HPU Buenavista PCF

19/09/2025

The Municipality of Buenavista officially launched its Employees Week 2025 Celebration with a vibrant Fun Run, uniting LGU employees in the spirit of health, wellness, and camaraderie.

More than just the opening activity, the Fun Run also marked Buenavista’s participation in the global observance of World Wellness Weekend -a movement that promotes healthier lifestyles, physical activity, and overall well-being.

Through this initiative, the LGU of Buenavista reinforces its commitment to the Healthy Workplace Program, reminding everyone that a healthy workforce is key to delivering quality public service and building a stronger, more resilient community.



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Buenavista Municipal Health Office

19/09/2025

The dedicated staff of the Buenavista Primary Care Facility proudly joined the 2025 Employees Week celebration, together with fellow LGU employees, to honor the commitment, hard work, and service of public servants who play a vital role in building a stronger Buenavista.

Employees Week is more than just a celebration, it is a recognition of the tireless contributions of government workers who serve as the foundation of effective public service. This annual activity strengthens camaraderie, nurtures teamwork, and promotes employee well-being, reminding us that a motivated and healthy workforce is the key to delivering quality programs and services to the Buenavistahanons.

In line with this, the LGU of Buenavista reaffirms its strong commitment to the Healthy Workplace Program, anchored on the Department of Health’s seven priority areas.

This initiative reflects the LGU’s vision of cultivating a workplace that is not only productive but also safe, supportive, and health-promoting for all employees.

To make this year’s Employees Week more meaningful and engaging, the LGU has prepared a lineup of exciting activities for the coming days:

Volleyball FOR MEN and WOMEN – showcasing unity and sportsmanship
Basketball for Men – strengthening teamwork and healthy competition
Mr. and Ms. LGU 2025 – highlighting talent, confidence, and personality of employees
Laro ng Lahi – reviving Filipino traditional games that promote camaraderie and fun

These activities are not only designed for enjoyment but also to emphasize the importance of balance, wellness, and collective spirit in the workplace.

Truly, Employees Week 2025 is a testament to the dedication of government employees and a celebration of the LGU’s shared mission to provide excellent public service while caring for the well-being of its workforce.


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Buenavista Municipal Health Office

15/09/2025

As of 2:00 PM today, 15 September 2025, the Low Pressure Area
(LPA 09c) being monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has an "UNLIKELY" chance to develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours.

All are advised to monitor updates from DOST-PAGASA.

15/09/2025

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes are some of the world’s 👻.

Stay one step ahead! Don’t let to***co, alcohol, unhealthy diet, air pollution, or physical inactivity sneak up on you.

15/09/2025

15/09/2025

𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗮: 𝗛𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗵𝗼

Ang Alzheimer’s Disease ay isang progresibong sakit sa utak na nagdudulot ng unti-unting pagbabago sa pag-iisip, pag-uugali, at alaala. Pinakamadalas itong nakikita sa matatandang higit 60 taong gulang, lalo na kung may kasaysayan sa pamilya, may altapresyon o diabetes, at hindi malusog ang pamumuhay.

Maaaring mabawasan ang panganib sa pamamagitan ng pagkontrol sa altapresyon at diabetes, tamang pagkain, regular na ehersisyo, at aktibong pakikisalamuha. Ang maagang pagkilala at tamang suporta ay makakatulong hindi lamang sa pasyente kundi pati sa kanilang pamilya.

Ang kaalaman ang ating unang depensa. Simulan ngayon ang pag-aalaga sa ating isip at kalusugan—ito ang pinakamahalagang pamana na maibibigay natin sa ating sarili at sa mga mahal natin sa buhay.

14/09/2025

HIGIT 80% SA MGA BATANG MAY KANSER, PWEDENG GUMALING SA MAAGANG DIAGNOSIS AT GAMUTAN

🩺 Agad na ipatingin ang bata sa doktor kung may paulit-ulit o hindi maipaliwanag na lagnat, pasa, bukol, o iba pang kakaibang sintomas. Regular dapat ang check-up ng mga bata.

💡 Para sa karagdagang impormasyon ukol sa mga benepisyo, basahin ang mga nasa sumusunod na link: https://linktr.ee/DOHCancerSupport

Source: Global Cancer Observatory

14/09/2025

❗️DOH: PANATILIHIN ANG TAMANG TIMBANG PARA SA MALUSOG NA KATAWAN❗️

4/10 na Pilipino ay obese. Ang obesity ay isang kondisyon kung saan labis ang taba sa katawan, at maaaring umangat ang panganib sa iba’t ibang sakit tulad ng altapresyon, sakit sa puso, diabetes (Type 2), at stroke.

🥦🏃Piliin ang healthy ang gawin ang mga sumusunod:
✅ Kumain ng masustansya at iwasan ang matatamis, maalat, mamantika, at matataba (4Ms)
✅ Mag-ehersisyo araw-araw
✅ Magpasuri nang maaga upang matiyak na ang timbang, taas, at sukat ng baywang ay akma sa iyo
✅ Iwasang magpuyat

Source: DOST-FNRI, National Nutrition Survey 2023

14/09/2025

𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗞𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮!

Ang epilepsy ay isang kondisyon sa utak na nagdudulot ng paulit-ulit na seizures. Kung makakita ka ng isang taong nagse-seizure, ito ang mga dapat gawin:

> Ilayo siya sa mga bagay na maaaring makasakit sa kanya.
> Suportahan at lagyan ng malambot na sapin ang ilalim ng kanyang ulo.
> Pagkatapos ng pangingisay, itagilid siya para makahinga nang maayos.
> Tandaan kung gaano katagal ang seizure.

Kung ang seizure ay tumagal ng higit sa 5 minuto, dalhin agad siya sa ospital!

Para sa tulong, magtungo sa pinakamalapit na health center.

Ipagkalat ang tamang impormasyon, hindi takot. Ang iyong kaalaman ay makakatulong na puksain ang stigma at magligtas ng buhay.

13/09/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙤𝙣-𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙨 (𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐛𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩)
𝘎𝘪𝘺𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘶𝘩𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘶𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘋𝘊𝘎𝘕𝘔𝘊

𝟏. 𝐒𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝/ 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦
- Ang doktor mag-issue sang 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭.
- Ang nurse-on-duty maghatag sang Blood Request kag magpa-inchindi sang proseso sa bantay sang pasyente.

𝟐. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐝𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲)
- Dal-on sang bantay ang Blood Request sa Blood Station sang DCGNMC.
- Ang Medical Technologist (MedTech) mag-check kun kompleto ang request kag magpangusisa kun may available nga dugo.

𝟑𝐚. 𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐃𝐮𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐂𝐆𝐍𝐌𝐂
- Ang MedTech maga-issue sang 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 kag 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐩 para bayaran sa 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬–𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬.
- Bayaran ang 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐞 sa PRC–Guimaras, kag dal-a ang 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐨 pabalik sa Blood Station.
- Ang MedTech mag-issue sang 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐩.
- Dal-a ang Notice Slip 𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞-𝐨𝐧-𝐝𝐮𝐭𝐲.
- Ang nurse mag-label sang blood unit kag maghatag sang 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡) 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭.
- Dayon na ang transfusion suno sa order sang doktor. ✅ Tapos na.

𝟑𝐛. 𝐊𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐃𝐮𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐂𝐆𝐍𝐌𝐂
- Ang request 𝐢-𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐬𝐚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 (PRC) –𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬 para magpangita sang available nga dugo.

𝙆𝙪𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙋𝙍𝘾:
- Bayaran ang processing fee sa PRC, kag i-issue ang dugo para sa DCGNPH.
- Ang MedTech mag-issue sang Blood Availability Notice Slip → ihatag sa nurse → labeling + crossmatch → transfusion.

𝙆𝙪𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙖 𝙋𝙍𝘾:
- Ang PRC–Guimaras makig-coordinate sa 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐖𝐕𝐑𝐁𝐂) para makapangita sang dugo.
- Pag may available na, ipabalo sa inyo nga 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐑𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐞 kag magpadayon pareho sa: Notice Slip → nurse → labeling + crossmatch → transfusion.

𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙚𝙚?
- Ginabayad ini para laboratory testing, mga gamit, kag mga proseso nga naga-sigurado nga ang ihatag nga dugo wala sang masakit kag safe para sa inyo pasyente.

Ang dugo mismo wala ginabayaran kay donasyon ini.

𝙋𝙖𝙖𝙣𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙚𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙖 𝘽𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖?
- Makipag-angut sa 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈 kay 𝐌𝐬. 𝐊𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚 (𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫) agud makabulig sa pag-avail sang 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (free 1 unit of blood) nga ginapatuman sang Municipality of Buenavista.

𝙋𝙖𝙖𝙣𝙤 𝙠𝙪𝙣 𝙂𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖-𝘼𝙣 𝙆𝙖𝙢𝙤 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙡𝙤 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝘿𝙪𝙜𝙤?
- Makipag-angut liwat kay 𝐌𝐬. 𝐊𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚 sa 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈 para sa pagbulig sa pagproseso sini.

Flowchart source: DCGNMC Blood Station

11/09/2025

The Municipality of Buenavista, through the Buenavista Primary Care Facility I headed by Dr. Grace F. Cortez, Municipal Health Officer, successfully conducted a Healthy Workplace Orientation for the permanent employees of the Local Government Unit of Buenavista.
To set the tone for health and wellness, the activity started with an energetic Zumba session, promoting the importance of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. This engaging exercise served not only as a warm-up but also as a reminder that wellness can be fun, accessible, and integrated into the daily routines of employees.
This initiative is anchored on the Healthy Workplace Implementation Action Agenda No. 3 – Developing Personal Skills, which aims to equip employees with the knowledge, values, and competencies necessary to make healthier choices in their daily lives and workplace environment. By building personal skills, employees are empowered to:
Understand health risks and take proactive measures to prevent disease.
Adopt healthier lifestyle practices such as balanced diet, regular physical activity, and stress management.
Enhance coping skills to maintain good mental health and productivity at work.
Promote responsible decision-making on issues such as substance use, sexual and reproductive health, and injury prevention.
Act as advocates of health, not only for themselves but also for their families and colleagues, creating a ripple effect of wellness across the community.
This approach is integrated across all seven (7) priority areas of the Department of Health’s Health Promotion Framework Strategy (HPFS):
Diet and Physical Activity
Environmental Health
Immunization
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Violence and Injury Prevention
The orientation also signifies the strong commitment of the Buenavista Local Government Unit, under the leadership of Hon. Samuel T. Gumarin, Municipal Mayor, as well as the Buenavista Municipal Employees Association and the Human Resource Department, who spearheaded the organization of the activity to ensure its success. Their support and dedication, alongside the health sector, reflect the collective effort in sustaining the Healthy Workplace Program.
This orientation likewise forms part of the Municipality’s celebration of the Philippine Civil Service Month, observed every September pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1050, s. 1997. The celebration serves as a reminder that public service is a public trust, anchored on the principles of integrity, merit, accountability, and excellence as enshrined in the Civil Service Law and reinforced through the Citizen’s Charter. By integrating health promotion into the Civil Service Month activities, the LGU of Buenavista demonstrates its commitment not only to the well-being of its employees but also to providing responsive, efficient, and people-centered public service.
During the activity, Ms. Frenzy Mae M. Ardenio, RN, Health Education and Promotion Officer, and Healthy Workplace Point Person, presented the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) Accomplishment Report of the permanent employees, highlighting current health statuses and areas for improvement. Engr. Resty Ferrer, Sanitary Officer II and PhilHealth YAKAP Point Person, also discussed the PhilHealth YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan, Alaga ang Pilipino) Program, explaining its components and benefits as part of PhilHealth’s commitment to provide accessible, comprehensive, and sustainable health services to every Filipino.
Meanwhile, Dr. Grace F. Cortez provided an in-depth discussion on the seven priority areas of health promotion, with emphasis on the Health Promotion Playbooks and key strategies to ensure the sustainability and continuity of the Healthy Workplace Program in the municipality.
The activity marks another step towards building a healthier, more resilient, and productive workforce, affirming the shared vision of the LGU leadership, the Employees Association, the HR Department, and the health sector to place health, wellness, and service excellence at the core of governance and public service.

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Buenavista Municipal Health Office

11/09/2025

The Municipality of Buenavista, through the Buenavista Primary Care Facility I headed by Dr. Grace F. Cortez, Municipal Health Officer, successfully conducted a Healthy Workplace Orientation for the permanent employees of the Local Government Unit of Buenavista.

To set the tone for health and wellness, the activity started with an energetic Zumba session, promoting the importance of physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. This engaging exercise served not only as a warm-up but also as a reminder that wellness can be fun, accessible, and integrated into the daily routines of employees.

This initiative is anchored on the Healthy Workplace Implementation Action Agenda No. 3 – Developing Personal Skills, which aims to equip employees with the knowledge, values, and competencies necessary to make healthier choices in their daily lives and workplace environment. By building personal skills, employees are empowered to:

Understand health risks and take proactive measures to prevent disease.

Adopt healthier lifestyle practices such as balanced diet, regular physical activity, and stress management.

Enhance coping skills to maintain good mental health and productivity at work.

Promote responsible decision-making on issues such as substance use, sexual and reproductive health, and injury prevention.

Act as advocates of health, not only for themselves but also for their families and colleagues, creating a ripple effect of wellness across the community.

This approach is integrated across all seven (7) priority areas of the Department of Health’s Health Promotion Framework Strategy (HPFS):

Diet and Physical Activity
Environmental Health
Immunization
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Violence and Injury Prevention

The orientation also signifies the strong commitment of the Buenavista Local Government Unit, under the leadership of Hon. Samuel T. Gumarin, Municipal Mayor, as well as the Buenavista Municipal Employees Association and the Human Resource Department, who spearheaded the organization of the activity to ensure its success. Their support and dedication, alongside the health sector, reflect the collective effort in sustaining the Healthy Workplace Program.

This orientation likewise forms part of the Municipality’s celebration of the Philippine Civil Service Month, observed every September pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1050, s. 1997. The celebration serves as a reminder that public service is a public trust, anchored on the principles of integrity, merit, accountability, and excellence as enshrined in the Civil Service Law and reinforced through the Citizen’s Charter. By integrating health promotion into the Civil Service Month activities, the LGU of Buenavista demonstrates its commitment not only to the well-being of its employees but also to providing responsive, efficient, and people-centered public service.

During the activity, Ms. Frenzy Mae M. Ardenio, RN, Health Education and Promotion Officer, and Healthy Workplace Point Person, presented the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) Accomplishment Report of the permanent employees, highlighting current health statuses and areas for improvement. Engr. Resty Ferrer, Sanitary Officer II and PhilHealth YAKAP Point Person, also discussed the PhilHealth YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan, Alaga ang Pilipino) Program, explaining its components and benefits as part of PhilHealth’s commitment to provide accessible, comprehensive, and sustainable health services to every Filipino.

Meanwhile, Dr. Grace F. Cortez provided an in-depth discussion on the seven priority areas of health promotion, with emphasis on the Health Promotion Playbooks and key strategies to ensure the sustainability and continuity of the Healthy Workplace Program in the municipality.

The activity marks another step towards building a healthier, more resilient, and productive workforce, affirming the shared vision of the LGU leadership, the Employees Association, the HR Department, and the health sector to place health, wellness, and service excellence at the core of governance and public service.

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Buenavista Municipal Health Office