August Advocacies Narrative

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Health
SOUTHERN ISABELA MEDICAL CENTER
NARRATIVE/ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
The OPD watcher and patients listening to the different educators as they lecture on the SIMC
Advocacies for the month of August
FM-OMCC-PHU- REV.0/04.01.2020
Family Planning Month
Ms. Cherry Baysa, Midwife, speakers from the Family Planning Committee, lectured on the celebration
of the Family Awareness Month to the OPD Patients of SIMC.
PHU Chairperson and UHC Representative, Dra. Ma. Theresa D. Dalmacio, informed the OPD patients
and watchers about the transition of SIMC to being an APEX hospital and the Referral System to be
adopted from the UHC.
Nurse Supervisor Ms. Mary Grace Pascua
facilitated the question-and-answer portion to

ensure if the lectures created an impact to the patients/watchers of SIMC OPD
IN
celebration of the National TB Day / National Lung Month
Dr. Apolinario Pawid Jr. speaker/ educator from the Department of Family Medicine lectured to urge
people to contribute to provide a healthier environment to minimize the exchange of chemicals that
results in tuberculosis the to the OPD watchers’ class of SIMC
To reiterate the campaign of the Department of Health on PINAS LAKAS, the Public Health Unit
Representative (HEPO) Ms. Claire Rowena Callang spoke to the SIMC OPD Watcher’s Class on how to
stop the spread of COVID by getting vaccinated
Prizes are given by the Public Health Unit to those watcher’s and or patients who were attentive and
were able to answer the questions from the educators and lectures.
In celebration of the NATIONAL TB DAY / NATIONAL LUNG MONTH

Mr. Robby Ugalino, MD from the Family and Community Medicine spoke to raise awareness on the
devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) as well as the importance
of to taking care of their lungs and practicing a healthier lifestyle.
In
celebration of the Medication Safety Week the Patients Safety Committee headed by focal person
Ms. Cherry
Lou Yap, RN III
handed out
some “ Lugaw”
or rice
porridges to the watchers and patients
In the photo: (Left to right) Ms. Claire Rowena Callang (HEPO) from the Public Health Unit, Ms. Cherry
Lou Yap, RN III (PSC), Mr. Dennis Dupitas (OMCC), Atty. Majal Soriano (Accounting Office) Dr. Melchor
Dela Cruz Jr. (Hospital Chief) and Dra. Ma. Theresa Dalmacio, PHU and SIMC UHC Representative
I. OBJECTIVES
SIGHT SAVING MONTH

 This event is in line with the Department of Health’s implementation of the National
Prevention of Blindness; which the aim is for all Filipinos to enjoy the right to clear vision
and eyesight.
 Its advocacy includes educating the citizens of appropriate eye care and the need /
urgency of early diagnosis and management to minimize the risk of impairments and
complications
NATIONAL TB DAY / NATIONAL LUNG MONTH

 It aims to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic
consequences of tuberculosis (TB).
 It also aims to remind citizens the importance of to taking care of their lungs and
practicing a healthier lifestyle.
 To observe and urge people to also contribute to provide a healthier environment to
minimize the exchange of chemicals that results in tuberculosis
NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING AWARENES MONTH

 Promote breastfeeding across different target audiences: community, expectant
mothers and their partners / spouses
 To protect, promote and support breastfeeding practices for a healthier baby.
LINGGO NG KABATAAN/ ADOLESCENT IMMUNIZATION MONTH

 To strengthen immunization services within the primary health care and eventually
contribute to universal health coverage and sustainable development.
 Leave no one behind by expanding equitable protection with vaccination for all ages.
 Reduce mortality and morbidity by proactively preventing outbreaks of VPD’s and
providing timely response to outbreak and other potential health crisis related to
immunization
 Effectively communicate and address hesitancies and misinformation regarding
immunization.
FAMILY PLANNING MONTH

 To educate the citizens on how they can properly achieve their desired family size and
fulfill the reproductive health and rights for all through correct and reliable family
planning information and services.
HOSPITAL WEEK 2022

 To celebrate the hard work, dedication and sacrifices of the healthcare workers to
continuously provide quality service to the patients despite the challenges.
II. PARTICIPANTS
 SIMC Employees
 SIMC Out patients
III. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTERS
 Department of Ophthalmology
 SIMC TB – DOTS Committee
 Department of Family and Community Medicine
 Department of Pediatrics
 Breastfeeding Committee
 Adolescent Hospital Development Program
 SIMC Family Planning Committee

 PHU, OSH, HR, SIGHEA, FINANCE
IV. HIGHLIGHTS
 The Southern Isabela Medical Center – Public Health Unit, together with the following
program managers; Department of Ophthalmology, SIMC TB – DOTS Committee,
Department of Family and Community Medicine, Department of Pediatrics,
Breastfeeding Committee, Adolescent Hospital Development Program, SIMC Family
Planning Committee, and the PHU, OSH, HR, SIGHEA, FINANCE Departments
 SIGHT SAVING MONTH

Theme: “Love Your Eyes.”
 NATIONAL TB DAY / NATIONAL LUNG MONTH
Theme: “UHC & TB Integration is the Key”
Theme: Tara’t Mag Bayanihan, TB ay Tuldukan.”
 NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING AWARENES MONTH
 LINGGO NG KABATAAN/ ADOLESCENT IMMUNIZATION MONTH
Theme: “Sa HPVaccine, Cervical Cancer – free and Future Natin.”
 FAMILY PLANNING MONTH
Theme: Bata, Bata, Planado Kang Ginawa.”
 HOSPITAL WEEK 2022
Theme: “Ospital: Pagbangon Mula sa Pandemnya, Kayang – kaya
Basta’t Sama – sama.”
V. DOCUMENTATION/PICTURES
 Kindly see attachments for the documentations and pictures.
VI. Budgetary Requirements
 Kindly refer to contract.
Prepared by:
MAE FRANCESCA ISABEL A. GARCIA

Encoder
Recommended by:
MA. THERESA D. DALMACIO, MD

PHU Adviser/UHC SIMC Representative
Approved by:
MELCHOR C DELA CRUZ JR., MD, MHA, FPOGS

Medical Center Chief II

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Family Planning Month

Nurse Supervisor Ms. Mary Grace Pascua

facilitated the question-and-answer portion to

In celebration of the NATIONAL TB DAY / NATIONAL LUNG MONTH

porridges to the watchers and patients

SIGHT SAVING MONTH

NATIONAL TB DAY / NATIONAL LUNG MONTH

NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING AWARENES MONTH

LINGGO NG KABATAAN/ ADOLESCENT IMMUNIZATION MONTH

FAMILY PLANNING MONTH

HOSPITAL WEEK 2022

III. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTERS

 SIMC Family Planning Committee

 SIGHT SAVING MONTH

 Kindly see attachments for the documentations and pictures.

VI. Budgetary Requirements

 Kindly refer to contract.

MAE FRANCESCA ISABEL A. GARCIA

MA. THERESA D. DALMACIO, MD

MELCHOR C DELA CRUZ JR., MD, MHA, FPOGS

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