LivCo Presents "If I Stay" Special Blocked Screening on September 3

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As a soft launch, Liv Co, a website that contains podcasts, audio visual presentations (AVPs), blog articles and photos covering all updates from business to lifestyle and even from entertainment to show business, will conduct a series of blocked screenings with a total of four (4) movies from September to December.

This will be movies that are sure to target different people, from teenagers to moms and dads and even our “lolos” and “lolas.” Four stories that aim to teach lessons in life and to inspire people on the decisions they will make in the future. Stories that in the end will lead to a happy ending and instill happiness to those who will watch the movies.

The first movie on the list of Special Blocked Screenings will be If I Stay top-billed by actress Chloe Grace Moretz to be shown on September 3, 2014, at the Rockwell Powerplant Mall Cinema R3 Level. Other actors in the movie include Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley, and Joshua Leonard. The movie is directed by R.J. Cutler.

Flying Trapeze Philippines: The First and Only Flying Trapeze Rig in the Philippines

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A trapeze is a gymnastic or acrobatic aerial apparatus composed of a short horizontal bar hung by ropes or metal straps from a support. We commonly see them in circus performances where trapeze artists up above a high elevation do a lot of exhibitions to the amazement of the audience below. Trapeze acts may be static, swinging or flying, and may be performed solo, double, triple or as a group act. Of course, it is a lot fun seeing these men and women swinging from one trapeze bar to the next especialy when they do spectacular seemingly death-defying stunts in groups. Though thrill-seekers will surely  have an adrenaline delight to the extreme, there are some dangers when done without any supervision.

Yes, trapeze is a serious circus acrobat.  The good thing is, nowadays, you don’t have to be in the circus to try this art.  Will Hsu, a trapeze expert, started learning trapeze since he was 8 years old.  Now, he wants to share his passion through Flying Trapeze Philippines (FTP).

FTP is the FIRST and ONLY full size Flying Trapeze rig in the Philippines and one of only a few in all of Asia! It is located in the heart of Bonifacio Global City, Taguig specifically at Lot 11-A at the corner of34th St. corner 9th Ave. just near Mercato Centrale and almost opposite the F1 hotel.

FTP strives to make the sport of flying trapeze available to anyone seeking an alternative fitness regimne, inspiration, artistry and a few hours of fun. Their mission is to excite, entertain and challenge students of all ages (6 and above), shapes and sizes to live life to the fullest within a safe and trusted environment.

DOH, 3M Push for International Sterilization Standards in Local Hospitals

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hundreds of patients around the world are affected by healthcare-associated infections that greatly affect patients’ health. In the Philippines alone, over 500,000 patients get Surgical Site Infections (SSI) each year due to poor sanitation standards in hospitals. About 10% die due to these infections.

The most common infections include Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pseudomonas bacteria. Surgery patients often get infected through various forms of contact, such as contaminated surgical instruments, or physical contact with a contaminated caregiver that transfers microorganisms to the surgical wound site. Microorganisms in the air, and those already in the patient’s body can also reach the wound and seriously infect the patient.

To address and prevent post-operative infections the Department of Health released Guidelines On Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Reusable Medical Devices In Hospital Facilities in the Philippines. The guidelines aim to improve patient care in health facilities with the efficient use of limited government resources without compromising the quality of care. The issued guidelines also hoped to provide the best practices in reprocessing of reusable medical devices in the central sterile supply department of hospitals.

According to the DOH, patients who undergo surgery have about 1 to 3 percent chance of developing SSI infections, post-op, in parts of the body where surgery has taken place. The skin is a natural protective barrier against infection, but a break in the skin due to surgery makes that area very vulnerable to germs and microorganisms in the environment.