Children’s Clinic by Dr. Connie Espinosa - Chatto

13/07/2025

Good day! We are inviting Everyone (Parents/Caregivers, Medical and Health Professionals, Educators & Allied Health Professionals) to join our PSDBP FREE PARENTING WEBINAR entitled ”Building Strong Foundations: Practical Parenting Strategies to Support Development, Behavior and Emotional Well-Being from Early Childhood Onwards.”

The webinar is one of the multiple activities lined up in celebration of our PSDBP Silver Anniversary. This will be a panel discussion composed of distinguished speakers from different medical and allied fields.

SPEAKERS
Erik Jan Estrada,MD,FPPS,DPSDBP
Lady M. Suarez ,OTRP
Suselyn Pascual,MRS-SP, RSLP
Elham Mae Bocalbos, MD,FPPA

MODERATOR
Leanith Agustin-Haya, MD, FPPS,FPSDBP

The webinar will be held live via Zoom on July 26,2025 at 6 PM. This will also be broadcasted via Facebook live and YouTube live.

Kindly click the link below to register or scan the QR code:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H800kujQRM2EMnyLLdRnaA

11/07/2025

Bantay Leptospirosis!

Alam mo ba? Ang leptospirosis ay isang seryosong sakit na nakukuha sa baha o tubig na kontaminado ng ihi ng daga. Delikado ito lalo na kapag may sugat sa balat!

Mga Sintomas:
Lagnat, sakit ng ulo, pananakit ng tiyan, paninilaw, at hirap sa paghinga.

Agad na magpakonsulta sa health center o doktor kung may sintomas!

May gabay para sa adults at kids kung paano maiiwasan o maagapan ang leptospirosis base sa level ng exposure.

Alamin, Iwasan, at Mag-ingat!

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16/06/2025

🚀 Are you a young explorer with a passion for science and math?
🌟 Your Pisay journey starts here! Applications are now open for the PSHS National Competitive Examination (NCE) 2025—the official entrance exam to the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System!

The NCE is your gateway to Pisay, the country’s premier science high school network under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), where scholars are trained to become future scientists, engineers, and innovators.

🗓 Important Dates
📌 Application Period: June 16 to November 7, 2025
📌 Exam Date: January 31, 2026 (Saturday)

👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Who Can Apply?
Grade 6 pupils from DepEd-recognized schools who:
✅ Have a final grade of 85% or above in Math and Science (or belong to the top 10% of their batch)
✅ Are Filipino citizens with no pending/approved immigrant visa
✅ Are 15 years old or younger by June 30, 2026
✅ Have at least a satisfactory character rating
✅ Have not previously applied for PSHS admission
✅ Are in good health and ready for academic challenges

📝 How to Apply Online:
Go to 👉 nce.pshs.edu.ph
Create an account and fill out the form
Upload the required documents:
📍 1×1 ID photo
📍 Grade 5 report card (certified true copy)
📍 Certificate of ranking if below 85% in Math or Science
📍 Scholarship certificate if from a private school on full scholarship
📍 Pay Php 300 (private school students only). Public school and full scholars apply for free!📍 Walk-in applications are also accepted at any PSHS Campus or DOST PSTO. Bring the same requirements and submit in person.

✨ Be part of a STEM community where curiosity is nurtured, excellence is multi-dimensional, and the future is built—one idea at a time.

📣 Take the NCE. Enter Pisay. Be a science scholar of the nation.

06/06/2025

NO CLINIC
on June 7, 2025.

Clinic will resume June 9, 2025.

05/06/2025

Don’t Let the Flood Bring Disease!

Be aware of LEPTOSPIROSIS — a serious infection from wading through floodwaters contaminated with animal urine. Protect yourself and your loved ones!

Know your risk:
• Low Risk: No wounds or entry of floodwater into eyes, ears, or mouth
• Moderate Risk: With wounds or water exposure to eyes/mouth/ears
• High Risk: Repeated exposure, swimming in floodwater, or drinking contaminated water

Doxycycline may help reduce the risk — but it’s NOT 100% effective.

NOT for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, or kids under 8 years old.

Always consult a doctor before taking any medication!

Stay safe this rainy season. Avoid floodwaters whenever possible.

02/06/2025

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression can go hand-in-hand. Doctors sometimes call them comorbid or coexisting conditions, meaning you can have both at the same time.

ADHD is a brain disorder that makes it hard to focus. Children and adults who have it might have trouble finishing tasks, sitting still, or keeping track of things, appointments, or details.

Depression is more than just an occasional case of the blues. It’s deep sadness and despair you feel every day for at least 2 weeks at a time. It can make it hard to work, go to school, or sleep.

Up to 30% of children who have ADHD also have a serious mood disorder like depression. And some experts say that more than half of people who have the condition will get treatment for depression at some point in their lives.

Some symptoms of ADHD and depression are a lot alike, and that can make it tough to diagnose and treat those conditions. For example, trouble with focus is one of the signs of both depression and ADHD. And if you take medicines to help with your ADHD symptoms, they may affect your sleep or eating habits – both of which can be signs of depression, too. In children, hyperactivity and crankiness can be symptoms of depression as well as ADHD.

Also, ADHD can lead to depression when people have a hard time with their symptoms. Children may have trouble getting along in school or with playmates, or adults may have issues at work. That can lead to deep feelings of hopelessness and other signs of depression.

Doctors don’t know what causes either condition, but they both seem to be linked to your family history. People with depression or ADHD often have a parent or other family member who has it as well. (WebMD ❤️)

Image United Psychiatric Care ❤️

30/05/2025

pls read..

🌧️ [LOOK] It’s officially habagat season! 🌧️
PAGASA has declared the start of the rainy weather...and with it comes a higher risk for certain illnesses.

🚨 Stay one step ahead! Here are some health tips to keep you and your family safe during the wet season.

🩺 Brought to you by the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP)
🎨 Words and illustrations by Andrew Camposano, M.D.

💧Let’s stay dry, stay safe, and stay healthy!