GlobeMed Group, the leading Healthcare Benefits Management Group in the MENA region, held its first Executives Seminar for the year 2021 virtually over three days during March, 2021. The virtual seminar saw executive attendance from GlobeMed’s 12 operations headed by the Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mounir Kharma and board members H.E. Mr.…
GlobeMed Publishes a White Paper about the Importance of Prevention and Care Management Programs in Driving Better Health
GlobeMed, the leading healthcare benefits management group in the Middle East, published a white paper titled “Improving Care while Battling Costs” about the importance of adopting prevention and care management programs to drive better health outcomes and curb the rising healthcare costs. The paper sheds light on the significant increase in the number of individuals…
All You Need to Know About Biotin (vitamin B7)
Biotin, also known as vitamin H or B7, is found naturally in some foods and in supplements Why do we need biotin? It helps the body metabolize fats, carbohydrates, and protein It may improve the overall hair quality, including thickness and shine It may improve the strength of the nails Foods that are rich in…
How to protect your kidneys?
Kidney disease often goes undetected until it is very advanced. Unfortunately, in this case one might need dialysis or transplant. The key is to detect any kidney disease risk, to do regular testing and to stay healthy Main Risk Factors: Age 60 or older Diabetes High blood pressure Heart disease Obesity and overweight Family history…
Tips for Practicing Positive Thinking
Do you tend to see the glass as half-empty or half full? What is Positive Psychology? Positive psychology studies what makes life most worth living and focuses on human strengths and virtues. It does not necessarily mean ignoring the bad things; instead, it involves making the most of the potentially bad situations and trying to…
Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer
Screening tests are used to find cancer before a person has any symptoms. Breast cancer Women within the age range 40 – 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms (x-rays of the breast) if they wish to do so Women within the age range 45 -54 should get mammograms…
Looking After Your Mental Health During COVID-19
It is normal to feel vulnerable and overwhelmed when reading news about the coronavirus outbreak. However, it is important to acknowledge these feelings and to look after our physical and mental health during such times. Stay connected Reassure people you know and who may be worried Check in with people who you know are living…
How to prevent muscle loss as you age?
Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, is a natural part of aging. While it can decrease life expectancy and quality of life, there are actions you can take to prevent and even reverse this condition. Factors that accelerate your muscle loss: 1. Immobility: including a sedentary Lifestyle 2. Unbalanced diet: providing insufficient calories and protein 3.…
GlobeMed Egypt Releases the Cancer Bulletin Depicting New Cancer Cases among its Population of insured members
GlobeMed recognizes the importance of spreading awareness about prevention & early detection to halt the spread of cancer. As part of these efforts, GlobeMed has finalized an exhaustive research about cancer in Egypt based on its experience and the information available to GlobeMed Egypt at the date of this study. The study, with data covering…
GlobeMed and Saint Joseph University Successfully Launch the Health Information Analysis Diploma Program
GlobeMed Group and the Higher Institute of Public Health (ISSP) at Saint Joseph University have teamed up to offer students a tailored diploma program in Health Information Analysis. The program was launched on October 8th, 2020 and is delivered online by a team of instructors from USJ and GlobeMed. Students from various nationalities and countries…