Marcelina April Gonzaga, MD - Internist

15/08/2021

10/07/2021

It’s flu season again! Make sure you are already vaccinated this year against the flu! Message us for any inquiries and concerns…

Have a happy and safe weekend! 😊

02/06/2021

VACCINATION UPDATE:

As of today, the Mandaue City COVID-19 Vaccination Centers has already vaccinated a total of 17,443 individuals.

For today, June 2, 2021, a total of 1,778 mandauehanons were vaccinated on all 3 vaccination sites.

Magpa bakuna na! Protektahi imong kaugalingon ug imong pamilya.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/RequestVaccination

Vaccination sites:
💉Mandaue Sports Complex
💉UCLM (Back gate via G. Ouano St., Brgy. Opao)
💉Pacific Mall (4th Floor near DFA)

Operation hours: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

01/06/2021

See you all on June 19 at 7pm via FB live!
Aduna tay LAY FORUM bahin sa pag paglikay sa bato sa renyon ug sa Chronic Kidney Disease kung aduna kay Diabetes and Hypertension.

23/05/2021

Please take note! Road to herd immunity!❤️

22/05/2021

Pa rehistro na!😊

22/05/2021

20/05/2021

Hi! VSMMC KAAMBAG clinic now offers a drive thru/walk thru HIV Testing! Please share this link to your friends and relatives. It is important to know your status!❤️

The Department of Health (DOH) has an existing program for the prevention and control of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the Philippines. The Epidemiology Bureau (EB) of DOH is mandated by Republic Act 8504 to collect information that will be used in planning activities to help stop the sp...

13/05/2021

06/05/2021

Ang buwan ng Mayo ay Hypertension Awareness Month, !😍

Nananatiling pangunahing sanhi ng pagkamatay ang hypertension o altapresyon. Kaya naman ngayong buwan, sama-sama tayong maging aktibo sa pag-iwas nito!

🍏 Kumain ng gulay at prutas
💪 Mag-ehersisyo
⛔ limitahan ang matatamis at maaalat, at
✅ Ugaliing i-tsek ang blood pressure!

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, bisitahin lamang ang link na ito 👇
bit.ly/HAM2021-FAQs

Kaya naman para sa ikahahaba ng buhay mo, siguraduhing BP mo’y kontrolado. Make it a habit to check your BP for a ! 💚

12/03/2021

I got vaccinated against covid-19, so far no adverse reactions.... We thank God for this opportunity... I am doing this for my family, whom i love dearly ,the people i encounter everyday and ofcourse our patients... let’s do this! Let’s fight against COVID-19!

13/01/2021

This is really sad, take note of the 57 covid 19 patients admitted , before ani naa rajud ta below 20 patients. The lowest I remember was 6 or 7 patients ra, that was about the first week of december, but after that , naghinay2x na jd cya increase. Please, please... dili ta mukumpyansa.
Dri jud ta nadaot sa statement nga ‘kita kita ra bitaw’ unya ang imong gi invite, nag sila sila ra pod sa ilang kaila, and so on and so forth. Diba?

Please let us all be vigilant and dili ta mukumpyansa.
Sinulog is coming... please ayaw nalang intawn pangimbitar. Stay put lang ta.

11/01/2021

BREAKING NEWS: Augustinian friars from the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu announced on Monday, January 11, 2021, that they will be CANCELLING physical Novena Masses of the Fiesta Señor 2021 and will be conducting them virtually starting tomorrow, Tuesday (January 12) due to health concerns. More details to follow. | via Morexette Marie Erram

Read more: https://inq.news/Basilicacancels

29/12/2020

During this 2020 pandemic, Covid 19 has changed the way we live. A glimpse of hope and good news came from the development of Covid-19 Vaccines. However a ...

09/12/2020

Wanting to lose weight? Attempted to go on a "Diet" but Failed? Why? What For and Why Not?Being overweight and obese can result in major mechanical and metab...

07/12/2020

Please watch Dr. Bryan Lim and I , debunk myths about HIV...

04/12/2020

I have been asked a couple of times about eggs, how much is too much?
If i may also add, it’s quite sad that some people, especially those who frequent the gyms, are given the wrong advice.

I hope this short lecture from Dr. Gerry Tan, will help in answering our questions on the truth about eggs🍳🥚

Eggs are really nutritious. But there are a lot of controversies regarding intake of eggs that have been debated for long. Dr Gerry H Tan who is a Mayo Clin...

02/12/2020

DR Gerry H Tan who is a Mayo Clinic trained endocrinologist will present the facts regarding the benefits of fruits and whether he recommends Fruits for weig...

27/11/2020

Are diet sodas safe?

Diet Soda is being used by many of us as part of our weight loss regimen. We replace the high sugar containing regular sodas with this wonderful product that...

25/11/2020

This topic is really close to my heart. Intermittent fasting helped me lose 18kilos of my post partum weight in one year, and helped me maintain my current weight and BMI. I was hesitant to try it at first when a colleague introduced the idea. But when i finally mustered the courage to do it, along with daily yoga and swimming laps, in between, my life changed. I started to feel better and healthier. I am so thankful my colleague supported me throughout the process.

I am happy and very thankful that Dr. Gerry Tan , our respected mentor, made this video, discussing the mechanisms on how fasting helps our body to be healthy, and the safe ways to do it.
I always try to share my experience to my family , friends and my patients, in the hope that it could help and encourage them to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Yes, i agree with doc Gerry, intermittent fasting is a lifestyle, it is not a fad diet...

Intermittent Fasting is one way to effectively lose weight and manage diabetes. Dr Gerry H Tan who is a Mayo Clinic trained endocrinologist will explain in t...

25/11/2020

People living with HIV can start a family of their own, how is this possible? Is this even possible to start with? What are the problems encountered?

24/11/2020

This coming December 1 is World AIDS Day! Please watch this informative series, to answer your questions about HIV/AIDS.

WATCH & WIN! 🎉 Get a chance to win exciting giveaways by answering the UNZIP AND DEBRIEF: A talk series for World AIDS Day 2020 trivia questions! Watch the videos at bit.ly/UnzipDebriefWAD2020

Winners will be announced on 1 December 2020 - World AIDS Day 🔴

Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE this video with the hashtags, and

15/11/2020

Hello! Good afternoon! I am planning on making a segment on this page called ‘Questions you have been meaning to ask a Doctor’. Wherein I’d compile questions and answer them in a form of a video.

In my practice so far, i have observed patients who really are very inquisitive about their health, others have long been believing health myths and I’d like to correct those.

I truly believe education is a very powerful tool in our journey to a healthier life.

I enjoy talking with my patients and obliging in answering all their questions if it is within my scope. The pandemic has made it harder for people to access to the correct information, especially there are a lot of fake news circulating around.

I am doing this to address your questions that you have been meaning to ask a doctor but have been too shy to ask😊 I just want to spread the correct information for everybody, i have no intention of being famous!😆
This is just my way of helping the community in the best way i know how.

So send in your questions in my inbox and i would try to answer them , if it is beyond my field of specialty, i’d try my best to invite resource persons who can best answer those questions and concerns...

Thank you! And God bless us all!

*Reminder: if you are under the care of your doctor , this is not a substitute for your doctor’s advise...

14/11/2020

A gentle reminder!

13/11/2020

How should a Diabetic Eat? What the best way to Control Sugar using FOOD? How can we minimize calories without getting hungry? Is there a trick as to how a d...

02/11/2020

Hi! Please watch this informative video about diabetes, by my mentor a very respected Endocrinologist, Dr. Gerry Tan.
l invite you to listen to him talk about the disease and debunk the common misconceptions... This is very helpful, for you and for the people you care about.

Simple short discussion why people should not regard diabetes as a simple disease.

18/09/2020

Let’s hear it from Dr. Bryan Lim, an Infectious Disease specialist, He will talk about COVID-19, the different severities, management challenges, complications and treatment options. Tomorrow, 5 pm!😊

EYES HERE!
Take note of ASK COVID BRYAN Episode 3 on SEPTEMBER 19, 2020.

New topic is: REVEALING COVID-19, UNDERSTANDING THE PATIENT JOURNEY.
A discussion on the different severities, management challenges, complications, and treatment options for COVID-19. 📌

15/09/2020

01/09/2020

Now that we are in MGCQ, let us not equate it to the non-existence of the virus... We should still be very vigilant!

Remember! Wear a face mask and a face shield, social distancing is still a must! Wash your hands always, have a little alcohol spray in your pocket when going out, and since establishments require you to write your name for contract tracing purposes, bring your own pen! 😊

Stay safe cebu!❤️

To stop the spread of COVID-19, we all need to play our part. Help protect those who need it most.

15/08/2020

Good evening! I have seen some people who still continue to smoke, even in public places! This is the best time to stop smoking if you are planning to do so in the future... Do it now, by saving yourself, you also save others!

Stay safe cebu!❤️

Smokers are more likely to have a severe case of COVID-19, still to***co industry targets young people.

Let's get to***co exposed!

09/08/2020

Let’s do this mandaue! Disiplina lang jud atong kinahanglan!😊

Cebu City, Philippines — The number of active cases in Mandaue City continues to drop on the first eight days of August, leaving as of Saturday, an active case count of 626 out of its 1,946

08/08/2020

Dili kita mu undang hantod nga dili mawala ang virus!
Ampingan nato atong mga kaugalingon ug labaw na atong mga pinalangga sa kinabuhi!❤️

04/08/2020

This is so true! That is why i cringe when i see people dining in restaurants, or coffee shops. Even if it is only 50% capacity, there is no assurance at all that we won’t get the virus. I understand we need the economy to recover, but we can always support them in safer ways, like drive thru, take outs, or ordering online.

Act as if you have the virus, it makes a world of difference!

If i may reiterate, masks with valves aren’t any good , because it does not protect others, especially when you are going to a mall!😱
And please make sure your masks fit your face well, if it is a little loose, you can reinforce it with micropore plaster (this is much softer and easier on the skin) around the edges for better seal and fit...

It is a tough and scary world, but we can always make it less tough and scary for others if we show genuine kindness and compassion!❤️

Stay safe! We can live the new normal! We can beat covid-19! ❤️

03/08/2020

This is great news mandaue! The past few days, the numbers had been decreasing... but this does not assure us that the virus has gone... Padayun lang ta gihapon sa pag amping sa atong kaugalingon! Dli ta mukumpyansa! Proper wearing of masks, face shields, frequent handwashing, social distancing works!

Stay safe and stay healthy!❤️

Mandaue City has TEN (10) new confirmed COVID-19 cases as of August 03, 2020.

Confirmed Cases:

MC1870 68/M Laeson Street Alang-Alang Mandaue City
MC1871 65/M Jagobiao Mandaue City
MC1872 64/F San Antonio Street Purok Camote Cambaro Mandaue City
MC1873 29/F Holy Spirit Village Pagsabungan Mandaue City
MC1874 45/M Sector 5, Pagsabungan, Mandaue City
MC1875 41/F A.S Fortuna, Bakilid, Mandaue City
MC1876 22/M Cabancalan, Mandaue City
MC1877 37/F Villa Fatima Sudlon Maguikay Mandaue City
MC1878 32/M Nawanao, Subangdaku Mandaue City
MC1879 36/F Deca Homes Prime Jagobiao Mandaue City

DRRMO personnel are set to decontaminate the areas involved. Tracing of the patients' contacts are also being done as of writing.

This brings the COVID-19 confirmed count for Mandaue City to ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE (1879) confirmed cases.

Active Cases: 741

Recovered: 1056

Deaths: 82

Note: Statistics on death is not reported on a daily basis. It is a consolidation of covid related deaths. This is because Covid deaths are officially encoded only upon confirmation, or verification, through the availability of death certificates.