Salud Bikolnon Edition no. 20

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGIONAL OFFICE V Health Promotion Unit Legazpi City, Albay Tel. No. : (052) 483-5656 loc. 551 Email: dohbicolhpu@gmail.com www.ro5.doh.gov.ph www.facebook.com/dohbicol

The COVER PROMOTING HEALTH LITERACY. Year 2017 has been fruitful for the Department of Health Regional Office V as well as health partners in uplifting the health of Bicolanos. The issue features the year’s highlights in health outcomes, awards and program implementation initiative.

The award given to top performing health partners, Local Government Units and hospitals is the reward for all the hard work and effort in boosting the health status of Bicolanos. The DOH continues to promote health for all in achieving the ultimate goal of universal health. (Painting by Mr. Hermel B. Alejandre of Magarao, Camarines Sur, 1st prize of the DOH Painting Contest.

See story on page 10.)

EDITORIAL

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Board & Staff

Chairman Napoleon L. Arevalo, MD, MPH

OIC - Director IV

Vice Chairman Ernie V. Vera, MD, MPH, CHA

Director III

Members

DOH Mayon Operations. The next issue will feature the response of the Department of Health to affected families of the Mayon Eruption.

The DOH Regional Office V deployed its Rapid Health Assessment teams and monitoring teams on January 13, 2018 to evacuation centers in Camalig, Guinobatan, Daraga, Tabaco City, Sto. Domingo, Malilipot, Legazpi City and Ligao City, Albay.

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Norberto A. Balane, Jr., CPA, MPA Arnulfo C. Carandang, MD, MPH Alan Lucañas, MD Ms. Noemi A. Bron, HEPO III Mr. Kenn S. Nuyda, HEPO II

Editor-in-Chief Ms. Noemi A. Bron, HEPO III Associate Editor Mr. Kenn S. Nuyda, HEPO II Writer & Layout Artist Photographer/ Graphic Designer Circulation-in-Charge

Danica D. Caballero Sharon B. Besmonte Regner B. Almojuela, Jr. Crisostomo Dado, Jr.

Contributors Geraldine F. Naron, RN

Anna Liza V. Abainza, MD Dinah L. Zenarosa, RN Cris Bryan Jardin, RN Samuel David Banico, RN

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LGUs, Hospitals and Gov’t Offices bag Red Orchid Awards

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DOH RO V held 8th Salud

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PhilHealth Turns Over

Bikolnon Awards Lake Ambulance to Agta Tabangnon Tribe

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DOH holds Painting Contest

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2017 Highlights

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BMC Teen Wellness Center

for Health Literacy

in Caring for Teen Moms

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Health Headlines LGUs, Hospitals and Gov’t offices bag Red Orchid Awards

The representatives of winning LGUs, hospitals and government offices together with Ms. Noemi A. Bron (in black dress), Health Education and Promotion Officer III, pose with their awards.

The Department of Health awards local government units, government hospitals and offices during the 7th Red Orchid Awards (ROA) Luzon Zonal Awarding on November 9, 2017 in Laoag City, Ilocos Sur. This year’s recipients of the Red Orchid Awards include 125 local government units, 84 government hospitals and 142 government offices nationwide.

Of which, eleven awardees from Bicol region received the Red Orchid Awards and two received the Hall of Fame award. The Civil Service Commission Regional Office V and LGU Daraga, Albay were awarded the Hall of Fame after receiving the ROA for three consecutive years.

Juan M. Alberto Memorial District Hospital in Catanduanes, Dr. Fernando B. Duran, Sr. Memorial Hospital in Sorsogon received the award for the government hospital Category.

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Naga City District Jail, Legazpi City Jail, Albay District Jail, Sorsogon City District Jail and Department of Public Works and Highways Camarines Norte Engineering Office received the ROA for government offices. The LGUs of Tabaco City, Albay, Guinobatan, Albay, Juban, Sorsogon and Casiguran, Sorsogon were awarded for the LGU category.

The winners were chosen on the strength of their comprehensive efforts to implement a 100% Tobacco-Free Environment following the World Health Organization’s “MPOWER” initiative. MPOWER is an acronym that denotes the six proven tobacco control strategies, namely: Monitor tobacco use and prevention policies; Protect people from tobacco smoke; Offer help to quit tobacco use; Warn against the dangers of tobacco; Enforce bans on tobacco advertising; and Raise taxes on tobacco.

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The ROA is the search and recognition of 100% tobaccofree provinces, municipalities, cities, government-owned hospitals and DOH Regional Health Offices.

The Luzon Zonal awarding is composed of NCR, CAR, Region I, Region II, Region III, Region IV-A, Region IV-B and Region V. The DOH Red Orchid Awards is composed of members from the DOH, World Health Organization, Civil Service Commission, Philippine Ambulatory Pediatric Association, Inc. (PAPA) and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Alliance Philippines (FCAP).

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global tobacco epidemic kills nearly 6 million people each year, of which more than 600,000 are people exposed to secondhand smoke. Unless governments and people act, it will kill up to 8 million by 2030, of which more than 80% will live in low- and middle-income countries.

As stated by the WHO, 240 Filipinos die everyday from tobacco-related illnesses. The smoking prevalence in the country is among the highest in the world; consequently, cigarette prices are among the lowest in the world. /ddc

DOH RO V held 8th Salud Bikolnon Awards

The Province of Catanduanes (left) and Municipality of San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte (right) received this year’s Magayagaya Award for the provincial and municipal levels respectively.

“The annual Salud Bikolnon ceremony celebrates our victories versus our infirmities. It is an attestation of perseverance, industry and care for humanity”, said Dr. Napoleon L. Arevalo, OIC Regional Director, during the opening message.

The Department of Health Regional Office V held its 8th Salud Bikolnon Awards on December 4, 2017 in Naga City.

Its theme, “Pagpakusog asin Pagpadara kan Serbisyong Salud sa Komunidad”, highlights the strengthening of community health services to Bicolanos especially to the poorest of the poor and to those living in isolated and disadvantaged areas.

Every year, DOH Regional Office V spearheads the recognition and acknowledgment of outstanding practices in health governance of Local Government Units and other health partners in the region. The Province of Catanduanes and San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte received this year’s Magayagaya Award for the provincial and municipal categories, respectively.

Last year’s Magayagaya awardees, Sorsogon Province and Labo, Camarines Norte, are now in the Hall of Fame after getting the award for four consecutive years.

The awards were divided into categories where LGUs, hospitals and stakeholders received plaques of recognition and cash awards. Top performing LGUs in the implementation of the Philippine Health Agenda Annual Check-up and participating hospitals to the Surgical Caravan were given citation awards. /ddc

The Province of Sorsogon (top) and Municipality of Labo, Camarines Norte (above) were given the Hall of Fame Award after being Magayagaya awardees for four consecutive years.

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(L-R) Mayor John Bongat, Assistant Regional Director Dr. Ernie Vera and OIC-Regional Director Dr. Napoleon Arevalo during the entrance of participants.

The Masters of ceremony, Ms. Noemi A. Bron and Mr. JV Belmonte , during the event.

The Department of Health staff and some

Salud Bikolnon Awards HALL OF FAME Municipal LGU - LABO, CAMARINES NORTE Provincial LGU – PROVINCE OF SORSOGON MAGAYAGAYA AWARD Municipal LGU - SAN LORENZO RUIZ, CAM. NORTE (P300,000.00) Provincial LGU – PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES (P500,000.00) GREEN ACHIEVER AWARD 5th Place - Ligao City, Albay (P75,000.00) 4th Place - Irosin, Sorsogon (P100,000.00) 3rd Place - Matnog, Sorsogon (P125,000.00) 2nd Place - San Vicente, Camarines Norte (P150,000.00) 1st Place - Casiguran, Sorsogon (P200,000.00) RED ORCHID AWARDS LGU Category Juban, Sorsogon (First Year) P100,000.00 Guinobatan, Albay (Second Year) P100,000.00 Tabaco City, Albay (Second Year) P100,000.00 Casiguran, Sorsogon (Second Year) P100,000.00 Daraga, Albay (Hall of Fame)P200,000.00 Hospital Category Dr. Fernando B. Duran Sr. Memorial Hospital, Sorsogon (First Year) P100,000.00 Juan M. Alberto Mem. District Hospital, San Andres, Catanduanes (Second Year) P125,000.00 School Category Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges , Nabua, Camarines Sur (Second Year) P100,000.00 Government Category BJMP Albay District Jail (First Year) P100,000.00 BJMP Legazpi City Jail (First Year) P100,000.00 BJMP Sorsogon City Jail (First Year) P100,000.00 BJMP Naga City District Jail (Second Year) P125,000.00 DPWH Camarines Norte (Second Year) P100,000.00 Civil Service Commission V, Legazpi City (Hall of Fame) P150,000.00

Best No Balance Billing Award Provincial Government of Masbate RABIES-FREE ISLAND (Gift Certificate) Municipal Government of Batuan, Masbate Municipal Government of Monreal, Masbate Municipal Government of San Jacinto, Masbate Municipal Government of San Fernando, Masbate TOP PERFORMING SCHOOL DIVISION ON DEWORMING DepEd Camarines Norte School Division (P200,000.00) TOP PERFORMING PROVINCE ON COMMUNITYBASED DEWORMING Provincial Government of Masbate (P100,000.00) Provincial Government of Albay (P100,000.00) BEST IMPLEMENTER OF NATIONAL TB CONTROL PROGRAM Municipal Category (P100,000.00) Municipal Government of Manito, Albay Municipal Government of Jose Panganiban, Cam. Norte Municipal Government of Sagnay, Camarines Sur Municipal Government of Viga, Catanduanes City Government of Masbate Municipal Government of Bulan, Sorsogon Provincial Category (P200,000.00) Provincial Health Office of Albay HIGHEST COVERAGE SCHOOL -BASED IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM School Category (P10,000.00) Schools Division Office, Province of Sorsogon Schools Division of Catanduanes School Division Office of Legazpi City LGU Category CHO Legazpi City (P20,000.00) PHO Sorsogon (P25,000.00) PHO Catanduanes (P25,000.00)

BEST ACHIEVER FOR BELLY GUD FOR HEALTH 2nd runner-up - Bicol Medical Center, Naga City (P50,000.00) 1st runner-up - Ziga Memorial Hospital, Tabaco City (P75,000.00) Champion - Dr. Fenando B. Duran Sr. Memorial District Hospital, Sorsogon (P100,000.00) BEST IMPLEMENTER ON DONOR RECRUITMENT & MOBILE BLOOD DONATION (P66,000.00) City Government of Ligao City Goverment of Legazpi City Government of Tabaco Municipal Government of Manito, Albay Municipal Government of Camalig, Albay Municipal Government of Gubat, Sorsogon BEST IMPLEMENTER ON INNOVATIVE PROMOTION ON HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (P50,000.00) JUAN M. ALBERTO MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE OF SORSOGON RURAL HEALTH UNIT OF CASIGURAN, SORSOGON RURAL HEALTH UNIT OF SAN JACINTO, MASBATE CITY HEALTH OFFICE OF LIGAO NATIONAL SEARCH FOR BARANGAY WITH BEST SANITATION PRACTICES 1st Category 2nd Prize Brgy. San Joaquin, San Fenando, Camarines Sur (P25,000.00) 1st Prize Brgy. Concepcion, Aroroy, Masbate (P75,000.00) 2nd Category 2nd Prize Brgy. Bonifacio, San Fenando, Camarines Sur (P25,000.00) 1st Prize Brgy. Dayhagan, Aroroy Masbate (P75,000.00) 3rd Category 2nd Prize Brgy. Rizal, San Fenando, Camarines Sur (P25,000.00) 1st Prize Brgy. Mataba, Aroroy, Masbate (P75,000.00)

some awardees pose for photo after the awarding ceremony.

BEST IMPLEMENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MATERNAL, NEONATAL, CHILD, ADOLESCENT HEALTH & NUTRITION SERVICE DELIVERY Municipal Category (P150,000.00) Rural Health Unit of Bulan, Sorsogon Rural Health Unit of Labo, Camarines Norte Rural Health Unit of Pilar, Sorsogon Provincial Category (P250,000.00) Province of Sorsogon BEST IMPLEMENTER OF NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM RHU Category City Health Office of Ligao, Albay (P50,000.00) RHU Sta. Magdalena, Sorsogon (P75,000.00) City Health Office of Legazpi, Albay (P100,000.00) Hospital Category (P100,000.00) Dr. Fernando B. Duran Sr. Memorial Hospital Sorsogon Orally Fit Day Care Center 4th Prize - National Child Development Center Brgy. Centro St. Masbate City (P20,000.00) 3rd Prize - BONOT DAY CARE CENTER, Bonot, Legazpi City (P30,000.00) 3rd Prize - BONOT DAY CARE CENTER – A, Bonot , Legazpi City (P30,000.00) 2nd Prize - DAY CARE CENTER – A, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Masbate City (P50,000.00) 1st Prize - TINAGO DAY CARE CENTER, Viga, Catanduanes (P70,000.00) Orally Fit Community 2nd Prize - VIGA, CATANDUANES (HALL OF FAME) (P75,000.00) 1st Prize - LIGAO CITY (P100,000.00)

TOP PERFORMING LGU IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHA ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK UP 2017 (P50,000.00) STO. DOMINGO, ALBAY MALINAO, ALBAY TIWI, ALBAY LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY LIGAO CITY, ALBAY SAN VICENTE, CAMARINES NORTE TALISAY, CAMARINES NORTE JOSE PANGANIBAN, CAMARINES NORTE STA. ELENA, CAMARINES NORTE MERCEDES, CAMARINES NORTE SAN JOSE, CAMARINES SUR SAN FERNANDO, CAMARINES SUR CAMALIGAN, CAMARINES SUR CABUSAO, CAMARINES SUR RAGAY, CAMARINES SUR MAGARAO, CAMARINES SUR TIGAON, CAMARINES SUR GARCHITORENA, CAMARINES SUR LUPI, CAMARINES SUR SAGNAY, CAMARINES SUR BAGAMANOC, CATANDUANES PANGANIBAN, CATANDUANES BARAS, CATANDUANES VIRAC, CATANDUANES VIGA, CATANDUANES ESPERANZA, MASBATE CATAINGAN, MASBATE MONREAL, MASBATE MASBATE CITY CAWAYAN, MASBATE BULUSAN, SORSOGON GUBAT, SORSOGON JUBAN, SORSOGON BULAN, SORSOGON SORSOGONCITY SURGICAL CARAVAN Legazpi Eye Center (P15,000.00) Catanduanes Eye Center (P15,000.00) Esteves Memorial Hospital (P15,000.00) Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital (P50,000.00) Masbate Provincial Hospital (P50,000.00)

Provincial Government of Camarines Sur (P50,000.00) Josefina Belmonte Duran Memorial Hospital (P50,000.00) Ziga Memorial Hospital (P50,000.00) Dr. Fernando B. Duran Sr. Memorial Hospital (P50,000.00) Eastern Bicol Medical Center (P50,000.00) Bicol Medical Center (P50,000.00) Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital (P50,000.00) Bicol Sanitarium (P50,000.00) East Avenue Medical Center Amang Rodriguez Medical Center Las Piñas General Hospital Philippine Orthopedic Center BEST REGIONAL NURSE DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM RICIELLE MARIE T. MENDONES (ALBAY) BEST PROVINCIAL NURSE DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM SHERWIN ICAWAT (CATANDUANES) MONICA N. ZACARIAS (SORSOGON) MARIANNIE CAPISTRANO(CAMARINES NORTE) MICHELLE B. NUECA (CAMARINES SUR) RICIELLE MARIE T. MENDONES (ALBAY) BEST REGIONAL RURAL HEALTH MIDWIVES PLACEMENT PROGRAM MELISSA BANZUELA (CATANDUANES) BEST REGIONAL NURSE DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM RICIELLE MARIE T. MENDONES (ALBAY) BEST PROVINCIAL RURAL HEALTH MIDWIVES PLACEMENT PROGRAM MELISSA BANZUELA (CATANDUANES) ROSALIE L. JANER (SORSOGON) JULIE ANN BASIT (CAMARINES NORTE) AILYN CALPE (ALBAY)

PhilHealth RO V Turns Over Lake Ambulance to Agta Tabagnon Tribe

by Geraldine F. Naron, RN Public Relations Officer Designate PhilHealth Regional Office V

PhilHealth TaLA (Tabagnon Lake Ambulance) parked on the shore of Lake Buhi, ready to transport members of the Agta Tabagnon tribe in need of medical attention.

The Regional Office V of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), in partnership with National Commission on Indigenous Peoples V, turned over a lake ambulance to the Agta Tabagnon tribe of Buhi, Camarines Sur on November 17, 2017. This lake ambulance is the first of its kind in the country.

Dubbed PhilHealth TaLA (Tabagnon Lake Ambulance), the vessel aims to cater to the needs of the tribe's members for greater access to mainland facilities and resources, especially its sick members needing immediate medical attention in the hospitals and health centers.

The lake ambulance is also equipped with basic medical gear such as wheeled stretcher, oxygen tank, wheelchair and spinal boards. Because of its upgraded engine, it takes the lake ambulance only 6 minutes to cross the lake, compared to 20 minutes via ordinary passenger boats.

The lake ambulance was turned over by PRO V Regional Vice President Orlando D. IĂąigo, Jr. and NCIP Executive Director Rogelio Francisco Bantayan, Jr. to the Agta Tabagnon tribe, represented by Bgy. Sta Cruz Tribal Chieftain Felicitas Alano.

Alano expressed her heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the tribe and residents of the lakeside barangays.

Also present were the three division chiefs of PRO V, Dr. Veronica T. Mateum (Health Care Delivery Management Division), Dr. Ronald E. Santelices (Field Operations Division)

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and Ms. Lorena M. Rubis (Management Services Division), and NCIP V Regional Director Lee T. Arroyo.

The project was funded by proceeds of the PhilHealth Ready, TSeKaP, Go Run held last February 15, 2015 in Naga City.

More than 4,000 runners joined the event to help raise the Php 1.1 Million in funds. Php 400,000 was donated to the Naga City Children's home to improve the sleeping areas of the children temporarily housed there. The remaining amount was used to construct the lake ambulance.

After the turnover, the Local Health Insurance Office Camarines Sur, led by Acting Head Annielyn San Pablo, conducted an AlaGa Ka activity to inform the Agta Tabagnons about PhilHealth membership registration, health insurance benefits and claims reimbursement. PhilHealth IDs were also released to Agta Tabagnon members.

RVP IĂąigo stated that PhilHealth Regional Office V, thru several other projects, will continue to provide assistance not just to IPs, but to all vulnerable sectors of society.

Symbolic Turnover (L-R) NCIP Executive Director Rogelio Francisco Bantayan, PRO V Regional Vice Presidemt Orlando D. IĂąigo Jr., Agta Tabagnon Tribal Chieftain Felecitas Alano, Bgy Sta. Cruz Barangay Chairman Jesus B. Edaugal and NCIP V Regional Director Lee T. Arroyo.

Attendees from PhilHealth, NCIP and Bgy Sta Cruz, pose on the PhilHealth Tabagnon Lake Ambulance before its maiden voyage.

The lake ambulance is equipped with basic medical equipment needed in case of medical emergencies.

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DOH holds Painting Contest on Health Literacy

The artists along with the judges and DOH staff pose for a souvenir photo after the awarding. (top row L-R) Mr. Regner Almojuela Jr., Ms. Maria Cecilia Magdamit, Ms. Juliet Mar, Mr. Dominic Barrios, Mr. Hermel Alejandre, Mr. Paulino Gonzales, Mr. Francis Durante, Ms. Noemi Bron, Mr. Kenn Nuyda, Ms. Danica Caballero and Ms. Sharon Besmonte. (bottom row L-R) Ms. Lorna Margate, Mr. Leobell Palmeria, Mr. Ray John Ubaldo, Mr. Godfrey Evasco and Mr. Dan Vincent Barotilla.

The DOH Regional Office V through the Health Promotion Unit conducted the Regional Painting Contest dubbed as Patimpalak sa Pagpipinta Pangkalusugan on October 16, 2017 as part of the celebration of the Health Education week.

Its theme "Improving Health Literacy among Filipinos towards Health for All" highlights the importance of health promotion and education in achieving a healthy nation.

Eight artists competed to be Bicol region’s representative for the National Health Promotion Summit 2017 on October 2427, 2017 in UP Diliman, Quezon City. They were given three hours to finish their painting.

Overall, Mr. Hermel B. Alejandre topped all the artists and won P15,000.00. “Through technology and pamphlets the DOH can disseminate health advisories and information to the people,” said Mr. Alejandre. Mr. Dominic James Barrios and Mr. Francis Durante won the second and third place respectively. /ddc

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Mr. Godfrey Evasco of Virac, Catanduanes finishes his painting.

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“HEALTHY ART FOR HEALTHY MIND” Hermel B. Alejandre - Magarao, Camarines Sur Salud Bikolnon I October - December 2017

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“CARE” Dominic James B. Barrios - Sto. Domingo, Albay

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“HEALTH FOR ALL ” Francis Salalima Durante - Polangui, Albay Salud Bikolnon I October - December 2017

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A child undergoes fluoride varnishing.

Dr. Lulu RamosSantiago, Oral Health Program Coordinator gives her speech.

Regional Director Dr. Napoleon L. Arevalo during an interview.

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Ms. Windalyn Baluis, DOH Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator, together with the challengers of DFBDSMH.

Ms. Alma Lozada gives lecture on proper nutrition and importance of Saludbreastfeeding.

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Secretary Ubial during the motorcade of the ASEAN Dengue Day.

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Regional Director Dr. Napoleon L. Arevalo answer queries of media partners.

Assistant Regional Director Dr. Ernie Vera during the World Diabetes Day Celebration.

Ms. Windalyn Baluis provides insights on the prevention of diabetes.

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The Bicol Regional Mental Health Team and health partners receive their certificates for the successful celebration.

Regional Director Dr. Napoleon L. Arevalo gives his speech during the celebration.

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Dr. Jannish Alcala-Arellano, Infectious Disease Cluster head, during the TB and Health.

Check-up at the Sorsogon District Jail, Sorsogon City.

GAD Activities

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Union Activities

The Gender and Development Committee of DOH RO V along with the staff of the Haven for Women and Girls, Ligao City pose for a photo during the outreach activity.

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The Department of Health Regional Office V through its Gender and Development committee conducted outreach activities to institutions in Albay and Sorsogon. The series of activities aimed to promote gender equality and empower women.

The residents of the Haven for Women and Girls in Nasisi, Ligao City were provided with services on November 17, 2017. This was followed with an outreach activity at the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth in Sorsogon City on November 23, 2017 where youth in conflict with the law where also provided with free commodities and services. Lastly, the GAD committee brought the free services to the women in jail at the Legazpi City Jail on December 11, 2017.

The residents of each institution were given adolescent kits, slippers, medicines, free haircut, livelihood training and distribution of pre-loved clothing. /ddc

Residents of the Regional Rehabilitation Center receive free slippers and commodities.

Free haircut was provided to women deprived of liberty at the Legazpi City Jail.

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BMC TEEN WELLNESS CENTER in CARING for

TEEN M MS

by Anna Liza V. Abainza, MD Dinah L. Zenarosa, RN Bicol Medical Center

“Ninais nilang gabayan ang katulad kong kabataan na maagang nabuntis,” said Amy, a 17-year old teen mom in describing the Teen Mom Program of the Bicol Medical Center (BMC) Teen Wellness Center.

With the continuous rise of teenage pregnancies in our country, BMC through the Adolescent Youth Reproductive Health (AYRH) established the Teen Wellness Center with the Teen Mom Program as its forefront policy, guided with the advocacy of empowering the teen mothers for them to regain their self-worth and confidence.

The program started in August 2016 and recorded 163 consultations that year.

The plight of Amy began when she discovered that she

was pregnant at such a tender age when she should be enjoying being a Grade 11 student. Her parents were devastated upon learning her situation but nevertheless they accepted and supported her. It was through her parents’ encouragement that she went to BMC for consultation. Although anxious as she has no idea what will happen during the check-up, she was relieved to find out that the center is ready to help her understand her situation. As she recalled, “Noong una po ay

A BMC staff gives orientation and health education to teen moms as part of the Teen Mom Program.

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kinakabahan ako, kasi hindi ko po alam ang mangyayari at hindi pa po ako nako-confine sa BMC.” On her first visit, she was enrolled in the Teen Mom Program. In order to properly evaluate her condition, there is an orientation and psychosocial assessment encapsulated in the acronym HEADSSS which stands for (1) Home or the living arrangements; (2) Education, employment, eating, exercise; (3) Activities, Hobbies and Peer relationship; (4) Drug use; (5) Sexual activity and Sexuality; (6) Suicide, Depression and Mental Health. After data collection and profiling of the patient, she was required to undertake the various learning sessions that is geared towards her improvement.

This included the physiological or the changes during pregnancy and childbirth, taking care of the baby, family planning options, domestic violence, taking care of self, danger signs of pregnancy, birth planning,breast feeding, Emergency Room and Delivery tour.

One noteworthy activity for Amy was the Emergency and Delivery room tour which was intended to prepare patients in the processes they will undergo upon admission until discharge in the hospital during childbirth. “Hindi na po ako nahirapan sa proseso kasi napaghandaan ko na po bago pa man ako manganak,” she said.

undertaken.

From January to June 2017, the center recorded a total of 358 consultations with 84 moms completing the program.

The program commits to guarantee the total well-being of teen mothers beyond their pregnancy journey to ensure that they will be able to face this new chapter of life and have a better future.

“ Ninais nilang gabayan ang katulad kong kabataan na maagang nabuntis.

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Amy religiously attended the learning sessions which greatly helped her when she gave birth to a healthy baby boy via Normal Spontaneous Delivery. She was grateful for all the treatment and services she received while enrolled in the program. “Alam ko po na hindi pa dapat ako nabuntis kaya lang, nandito na po.

Nagpapasalamat po ako sa mga taong tumulong sa akin habang nagbubuntis ako hanggang sa manganak ako.”

At present, Amy is enrolled in the Family Planning Program and is determined to finish her studies. After giving birth, the program also requires attendance to two post-partum check-up to ascertain their current state. It is in this part that referral to partner agencies like the TESDA or CHED/DEPED/ALS for the educational needs, and DOLE, DAR or DTI for livelihood support is

Amy is among those who are enrolled in the Teen Mom Program of the Bicol Medical Center ‘s Teen Wellness Center .

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Message of Awardees Salud Bikolnon Major Awards Magayagaya Hall of Fame Province of Sorsogon Malaking challenge sa amin ang Magayagaya award. Unang-una kung papaano mamaintain yan at kung papaano malampasan ang nakuhang award kasi ang mga tao nag-eexpect ng magandang serbisyo dahil sa award na nakukuha.

Malaki ang pasasalamat namin sa DOH sa pagrecognize sa aming efforts na maayos ang health programs at implementation nito.

Dr. Edgar Garcia - Provincial Health Officer of Sorsogon

Municipality of Labo, Camarines Norte

Maganda ang coordination ng ating executive, legislative at ng ating mga municipal health officers dito sa LGU Labo, Camarines Norte. Ang aming mga health workers are really dedicated at maganda ang performance. This is the reason why I believe that the Magayagaya award we received for years, is an inspiration and motivation of our health workers.

Nagpapasalamat po kami sa DOH sa binibigay nilang award sa amin at itong award na ito ay hindi namin makukuha kung wala po ang mga municipal health officers at health workers.

Hon. Mayor Joseph Ascutia - Labo, Camarines Norte

Magayagaya Award Province of Catanduanes We have strengthened our Inter-local Health Zone cooperation. The province is a consistent awardee for the Seal of Good Local Governance and now a Hall of Famer including one of our Local Government Unit which is Virac, Catanduanes. This reects and manifests a strong support to the health sector.

The health outcomes of Catanduanes is a product of collaboration, coordination, support of all LGUs, the health workers and the private partners and Department of Health. In behalf of the Provincial Government, this is our opportune time to thank everybody in the province and stakeholders for having our Catandunganons quality health.

Dr. Hazel Palmes – Provincial Health Officer of Catanduanes

Municipality of San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte Ang atin pong rural health unit ay isang 3-in-1 health facility. We have the PCB accredited, TB DOTS facility, DOH certified and PhilHealth accredited birthing facility. Our Public health workers are receiving full Magna Carta Benefits. Our Sanguniang Bayan is full support of the health programs of our municipality with resolutions and ordinances in hand. Our next step is to reorganize the Barangay Health Board and monitor the Health plan implementation dahil ito ay napakahalaga.

Sa atin pong mga health workers, congratulations for a job well done. Ipagpatuloy po natin ang ating magandang gawain para sa ating lahat.

Hon. Mayor Nelson P. Delos Santos - San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte

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Green Achiever Award Casiguran, Sorsogon Ang lahat po ng services na nakukuha sa Casiguran ay talagang inuuna ng ating Mayor Edwin “Boboy” Hamor. Ang Casiguran ay nagbibigay ng libreng gamot sa aming mga pasyente. Ang ating Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) ay 71% na ibig sabihin marami po sa kababaihan na nasa reproductive age ay natugunan ang pangangailangan sa family planning. Maintained din po ang Zero Maternal Mortality dito sa Casiguran.

Lubos po ang pasasalamat namin sa mga nagtulong-tulong para sa success ng health status sa Casiguran. Unang-una po sa minamahal nating Mayor Hamor, department heads, RHU health staff at ang binigay ng DOH na health workers. Maraming-maraming salamat po! Sulong Sidlak Casiguran, All for health towards health for all.

Dr. Epifinia Hallig - Municipal Health Officer of Casiguran, Sorsogon

San Vicente, Camarines Norte Ang vision natin is magkaroon ng magandang pamayanan na talagang malusog. Ang number one concern namin is more on the prevention of diseases. Kaya naman ginagalingan namin ang mga national health programs tulad ng Oplan Tsekap kung saan kami ang pinakamataas ang naachieve sa buong Camarines Norte. Sa dengue prevention naman, wala kami masyadong kaso dito sa San Vicente at hanggang sa ngayon ay zero pa kami sa HIV. I would like to congratulate the Municipal Health Office of San Vicente sa pamumuno ni Dr. Lasam.

Keep up the good work. Sana huwag tayong magsawa na tulungan ang ating mga kababayan na bigyan ng magandang masigla na kalusugan. Pagtulung-tulongan natin.

Hon. Mayor Francis Ong - San Vicente, Camarines Norte

Matnog, Sorsogon

The health governance in Matnog, Sorsogon is working. Lahat ng health workers, Nurse Deployment Program at mga midwife ay masisipag at motivated. Kahit na umuulan, bumabagyo at matataas ang alon ay nandoon pa rin sila. Kahit na ganoon, masaya sila kasi nagawa nila ang kanilang goal.

Nagpapasalamat ako ng malaki sa aking mga kasamahan, sa mga midwife, nurses, sanidad, sa mga casuals na binigay ni Mayor Claudith So, mga IT at lalo na sa DOH sa pagbigay ng mga NDPs na malaki ang naging support sa RHU. Dr. Rosanna Galeria - Municipal Health Officer of Matnog, Sorsogon

Irosin, Sorsogon Lahat ng mga programs lalo na ang mga indicators ay talagang pinupursige namin na maabot ang mga target. Lahat ng staff, health workers, Nurse Deployment Program at midwives sa Rural Health Unit ay supportive at nagtutulong tulong para maachieve namin ang green sa LGU scorecard. Ang aming Mayor si Hon. Alfredo Cielo, Jr. ay inadopt ang Schistosomiasis program. Ang isa pa naming practice ay ang barangay visits two to three times a month para magbigay ng health services.

Dr. Nerissa Tagum - Municipal Health Officer of Irosin, Sorsogon

Ligao City, Albay The City Government of Ligao has remained consistent in its commitment to provide quality, accessible and holistic health care. In achieving the green marks in the LGU score card, it’s the effort of not only the health workers but the entire Local Government Unit. The Mayor Patricia Gonzalez-Alsua has increased the budget and increased the number of personnel which increased the ratio of nurses and midwives to population. The City Health Office will now have its new office and will soon have a satellite center in the coastal area. All of these are geared toward achieving health for all Ligaoeños in 2020.”

Dr. Wynns Samar - City Health Officer of Ligao, Albay

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