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Department of Health Regional Office VII spearheads 2017 Newborn Screening Visayas Awarding Ceremony
The Department of Health Regional Office VII, in partnership with the Department of Health Offices and the Newborn Screening Center spearheaded the 2017 Newborn Screening Visayas Awarding Ceremony held in Grand Convention Center, Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City last 26 October 2017.
The awarding ceremony recognized the exemplary accomplishments, innovation and dedication of the Newborn Screening Facilities, individuals, organizations, government agencies and local government units in saving babies from mental retardation and death.
In attendance during the recognition ceremony were the OIC- Director of Newborn Screening Reference Center, Ma. Elouisa Reyes, Head of Family Health and Nutrition Cluster, Dr. Renilyn R. Reyes, OIC- Chief of Local Health Support Division, Dr. Guy Perez and the awardees from various localities of Visayas covering the Region 6 (Western Visayas), Region 7 (Central Visayas), Region 8 (Eastern Visayas), other agencies and stakeholders concerned in the implementation of newborn screening program.
Giving her key message, Dir. Reyes lauded the participants for their drive and dedication to the program to extend beyond their efforts to save more lives. She also recognized the need and setting-up of NBS Continuity Clinics in every region for referral and management of all screened-positive newborns.
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Department of Health Regional Office VII held 3rd Newborn Screening Fun Run 2017
In celebration of the first week of October as “National Newborn Screening Awareness Week”, the Department of Health Regional Office VII organized the 3rd Newborn Screening Fun Run 2017 last 01 October 2017 held at DOH Regional Office, Osmeña, Boulevard, Cebu City.
The fun run kicked-off the said celebration which was participated in by the DOH Regional Office Officials and Staff, Provincial Health Offices, DOH Retained Hospitals, Local Health Officials and other government agencies. Highlighting the education and awareness efforts of DOH co-partners. The running track course is consisted of over a distance of 3k, 6k, 12k passing across the streets of Osmeña Boulevard to P. Del Rosario Street to Sikatuna Street and back.
The activity was convened primarily urged parents to get their newborn babies to undergo testing and to solicit active advocates in the promoting the significance of newborn screening.
Giving her keynote message, DOH Regional Office of Family Health Section, Medical Officer IV, Dr. Jeanette Pauline Arellano emphasized the importance of newborn testing and public awareness campaign of NBS. In addition, she mentioned that newborn screening helps to find babies who have certain serious medical conditions to begin with the treatment. “By starting treatment early, serious problems like illness, intellectual disabilities, or death can often be prevented.” Dr. Arellano urged.
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FINAL LIST OF ACCEPTED APPLICANTS FOR 2018 DOH DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Below are the accepted applicants under the 2018 HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM of CENTRAL VISAYAS.
Accepted applicants are instructed to proceed to their respective areas of assignment on 08 January 2018 at 8:00 am for their first day of work.
All accepted applicants are also enjoined to visit the Department of Health - Regional Office or any Provincial DOH Office and submit the following requirements on or before January 22, 2018.
- Two (2) Copies Accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS)
- Diploma (photocopy)
- CSC Form No. 211- Medical Certificate signed by Government Physician (Blood Test, Urinalysis, Chest X-ray and Drug Test)
- NBI Clearance
- One (1) Long Brown Envelope
- PRC ID (photocopy) for NDPs, UHCIs, RHMPPs, MTDPs, DDPs)
- PhilHealth ID (Photocopy)
Lastly, accepted applicants are strictly required to accomplish the HRH Personal Information Database on or before January 22, 2018 through this link: 203.177.67.126
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Department of Health Regional Office VII leads DDAPTP Health Caravan
As the government’s endeavor step up to its campaign against illegal drugs , the Department of Health Regional Office VII in collaboration with the Municipality of San Remigio spearheaded a health caravan held last 02 June 2017 held at Mayor Artemio T. Masbate Sport Complex Gymnasium, San Remigio, Province of Cebu.
Through the Department of Health-Dangerous Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (DDAPTP), the health caravan was convened to support the government's commitment in giving forefront health care services to the drug surrenderers. More than four hundred (400) have availed the health care services offered during the activity. Among these were glucose testing, blood pressure testing, dental services and free HIV testing and consultation.
Gracing the activity was Department of Health Undersecretary, Roger P. Tong-an, Assistant Regional Director, Dir. Ruben S. Siapno, Chief of Regulation and Licensing Support Division, Dr. Sophia M. Mancao, Mayor of Municipality of San Remigio, Honorable Mayor Martinez, DOH Regional Staff, Provincial Local Government Units, Non-Government Offices (NGOs) and other stakeholders.
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