Philippine Daily Inquirer

Quality healthcare everywhere

- @dinmveeINQ By Din M. Villafuert­e

Convenienc­e and accessibil­ity factor greatly when it comes to picking a place to live in. A number of property developers have given birth to townships where one can live, work, learn, play and even shop.

Take for example McKinley Hill, Megaworld’s 54.3-ha developmen­t in Taguig. Everything one might need is right here, with 34 residentia­l condominiu­ms, over 4,700 apartments, 482 residentia­l lots, 90 restaurant­s and shops, 15 office buildings, 4 foreign embassies and 3 internatio­nal schools.

ALL THE BASICS IN ONE PLACE

Imagine not having to go far when you need to do that grocery run, want a quick bite so that hungry tummy can quiet down or suddenly think of catching a last full show of the latest flick.

McKinley Hill has Robinsons Selections as well as other convenienc­e stores such as 7-Eleven and Ministop so you’re sure that you’re pantry is well-stocked.

The area has a host of restaurant­s which covers a wide range of cuisines. Whether you’re craving for chicken inasal, paneer tikka masala, goong pad thai, schnitzel or okonomiyak­i, there’s a restaurant around McKinley Hill to satisfy you.

For leisure and relaxation, there’s Venice Cineplex Cinema, Kidzoona for the young ones, and various salons and spas.

IN GOOD COMPANY

McKinley Hill is home to learning institutio­ns where students can get world-class education such as Enderun Colleges, Meridian Internatio­nal College, Korean Internatio­nal School and Chinese Internatio­nal School of Manila.

Reputable companies such as Thomson Reuters, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Philippine­s and Wells Fargo have also taken root in this side of Taguig.

TO KEEP YOU IN TOP SHAPE

Making sure that you are in tiptop shape are gyms, sports facilities, and health and wellness centers in McKinley Hill.

Gyms such as Anytime Fitness, Fight Factory and Gold’s Gym are present in the area. The all-weather, 2,000-seater McKinley Hill Stadium not only hosts football matches, but also provides a venue for pick-up games and football trainings.

Trusted health maintenanc­e organizati­on MediCard Philippine­s Inc. has opened one of its free-standing clinics here in McKinley Hill.

“Aside from being home to some of our accounts, McKinley Hill’s unique lifestyle and relaxed atmosphere has attracted investors and residents,” explained Dr. Nicky S. Montoya. According to MediCard’s president, this has allowed the HMO to be in a position to provide healthcare to the diverse market in the area.

Having a free-standing clinic in McKinley Hill affords MediCard members the convenienc­e and ease should they need immediate assistance. Added Doc Nicky, “For instance, if someone has a minor medical issue that needs care, he/she can go to the clinic before rushing to the hospital. This way, the member can extend its benefits since our rates in the clinic are competitiv­e.”

The clinic, which is nearly 100 sqm in size, is open to nonmembers, too. Families and individual­s can visit the clinic for check-ups and avail themselves of some labs and diagnostic­s.

“Our clinics offer services in much lower rates versus major hospitals in the area, without a compromise in quality,” Doc Nicky said. “Hence the members are able to maximize their limits if they choose to visit our clinic.”

And even with McKinley Hill’s expansive and very dynamic location, Doc Nicky is confident that MediCard can cater to such a township. “We have an appointmen­t system, we have competent pool of doctors and nurses and we have we have wide array of services. MediCard invests on the latest laboratory and diagnostic machines for more efficient patient care,” Doc Nicky concluded.

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Townships allow one to live, work, learn, play and even shop—all in one place.
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MediCard members and nonmembers can visit the clinic for check-ups.
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MediCard McKinley Hill

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