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19/07/2024

2024 marks the 50th year Nutrition Month in the Philippines. For the 50th Nutrition Month, the National Nutrition Council has chosen the theme: “Sa Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) Sama-Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat.” It aims to improve nutrition across all the life stages through strategies such as improving consumption of healthier diets, adoption of positive nutrition practices and increased access to quality nutrition services.

This Nutrition Month it’s time to refresh ourselves about PINGGANG PINOY and 10 KUMAINMENTS developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and National Nutrition Council (NNC).

22/12/2023

The holidays are quickly approaching. While you’re enjoying the holiday season, it’s important to stay healthy to protect yourself and your loved ones. Here are some tips for staying healthy during the holidays.

10/10/2023

October is Mental Health Month

Mental Health Month is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone’s mental health. This aims to educate people about the stigma of mental illness, and encouraging people around the world to support the cause, and establish a healthy environment in all aspects of life to support mental health.

27/09/2023

4th week of September is National Thyroid Cancer Awareness Week!

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the throat. This butterfly-shaped gland is crucial in keeping the body healthy. It releases certain hormones which can help control and regulate metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature.

You can perform a simple neck check self-exam to help with early detection and check for lumps or enlargements in the neck.

28/04/2023

The month of April is recognized as National Hemophilia Awareness Month.
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder, passed on from mothers, which affects the blood’s ability to clot. This can lead to spontaneous bleeding as well as bleeding following injuries or surgery. Blood contains many proteins called clotting factors that can help to stop bleeding.
People with hemophilia may need ongoing medical treatment to prevent bleeding. They may need to avoid certain activities and medications. But there are many things you can do to manage the impact hemophilia may have on the quality of your life.

15/03/2023

March is National Colore**al Cancer Awareness Month

The best way to prevent colon cancer and re**al cancer is screening. Colore**al cancer is one of the most preventable and highly treatable cancers if caught early.

Department of Health (DOH) encourages people to maintain healthy lifestyle by engaging in physical activities, eating a balanced diet, reducing alcohol intake and avoiding smoking to decrease the risk of acquiring the disease.

19/01/2023

This January, we are observing the National Deworming Month with the campaign theme: “Makilahok sa Oplan Goodbye Bulate para maging malusog, masigla, at matalino ang inyong mga anak!”. It aims to combat and reduce Soil Transmitted Helminth Infections (STH) through mass drug administration of anthelmintic medicines to at-risk populations such as children, pregnant women, food handlers, farmers and indigenous populations.

23/12/2022

December is Firecracker Injury Prevention Month, when government agencies and private organizations launch an anti-firecracker campaign to reduce injuries caused by the use of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices during the holiday celebration. Protection of the public, particularly children, from firework-related injuries is a main concern.

Have a safe and healthy holiday season Hsaians!

17/11/2022

National Children’s Month is celebrated every November in the Philippines. The theme for this year is “Kalusugan, Kaisipan, at Kapakanan ng Bawat Bata Ating Tutukan,”.

In line with this here are some ways to improve children’s health.

10/10/2022

October 10 -15, 2022 is National Mental Health Awareness Week. Mental health and well being is a concern of all. Here are the 10 tips for mental health wellness. Your mental health matters Hsaians.

20/09/2022

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Many cancers in children are found early, either by a child’s doctor or by parents. But cancers in children can be hard to recognize right away because early symptoms are often like those caused by much more common illnesses or injuries. Early diagnosis and referral remain one of the key factors in surviving childhood cancer.

Having knowledge of the early warning signs can be useful in promoting awareness of childhood.

Sources:
https://siop-online.org/resources/
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-in-children/finding-childhood-cancers-early.html

15/09/2022