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17/10/2025
It's National Mental Health Week! Declared for the second week of October by virtue of Proclamation No. 452, s. 1994, this observance aligns the Philippines with the global effort to prioritize mental wellness.
In times of crisis, our Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) responders are there to provide:
✅ Listening and Comfort (Psychological First Aid)
✅ Specialized support for vulnerable groups.
✅ Referrals to professional help when needed.
Let's normalize seeking help! Your mental health matters, especially when facing life's disasters.
17/10/2025
The Health Education Week, set for the second week of October, is mandated by Proclamation No. 255, s. 1967. The law serves as a vital call to action, recognizing that a well-informed citizenry is essential for a strong nation, and that promoting health consciousness is key to achieving optimal public health.
This week is a perfect time to take charge of your wellness. The message is clear: Let's broaden our health knowledge and put it to good use!
Here's a simple guide to being proactive:
✅ Be Informed: Get your reliable health facts! Follow official channels like the Department of Health (DOH) to stay updated.
✅ Be Active: Commit to the fundamentals—practice T.E.D. (Tamang Pagkain or Proper Nutrition, Ehersisyo or Exercise, and Disiplina or Self-Control) to keep your body vibrant and healthy.
✅ Be Checked: Don't wait for symptoms. Regularly consult your healthcare provider for check-ups and preventative care to protect yourself against illness.
16/10/2025
This episode of the Tsada Kalusugan is on the Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Kayang-kaya basta't sama-sama!
16/10/2025
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Prioritizing your health is vital. Make regular breast cancer screening a routine. This annual observance was sought to be institutionalized by House Bill No. 716 during the 17th Congress of the Republic of the Philippines.
Early detection is key. Consult an expert immediately if you observe any of these symptoms:
✅ A lump, indentation, or change in the skin of the breast
✅ Soreness, retraction, or change in ni**le color
✅ Changes in breast shape or unevenness in size or height
✅ Bloody discharge from the ni**le
Prioritize your health and well-being. Regular screening can make a significant difference. For more information on breast cancer services and Philhealth Z-Benefits, including PWD ID, CAF Access Sites, and CSPMAP Access Sites, you may scan the QR code in the image or visit linktr.ee/DOHCancerSupport.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM), through its Communications and Health Education Promotion Unit (CHEPU), supported the ceremonial launch of Vicente de Lara Park as a designated Healthy Public Open Space of Misamis Oriental on September 30, 2025, at the Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol Grounds in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental.
The establishment of Vicente de Lara Park as a Healthy Public Open Space underscores the provincial government’s strong commitment to promoting wellness, preventive health, and community spirit. The launch featured wellness services such as vital signs monitoring, random blood sugar testing, Pneumo 23 vaccination, and the distribution of herbal soaps. Expressions of support were delivered by representatives from DOH CHD-NM, the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental, and other key stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of health-promoting environments and collective community action.
The program concluded with a vibrant Zumba kick-off session led by the SATZUN Zumba Group, which engaged participants in active movement and inspired greater enthusiasm for the use of public spaces in promoting healthier lifestyles.
This launch reaffirms our commitment to advancing health promotion through the creation of safe, accessible, and sustainable public spaces. Together with our partners and communities, we shall continue to foster active living, strengthen collaboration, and uphold shared responsibility toward building a healthier Northern Mindanao.
14/10/2025
𝗗𝗢𝗛 𝗖𝗛𝗗-𝗡𝗠 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗦𝗖 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM) joined the nation in celebrating the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) with a series of activities that highlighted health, environment, and community service.
In line with this year’s theme, CHD-NM employees actively participated in the Fun Run on September 7, 2025, promoting wellness and camaraderie among government workers. Followed by a Tree Growing Activity on September 18, 2025, to support environmental sustainability, and a Coastal Clean-up on September 20, 2025, to help protect marine ecosystems and raise awareness on ecological responsibility.
The celebration concluded with a culminating program on September 29, 2025, highlighting the diverse talents of CHD-NM employees. Through this event, CHD-NM reaffirmed its commitment to integrity, excellence, and compassion in public service.
More than just marking the milestone of the Philippine Civil Service, the activities also underscored the office’s dedication to advancing health and community development in Northern Mindanao.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM), in collaboration with the Regional Local Government Unit – Mobilization and Technical Assistance Team (RLGU-MobTAT), facilitated the Internal Verification of municipalities’ performance for the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) using the PBG Tranche 2 Verification Tool on September 26, 2025, at the DOH CHD-NM Compound in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental.
This activity was aligned with the directives of Department Memorandum 2024-0506: Omnibus Implementing and Monitoring Guidelines for the PMNP Key Performance Areas (KPAs) for CY 2025.
Through the verification process, municipalities’ progress on performance-based indicators was carefully assessed, identifying those most likely to be met and those that may only be partially achieved or least likely to be accomplished. For areas needing improvement, the DOH CHD-NM will provide technical assistance and targeted support to help municipalities catch up and meet the desired performance level.
The results of this verification will be consolidated by the Regional Technical Working Group (RTWG) and submitted to the DOH National Project Management Office (NPMO) as part of strengthening accountability and ensuring the effective delivery of nutrition-focused interventions under the PMNP.
This initiative reflects the Department’s continued commitment to supporting LGUs in achieving measurable outcomes that improve the health and nutrition of communities in Northern Mindanao.
13/10/2025
𝗗𝗢𝗛 𝗖𝗛𝗗-𝗡𝗠 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM), through the Non-Communicable Diseases Cluster, continues its commitment to eye health with the conduct of the Vision Screening Training Using the LEA Chart on September 25 to 26, 2025, at De Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental.
With blindness and vision impairment affecting millions worldwide, early detection and intervention are crucial. This hands-on training provided healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to detect eye problems early and ensure proper referral and care—so that no one is left in the dark.
The activity empowered doctors and nurses from the LGUs of Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental with essential skills to protect and preserve vision in their communities.
Aligned with Republic Act 11358 or the National Vision Screening Act of 2019, the training also capacitated school nurses and Prevention of Blindness Program (PBP) coordinators to understand eye problems, identify their causes and risk factors, perform accurate vision screening using the LEA Chart, and follow proper referral protocols for pupils suspected of visual impairments.
Through empowered local health providers, DOH CHD-NM continues to build a responsive primary health care system that protects vision and promotes overall well-being.
13/10/2025
Handa ka na ba sa sakuna? Siguraduhing may laman ang iyong Go Bag para sa mabilis at ligtas na paglikas!
Ilagay ang mga mahahalagang gamit tulad ng:
✅ Pagkain at tubig
✅ Toiletries
✅ First Aid Kit
✅ Iba pang gamit gaya ng flashlight, charger, at kapote
Sa oras ng emergency, tumawag sa 911 o sa DOH Hotline 1555 (Press 3).
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM), through its Health Education and Promotion Unit (HEPU), together with the Environmental, Occupational Health, and Healthy Workplace Focal Persons, participated in the “Ka-FIT-Bisig Para sa Healthy Workplaces” Training on the Healthy Workplaces (HWP) Program held on September 23 to 26, 2025, at The Lake Hotel Tagaytay in Tagaytay City, Cavite.
The activity was likewise attended by regional counterparts from the Department of Labor and Employment – Bureau of Working Conditions (DOLE-BWC).
The training served as a platform to orient participants on the four new pillars of FITool 2 v2, scheduled for implementation in 2027. It further laid down strategic directions for advancing Healthy Workplaces, which include the institutionalization of workplace health and safety policies, establishment of robust monitoring and evaluation systems, provision of continuous training on occupational safety, ergonomics, mental health, and wellness promotion, integration of preventive and curative health programs, strengthening of partnerships with DOLE, CSC, DILG, ECOP, and other stakeholders, adoption of climate-resilient workplace practices, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This engagement reaffirms our steadfast commitment to advancing safe, resilient, and health-supportive workplaces. By strengthening the capacities of focal persons and partners, we ensure that worker well-being remains at the core of public health and continues to drive sustainable development across the region.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Department of Health Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM) conducted the Basic Immunization and Cold Chain Management Training Batch 1 on September 23 to 26, 2025, at Pearlmont Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental.
The training gathered health workers from across the region to strengthen their knowledge and skills in providing safe and reliable immunization services.
This initiative is anchored on the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, which guarantees access to quality health services for all Filipinos. By improving vaccine storage, handling, and distribution practices, DOH CHD-NM ensures that communities remain protected against vaccine-preventable diseases while enhancing the efficiency of the health system.
The training also reflects the DOH's 8-Point Action Agenda, particularly in health promotion, primary care, service delivery networks, and resilient supply systems. By capacitating frontliners, DOH CHD-NM advances its mission of "𝘒𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘵, 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘓𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘵," and strengthens Northern Mindanao’s collective efforts toward healthier, more resilient communities.
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Boosting Universal Health Care via
FOURmula One Plus (F1 Plus)
By Leticia Dolores II Culanag-Abao
Good health and well-being is regarded as an important factor towards human development and improving ones’ way of life. Thus, access to primary and tertiary quality healthcare, both the preventive and curative sides, are among the topmost concern of the agency in order to realize the new vision of DOH for the country: ‘Filipinos as the healthiest people in Southeast Asia by 2022, and Asia by 2040’.
This is what the new leadership of Secretary Francisco T. Duque III wanted to uphold as his priorities in accelerating the implementation of the Universal Health Care with a theme ‘Boosting Universal Health Care via FOURmula One Plus (F1 Plus)’, which he espoused few years ago as the former Health Chief. With its new strategic focus, the DOH shall embark on institutionalizing a people-centered Service Delivery Network by engaging the sick, engaging the healthy, engaging the affected population and engaging the special groups; and leading a whole-of-society collaboration at all levels to help people live healthy by combating top risk factors through diet, physical activity, smoking cessation campaigns and prevention of road traffic injuries while sealing productive and collaborative engagements with a multiple range of stakeholders.
Through these efforts, continuation of priority health programs begun by former Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial under the Philippine Health Agenda (PHA) was reaffirmed by the new chief which will be merged in one strategic approach through FOURmula One Plus.
In addition, the Secretary reiterates that DOH shall also undergo health reforms in terms of public satisfaction and responsiveness to patients and the public and the renewed commitment to pursue the Performance Governance System to improve DOH systems and strategies in order to achieve its long-term vision of guaranteeing equitable, sustainable, and quality health care for all Filipinos. Likewise, the health chief will also prioritize the needs of the health sector service delivery as well as the health workforce in improving in the agency’s service delivery among the poorest, marginalized and disadvantaged areas in the country.
