Philippines Hospital Tour! Is It To Western Standards?

[@BiancaBeyond]

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[@pippochi3086]

Thank you Micheal and Bianca for visiting our Hospital MIHMCI. Pleasure to meet you guys in person. Looking forward of wathcing more of your vlogs here in Iloilo! 😍

[@rosieternl3609]

37:12 -42.05 Wow, that's actually my niece you interviewed out there at the baby's department Nicu! Well done, Nene DJ, proud of you👏 Not only do I have relatives working there but I know this hospital very well as a patient. I was brought there in January while on holiday in Iloilo due to severe asthma attack. I stayed on 5th floor, I think. The nurses who took care of me were incomparable, they were fantastic!!! Nothing beats Filipino nurses, the best 👌 I just want to add that my health insurance wasnt accepted by that hospital so I paid cash for my 4 days confinement. Luckily, my health insurance back in Europe refunded all cost.

[@monstadable]

Great stuff! Looking forward to our livestream.

[@elizabethwofford5921]

I love that you all do show things that most "travel" vlogs don't- the everyday questions that most people wouldn't necessarily think to ask, but are a big deal! What a great way to show how awesome ALL of the Philippines are!

[@wintersojourn9356]

Yes & shown with so much humor & sometimes hilarity, but other times poignancy, and always with positivity towards their adopted home country. But not sugarcoated either-they share criticisms occasionally, but not too much, really. Life in the Phil. is a great subject, & Bianca & Michael started strong in sharing it & continue to impress. Luv them.

[@deys888kaye]

Thanks to you guys, Iloilo City is on the map!

[@markeuringer8106]

will be going to my local hospital in Vancouver and it’s the oldest one in the city. However it’s been continually updated and it’s 100 years old. I will be in for 7 days and I presume that I will be in a 2 to 4 person room area what you have shown is really new and yes the best nurses are Filipina ( s) you do an excellent job of highlighting things in Iloilo and elsewhere! Thanks Mark Euringer

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

I hope you do well while confined, I worked in Hospital 45 years ago , those days seemed better compared to what service we get today, nowadays one seems to be just a number , like in a factory.

[@elynorgrace]

6:33 Ma’am Yoro! She’s my clinical instructor during my nursing school days. I didn’t know she’s already a Chief Nurse there. Good to see you, ma’am!

[@guill222]

Thank you for showing this video, so many assume that to find good healthcare it is only in Cebu and Manila/Makati. I used to work at a hospital in CA and the majority of the nurses were Filipino. I don’t want to be biased but they were the very very good, the best! Btw the nurse in charge of the Out Patient care was 😍 lol. This helps a lot, I plan on returning to Philippines in January. I’ll visit Makati and then see Dasmarinas, which I’m considering. But I’m also considering Dumaguete and Davao City. But I’m impressed with IIoilo City. Good affordable quality healthcare is important. Thanks for what you do!

[@mrmrsatv8940]

Metro Iloilo Hospital NICU nurses are the best! Thanks NICU nurses for taking care of my twins! ❤

[@viviantiangha]

Fantastic ! did this some years ago and I still have 20/20 Congratulations

[@pippochi3086]

Thank you for visiting our hospital Micheal and Bianca. Really appreciate your vlogs. Esp in medical field. 😍

[@markeuringer8106]

I will be going to my local hospital in Vancouver and it’s the oldest one in the city. However it’s been continually updated and it’s 100 years old. I will be in for 7 days and I presume that I will be in a 2 to 4 person room area what you have shown is really new and yes the best nurses are Filipina ( s) you do an excellent job of highlighting things in Iloilo and elsewhere! Thanks Mark Euringer

[@arleneauriemma2808]

Our Doctors R on top internationally.Its knowledge & approach that counts.

[@SCArtandGrafts]

Glad to know that such a medical facility exist there. Thanks for featuring them.

[@kellyinPH]

You’re a natural Michael and you knocked this out of the park. By far my fav video of yours. Thanks for the tour and info. Was this a private hospital or a combination?

[@nebscale4192]

Metro Iloilo from what I know is a private hospital.

[@kelvindello3037]

Wow i was surprised we have a modern hospital in Iloilo City we are very lucky now in this generation before only in Manila and Cebu. We hope more videos to come.!!!!! Your so amazing Guys.!!!! God bless both of you.!!!! Shout out from Abu Dhabi UAE.!!!!

[@chestere.9049]

As a nurse, I agree that this hospital looks truly modern

[@adianbeat6701]

Agree 👍 💯

[@austin2101]

Lol. Nahhhhh.

[@mrmrsatv8940]

Thank you for featuring my twins in your channel 🙏❤️ My twins are premature babies, NICU nurses are friendly and approachable! ❤

[@rexmascarina2169]

The Philippine Life vlog is totally 👍 privilege in Iloilo mabuhay!

[@yamlevy8200]

I am a nurse for over 34 years in New York city and planning to retire in Iloilo and I am very glad to know that there is a modern hospital in the city.

[@annelyncerbas4543]

Puli na ma'am ah baw indi kagd mghinulsol sa Iloilo nami na subong hightech nagd sila

[@Ogugua-k1w]

that is within a bubble. 99.9% of philippine hospitals are shitholes, much like the country itself.

[@i-am-your-conscience]

Thats completely sufficient for the most medical issues you could have. And dont forget that the filipinos that tell you not to go to a specific area or that the hospitals are bad, maybe werent there for many years or might even be OFWs and foreigners wifes that were the last time like 20 years ago. Yes, maybe they might have even worked there, but dont forget how long ago it was. Always check every information first hand if possible or rely on current information with proof, like such a video here. Of course not every hospital in the Philippines is like that, but in the bigger cities, there is always one really good one that is really sufficient. And for US citizens, well, you can choose, go to the hospital there and get a proper room and can stay there until healed, or be in the USA and try to hobble out of the hospital as soon as possible so that you dont get more bankcrupt than you are already visiting a hospital there. For a fraction of the price of the USA, you can get treated like a king with special room and chief physician. I dont get the comments, so its good you showed this.

[@rockerfred]

this video was very very interesting. I have been in a few hospitals in Calgary but never like this. One of your best vlogs

[@montecarlo4543]

This video is just what I wanted to see, I have been on dialysis for 19 years, I have been to Cebu City 3 times had to do my dialysis there, I just had a Kidney transplant 6 weeks ago and doing very well so far. I am thinking it would be nice to live in Iloilo after watching all your great videos, only problem is I don't know if I can afford my Immunosuppressant medication over there. If there are any expats in the Philippines reading this that have had a organ transplant please let me know if your medication is affordable

[@quadmedia]

wow, I didn't realize that we have that hospital there, Thank you for showing this to us!

[@JamesArchivalCava]

Glad to see Maam Yoro my clinical instructor in Central Philippine University

[@marcusgraham9478]

Very informative video as you are right, most expats only ever say manila or Cebu and this is a magnificent hospital but you would need your o/seas health insurance paid up

[@BiancaBeyond]

Join us later tonight for the Philippines health insurance episode it's cheaper than you think! kzbin.infoqgc2ifFiKjQ?feature=share

[@jmcazero7430]

u r now reaping the fruit of ur labor for selecting iloilo😊😊😊😊. You are now the ambassador of this simple and womderful yet progressive city

[@nebscale4192]

The hospital really reminds me of the cedars-sinai in Los Angeles, a pretty awesome hospital with amazing people.

[@fcguam3939]

Cedars at LA is great 👍🏼

[@chrislausen6639]

I’m sure the U.S. has more updated equipment, but from your short video I think I would much rather receive my health care here instead of the Navy Medical Center San Diego and the military Tricare system!

[@gangstagummybear3432]

Lol, more modern tan 2018? I guess so bro lol

[@Eisentours]

Lol this is why I love the Philippines everyone is so nice.

[@marilouremo1076]

Yes I agree,medical schools are around where students study medicine, nursing,dentistry, physical therapy, medical technology,occupational therapy,and other classes for interested students

[@wecky21]

Great ! 👍

[@catinthehat5080]

Excellent video, very informative especially because we will be moving to Iloilo in a few years, very modern facilities

[@BiancaBeyond]

12 new ones opening too each different specialties. We hope to tour another soon

[@catinthehat5080]

@@BiancaBeyond Nice

[@Neal_only1]

My friend Henry in Davao of "Reekay" "Life beyong the Sea" recently went under surgery in his 9 Th day of a ruptured appndix and survived Hospital in Bohol

[@feiwong1077]

I think that' a very efficient and a very good hospital. And high tech too.

[@karlchristianabelita1617]

I work there i love to work there... The people are awesome and caring and loving and continuously awesome and caring and loving

[@marilouremo1076]

The oldest university in the Philippines was built in 1600 + as the country was found and is the only first Catholic country in the Far East. The university hospital is with excellent doctors,nurses and professional workers,situated in Manila,Philippines

[@cattleyaentrolezo2276]

I practice in the US. It's amazing to see different hospitals in the Philippines. Thanks for featuring this!

[@realsteel8113]

I had surgery in the Philippines 4 years ago and everything was top notch 😊

[@christineorteza1]

Hi. I’m from LA. My classmates in med school work there as doctors. Thanks for showcasing that hospital. I’ve always wondered how it looks like. Haven’t been home in a while. Nice hospital looks like the ones in the US. 😀

[@Clover0528]

That hostpital is good especially if you had health care benefits from the company or your own personal insurance. 😊

[@marilouremo1076]

I've been on surgery at a govt hospital when I was in my years before 30 years old and the services are very commendable.The doctor surgeon made me very comfortable and I am happy to recommend the services in Quezon City where the nurses were very efficient and fast.

[@williamsaltiel-gracianmph613]

I personally have no worries living in the province (CAR - Mountain Province) on an Army pension. Growing family starting next year, etc. Easy access and a lot I can provide for my family myself. BTW... That is definitely a proper hospital you show here! I have seen far more austere facilities here in the US. Aerospace Physiologist Wilderness EMT ACLS/PALS Mohel (trained ritual circumciser) MPH, BSc (biology / psychology)

[@deeb.9250]

Medical care depends on your needs. If you have cancer, kidney failure.. get a stroke or heart attack, then you can only be in a city. I live in a medium sized city, kidney transplant and dialysis is attainable but still need to go to Manila for certain services like screening for kidney donor.

[@motivationontop6587]

California almost all nurses are pilipina and they smell so good 😊I felt safe

[@robloxian2.000]

Awesome video,love to see Dr Encarnacion in your video…

[@reybalangue9829]

thank you for showing this vlog really help educate the poeple about the Philippines

[@iambuhayNZ]

Just wondering the basis of them saying that only Cebu and Manila are the only 2 places you can move to in retirement age. A lot of major cities in the Philippines are capable of providing excellent healthcare and Iloilo is amongst the many others.

[@BiancaBeyond]

Not sure what the bass is, it's just what we consistently hear. Look at the first health insurance interview we did may 2022 the comments are full of expats saying this

[@gigiloveshongkong7133]

Cebu and Manila are just well known or popular, iloilo city , bacolod city are not discover yet by many. Iloilo produce good nurses , many universities, Mall and beaches

[@archbaligalachannel4765]

​@@BiancaBeyond the first Nursing School in the Philippines was Iloilo Mission Hospital Now Central Philippine University College of Nursing...

[@ameliapotenciano7838]

Michael and Bianca are you in medical field also? You seem to know more about hospitals works. It’s a 1st time someone blog on this subject and it’s interesting to know we have modern hospital facilities not only in Manila but in other parts of the island as well. Appreciate it very much.

[@motivationontop6587]

Even in Japan they’re hiring pilipina nurses it is sounds crazy but it is the reality

[@nursepaolo2420]

What? That's awesome! Is Japan also having scarcity of healthcare workers due to the baby boomers' nearing retirement? 😮

[@salterrae2525]

But they do need to learn to speak Japanese language. It's not that easy. They are also hiring Filipino caregivers but under strict guidelines.

[@tryscience]

Dr. Mike😎

[@wintersojourn9356]

He certainly could play one on TV! Seriously though, appreciate this tour so much. Great questions. Great pragmatic response to the imo awful blanket, prejudiced judgments. Interesting to see Bianca’s openness & interest in/to the setting with which she has had essentially no experience, as blessedly she has been healthy. While Michael has perhaps more history with health assessments & also with business models. I appreciate that it is a physician owned corporation, at its origin. & appreciate that Michael noted that. Enjoyed the entire tour but yeah, the babies the MOST. Wow so many strong babies-all girls. 💗💕💞So odds prolly are TPL will have a baby boy 1st….😉

[@myg1985]

Yes, we have modern hospitals in the Philippines. The question is if the person that needs to be hospitalized does have money. All those modern equipments will be nothing, if they ask a patient for a downpayment 1st before attending to the case.

[@brianbaxter3913]

Looks like a great facility. Grand River Hospital in Kitchener had a tube system like that but they took it out as it was old and was going to cost to much to update but was cool.

[@jat0707]

Oh that’s Metro Iloilo Hospital and Medical Center.. It’s pretty modern there. ..

[@lanieaguisanda6221]

All cities of Philippines had big hospital, , Davao cater the free charge hospital For pilipino, , the private hospital are numerous too In my city the General Santos City who's is a small but competitive city has five private hospitals and about 3smaller and one public hospital, ,

[@Zakdenz]

davao city has a nice hospitals and services too😊 clean street, almost the police officers are well disciplined

[@emmadwanderer3170]

Agree with you.

[@osmorof_a]

The Philippines workforce are competitive esp if the government supports the basic Filipino needs. But for decades the government was not supporting the people and instead more political. Filipinos are very service oriented and as a retired OFW we were described by a Aussie and Brit bosses that we work from A-Z than other nationalities who work only as per their job scope.

[@fcguam3939]

St Luke Global Tiguag Makate i heard is the BEST .... but thanks for the info , spread my shopping for my new retirement options 👍🏼

[@sue0324]

This hospital is one of the top facilities, try other facility especially at the province, it is a 360° difference!

[@ninjasiren]

almost all major and some of the minor cities have large hospitals, even some areas near tourist spots has large hospitals.

[@Theskeleton7334]

Wow Hemodialysis unit. The best area where i worked before in MIHMCI.

[@kevinplusfun3743]

Ex-pat medical insurance. Do any of you know someone over 50 that does not have a pre-existing condition of some sort? This condition could have been in childhood, even with 40 years of no reoccurrence, and you will still be labeled Pre-existing. Michael Onstad is a Pacific Cross agent and agrees that you pay the premium for a year plus a 50 percent additional premium for Pre-existing, with a one-year waiting period before they cover you. You then pay your $2500-$5000 deducible. Then the maximum insurance payout after that is $10k. Do the math while doing your homework before purchasing health insurance from anybody! An alternative option is to pay out of pocket in the Philippines for more minor to medium healthcare situations, retain my Medicare, and fly to Guam to use it or fly back to the US. for anything significant.

[@BiancaBeyond]

Why are you copy pasting this same thing in different videos? Do you want an answer (which was answered in the live) or are you looking for something else?

[@kevinplusfun3743]

​@@BiancaBeyond Both videos were related to healthcare. The Pre-existing coverage question and the answer were very important to many viewers.

[@BiancaBeyond]

@@kevinplusfun3743 true but the hospital doesn't offer any medical insurance coverage. Regardless I'm glad you got the answer you needed. Specific exact details to your situation please message Michael Onstad

[@moradaianchristianv.5928]

Amazing video

[@GwapoRick]

Thanks for the Tour !

[@quadmedia]

LET'S MAKE THIS VLOC A MILLION subscribers and viewers.

[@tebu]

Yes I agree🙌🏼👋🏻

[@TheSharonland1237Toronto]

Thank you for showing us my city, i can't wait for my retirement someday :) Nurses and administrator's are very proud of their hospital

[@quadmedia]

nest please visit their city hall and how they process documents like business registrations, how much is it, and what are their charges.

[@BiancaBeyond]

That is interesting hmm will have to see what that entails. We did that in Albania for a video .

[@karenbrecio1649]

This hospital is so gracious to allow such interview. I dont know if this ia allowed in other hospitals.

[@michaelnettleship3794]

Thanks 🙏 ❤

[@willardwhitfield8363]

That hospital in your vlog is owned by doctors it's ran very professionally. But unfortunately for the Philippineo people that's not the case in metro manila or cebu. Some of those hospitals don't have pharmacies or clean rooms.

[@BiancaBeyond]

Today we have a Healthcare Insurance Livestream with a expert, come join and feel free to ask questions live. Click notify me here kzbin.infoqgc2ifFiKjQ?feature=share

[@mrmrsatv8940]

Thank you for featuring my twins in your channel 🙏❤️ My twins are premature babies, NICU nurses are friendly and approachable! ❤❤

[@BiancaBeyond]

@@mrmrsatv8940 They really were amazing your twins were in such good hands ❣️

[@denillearenga7274]

Dr. Anayan one of the owners if hospital, she's also may gradma private doctor.

[@rosemendez931]

Soon Iloilo will have another public hospital called Iloilo City Hospital.They currently have 2 major public hospital in the metro WVSU (Don Benito) and WVMC .

[@BiancaBeyond]

Yes it's exciting news for the city

[@rosemendez931]

@@BiancaBeyond hope that you can cover travel insurances that works in the Philippines .

[@lindaacheta3982]

Wow impressive Modern clean Hospital to all staffs congratulations.

[@PotpotTommy]

I hope we didnt seem to be in a hurry that time 🥺, Due to Data Privacy Act Law 🥲, So many Patients that Day 😅, I wish we could have showcase more of our Modalities in Radiology. Digital xrays, Digital Mammogram, Ultrasound. Also We will be having our MRI soon in Radiology 😊 Thank you for visiting and Sharing our Metro Iloilo Hospital, God Bless ❤

[@dvdhr1]

thank you for this content

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

That hospital looks as modern and up to date as any in North America. It Actually looks nicer than LakeRidge health Oshawa.

[@cheb7045]

Who was talking at 15:15...was that a ghost captured? Creepy.....👻😁

[@athenstar10]

I'd say Baguio is another place you can go to. I used to work in one of the top 2 hospitals in the country and I know a lot who hailed from, studied and still practice in Baguio. My sister was assigned in Baguio for a few years and got amazing experiences with the hospitals there. But what's nice about the Philippines is that, unless you have really serious health issue, you can survive years without going to the hospital. As long as you're not in a very remote island, it's easy to find medical workers around, coz you're basically in the world's top exporter of health workers.😉

[@Destina711]

Hey, Im planning to do an internship on the philippines and wanted to ask which hospitals you worked at or you can recommend? Im a medical student from germany and really interested in the healthcare system there!

[@athenstar10]

​@@Destina711It depends on what kind of specialty you're up to because we have some specialty hospitals for Cardio, Renal, pulmo, Infectious Diesease, Ortho, OB, etc. but I can think of 3 major hospitals you can possibly go to: St. Luke's Hospital (2 locations), Makati Medical Center and Philippine General Hospital. Good Luck!

[@roysnabilie8345]

Very nice video

[@buffalokay]

There is an alternate option: find a concierge doctor for anything minor/primary care.

[@BiancaBeyond]

Just to confirm this is a service in the Philippines? Haven't heard of it before

[@buffalokay]

@@BiancaBeyond basically, it’s hiring a doctor privately. They come to you for treatment of minor aliments, like stitches or a yearly physical, or a medication consult etc. sometimes this can be a cheaper option depending on the location. The physician gets 100% of the profits vs getting a salary from a hospital, and thus can charge more reasonable rates. It was just a thought on something to look into.

[@wintersojourn9356]

Yes this is an available option in Phil. One may confirm board certifications, licenses, etc. through contacting the boards themselves. Or, I believe most of the concierge physicians would be affiliated with institutions such as UP or other major educational and/or hospital settings thru which their credentials could be confirmed.

[@johnreynolds55]

I watched your video. I didn’t see if the hospital has a cardiology department?

[@healthy4mj593]

What about cost for services/treatment. And how is access to medication?

[@gheecute5573]

The hospital modern and the pneumatic tubes is good and efficient , will they accept Medicare health insurance

[@BiancaBeyond]

They accept health insurance, we have Pacific cross and it is accepted. Which company do you have?

[@gilvillamaria632]

thank god they are still there the healthcare workers nurses etc .because many of them are being lured to work abroad for better pay

[@BC19572]

Hi Michael, like the channel🙂. Did you ask any of the doctors or staff what happens when a patient comes in with an emergency and they don't have all of the money? Many expats say that if the patient doesn't have the money, they kick them out the door to the curb. So much for saving lives in the Philippines. I wonder if they do that to their citizens that don't have PhilHealth.☹

[@rosemendez931]

Iloilo has two big Public hospitals and each big town has its own small hospital too and plenty of laboratory and public clinic and dental clinic. The local government of Iloilo is building a new government hospital to lessen congestion in the city. Most Iloilo hospital caters with the whole of Panay. If they can’t afford it they can surely come to Don Benito and WVMC they have the best care for public too . I used Don Benito before coz my internist is exclusive to this public hospital but they’re amazing that I wanna used this hospital if ever I get sick, too bad most of the international insurances only choose private hospital.

[@agatonicaararacap4917]

Batangas province has many hospital too,and you will get treatment,of course you need money to pay.

[@arnulfoesguerra4795]

To be objective regarding healthcare in the Philippines, visit public hospitals, clinics

[@craighowat8290]

This is private hospital or government hospital..if private....expensive the admission...

[@Cloony4u]

the cleanest hospital ive ever seen.

[@markglenn24]

I'd love to retire in the Philippines sad to say the problem is coming from the US you lose the Medicare that you paid into all your life just when you need it most when you're old. Anyone with a solid solution or workaround please chime in ?

[@wallykloubek4079]

Mark, I don’t have an answer for your terrible American health insurance system but being Canadian and living part time outside of Iloilo, I’d like to tell you that I’m covered by my public health insurance up to the Canadian limit. I’ve used my insurance twice in Saint Paul hospital in Iloilo city and was reimbursed 100 percent. I pay nothing for my insurance, no fees, no pre existent conditions, etc. etc....cheers🍷🇨🇦

[@adianbeat6701]

Whats in the box? Haha...yeah its a token of appreciation ❤️🙏

[@frankiefernandez9225]

Phillipines health care 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 really good

[@tryscience]

The CT scan room was interesting, but I don't like the vultures painted on the ceiling! Lol just kidding

[@wintersojourn9356]

That was my identification too! I enjoy bird watching & thought-Oh pretty vultures! Really, that was my 1st thought. Then I thought, but maybe those are Philippine Golden Eagles?! 😆

[@tryscience]

@@wintersojourn9356 it would be very funny to see vultures overhead in the hospital lol

[@jacelpobre]

Some pinoy nurses and doctors have shitty attitude over here in the Philippines… I’ve met a lot of them but dont worry they are super nice to foreigners.

[@rainbowcolor5464]

Wow this is like hospital in Canada

[@solarguy1702]

This is absolutely amazing. My first hospital experience was in 2010 from being hit on my motorcycle by 3 drunken teenagers on a motorcycle. Threw all 5 of us into a jeepney and took us to the provincial hospital. As I was lying there on a gurney, watched a rat eating the sterile guaze on the tray next to my head.

[@deeb.9250]

😂😂

[@adianbeat6701]

Thats annoying..

[@acaciomadeira5147]

Dont know whag hospitals houvd been in canada but ive only seen 4 beds to one room im in kelwna b.c. there might be a couple people in hallways but not many.

[@BiancaBeyond]

Many many hospitals but always in Ontario where we lived

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

Most hospitals in Ontario in the GTA have very long waiting times in Emerg. I been like that for decades , I used tomwork in one and just went to Emerg for bad skin rash , I had to wait 3 hours before seeing a Doc.. Smaller hospitals with smaller populations might not have all the facilities you might need.

[@acaciomadeira5147]

@@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669 yes that's true across Canada long emergency waits

[@matthewhull2596]

Sadly this hospital is nicer than a lot of hospitals in the USA