Evidence-based health information from Chong Hua Hospital's medical team
Essential reading from our specialists â the guides our patients find most valuable.
Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar â what the numbers mean and what to do when they're off.
Read GuideAge-based screening recommendations for breast, cervical, colon, and prostate cancers â when to start and how often.
Read GuideFrom your 20s to your 60s and beyond â the key screenings, conversations, and health checks every woman needs at every stage of life.
Read GuideRegular screening and check-ups catch health issues early â when they're most treatable and easiest to address.
Who needs one, what tests are included, how to prepare, and how to book your comprehensive health screening at Chong Hua Hospital.
Read Guide OncologyAge-based screening recommendations for men and women â breast, cervical, colon, prostate, and lung cancer detection timelines.
Read More ImmunizationKey vaccines every adult should have, recommended schedules by age group, and where to get them at CHH facilities.
Read More Women's HealthWhen to schedule Pap smears, mammography, and bone density scans â a complete decade-by-decade guide for women of all ages.
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Everything you need to know about booking and preparing for a comprehensive annual health screening.
Read GuideAge-based detection guidelines for breast, cervical, colon, prostate, and lung cancers.
Read GuideThe vaccines adults need by age, with schedules and where to get them at Chong Hua.
Read GuideKey health checks and conversations every woman needs from her 20s through her 60s.
Read GuideBlood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI targets â what the numbers mean and when to act.
Read GuideFrom blood sugar monitoring to diet planning â a complete guide for patients and at-risk Filipinos.
Read GuidePractical lifestyle changes and when to seek medication to manage hypertension effectively.
Read GuideRecognizing stress, anxiety, and burnout â practical coping strategies and when to seek professional support.
Read GuideHow to build a balanced, nutritious diet using everyday Filipino ingredients and cooking traditions.
Read GuideRisk factors, early warning signs, and lifestyle changes to preserve kidney function and prevent disease.
Read GuideIdentifying acute vs. chronic back pain and knowing the red flags that require immediate medical attention.
Read GuideDevelopmental milestones, growth tracking, and recommended check-up schedules from birth to adolescence.
Read GuideLearn the difference between burnout and stress, why Filipino workplace culture raises risk, and evidence-based recovery strategies.
Read GuideDiscover how excessive screen exposure causes physical and mental harm â and practical digital hygiene habits to protect your health.
Read GuideFive risk factors that together dramatically raise your chance of heart disease and diabetes â and why Filipinos face heightened risk.
Read GuideUltra-processed foods, hidden sugars, and sodium overload are reshaping Filipino health. Here is what your diet is really doing to your body.
Read GuideVaping isn't safe. Tobacco isn't just lung cancer. Get the full evidence on smoking risks, EVALI, youth nicotine addiction, and how to quit.
Read GuideProlonged sitting raises your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and DVT â even if you exercise. Learn how to break the cycle.
Read GuideThe science of lasting behavior change â stages of change, habit loops, and culturally relevant strategies for Filipino patients.
Read GuideThe exact screenings, vaccines, and lifestyle priorities you need at each stage of life â from childhood through your 60s and beyond.
Read GuideCebu's air quality, water safety concerns, extreme heat, and household toxins â what local environmental risks mean for your family's health.
Read GuideDementia may be preventable in up to 45% of cases. Evidence-based strategies for keeping your brain sharp â sleep, exercise, diet, social connection, and Filipino cultural strengths.
Read GuideAges 35â55 are your most powerful window for prevention. Essential screenings by age, Filipino metabolic risks, cardiovascular risk assessment, and cancer screening schedule.
Read GuideA warm, honest guide for Filipino teens and parents â puberty, mental health, social media, nutrition, vaccines, sports injuries, and when something really needs a doctor.
Read GuideComprehensive guide for Filipino women from preconception through birth â folic acid, trimesters explained, danger signs, hilot misconceptions, and PhilHealth maternity coverage.
Read GuideRecognize stroke with FAST, understand ischemic vs hemorrhagic types, Filipino risk factors, the ER stroke code, and rehabilitation pathways.
Read Guide1 in 7 Filipinos has hepatitis B â most don't know it. Testing, vaccination, treatment options, and the liver cancer connection explained.
Read GuideRecognizing danger signs, when to hospitalize, why you must avoid aspirin and ibuprofen, the 4S prevention strategy, and platelet monitoring in Cebu.
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Join Chong Hua Hospital in promoting health awareness throughout the year.
Know your numbers. Schedule a heart health screening and learn evidence-based steps to reduce your cardiovascular risk today.
Early detection saves lives. Learn about screening options, risk factors, and the support services available at our Cancer Center.
Invest in your health with our Executive Health Check packages. Comprehensive screening for lasting peace of mind.
Mental health is health. Break the stigma, recognize the signs, and learn where to find support in Cebu.
Over 4 million Filipinos live with diabetes. Know your risk, get tested, and take control with practical management tools.
