Rural Health Unit - Mahinog, Camiguin

08/08/2025

August is National Breastfeeding Month!
Mandated under Republic Act No. 10028 or the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009, this month-long observance celebrates and promotes breastfeeding as the best and most natural way to nourish babies.
Why breastfeeding matters:
✅ Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life gives babies the perfect nutrition and protection they need.
✅ From 6 months and beyond, continue breastfeeding while introducing safe, nutritious solid food.
✅ Mothers need care too: nutritious food, enough rest, and strong emotional support help them continue breastfeeding successfully.
Breastfeeding is not just a mother’s responsibility — it’s a shared community effort. Let’s support every breastfeeding journey!

August is National Breastfeeding Month!

Mandated under Republic Act No. 10028 or the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009, this month-long observance celebrates and promotes breastfeeding as the best and most natural way to nourish babies.

Why breastfeeding matters:
✅ Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life gives babies the perfect nutrition and protection they need.
✅ From 6 months and beyond, continue breastfeeding while introducing safe, nutritious solid food.
✅ Mothers need care too: nutritious food, enough rest, and strong emotional support help them continue breastfeeding successfully.

Breastfeeding is not just a mother’s responsibility — it’s a shared community effort. Let’s support every breastfeeding journey!

08/08/2025

Let’s stop stigma!
The right words go a long way.
💙 Be inclusive.
💙 Be kind.
💙 Be respectful.

Let’s stop stigma!

The right words go a long way.

💙 Be inclusive.
💙 Be kind.
💙 Be respectful.

08/08/2025

Breastfeeding is beneficial for both mom and baby. Babies get the best nourishment through breast milk. Breastfed babies have a lower risk of asthma, obesity, and type 1 diabetes. And for moms, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure are less common among women who breastfeed.
Eat dark green leafy vegetables for increased breast milk supply. Eat fruits rich in vitamin C for better iron-absorption.

Breastfeeding is beneficial for both mom and baby. Babies get the best nourishment through breast milk. Breastfed babies have a lower risk of asthma, obesity, and type 1 diabetes. And for moms, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure are less common among women who breastfeed.

Eat dark green leafy vegetables for increased breast milk supply. Eat fruits rich in vitamin C for better iron-absorption.

08/08/2025

⚠️ 656,115 NA MGA PILIPINO, MAY DIABETES NA
‼️Ayon sa pinakahuling datos ng Field Health Services Information System ng DOH (FHSIS, 2024), 656,115 na Pilipino ang may diabetes. Sa kabila nito, marami pa rin ang hindi nakakaalam na sila ay may ganitong kondisyon.
Alamin ang mga sintomas ng Diabetes. Ugaliin ang regular na konsultasyon para mabantayan ang kalusugan at para sa maagang gamutan.

⚠️ 656,115 NA MGA PILIPINO, MAY DIABETES NA

‼️Ayon sa pinakahuling datos ng Field Health Services Information System ng DOH (FHSIS, 2024), 656,115 na Pilipino ang may diabetes. Sa kabila nito, marami pa rin ang hindi nakakaalam na sila ay may ganitong kondisyon.

Alamin ang mga sintomas ng Diabetes. Ugaliin ang regular na konsultasyon para mabantayan ang kalusugan at para sa maagang gamutan.

08/08/2025

Breastfeeding support is critical for working moms.
All women should have:
🔸Paid maternity leave - preferably 6+ months – in line with WHO recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding
🔸Time off for breastfeeding or expressing milk upon return to work
🔸Breastfeeding-friendly workplaces & affordable childcare

Breastfeeding support is critical for working moms.

All women should have:
🔸Paid maternity leave - preferably 6+ months – in line with WHO recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding
🔸Time off for breastfeeding or expressing milk upon return to work
🔸Breastfeeding-friendly workplaces & affordable childcare

08/08/2025

Golden Rule #8 to Kidney Health: Have a Regular Medical Check-Up!
Get tested if you’re at risk.
Do you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney disease? Get your kidney function tested early!

Golden Rule #8 to Kidney Health: Have a Regular Medical Check-Up!

Get tested if you’re at risk.

Do you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney disease? Get your kidney function tested early!

08/08/2025

August is National Adolescent Immunization Month!
This month, we raise awareness on the importance of protecting adolescents from vaccine-preventable diseases, especially cervical cancer through the HPV vaccine.
Parents, make sure your Grade 4 daughters are vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) — a leading cause of cervical cancer.
Check the vaccination schedule at your nearest health center and ensure your child’s protection today.
With the HPV vaccine, we are protected from cervical cancer!

August is National Adolescent Immunization Month!

This month, we raise awareness on the importance of protecting adolescents from vaccine-preventable diseases, especially cervical cancer through the HPV vaccine.

Parents, make sure your Grade 4 daughters are vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) — a leading cause of cervical cancer.

Check the vaccination schedule at your nearest health center and ensure your child’s protection today.

With the HPV vaccine, we are protected from cervical cancer!

03/08/2025

Golden Rule #7 to Kidney Health: Don’t Abuse Pain Relievers and Supplements!

Don’t overuse painkillers.

Frequent use of over-the-counter pain meds like ibuprofen or herbal medicines can harm your kidneys. Always ask your doctor first!

01/08/2025

Did you know❓Vaccination against can help prevent liver cancer in children, while vaccination for young girls can reduce the risk of later in life.

01/08/2025

‼️Hepatitis, pwede maging liver cancer kung mapabayaan‼️

2% o 6.1 million na kaso ng Hepatitis B at C sa mundo ay Pilipino ayon sa 2024 Global Hepatitis Report.

Abiso ng DOH, pabakunahan ang mga bata kontra Hepatitis B sa inyong health center. 🛡️

Ang Hepatitis C ay maaaring maiwasan sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng malinis na hiringgilya. 💉

Makakaiwas naman sa Hepatitis A at E sa pamamagitan ng maayos na paghahanda ng pagkain. 🍽️

Tignan ang mga sintomas ng Hepatitis sa larawan.

01/08/2025

Golden Rule #6 to Kidney Health: Don’t Smoke!

Quit smoking and protect your kidneys!

Smoking reduces blood flow to your kidneys and raises your risk of kidney cancer. The sooner you quit, the better!

Golden Rule #6 to Kidney Health: Don’t Smoke!

Quit smoking and protect your kidneys!

Smoking reduces blood flow to your kidneys and raises your risk of kidney cancer. The sooner you quit, the better!

01/08/2025

❗Suportado ng DOH ang Breastfeeding bilang bahagi ng mahalagang First 1000 Days ng mga sanggol ❗

Bakit mahalaga ang exclusive breastfeeding?
✔️ Kumpleto sa nutrisyon
✔️ May panlaban sa sakit
✔️ Libre, laging handa, at mas ligtas para kay baby

✅ Simulan ang eksklusibong pagpapasuso sa unang 6 na buwan
✅ Ipagpatuloy ang pagpapasuso at magsimula ng masustansyang pagkain sa mga bata mula 6 na buwan pataas
✅ Tiyaking nakakakain si Nanay ng masustansyang pagkain, may sapat na pahinga, at nasusuportahan sa kaniyang emotional needs