Valencia City Health Office

11/05/2026

Every mother deserves a safe pregnancy, safe delivery, and a healthy future.

As we celebrate Safe Motherhood Week, let us promote the importance of early prenatal check-ups, proper nutrition, skilled birth attendance, and regular maternal care to protect both mother and baby.

Safe motherhood is not only a mother’s responsibility—it is a shared commitment of families, communities, and health workers.

Together, let us support pregnant women with love, care, and access to quality healthcare services.

💖Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby, Healthy Community.

09/05/2026

Ang Hantaviruses ay grupo ng mga virus na nakukuha sa mga rodent gaya ng daga.

Ayon sa ulat ng World Health Organization (WHO), as of May 7, 2026, may ilang kaso ng Andes virus (mula sa grupo ng Hantaviruses) ang naitala sa mga pasahero ng cruise ship na MV Hondius, na naglayag mula Argentina patungong mga pulo sa South Atlantic.

Tinitiyak ng Department of Health na ligtas ang 38 Filipino crew members na nasa loob ng barkong ito.

Mahalagang paalala ng DOH: WALANG kumpirmadong kaso ng Hantaviruses sa Pilipinas. Mahigpit na binabantayan ang borders ng bansa sa pamamagitan ng mga hakbang ng Bureau of Quarantine.

Nananatiling mababa ang panganib nito sa mundo ayon mismo sa WHO.

Basahin ang social media card na ito para sa karagdagang kaalaman.

‼️DOH: ALAMIN ANG TAMANG IMPORMASYON TUNGKOL SA HANTAVIRUSES‼️

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08/05/2026

Epidemiology Disease Surveillance and Research Division (EDSR)
Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS)

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

The City Health Office of Valencia City (CHO) successfully stationed its medical teams to provide standby health services during a series of amateur boxing events held on April 27, 2026, in Barangay Concepcion, April 30, 2026, at Robinsons Place Valencia, and May 3, 2026, at Sugod, Valencia City.

The medical operations were led by Myra Diane Valero, Nurse II and EDSR Division Head, under the supervision of City Health Officer Atty. Michael Escalante, MD, with support from the Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) and the CHO Annex team. The HEMS team served as the attending medical team in Barangay Concepcion, while Dr. Edwin Earl Casas, together with the HEMS team, was assigned at Robinsons Place Valencia.

Meanwhile, medical coverage during the Sugod event was led by Dr. Abby Mangubat and Frederick Jude Evangelista, RN, together with the HEMS team, to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and spectators.

The CHO medical teams remained on standby at all times, providing prompt medical assistance for minor injuries and routine health concerns while helping ensure the smooth and safe conduct of each activity.

These efforts reflect the City Health Office’s continued commitment to public safety through reliable and responsive medical support during local sports and community events.

08/05/2026

This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, let us raise awareness and empower every woman to protect her health through early screening, vaccination, and healthy living. Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable when detected early.

Protect yourself and your loved ones by remembering these important steps:

💜 Get regular cervical cancer screening
💜 Avail of the HPV vaccination
💜 Practice a healthy lifestyle and safe reproductive health practices
💜 Seek early consultation when experiencing unusual symptoms

Early detection saves lives. Let us work together to promote awareness, remove stigma, and encourage women to prioritize their reproductive health.
Visit your nearest health center or consult your healthcare provider for proper information and services.
Prevention is protection. Screening is caring. Awareness saves lives.

08/05/2026

This Hypertension Awareness Month, let us remember that high blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because it may not show symptoms until serious complications happen. Prevention starts with simple healthy habits and regular blood pressure monitoring.

Protect your heart and live a healthier life by practicing TED:
✅ Tamang pagkain – Choose healthy and less salty foods
✅ Ehersisyo – Stay physically active every day
✅ Disiplina – Take your maintenance medicines regularly and avoid unhealthy habits

Early detection and proper management can help prevent heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. Visit your nearest health center or consult your primary care provider for regular BP monitoring and health advice.
Your health matters. Check your BP today!

07/05/2026

Important Conversation on HIV and AiDS awareness, prevention and supprt together with Dr. Juniver G. Flores, EMT, MPH, Infectious Disease Division Head

07/05/2026

Epidemiology Disease Surveillance and Research Division (EDSR)
Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS)

𝐂𝐇𝐎 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞

Medical Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) personnel from the City Health Office (CHO) under the Division Epidemiology Disease Surveillance and Research Division (EDSR) were present throughout the Bukidnon Kids Push Bike Underground League held on May 3, 2026, at Robinsons Place Valencia to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and spectators during the day-long event.

The medical operation was led by Myra Diane Valero, Nurse II, EDSR Division Head and Cipriano Jr. Pat, Nurse II, DSO - CESU Section Head under the supervision of City Health Officer Atty. Michael Escalante, MD. Personnel from the Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) and the CHO Annex team remained on-site from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to provide immediate medical assistance as needed.

The presence of a prepared and responsive CHO medical team contributed to the smooth and safe conduct of the Bukidnon Kids Push Bike Underground League, underscoring the importance of medical support in community-based activities, especially those involving children.

07/05/2026

Epidemiology Disease Surveillance and Research Division (EDSR)
Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS)

𝐂𝐇𝐎 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

The City Health Office of Valencia City (CHO) successfully stationed its medical team to render on-site medical support during the Rotary District Conference all over Bukidnon held on May 1, 2026 (12:00 NN – 10:00 PM) and May 2, 2026 (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM) at Hotel de Susana, Valencia City, Bukidnon.

The medical operation on the first day was led by Dr. Anito Rondina, who served as the Medical Coordinator for Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS). On the succeeding day, the operation was led by Myra Diane Valero, Nurse II, EDSR Division Head, under the supervision of City Health Officer Atty. Michael Escalante, MD, with medical personnel from the Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) and the CHO Annex team stationed on-site throughout both events to ensure the safety and well-being of participants.

The City Health Office remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the public during community events by providing reliable, prompt, and professional medical services.

07/05/2026

Epidemiology Disease Surveillance and Research Division (EDSR)
Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS)

𝐂𝐇𝐎 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

Medical personnel from the City Health Office (CHO) were on-site during the two-day Football Cup held on May 2–3, 2026, at Bukidnon Faith, Bagontaas, Valencia City, to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and spectators throughout the event.

The medical operation was led by Myra Diane Valero, Nurse II, EDSR Division Head, under the supervision of City Health Officer Atty. Michael Escalante, MD, with support from the Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) and the CHO Annex team, who remained on standby during both days of the competition. The team leader on the first day was Melvy Makiling, while the team leader on the second day was Junnette Changli, RN.

The CHO medical team provided prompt assistance for minor injuries and routine health concerns encountered during the event, while maintaining efficient coordination and strict adherence to safety protocols.

The successful conduct of the medical operation underscored the City Health Office’s continued commitment to public safety and responsive health services during community sports activities.

06/05/2026

04/05/2026