a myPhilCare member so you can enjoy exclusive deals and invites on wellness.
- Hassle Free membership
- No age restriction and no need for enrollment requirements.
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Thanks PhilCare for this box of goodies. Be safe everyone!
