SIMC Public Health Unit

05/09/2025

❗️DOH: PANATILIHIN ANG TAMANG TIMBANG PARA SA MALUSOG NA KATAWAN❗️

4/10 na Pilipino ay obese. Ang obesity ay isang kondisyon kung saan labis ang taba sa katawan, at maaaring umangat ang panganib sa iba’t ibang sakit tulad ng altapresyon, sakit sa puso, diabetes (Type 2), at stroke.

🥦🏃Piliin ang healthy ang gawin ang mga sumusunod:
✅ Kumain ng masustansya at iwasan ang matatamis, maalat, mamantika, at matataba (4Ms)
✅ Mag-ehersisyo araw-araw
✅ Magpasuri nang maaga upang matiyak na ang timbang, taas, at sukat ng baywang ay akma sa iyo
✅ Iwasang magpuyat

Source: DOST-FNRI, National Nutrition Survey 2023

05/09/2025

DOH ACTIVE CASE FINDING, TULOY TULOY PARA SA TAMANG GAMUTAN AT PROTEKSYON KONTRA TB

Alam mo ba na kahit sino ay pwedeng magka-TB?

Tuloy tuloy ang mga hakbang ng DOH kasama ang Philippine Business for Social Progress para maprotektahan ang mga Pilipino sa sakit na ito.

Pwede kang maging protektado! Panoorin ang video.

04/09/2025

❗PROSTATE CANCER, IKATLO SA PINAKA-KARANIWANG CANCER SA MGA KALALAKIHAN❗

Handa ang DOH na magbigay ng tulong sa gamutan at sa iba pang mga serbisyo para sa mga kalalakihang na-diagnose na may Prostate Cancer: https://linktr.ee/DOHCancerSupport

Maging alisto sa mga sintomas ng Prostate Cancer. Kapag may napansing mga sintomas, magpakonsulta kaagad sa pinakamalapit na health center.

Panatilihing malusog ang pangangatawan para mapababa ang tsansa na magkaroon ng kanser!
📌Kumain ng tama! Damihan ang gula at prutas, iwasan ang maaalat at matataba
📌Mag-ehersisyo ng hindi bababa sa 30 minuto kada araw
📌Huwag manigarilyo at uminom ng alak

Source: Global Cancer Observatory, 2022

04/09/2025

EPILEPSY KAYANG MACONTROL

Ayon sa World Health Organization, tinatayang 50 milyong tao sa buong mundo ang may epilepsy. Sa tamang pagsusuri at gamutan, hanggang 70% ang maaaring mabuhay nang walang seizure.

✅ May lunas sa pamamagitan ng anti-epileptic na gamot
✅ Regular na monitoring at suporta mula sa pamilya at komunidad

💡 Mahalaga rin ang kaalaman sa first aid—kahit sino ay puwedeng makatulong sa oras ng seizure.

Maaaring magpunta sa ang mga Mental Health Access Sites o sa pinakamalapit
na health center para sa tulong:
👉 https://bit.ly/MAP-MHAccessSites
– Libreng konsultasyon
– Serbisyong medikal
– Referral sa espesyalista
– Suporta sa pamilya at tagapag-alaga

04/09/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

In observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, the SIMC Public Health Unit – Health Education and Promotion Office, in collaboration with the SIMC Department of Surgery, spearheaded a comprehensive health advocacy campaign aimed at raising awareness, encouraging early detection, and promoting proactive management of prostate cancer, one of the most prevalent cancers among men worldwide.

🩺 Dr. Duanne Dela Cruz, from SIMC’s Department of Surgery, shared valuable insights during the campaign, emphasizing the importance of early consultation and regular screening, especially for men aged 50 and above or those with a family history of prostate cancer.

Through this initiative, SIMC aims to break the stigma surrounding men’s health, foster open conversations, and equip the community with knowledge that could help save lives.

👨‍⚕️ Men’s health matters. Early detection can make a difference. If you or your loved ones are at risk, don’t wait, consult your doctor today.

04/09/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐂 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Southern Isabela Medical Center - Admitting Section, in partnership with the SIMC Public Health Unit - Health Education and Promotion Office, recently conducted a Watcher’s Class to guide clients on the admission process, requirements, and important documents needed when availing SIMC's healthcare services.

The objective of this is to help clients be well-prepared for possible patient admissions and ensure a smooth, efficient transaction at SIMC.

Mr. Donald Camacho from the Admitting Section, assured attendees that all personal information shared will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Together, we aim for a more informed, prepared, and healthy community. 💙

04/09/2025

📸 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐖.𝐈.𝐋.𝐃 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐂 - 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭

"Tag-ulan na naman! Panahon na naman ng W.I.L.D. – Waterborne Diseases, Influenza-like Illnesses, Leptospirosis, at Dengue!"

📍Ginanap ang 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 session sa Outpatient Department (OPD) ng SIMC, kung saan nagtipon ang mga pasyente at kanilang mga bantay upang makibahagi sa isang makabuluhang talakayan ukol sa mga karaniwang sakit tuwing tag-ulan at mga hakbang upang ito’y maiwasan.

Ngayong araw, pinangunahan ni Dr. Krizia Gail G. Balabbo, Public Health Unit (PHU) Adviser ng SIMC, ang nasabing session. Kanyang tinalakay ang limang pangunahing paraan upang makaiwas sa mga sakit na W.I.L.D. — Waterborne Diseases, Influenza-like Illnesses, Leptospirosis, at Dengue — na karaniwang tumataas ang kaso sa panahon ng tag-ulan.

🤝 Sa pamamagitan ng mga ganitong aktibidad, patuloy na isinusulong ng SIMC ang adbokasiya ng kalusugan para sa lahat, pinatitibay ang kahandaan at kaalaman ng bawat miyembro ng komunidad laban sa mga banta sa kalusugan.

🌧️ Manatiling ligtas, mapagmatyag, at may sapat na kaalaman sa panahon ng tag-ulan. Sama-sama nating labanan ang W.I.L.D.!

04/09/2025

You Are Capable: Honoring Strength During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 🌼

This September, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) joins the global observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to honor the courage and resilience of children and families facing cancer.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 400,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer each year. While most childhood cancers have no known cause, early diagnosis, timely treatment, and holistic care can significantly improve survival and quality of life. With accessible services and essential medicines, more than 80% of childhood cancer cases can be cured.

The NCDA reaffirms its commitment to raising awareness and supporting initiatives that strengthen access to healthcare, research, and compassionate care for children with cancer and their families. Together, we stand in solidarity to say: You are not alone. You are strong. You are capable. 💛

You Are Capable: Honoring Strength During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 🌼

This September, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) joins the global observance of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to honor the courage and resilience of children and families facing cancer.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 400,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer each year. While most childhood cancers have no known cause, early diagnosis, timely treatment, and holistic care can significantly improve survival and quality of life. With accessible services and essential medicines, more than 80% of childhood cancer cases can be cured.

The NCDA reaffirms its commitment to raising awareness and supporting initiatives that strengthen access to healthcare, research, and compassionate care for children with cancer and their families.

Together, we stand in solidarity to say: You are not alone. You are strong. You are capable. 💛

04/09/2025

The 1st week of September is 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊!

It's an observance, often in early September, to educate the public about prostate cancer. The primary goal is to encourage men to get screened and seek timely medical attention, as early detection can save lives.

According to the World Health Organization, prostate cancer is the third most common type of cancer among Filipino men. In 2022, almost 10,000 Filipino men were diagnosed with the disease.

𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆: 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒)

04/09/2025

Floods can have a devastating impact on health from drowning, injuries to the risk of electrocution, and even snake bites.

Floods can:
🚱 Contaminate drinking water
🚽 Disrupt sanitation
🦟 Create mosquito breeding sites

Stay alert. Stay safe.

04/09/2025

PANOORIN: PAGSASANIB PWERSA NG NATIONAL AT LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARA MAISAKATUPARAN ANG UHC

Kinilala ni DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, ang hakbang ng mga Local Chief Executives mula sa iba’t ibang lalawigan ng bansa para magampanan ang direktiba ni Pangulong B**g B**g Marcos Jr. na palakasin ang pagsasakatuparan ng Universal Health Care.

03/09/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 || 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐂 - 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐄

Ngayong ika-siyam (9th) na araw ng Setyembre ay ipinagdiriwang ng Southern Isabela Medical Center ang 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 kasabay ng selebrasyon ng World Patient Safety na gaganapin sa ikalabing-pitong (17th) araw ng Setyembre. Ito ay binibigyang-diin nito ang papel ng mga pasyente at kanilang pamilya sa pagtiyak ng ligtas at dekalidad na pangangalagang pangkalusugan.

Dito itinalakay ang sampung (10) mga karapatan sa kaligtasan ng pasyente at mga hakbang upang manatiling ligtas sa iyong paglalakbay sa pangangalagang pangkalusugan.

Sa pangunguna ni Dr. Krizia Gail G. Balabbo, MPM, PHU Adviser kasama si Ms. Cherry Lou Yap, RN mula sa SIMC - Patient Safety Committee, isinagawa ang Bantay Edukasyon sa mga pasyente at bantay ng SIMC OPD.