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Davao City – The National Nutrition Council Region XI conducted the examination for the Search of 2016 Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar last 7 June 2017 at 5th Floor, Tebow Cure Hospital, Davao City. The examination was facilitated by Nutrition Officer II Anna Marie R. Ibot and assisted by the staff of NNC XI. In addition, Ms. Nelia T. Villarta, Wellness Officer of Ateneo de Davao Univerty and one of the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team members acted as the proctor of the examination. The activity was started with a prayer followed by opening remarks of Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Dr. Maria Teresa L. Ungson.
Barangay Nutrition Scholars who took the examination were Marlyn F. Alvarico of Island Garden City of Samal, Carmelita V. Parantar of Davao City, Gloria A. Kudera of Mawab, Compostela Valley, Evangeline E. Sonsona of Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, Helen G. Degamo of Panabo City and Evangeline P. Orais of Tagum City.
Prior to the examination, NO II Anna Marie R. Ibot read the guidelines and instructions. The examinees were given two (2) hours to answer all questions.
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Davao City – The National Nutrition Council XI through ECCD F1K Provincial Nutrition Coordinator Julie Ann Ville A. Esteban with Nutrition Officer II Marcel Paul Maglaqui and Nutrition Officer I Glory Mae C. Agustin turned over the ECCD Funds to Digos City and Municipality of Hagonoy, Davao del Sur last May 2 and May 3, 2017.
Digos City received a total budget of 1.6 million pesos for the EECD Program. Mayor Joseph R. Peñas received the cheque with the presence of Ms. Maria Corazon Sacupayo, City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO); Mr. Jake Uy Jr., City Treasurer; Mr. Roberto P. Zamora, City Information Officer; and Ms. Maria Fe Imelda T. Alpas, Revenue Collection Clerk who issued the receipt of the cheque.
According to Mayor Peñas, they will focus on the work plan and will implement the program this year.
Read more: Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Cheque Turn Over
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Every woman has the right to enjoy physical and mental health which is vital to their life and well-being. It helps them to participate in all areas of life. As defined by WHO, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Women have unique health issues such as pregnancy, menopause and conditions of the female organs. According to World Health Organization, every day in 2010, about 800 women died due to complications of pregnancy and child birth, including severe bleeding after childbirth, infections, hypertensive disorders, and unsafe abortions.
Compared to men, women are more likely to die following a heart attack, show sign of depression and anxiety, effects of sexually transmitted diseases can be more serious, affected of osteoarthritis and more likely to have urinary tract infection problems.
On the other hand, depression also affects women in some events like losing a baby or having trouble getting pregnant. Depression can be mild to moderate with symptoms like apathy, loss of appetite, difficulty in sleeping, low self-esteem and low-grade or severe fatigue. Women feel depressed for many reasons and some don’t even know why.
Some experts believe that the increased chance of depression in women may be related to changes in hormone levels that occur throughout a woman's life. These changes are evident during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, as well as after giving birth or experiencing a miscarriage. The hormone fluctuations that occur with each month's menstrual cycle probably contribute to premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD -- a severe syndrome marked especially by depression, anxiety, and mood swings that occurs the week before menstruation and interferes with normal functioning of daily life. (http://www.webmd.com )
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Tagum City, May 11, 2017 - The Department of Health (DOH) together with World Health Organization (WHO) launched La Filipina Safe Birthing Facility in Barangay La Filipina, Tagum City. DOH and WHO collaborated to support the facility to become a Safe Birthing Facility. The construction of the building was supported by the Department of Health while WHO through KOICA supported the maternal and medical/health equipment of the facility. The facility is Philhealth accredited and has a three (3) bed capacity.
Opening and Ribbon-Cutting was headed by WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr. Shin Young-soo together with WHO Country Representative Dr. Gundo Weiler, DOH Undersecretary Dr. Gerardo Bayugo, Mayor Allan Rellon of Tagum City, City Health Officer Dr. Arnel Florendo and Barangay Captain Rudy Corpuz.
On the same day, the new Philippines-WHO Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) was launched at Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC), Tagum City. The new Strategy was signed by WHO Regional Director Dr. Shin Young-soo and Secretary of Health Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial with the presence of other officials.
The Philippines – WHO Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2017-2022 is aligned with the vision of Philippine Health Agenda (PHA), All for Health towards Health for All. It identifies five strategic priorities that will support the achievement of PHA’s vision. These strategies are: 1) Save lives: ensure full access to immediate-impact interventions 2) Promote well-being: empower people to lead healthy lives and enjoy responsive health services 3) Protect health: anticipate and mitigate disasters, and environmental and emerging health threats 4) Optimize health architecture: overcome fragmentation to achieve universal health coverage 5) Use platforms for health: support health in all settings, policies and sectors
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One of the most common household injuries especially in children is burn, a type of injury to the skin or tissues caused by heat, cold, chemicals, electricity, radiation or friction. Mostly it is due to heat from hot liquids, solids or fire. Females have the higher risk which is related to open cooking fires or unsafe cook stoves. Other factors are alcoholism, smoking, self-harm or violence between people.
Under Proclamation No. 360, March was declared as Burn Prevention Month by President Corazon C. Aquino on January 23, 1989 for the intensified campaign on burn prevention and to minimize sufferings brought about by burns.
Depending on the degree and cause of the injury, most of the burn victims can recover from burns without serious health consequences while those with severe burn injury require immediate emergency medical care to prevent complications and death.
PREVETION OF ALL DEGREES OF BURNS:
Children and infants are the most vulnerable to burns. Certain jobs may also cause a higher risk and it also happens to home and the following are the preventive measures which can be taken at home:
- Keep children out of the kitchen while cooking
- Place matches and lighters on proper place and away from children’s reach
- Turn pot handles towards the back of the stove
- Electricity cords with exposed wires must be discarded
- Water heater temperature must be keep under 120 degrees Fahrenheit
- Wear gloves when handling chemicals and keep it out properly and out of reach
- Avoid peak sunlight and wear sunscreen protection if necessary
- Cigarettes and other smoking product should be thrown and stubbed out totally
In case of the event of a fire, crawl underneath smoke to minimize the risk of passing out and becoming trapped in a fire.
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DAVAO CITY – Ateneo de Davao University launched its new and first Lactation Station on April 10, 2017 at 4th Floor, Community Center, AdDU Jacinto Campus. Assistant to the President for Research and Advocacy Atty. January Faye R. Bello gave a brief rationale of the event.
Nutrition Program Coordinator Dr. Maria Teresa L. Ungson participated the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony which was headed by the University President Fr. Joel E. Tabora of the Society of Jesus. Among the attendees were Atty. Niceforo V. Solis, Jr. (HR Director), Regional Director Raymundo Agravante (DOLE XI), Ms. Naomilyn C. Abella (Assistant Regional Director, DOLE XI), Ms. Ma. Clarose M. Mascardo IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding) Regional Program Manager, Dr. Josephine J. Villafuerte (Head, City Health Office) and Ms. Lyn Tan (President, LATCH Davao).
After the brief ceremony, it was then followed by the Rite of Blessing of the new Lactation Station officiated by Fr. Joel E. Tabora assisted by the College Campus Ministry Office.
The lactation room has two nursing stations where the mothers can express milk or nurse their babies. Inside the room are a refrigerator, a table for changing baby’s diaper, lavatory and two breast pumps.
According to Ms. Nelia T. Villarta, Wellness Officer of the Ateneo de Davao University, they are also planning to put up a Lactation Station at their Elementary and High School Campus located at Matina, Davao City.
Finally, a short talk on breastfeeding myths was discussed by LATCH Davao (Lactation – Attachment – Training – Counselling – Help) a Non-Profit Organization in Davao City. It was attended by pregnant and lactating mothers / staff of Ateneo de Davao University.
