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2nd diagnostic center opened by Las Piñas City Government

March 27, 2024March 15, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the City Government formally launched a 2^nd diagnostic center in Barangay Daniel Fajardo, according to a Manila Bulletin news report. The previous diagnostics center was launched in 2023 at the vicinity of City Hall.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

The Las Piñas City government unveiled the city’s second diagnostic center as part of its comprehensive health program.

Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar (middle) and Vice Mayor April Aguilar (2nd from left) led the formal cutting of the ribbon. With them are City Councilor Filemon “Peewee” Aguilar III (2nd from right) and City Health Office (CHO) head Dr. Juliana Gonzalez. (photo source – Las Piñas PIO)

Las Piñas Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice-Mayor April Aguilar, together with City Health Office (CHO) head Dr. Juliana Gonzalez led the unveiling of the diagnostic center located in (Barangay) Daniel Fajardo.

Gonzales said the center is prepared to offer a range of different laboratory services and can accommodate about 100 people a day.

“Tayo po ay magbibigay ng mga serbisyong pang laboratory tulad (We will provide laboratory services such as) ng CBC (complete blood count test), urinalysis, examination para sa (for) cholesterol, uric acid, sugar, creatinine, at sa (and) liver function test,” Gonzalez said.

She added that electrocardiogram tests (ECG) and complimentary x-ray services will be provided to eligible Green Card holders.

*A group shot at the brand new diagnostic center in Barangay Daniel Fajardo. (photo source – Las Piñas PIO)*

The CHO head said by adding another diagnostic center to its growing list of healthcare service facilities, essential laboratory and diagnostic services are now readily available and more accessible to Las Piñas residents.

Gonzalez said the presence of the city mayor and vice-mayor during the opening reflects the local government’s commitment to making healthcare services more accessible.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Have you visited the new diagnostic center lately? Does anyone in your local community need service at the newest diagnostic center?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Muntinlupa City Government warns public about highly contagious Pertussis (whooping cough)

March 25, 2024March 23, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the progressive City of Muntinlupa, the City Government warned the public about the spread of Pertussis (also referred to as whooping cough) which already caused over four hundred cases counted in the first ten weeks of the year in the country (according to the Department of Health’s statistics), according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Muntinlupa City government warned the public about pertussis, or whooping cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness.

“Pertussis spreads easily from person to person mainly through droplets produced by coughing or sneezing. The disease is most dangerous in infants, and is a significant cause of disease and death in this age group,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 453 cases of pertussis in the first 10 weeks of 2024.

Dr. Juancho Bunyi, head of the Muntinlupa City Health Office (CHO), said pertussis is a bacterial disease affecting the mucous membrane of the throat.

The symptoms of pertussis, he said, include persistent cough with episodes of vomiting. The cough lasts for two weeks.

“And for every cough episodes, meron siyang pagsusuka (And for every cough episode, the patient will have vomiting),” Bunyi said in a video uploaded by the Muntinlupa City government on Facebook.

He told Manila Bulletin that the Muntinlupa CHO is currently monitoring five cases of pertussis from different barangays with no clustering. No death from pertussis has been recorded in Muntinlupa.

The CHO is also doing a defaulter tracking of children who may have missed their pertussis shots, Bunyi added.

“Individuals who are experiencing prolonged and excessive cough of more than 2 weeks with fever, runny nose and with vomiting episodes after bouts of cough are advised to seek immediate consultation,” said Bunyi.

He added, “Pertussis if left untreated may lead to respiratory distress and eventually difficulty of breathing resulting to death. As of to date Muntinlupa has no fatality from pertussis.”

Bunyi advised wearing of face masks for those who were in close contact and for families with known cases of pertussis.

“As a standard measure to prevent any type of airborne infection just like pertussis, wearing of face mask is prescribed especially to those in close contacts and families with known case of pertussis or whooping cough,” he said.

He encouraged people to have their children vaccinated against pertussis.

“Since this is a vaccine preventable disease, mother’s are encouraged to bring their children to the nearest health facilities to get their pertussis shots which is given free to all public health institutions . Those who failed to complete the dose (defaulters) requirement for the shot are likewise encouraged to get immunized,” he said.

In the video, he said pertussis is included in pentahib, or pentavalent vaccine, which is a routine immunization of children in the country.

Pertussis is part of the DPT immunization, or diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? If you are a resident of Muntinlupa City, are you concerned that Pertussis could have infected some members of your local community? Are people in your local community aware of whooping cough?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Over 700 senior citizens vaccinated for pneumonia at Robinsons Place Las Piñas

March 18, 2024March 11, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, more than seven hundred senior citizens got vaccinated for pneumonia at Robinsons Place Las Piñas, the City Government announced through social media on March 7, 2024.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the City Government’s social media post. Some parts in boldface…

The City Health Office of Las Piñas successfully conducted the final leg of its series of pneumonia vaccination drives for senior citizens at the Robinsons Place Las Piñas on Saturday, March 2nd.

The drive saw the vaccination of over 700 senior citizens, protecting their vulnerable population from pneumonia, a leading cause of morbidity among the elderly.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Were there many senior citizens in your local community who managed to get vaccinated for pneumonia at Robinsons Place Las Piñas? Are you hoping that the City Government will conduct another pneumonia vaccination drive?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Over 300 senior citizens vaccinated for pneumonia in Barangay Pamplona Uno, Las Piñas City

March 12, 2024March 5, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the City Government announced through social media that their health office vaccinated more than three hundred senior citizens during the pneumonia vaccination drive held in Barangay Pamplona Uno.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the City Government’s social media post dated March 4, 2024. Some parts in boldface…

The City Health Office of Las Piñas conducted another pneumonia vaccination drive for over 300 senior citizens at the Balagtas Covered Court in Barangay Pamplona Uno on Tuesday, February 27.

The event, which saw the participation of Vice Mayor April Aguilar, underscores the Las Piñas City Government’s dedication to the health and safety of its senior residents. This targeted initiative is part of the city’s proactive measures to protect its elderly population from pneumonia, a condition that poses significant health risks to them.

Healthcare professionals were on hand to administer the vaccinations and offer advice on preventive health practices. The organization of the event was carefully planned to accommodate a large turnout, ensuring a smooth and orderly process for all attendees.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Do you think that the City Government’s health office should conduct more pneumonia vaccination activities before the summer heat really gets intense in the city? Are there many senior citizens in your local community who need pneumonia vaccines now?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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113 people avail of health services in Tahanan Village

February 15, 2024February 13, 2024carlocarrasco

This past Sunday (February 11) inside Tahanan Village, Barangay BF Homes, Parañaque City, over one hundred people availed of varied health services at the poolside area of the Tahanan Homeowners Association (THA) clubhouse as a result of the newest health check activity of the Century Club of Tahanan, Inc. (CCTI) headed by its President Florencia Umali.

*The women waiting in line for ECG at the Tahanan Village clinic.*

According to Umali, a total of 113 people arrived, paid fees for the special health package or other individual health services, and then joined the lines to be served. The activity lasted from 5:30 AM to 10AM and blood test results will be released on February 18.

Several people availed of the special diagnostic package worth P350 which includes Electrocardiogram (ECG), fasting blood sugar (FBS), total cholesterol, blood urea nitrogen, uric acid, CBC, urinalysis, SGPT and free platelet count. There were other tests offered with prices ranging from P150 to P800.

*Patients signing up and checked on the spot.*

*According to CCTI President Flor Umali, this is where the blood extraction and male ECG happened.*

When asked about when will the health check activity inside Tahanan Village happen next, the CCTI president said it might take place during the 3^rd quarter of 2024.

For the newcomers reading this, if you want to learn more about Tahanan Village, check out my post about their coffee table book Our Home Tahanan.

For my previous blog posts about CCTI, click here, here, here, here and here.

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Las Piñas City Government receives multiple awards for excellence on public service and more

January 22, 2024January 16, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the City Government received several awards from different entities (including government departments) related to excellence on public service rendered and more, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

The Las Piñas City government received various recognitions for its commitment to excellence in public service and community development.

Vice-Mayor April Aguilar, who led the regular flag raising ceremony on Monday, Jan. 15 held at the City Hall grounds, thanked the national bodies for the recognition given to the city government.

Aguilar said the city was honored with a Plaque of Recognition for its active role in the 2023 Parañaque KALIPI Summit, emphasizing its contributions to women’s empowerment and nation-building.

She said the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) awarded the city for its exemplary implementation of the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program (4Ps), highlighting its timely submission of monitoring tools and effective program execution.

The DSWD also recognized the city for its effective management of social welfare programs like the KADIWA and supplementary feeding programs.

The vice-mayor also said the chief of Public Information Office, Paul Ahljay San Miguel, received a Certificate of Recognition from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and the Most Outstanding Tourism Officers Club/Association award from the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines, Inc.

Aguilar said the recognition from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation underscored the city’s dedication to health care and tourism development.

She said the National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC) also recognized the city government for its support to the press community.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Are you delighted with the many awards achieved by the City Government? Does this development deepen your trust in the City Government and the current officials?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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HIV awareness campaign launched in Las Piñas City

January 12, 2024January 9, 2024carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, an effort to spread awareness about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) – the virus that leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) – was launched by the health department under the City Government, according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt the Manila Bulletin news report. Some parts in boldface…

The Las Piñas City Health Office (CHO) has launched an awareness campaign on the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as it recorded more than 1,500 cases of infection in the city.

During the “Serbisyo Las Piñero” health edition program of the city government hosted by Dr. Dhaniel Calma, CHO medical director, Dra. Maria Alinea Salatan, HIV/AIDS control program medical coordinator; and Jaydee Trinidad, nurse, discussed the number of HIV cases in the city.

Trinidad said the Las Piñas Social Hygiene Clinic in Barangay Almanza Uno logged a total of 1,536 HIV cases in June 2023.

He said the highest number of recorded infections came from the working group (746 or 49 percent) and from the youth (435 or 23 percent).

Salatan said the youngest patient afflicted with HIV being treated at their clinic is a 16-year-old.

She said the city social hygiene clinic is conducting an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign by teaching individuals to practice safe sex to prevent getting the disease.

They are offering free HIV testing from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They extend the testing time for the working group from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Salatan said they are also conducting free HIV testing for pregnant women to ensure their babies are free from the virus.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Are you concerned that HIV or AIDS cases in the city are gradually multiplying? Are there many people in your local community who are willing to get tested for HIV or AIDS?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Las Piñas City’s local health programs recognized by DOH

November 21, 2023November 17, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in the City of Las Piñas, the local health programs of the City Government earned the recognition of the Department of Health (DOH), according to a Manila Bulletin news report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of the Manila Bulletin. Some parts in boldface…

The Las Piñas City government was recognized by the Department of Health Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) for its outstanding health programs.

According to Mayor Imelda Aguilar, the city government received recognition for its effective implementation of the Adolescent Health Development Program and the National Immunization Program.

Aguilar said the DOH-CHD highlighted the city government’s proactive efforts in promoting youth health and enhancing immunization coverage against preventable diseases.

She said the city government also received recognition for the city’s dedication to maternal health through the National Safe Motherhood Program.

The mayor added that the city government was also commended for its significant contribution to disaster risk reduction and management in health for showing effective response in health emergencies.

Aguilar said the city was also recognized for its strides in rabies prevention, moving towards a “Rabies-Free Philippines by 2030.”

The city government was also recognized for its innovative health strategies and successful implementation of the Family Planning Program.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Are you delighted with what the City Government achieved with regards to the local health programs?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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173 avail of Health Services in Tahanan Village

October 19, 2023October 17, 2023carlocarrasco

This past Sunday inside Tahanan Village, Barangay BF Homes in Parañaque City, several people converged at the area of the Tahanan Homeowners Association (THA) clubhouse by the poolside to avail of varied health services during the health check activity which was a special project of the Century Club of Tahanan, Inc. (CCTI) headed by its President Florencia Umali. According to Umali, the total number of patients present was at one hundred and seventy three (173).

Several patients paid P350 each for a diagnostic package that includes a free platelet count (for dengue test), ECG, FBS, BUN, SGPT, CBC, Uric Acid, Urinalysis and Total Cholesterol test. There were also other tests that were offered by health services provider Sto. Domingo Diagnostic & Medical Center Corp. during the activity such as Triglycerides for P150, Creatinine for P150, HBA 1C for P300, Chest X-Ray for P150 and TPAG for P200 to name some. Also present during the activity were personnel who prepared coffee, pandesal and a hot meal for the benefit of the patients. The health check test results are scheduled for release on October 22.

*Patients gathered at one side of the Tahanan Village pool to get verified and examined by the health services personnel.*

*Patients seated and waiting for their respective turns just outside of the Tahanan Village clinic for ECG.*

“We are very happy over the reception of this special project of our club and the fact that we were able to organize this after the COVID-19 pandemic,” CCTI President Flor Umali said. “The staff are very courteous and prompt with their work in serving the patients. We will have this health check activity again on February 11, 2024.”

Umali added that their local community health check project received valuable support from the Tahanan Village Board of Directors, Parañaque City Councilor Nina Sotto and Ryan Yllana, and from Barangay BF Homes Captain Paolo Marquez.

*Century Club of Tahanan, Inc. (CCTI) President Florencia Umali.*

*Another look at the many patients who lined up to get served for their health-related needs.*

The CCTI President also announced that their next activity is the Christmas Bingo Bonanza set to happen on December 2, 2023, inside Tahanan Village.

For my previous blog posts about CCTI, click here, here, here and here.

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New diagnostic center in Las Piñas City inaugurated

August 23, 2023August 18, 2023carlocarrasco

Recently in Las Piñas City, a brand new diagnostic center located at the ground floor of the City Health Office within the area of City Hall was formally inaugurated by Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice Mayor April Aguilar according to the City Government’s social media post dated August 17. The new facility aims to provide free laboratory services for qualified patients of the city.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the City Government’s Facebook post (translated from Tagalog into English). Some parts in boldface…

The first Las Piñas City Diagnostic Center of the City Government located at the ground floor of the City Health Office, in the vicinity of Las Piñas City Hall is now open for qualified residents.

This was after the presided by Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar and Vice Mayor April Aguilar, the simple ceremony of the inauguration and blessing of such a diagnostic center this August 16.

*The Vice Mayor and Mayor (in the background) with City Government personnel posing outside of the new diagnostic center. (photo credit: Las Piñas PIO).*

This diagnostic center of the local government will provide better and free laboratory services including blood count, fasting blood sugar, cholesterol or lipid profile, uric acid, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine examination, urinalysis and 12-L-ECG.

The purpose of this is to lessen the burden of Las Piñeros who spend more money if necessary to undergo laboratory examinations.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: If you are a resident of Las Piñas City, what is your reaction to this development? Are there several people in your local community who are motivated to avail of the free laboratory tests at the Las Piñas Diagnostic Center right now?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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