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Davao Regional Medical Center, Brgy. Apokon, Tagum City (2026)

23/12/2025

𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐎 𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐔𝐖𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐑𝐄

Mula Dec 21, 2024 hanggang January 6, 2025 ay nakapagtala ang DOH ng 844 na kaso ng firework related injuries (FWRIs) o mga nasabugan ng paputok at karamihan ng biktima ay gumamit ng kwitis. Ilan pa sa mga paputok na nagdulot ng pinsala ay 5-star, boga, at iba pang unidentified na uri ng paputok. Kinokondena naman ng kagawaran ang paggamit ng kahit anong paputok kahit pa ito ay legal na ibinebenta.

Gumamit na lang ng mga alternatibong pampaingay gaya ng torotot o musika.

Tinitiyak naman ng kagawaran na nakahanda ang mga DOH hospitals sakaling dumami ang pasyente habang mahigpit na ipinapatupad ang Zero Balance Billing Program. Gayunman, ugaliing mag-ingat sa lahat ng oras.

23/12/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

Stroke and heart attack are serious medical emergencies that affect millions of people worldwide each year. Raising awareness about these conditions is essential because early recognition and quick medical response can save lives and reduce long-term complications.

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Common warning signs include chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, dizziness, and pain spreading to the arms, neck, jaw, or back. A stroke happens when blood supply to the brain is interrupted. Warning signs may include sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, blurred vision, loss of balance, or a sudden severe headache.

Knowing the signs and acting immediately by seeking emergency medical care can make a critical difference. Prevention also plays an important role. Healthy eating, regular physical activity, avoiding smoking, managing stress, and regular health checkups can help lower the risk of stroke and heart attack.

By educating ourselves and spreading awareness, we can help protect our families, friends, and communities. Awareness, prevention, and timely action save lives.

19/12/2025

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐑𝐌𝐂 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Ahead of the annual institutional gathering, the Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC), through the Public Health Department (PHD)-Health Education and Promotion Office and the DRMC Events Committee, successfully celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) alongside the National Health Emergency Preparedness Day on December 17, 2025, at the DRMC Gymnasium. The event highlighted the institution’s commitment to inclusive healthcare for persons with disabilities and disaster readiness.

The two-part activity, titled 4th Quarter Health Advocacy Program, gathered hospital employees for a day filled with informative discussions, interactive activities, and demonstrations aimed at strengthening awareness and collaboration.

The celebration underscored the importance of creating a healthcare system that is accessible and responsive to the needs of persons with disabilities. Speakers Mr. Ricardo Biag, Jr., PWD Welfare Program Focal Person, and Dr. Mary Ellen Lacia, PWD Program Manager, emphasized that inclusivity is not only a social responsibility but also a critical component of effective healthcare delivery.

In line with the observance of the National Health Emergency Preparedness Day, the Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit, through Dr. Kristi Anjelo Bayotas and Ms. Michelle Kaye Petallana-Damalerio, showcased its ongoing efforts to enhance DRMC’s disaster preparedness and response capabilities. Emergency preparedness lectures highlighted the roles of healthcare workers, patients, and the community in ensuring safety and continuity of care during emergencies, covering topics such as legal bases, natural disasters, hospital coding, surge or disease outbreaks, mass casualty incidents, and evacuation planning.

Simultaneously, as part of the World AIDS Day celebration, free and confidential HIV counseling and testing services as well as condoms were provided for interested participants.

Through this meaningful celebration, DRMC reaffirmed its dedication to upholding the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with disabilities while strengthening institutional and community preparedness for health emergencies. The event concluded with a renewed call for collective action, emphasizing that an inclusive and prepared healthcare system is vital to building a safer and more resilient society for all.

(Photos courtesy of Pitik ni Kitsoy)

17/12/2025

Heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Sheila Marie A. Caracol for your groundbreaking work and outstanding achievement in winning the 2nd place of the Residents' Research Contest of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Southern Mindanao Chapter.

Your dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and your relentless pursuit of excellence have truly paid off. This victory is a testament to your hard work, innovative thinking, and collaborative spirit.

We’re incredibly proud of your accomplishment and look forward to seeing the impact of your research!

16/12/2025

Honoring Excellence and Institutional Achievement

Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC) proudly received 11 awards during the DOH Harmonized Health Awards 2025, held at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on November 20, 2025. This significant milestone highlights the institution’s strong commitment to quality healthcare, resilience, and excellence in public service.

The annual celebration recognized health workers, health facilities, institutions, media, and partners whose dedication and passion have made health services more accessible, responsive, and compassionate for the communities they serve.

DRMC was recognized for excellence in the following programs and units:

1. Medical Social Work Department - MAIFIP (DRMC Main)
2. Medical Social Work Department - MAIFIP (DRMC Sawata)
3. Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit – Health Facility Resilience and Emergency Preparedness
4. Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit – Patient Navigation and Referral System
5. Integrated Management Information System Section - IHOMP (DRMC Main)
6. Integrated Management Information System Section - IHOMP (DRMC Sawata)
7. Public Health Department - Nutrition and Breastfeeding Program
8. Public Health Department - Indigenous Peoples Program
9. Public Health Department - National Immunization Program
10. OB-GYNE Department - Family Planning Program and Safe Motherhood Program
11. Women and Child Protection Unit (Pink Haven)

DRMC was formally represented during the awarding ceremony by Dr. Kristine Zantua, Public Health Department Head; Dr. Mary Ellen Lacia, Public Health Department Overall Programs Coordinator; and Ms. Marie Jil Dantes, Indigenous Peoples Program Coordinator.

The awarding was spearheaded by the Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH–CHD) Region XI, with Undersecretary of Health Dr. Gregorio T. Murillo Jr. joining DOH Davao officials in presenting the awards. Also present were Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Regional Director Dr. Ellenietta Herundina Maria Victoria N. Gamolo, OIC Assistant Regional Director Dr. Grace Amistoso, LHSD Chief Dr. Raquel Montejo, OIC RLED Chief Dr. Rahima Ali Abdulkadir, and MSD Chief Ms. Anna Gracita Aurora Remolar.

In a separate recognition, the Adolescent and Youth Wellness Program of the Public Health Department was also honored during the RMSKPA Regional Awarding Ceremony, held at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City, on November 11, 2025. The program received an award for exemplary performance and sustainability in the implementation of the Comprehensive Adolescent Health and Development Strategy, earning recognition as a Level 3 Teen Center.

These achievements reflect DRMC’s holistic, life-course approach to healthcare and its continued dedication to strengthening public health programs across all population groups. DRMC extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Department of Health and its partners for the continued trust, recognition, and collaboration in advancing accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare for all.

12/12/2025

𝗗𝗥𝗠𝗖 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

Tagum City, Davao del Norte – November 24–28, 2025 – In a strong show of commitment to environmental stewardship and climate-resilient healthcare, the Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC), through its Green and Safe Health Facility (GSHF) Program, successfully participated in the celebration of the 18th Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week in partnership with the Climate Change Commission.

The week-long celebration, coordinated by the Pollution Control Office, Health Education and Promotion Office, Wellness Movement Committee, Health Emergency and Disaster Management Unit, and the GSHF Committee, highlighted the hospital’s dedication to sustainable and safe health facility operations.

The observance kicked off on November 24, 2025, with the official launching of the GSHF Program during the Monday Convocation at the DRMC Covered Court. Key speakers, employees, and committee representatives participated in an Oath-taking and Pledge of Commitment, emphasizing the hospital’s shared dedication to promoting environmental responsibility and climate-conscious practices. The Medical Center Chief delivered an inspiring message underscoring the significance of the program and its role in fostering a greener, safer healthcare environment.

Subsequent activities included lectures, Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaigns, and the showcasing of advocacy materials focused on disaster risk reduction, hospital preparedness, and climate change impacts on health. These initiatives strengthened awareness and empowered DRMC personnel to actively contribute to climate-resilient health practices.

The celebration culminated with a tree planting activity on November 28, 2025, at the DRMC Ward Extension (Infirmary), with participation from the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) – New Corella, who provided Narra seedlings. Hospital staff actively engaged in planting activities, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community-centered health initiatives.

Through these efforts, DRMC continues to champion a Green and Safe Health Facility, integrating climate-conscious actions into its health services and promoting environmental responsibility within and beyond the hospital community. (Article courtesy of GSHFC-Secretariat)

12/12/2025

𝗗𝗥𝗠𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Tagum City marked World AIDS Day 2025 on December 1 at Gaisano Mall of Tagum, gathering hundreds of participants under the global theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response.” The event was spearheaded by the REDSTAR Clinic of the Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC), in collaboration with the Department of Health–CHD Davao, the City Health Office of Tagum, and the Provincial Health Office of Davao del Norte.

The program opened at 1:00 PM with messages of support from key health leaders, including Dr. Bryan O. Dalid, Medical Center Chief of DRMC (represented by Mr. Christian Bernaldez, OIC Chief Nurse); Dr. Ellenietta HMV Gamolo, Regional Director of DOH–Davao (represented by Mr. Ian Patrick Vidal, Development Management Officer); Dr. Arnel Florendo, City Health Officer; Dr. Alfredo Lacerona, Provincial Health Officer (represented by Ms. Leilani Kristi Cobrado, Provincial STI/HIV Coordinator); Ms. Concepcion Actub of ALAGAD-Mindanao; and Ms. Jane Michelle Lumba, STI/HIV Coordinator of Panabo City.

The event featured a hip-hop dance competition with entries from various schools, where Tagum City National High School claimed first place. A logo-making contest for Tagum City STI/HIV/AIDS Council (TCSHAC) saw Tagum Medical City emerge as champion among participating private hospitals. Throughout the program, HIV testing booths and counseling stations were made available to promote awareness and encourage early testing.

𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Keynote speaker Dr. Mitzie Lou Osabel, HIV/AIDS Core Team Chairperson of DRMC, presented the latest data on the HIV situation in the Philippines. From July to September 2025, the Department of Health recorded 5,583 new HIV cases, averaging 61 cases per day. Notably, 30% of these cases were from the 15–24 age group, emphasizing the critical need to strengthen HIV education in schools and youth communities.

Since 1984, the Philippines has logged 159,278 cumulative HIV cases. The Davao Region ranks fifth nationwide, contributing 6% to the total cases with 8,932 diagnosed individuals as of September 2025.

Dr. Osabel underscored the importance of early detection and treatment, highlighting the essential role of the REDSTAR Clinic of DRMC in curbing the epidemic through education and testing, and helping the People Living with HIV (PLWH) receive timely, appropriate and respectful healthcare services.

09/12/2025

Davao Regional Medical Center – Department of Radiology, Section of Ultrasound is now accepting applicants for the Ultrasound Fellowship Training Program for the period March 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026.

Applicants will undergo a one-month adjunctship prior to the start of the training program.

For application details and requirements, kindly scan the QR code.

Thank you!

05/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Lyka C. Palermo for earning 3rd Place at the 1st Philippine Toxinology Congress and 6th International Symposium on ASEAN Marine Animals and Snake Envenomation/Poisoning Management (AMSEM 2025) held last December 3–5, 2025 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

Her case report, “Buzzing Through Crisis: A Case Report on Multiple Casualty Incident from a Giant Honey Bee (Apis dorsata) Attack at Energy Park, Tagum City, Davao del Norte,” highlights the critical role of emergency physicians in managing disaster with precision.

Your dedication to advancing toxinology and emergency care brings pride not only to the department, but also to the entire institution.

We are proud of you!

04/12/2025

The Davao Regional Medical Center joins the nation in celebrating National Government Employees’ Week from December 1–7, 2025, in accordance with Proclamation No. 1130, s. 1997. This annual observance pays tribute to the unwavering commitment of government workers—especially healthcare frontliners and support staff—whose dedication keeps our hospitals and medical services running seamlessly.

With the theme “Nagkakaisang Lingkod Bayani: Talino, Dangal, at Serbisyong Tapat sa Bagong Pilipinas,” DRMC honors its physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, administrative personnel, and utility workers who work tirelessly to deliver compassionate, quality care to the community. Their collective effort reflects the heart of public service and strengthens the healthcare system that countless families rely on every day.

03/12/2025

Huge congratulations to the Davao Regional Medical Center's partner schools and Colleges of Nursing for their outstanding performance in the 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire and uplift the nursing community. We are proud to celebrate this achievement with you!

02/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Lyka C. Palermo, Level I Emergency Medicine Resident, for being accepted for a competing oral presentation at the 1st Philippine Toxinology Congress and 6th International Symposium on ASEAN Marine Animals and Snake Envenomation/Poisoning Management (AMSEM 2025) happening on December 3–5, 2025, in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

Her case, “Buzzing Through Crisis: A Case Report on Multiple Casualty Incident from a Giant Honey Bee (Apis dorsata) Attack at Energy Park, Tagum City, Davao del Norte,” showcases the kind of dedication, preparedness, and commitment to patient care that define emergency medicine.

We are proud of you!

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