UPLB University Health Service

23/08/2025

The OVCCA family extends its warmest greetings to our Vice Chancellor, Atty. Eric Paul D. Peralta, on his birthday.

We deeply appreciate your steadfast leadership, commitment, and vision in guiding the OVCCA toward greater service to the University and its constituents. Your dedication continues to inspire us to strive for excellence and to foster a community anchored on integrity, compassion, and shared purpose.

On this special day, we wish you abundant blessings, good health, and renewed strength as you continue to lead with wisdom and integrity. May the year ahead be filled with success, meaningful milestones, and lasting fulfillment both in your professional journey and personal life.

Happy Birthday, VC Atty. Eric! 🎉

20/08/2025

UHS CONDUCTS A FIRST AID LECTURE

To empower the UPLB community with life-saving skills, the UHS Department of Family and Community Medicine, in collaboration with the UHS Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Committee, conducted a First Aid lecture for the staff of the Institute of Crop Science. The lecture aimed to strengthen emergency readiness and equip participants with practical knowledge for responding to medical situations confidently and effectively.

As Assistant Professor and Division Head of the Crop Production and Management Division, Norma G. Medina said, “Maganda na equipped ang mga faculty at staff sa First Aid lalong-lalo na kami ay may mga klase na ginaganap sa labas ng classrooms katulad ng mga laboratory exercises at field works na kung saan ang mga students at faculty ay exposed sa iba’t ibang elements.”

With the positive impact on the UPLB community, the UHS will continue to promote First Aid awareness and preparedness across the campus. (19 August 2025)

18/08/2025

Two Wheelchairs Donated to the University Health Service

The University Health Service, on 07 August 2025, received two new wheelchairs from the Rotary Club of Los Baños Makiling. This donation will add to the mobility assistance of patients while at the UHS.

The UHS expresses its sincere appreciation to the Rotary Club of Los Baños Makiling for being committed to community service and giving support to the UHS.

15/08/2025

13/08/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT

Effective 14 August 2025 (Thursday), the UHS will resume attending to the UPLB Annual Medical Examination (AME) of UPLB employees.

Thank you very much.

11/08/2025

ENSURING SAFETY AS WE WELCOME INCOMING UPLB STUDENTS

The University Health Service Emergency Response Team is ready to respond to any health-related emergency as the university welcomes its new students. With medical kits in hand and an ambulance on standby, UHS ERT ensures that every student can focus, enjoy, and be safe.

The UHS ERT is stationed earlier today at the E.B. Copeland Gymnasium during the Opening Convocation for new students and is also on-site during their evening activity.

06/08/2025

Empowering UPLB Students Toward Self-Care: A Stronger Commitment to Mental Wellness

The University Health Service through its Mental Health Clinic continues to deepen its commitment to supporting the well-being of UPLB students. Through the generosity of The Foundation for St. Therese Los Baños, Inc. headed by Mrs. Eva C. Labadan, the clinic recently received from them a second round of PHP 100,000.00 worth of psychotropic medicines to help sustain its mental health program.

This act of kindness sparked further support from UPLB Batch 1972 who was inspired to also contribute and donate PHP 47,000.00 worth of the same medicines. The batch is led by Dr. Desiree M. Hautea as its president.

A turnover ceremony was held on 09 July 2025 at the Office of the Chancellor to formally acknowledge the donations from both organizations. UHS Medical Director Dr. Jessie Imelda F. Walde welcomed and thanked the donors, emphasizing the importance of medication compliance in mental health care.

UHS Psychiatrist Dr. Alexandra Jean Palis provided an overview of the clinic’s cases, highlighting the peak periods of consultations. Chief Pharmacist Felicidad B. Navarro presented the inventory of psychotropic medicines distributed to beneficiaries since the program began on 20 September 2024. MHC Nurse Coordinator Maria Cristina W. Zafaralla shared heartfelt feedback from student beneficiaries, many of whom expressed deep gratitude for the support that now allows them to consistently follow their treatment plans.

UPLB Chancellor Dr. Jose V. Camacho, Jr. did not let this opportunity pass to express his appreciation, describing the initiative as a meaningful partnership with the community and a humbling opportunity to be part of the University’s Mental Health Program. Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs Atty. Eric Paul D. Peralta and Asst. Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs Benevieve D. Villanueva also witnessed the turnover.

With the donations made by the Foundations for St. Therese Los Baños, Inc. and UPLB Batch 1972, the UHS Mental Health Clinic moves closer to its goal of empowering our UPLB students to care for themselves and seek the help they need.

For consultations with the UHS Mental Health Clinic, actively enrolled UPLB students may email mhc.uhs.uplb@up.edu.ph. Clinic hours are every Tuesday and Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding holidays and declared non-working days.

04/08/2025

The University Health Service is always at your service!

The UHS Emergency Response Team culminates its on-site support to the 2-day UP College Admission Test today, 02 August 2025, where more than 10k examinees have chosen UP Los Baños as their testing center.

Stationed accessibly at the lower campus, the UHS ERT has attended to urgent cases and untoward events.

The UHS extends its warmest congratulations to all UPCAT completers as they soon embark on a new journey in their academic life.

02/08/2025

ATM: On Day 1 of the UP College Admission Test or the UPCAT, the UHS Emergency Response Team is on standby, ready to assist for any health-related emergencies.

The medical team is stationed at the Office of the University Registrar during this 2-day event. An estimated number of 2,445 examinees are expected during each morning and afternoon session.

25/07/2025

ATM: The University Health Service heroes teamed up in the aftermath of heavy rains to attend to incoming UPLB students for the conduct of their Pre-Enrollment Physical Examination.

24/07/2025

FREE PROPHYLACTIC DOSE FOR LEPTOSPIROSIS AT THE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE

During this season of heavy rains and floods, there is a high risk of contracting leptospirosis.

Leptospirosis is an infection transmissible to humans and is caused by bacteria commonly found in the urine of infected animals. Outbreaks are common especially if there is direct exposure to floods.

At the UHS, free prophylactic doses are available for UP constituents. To avail:

• Accomplish this google form to join the program:
https://tinyurl.com/Free-Doxycycline-Prophylaxis
• Wait for the UHS to contact you for further screening, and instructions on how to claim the medicines.

For further inquiries, message us at http://m.me/UHSUPLBPharmacy/