DepEd Danao City Medical Team

01/07/2025

51st Nutrition Month Celebration

Food at Nutrition Security Maging Priority!
Sapat na Pagkain Karapatan Natin!

25/06/2025

As we welcome the new school year, it’s important to prioritize the health and safety of our learners and school community. With the rainy season upon us, the risk of Dengue Fever increases. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that can cause serious illness, especially in children. Through simple yet effective measures, we can help prevent its spread.

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Dengue Awareness Reminders for Schools

Stay Safe, Stay Protected! 🦟🚫

1️⃣ Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites
• Empty and clean water containers regularly.
• Cover water storage tanks properly especially during the weekend.
• Keep the surroundings clean and dry .

2️⃣ Use Protective Measures
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants.
• Apply mosquito repellent (especially during early morning and late afternoon).
• Use mosquito nets or screens in classrooms and at home.

3️⃣ Be Aware of Symptoms
• High fever (lasting 2-7 days) when there is still fever on the 3rd day, learner should undergo CBC examination to determine the Platelet Count of the learner
• Severe headache and body pain
• Skin rashes and bleeding gums or nose
• Weakness and loss of appetite

4️⃣ Seek Medical Help Immediately
• If fever persists and symptoms worsen, visit a health center or hospital.
• Do NOT take aspirin or ibuprofen (may worsen bleeding).
• Avoid dark colored drinks.
• Increase fluid intake

5️⃣ Promote Dengue Awareness in School
• Conduct dengue prevention talks ( ex.during the Flag Ceremony, integration during class discussions)

6️⃣•Encourage students to report mosquito breeding areas ( during cleaning time, 3 o'clock habit)
7️⃣ •Involve parents and the community in clean-up drives ( conduct of PTA meetings)

📢 Prevention is the best protection! Let’s work together to keep our schools safe from Dengue💪💪

30/05/2025

MPOX Prevention & Response in the Workplace

15/05/2025

Annual Health Profiling Schedule for Teaching & Non-Teaching Personnel

23/12/2024

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗙𝗡𝗥𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀

As the holiday season reaches its peak, with only a few days left before Christmas, the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) is urging households to prioritize safe, nutritious, and healthy food choices during this festive celebration.

With parties, gatherings, and gift-giving in full swing, the DOST-FNRI emphasizes the importance of making mindful decisions about food preparation to ensure everyone's health and safety.

The DOST-FNRI advises that families be conscious of the foods they serve, particularly during ‘Noche Buena’ and ‘Media Noche’. It is crucial to avoid dishes that are excessively sweet, salty, or fatty, as these can pose significant food safety risks and contribute to various health concerns.

According to the Message #8 of the DOST-FNRI Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF), limit intake of salty, fried, fatty and sugar-rich foods to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

In addition to the long-term health risks, consuming unsafe food can lead to immediate health issues such as headaches, nausea, diarrhea, dehydration, and, in the worst cases, food poisoning.

The DOST-FNRI stresses the importance of ensuring food safety during meal preparation to avoid such complications.

To help families prepare healthier holiday meals, the DOST-FNRI suggests creating a meal plan that considers each dish's nutritional value.

Preparing meals at home is highly recommended, as it allows individuals to monitor the ingredients and cooking processes, ensuring that healthier choices are made.

For example, households are encouraged to buy lean cuts of meat, which contain less fat, and to incorporate more vegetables and fruits into their holiday spread.

Additionally, reducing the amount of sugar and sweeteners in desserts can significantly lower the overall calorie count and promote better health.

The Institute also recommends that families replace sugary soft drinks and ready-to-drink beverages with healthier alternatives, such as water or fresh fruit juices made from natural fruit extracts.

Furthermore, the Institute also recommends checking and visiting the DOST-FNRI’s Menu Guide Calendars as it can provide innovative, healthy, and nutritious food ideas and recipes this coming Christmas.

For example, families can try adding Ube-Cheese Palitaw Rolls to their holiday menu. With just a few simple ingredients, this delicious and nutritious twist on a classic dessert will be a festive treat everyone can enjoy this Christmas.

As Christmas is a time for celebration and spending quality time with loved ones, the DOST-FNRI reminds everyone that making healthy, safe, and nutritious food choices will allow families to enjoy the season without compromising their health.

23/12/2024

DOH PINAG-IINGAT ANG LAHAT SA MGA SAKIT NA MAY KAUGNAYAN SA HOLIDAY HEART SYNDROME NGAYONG PASKO AT BAGONG TAON

Sa ginanap na Ligtas Christmas Hospital Preparedness and Response Rounds ng Department of Health bilang paghahanda ngayong Pasko, inihayag ni Secretary Ted Herbosa na alisto ang mga ospital sa pagbabantay ng mga sakit na may kaugnayan sa Holiday Heart Syndrome kagaya ng Stroke. Bukod pa ito sa pagtutok at tuloy-tuloy na operasyon ng mga ospital para sa Road at Fire Cracker Related Injuries na karaniwan nang binabantayan tuwing Pasko at Bagong Taon. Ang Holiday Heart Syndrome ay isang kondisyon dulot ng labis na pag-inom ng alak, stress, kakulangan sa pahinga at pagkain ng maalat o matataba na nagpapataas sa presyon. Maaari itong humantong sa arrhythmia o abnormal na heart rhythm na isa sa sanhi ng Stroke.

Sa pag-iikot ng DOH, ipinakita ng Philippine Heart Center (PHC) na pumalo sa humigit kumulang animnapu (60) ang kaso ng Stroke mula Hulyo hanggang Nobyembre 2024 na tinutukan ng ospital. Habang may naitalang pitong (7) kaso ng Stroke bago pa man mag Pasko, mula December 1 hanggang 20, 2024. Maaari pang tumaas ang bilang ng mga kaso ng Stroke matapos ang Pasko at pagsalubong sa bagong taon kung hindi mapipigilan ang labis na pag-inom ng alak at pagkain mula sa sunud sunod na handaan. Nakita na ng ospital ang ganitong pagtaas noong 2023. Ayon sa PHC, noong Disyembre 2023 umabot sa tatlumput-walo (38) ang kaso ng Stroke sa ospital na tumaas sa apatnaput-dalawa (42) pagdating ng Enero 2024. Ito ang pinakamataas na bilang ng Stroke na naitala ng ospital sa buong taon. Habang ang isandaan at sampung (110) kaso ng Acute Coronary Heart Syndrome na naitala ng PHC ng Disyembre 2023 ay tumaas sa isandaan at labinlima (115) pagdating ng Enero 2024.

Naitala naman ng East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) ang patuloy na pagtaas ng mga kaso ng Stroke kung ikukumpara ang bilang sa buwan ng Disyembre ng taong 2020 hanggang 2023. Nasa isandaan at walumpu’t walo (188) ang Stroke patients noong Disyembre 2020. Mas mataas naman ang bilang noong Disyembre 2021 na umabot ng dalawandaan at dalawamput-anim (226), na muling tumaas sa Disyembre 2022 na umabot sa dalawandaan at apatnaput-pito (247). Pumalo naman sa tatlong daan at dalawampu’t-walo (328) ang kaso ng Stroke sa EAMC na naitala sa buwan ng Disyembre 2023.

Sa unang pagkakataon, isinama rin ng DOH ang pribadong ospital sa Ligtas Christmas Hospital Preparedness and Response Rounds, at dito ipinakita sa Kalihim ng Kagawaran na tumaas din ang mga kaso ng Stroke sa St. Lukes Medical Center Quezon City. Taong 2023, apatnapu at labinlima (415) ang kaso ng Stroke ang kanilang naitala, na mas mataas kumpara sa bilang noong 2022 na nasa dalawandaan at siyamnaput-lima (295). Ngayong taon, nakapagtala na ng Stroke Discharges ang ospital mula Enero hanggang Nobyembre na umabot na sa tatlong daan ang tatlumput siyam (339).

Patuloy na hinihikayat ng DOH ang bawat pamilyang Pilipino na panatilihing malusog ang kanilang pangangatawan sa pamamagitan ng tamang pagkain, regular na ehersisyo, at disiplina sa panahon ng kapaskuhan at sa pagsalubong sa bagong taon. “Mahal po ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan ang ating mga kababayan. Katulad ng pag-aalaga ninyo sa inyong mga kaanak, kami ay nagpapa-alala na iwasan ang sobra sobrang pagkain ng mga maaalat, matataba at matatamis na pagkain ngayong holiday season. Damihan ang pagkain ng gulay at prutas na dapat ay kalahati ng inyong Pinggang Pinoy. Humanap po tayo ng oras na mag-ehersisyo,” pahayag ni Secretary Ted Herbosa.

Kasama rin na isinusulong ng Kagawaran ang kampanyang BiyaHealthy at Iwas Paputok upang makaiwas sa road at firecracker related injuries na babantayan din sa mga ospital. “Huwag uminom ng alak kung magmamaneho at huwag nang magpaputok. Mapanganib sa mga menor de edad ang parehong alak at paputok! Isara po natin ang 2024 nang ligtas at sama-samang salubungin ang 2025 nang malusog, dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay Mahalaga,” dagdag ni Sec. Herbosa.

23/12/2024

Merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year everyone!!!

01/09/2024

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September is 𝑺𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉. 🎗

This month is dedicated to raising awareness about su***de, fostering open conversations, spreading hope, honoring those we've lost and offering support to those who are struggling.

Whether your silent battles are shared with others or dealt privately, always remember that 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘. We are here for you. There is help, there is hope. Keep going. 🎗 You are loved, valued and enough. ✨

21/08/2024

Health Updates on Monkey Pox

23/05/2024