Kapangan District Hospital

05/05/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Your head and neck do more than you think-they help you speak, swallow, breathe, and express who you are every single day. It is a reminder to stay aware, stay informed, and take action for your health.

🔍𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬:
Persistent sore throat, lumps, difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, or changes in your voice shouldn't be ignored. Early detection saves lives.

💡𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟
☑️Avoid to***co and limit alcohol
☑️Practice good oral hygiene
☑️Get vaccinated (HPV)
☑️Schedule regular check-ups

❤𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬.
Talk to your family and friends. Encourage check-ups.
Your voice matters-use it to raise awareness.

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐁. 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐃

04/05/2026

𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

Hypertension is often called the "𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 " - but it doesn't have to be.

This Hypertension Awareness time, let's take a moment to understand how high blood pressure can affect our health without obvious symptoms. When left uncontrolled, it can lead to serious complications like heart disease and stroke- but the good news is, it's manageable and preventable.

Simple habits can make a big difference: eat a balanced diet, reduce salt intake, stay physically active, manage stress, and have your blood pressure checked regularly. Early detection and consistent care are key to protecting your health.

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲- 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰.

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: 𝐃𝐫. 𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐃. 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐨-𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐃

03/05/2026

𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

Dengue is preventable-and awareness is our first line of defense.

This Dengue Awareness Season, it's important to remember that small actions can make a big difference. Dengue spreads through mosquito🦟 bites, especially in areas with stagnant water 💦 where mosquitoes breed. By keeping our surroundings clean and eliminating stagnant water, we help stop the spread before it starts.

Prevention is a shared responsibility. Protect yourself and your family by using mosquito repellents, wearing protective clothing, and staying alert to early symptoms. Encourage your community to stay informed and take action together.

A safer environment starts with us.

Speaker: Ma'am Mildred V. Quayle RN

02/05/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚖𝚎: "𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝙴𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗, 𝚅𝚊𝚌𝚌𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜 𝚆𝚘𝚛𝚔. "

Vaccines protect lives - simple as that. 💉💉💉❣️❣️❣️
This World Immunization Week 2026, it's a great time to reflect on how far we've come in preventing diseases that once affected millions. Immunization doesn't just protect individuals - it helps safeguard families, friends, and entire communities.

By staying informed and keeping up with recommended vaccines, we all play a part in building a healthier future. Talk to a healthcare provider, check your vaccination status, and encourage others to do the same.

Every shot counts. Every life matters.

Speakers: Ma'am Gretchen A. Alunes RN and Ma'am Claire M. Faroden RN

17/04/2026

𝔸ℕℕ𝕆𝕌ℕℂ𝔼𝕄𝔼ℕ𝕋: Resumption of Ultrasound Services

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧:
•Every Wednesday & Thursday
(𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦: "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦.")

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:
•8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:
•Request for Ultrasound
•Towel or Tissue Paper

We also encourage our clients to contact the hospital beforehand for specific preparations and instructions.

Mobile Phone: 09212322823
Facebook Messenger: http://m.me/KapanganDistrictHospital

15/04/2026

Knowledge is Power!

In line with the KDH program on Health and Wellness, nurses of KDH had lectures and re-echo during the staff meeting held on April 10,2026.
📌Ms. Jophyne Pitpitunge - Adolescent's Psychosocial, Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Challenges
📌Ms. Gretchen Alunes and Ms. Claire Faroden - Understanding Rheumatology
📌Ms. Hannah Jay Mendoza- Eating Disorders among Adolescents and Caustic Agent Ingestion
📌Ms. Mildred Quayle -Gerontolgy and 10 minute assessment screening test

14/04/2026

06/04/2026

📌15-minutes for Health

“Exercise not only changes your body,it changes your mind,your attitude and your mood.”

01/04/2026

OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT (OPD) CLASS:
RABIES MANAGEMENT

Ms. Hannah Jaye P. Mendoza and Ms. Mary Ann F. Tasing,registered nurses, conducted a lecture at the OPD on March 9 and 17, 2026.
📌Topics discussed were:
a) What is Rabies?
b) Signs and Symptoms of Rabies on human and Rabies on an animal
c) First Aid and management for animal bites
d) Categories of bites
e) R.A. 9482 Anti-Rabies Act of 2007
f) Animal Bite Treatment Center (ABTC) of KDH schedule
📌After the lecture, patients and watchers had the chance to ask questions regarding rabies.

Kapangan District Hospital reminds the public to visit the nearest ABTC or hospital for animal bite cases.




Mherry Anne Fermin - Tasing
Hannah J Pitas Mendoza

31/03/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲

Outpatient Consultations will temporarily suspend its operation from April 2 to 4, 2026, in observance of the Lenten Season.

The hospital mobile phone number and Facebook Messenger will be active daily to address your concerns and questions.

For your information and guidance, stay safe during this long holiday.

> 09212322823
> http://m.me/KapanganDistrictHospital