JCS Cataract Mission, Gabriela Silang General Hospital

One of the perennial advocacies of the JCS Founder/Chairman Jeremias “Jerry” C. Singson is the free Cataract Operation for the indigents.  The restoration of good eyesight without the need of paying a high cost is what makes the good-hearted advocate happy for his poverty-stricken province mates.  As a continuous commitment of its vows, the JCS Foundation once again sponsored a free Cataract Mission at Gabriela Silang General Hospital on August 20-21, 2010. 

As early as 7:30 am, cataract patients started to come in, lined up and enlisted themselves for the free operation. Hundreds flocked into the Dept. of Ophthalmology, expecting and anticipating for their turn on this another charitable service.  SP Member Jerry Singson arrived early at the venue to supervise the administration of this goodwill project.  

Hon. Jerry Singson being interviewed by a mediamen during the JCS Cataract Mission at GSGH.

Five ophthalmologists from different towns and cities joined forces to conduct the operation and provide free medical treatment for these indigent patients.  Drs.. Vermudez, Donald Subia, Pablo Barroga, Jojo Cruz and Ian Moll worked voluntarily to restore their eyesights assisted by nurses Jeffrey Pablico, Daryl Rayray, Daryl Porte, Raquel Querubin.  Nurses Kevin Ricarte and Miller Bayongasan of Project Luke came all the way from Quezon City to extend assistance in this complimentary mission.  20 GSGH Nurses also gave their all out support to the patients especially after the operation. 

A total of 28 patients benefited from this project by the time it ended at 8:00 pm.  Snacks, lunch and dinner were served for the doctors, volunteers and staff who participated in this fulfilling humanitarian service.  


For more GSGH Cataract photos, click on Cataract Mission @ GSGH

Cataract Medical Mission, Tagudin

Right after the BnB awarding held at the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur on July 29, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.,JCSF Founder and Provincial Board Member Jeremias “Jerry” C. Singson and his staff with the media men from NBN 4 and IHC rushed to the Southern Ilocos Sur District Hospital (SISDH) formerly Tagudin General Hospital and Capillariasis Center, where the JCSF-sponsored Medical Mission was simultaneously held.  As soon as the group arrived, they proceeded right away to the hall where hundreds of patients lined up and enlisted their names for this medical check – up. 

One hundred twenty eight (128) indigent patients came from the different barangays of Tagudin, and even the nearby towns of Lidlidda, Narvacan, San Emilio, Sta. Maria and Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur, and as far as the towns of Balaoan, Bangar, Luna and Sudipen, La Union, came in to avail themselves of this free humanitarian service of the good – hearted JCSF Chairman, Jeremias “Jerry” Singson.  The poverty – stricken patients were also very grateful of the goodness and kindness of not only Board Member Jeremias “Jerry” Singson, but also to the attending physicians/ophthalmologist, Dr. James Coshuming, who headed the free Cataract Operations, and nurses: Percieval (Percy) A. Bofe and Marilyn (Moshie) Ramos, who assisted and provided free medicines and eye check – up.  They had come from Manila to fulfill these charitable works.  Volunteer nurses: Mercy Joy Garcia, Sunshine Cotillon, Mia Guieb, Lester Pasadas and Kristine Gonzales, also provided assistance for the said mission. 

The Hon. Jeremias Singson, JCSF founder looked at the patient while being examined by Dr. James Coshuming during the Cataract Mission at Tagudin Gen. Hosp., July 29, 2010.

Energetic Board Member was also welcomed by the hospital chief Dr. Eugene J. Dauz.  The hardworking doctor took time out to guide and tour the group, proudly showing JCS Staff the newly built additional airconditioned rooms of the above-mentioned hospital.  He related that friends and relatives, and even patients donated all these rooms.  In return, as a gesture of gratitude, the management had named each room after the donor.  By the time the construction of this hospital rooms are finished, it will be one of the cleanest and best hospitals in Ilocos Sur.  The good Doctor hosted a delectable lunch for the JCS Group.  At two o’clock in the afternoon, the JCS Group departed for Vigan City.  

For more Tagudin photos, click on Tagudin

April 30, 2010 - San Juan

                Eight days after a successful JCS Medical Mission Gallstone Operation at the GSGH in Vigan City, the Jerry C. Singson Foundation sponsored a medical/Optha/Dental/Minor Surgery Mission at the Rural Health Unit in San Juan, Ilocos Sur on April 30, 2010. Maintaining the principle of a joint community services, doctors, nurses from GSGH and other health care volunteers joined this mission. 

               The Dental Team included Doctors Percival Savella, Alicia de los Reyes, Mario Friala, Estrella Villarin.  Also joining this mission were Dr. Karhlo Vigare, Dr. Leticia de Vera of Sta. Lucia District Hospital, Dr. Ronald Tobias, Magsingal District Hospital, Dr. Blandina Suarez, GSGH Pedia, Dr. Claudette Ramirez, GSGH Pedia, Dr. Federico Anaen of Salcedo District Hospital, and Dr. Antonio Palpalatoc, MHO San Juan.

               

                 There were 793 patients who benefited and enjoyed a bonus from a free overseas call sponsored by Smart with the assistance of Ms. Malyn Ramos.

April 18 - 22, 2010 - Gallstone Operation

Vice Governor Jerry C. Singson’s Joint Community Services Medical Mission (JCS MM) initiated the first-ever gallstone operation at the GSGH in partnership with Dr. Archie Lamadrid of the Manila Adventist Medical Center that sent doctors and nurses for this endeavor.

           A total of 31 patients from throughout the province benefited and expressed their profound gratitude with their total savings worth P90,000.00 from the Jerry C. Singson Foundation.

January 11, 2010 - Caoayan

Medical, Dental, Optha, Derma and Minor Surgical Mission

JCS Mission was held at Brgy. Callaguip, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur last January 11, 2010. Composing the JCS Medical Team were Dr. Estrellita Bringas, MHO-Caoayan Dr. Edna Rabena, Dr. Max Butardo, Dr. Ma. Theresa Alquiza, MHO-Cabugao Dr. Rudy Singson and dermatologist Dr. Divina Basilio. Also present were Dentist from Gabriela Silang General Hospital Dr. Antonio Rabang, dr. Percival Savella, Dr. Fatima Malcaba, Dr. Joselito Jaramillo, Dr. Paula Cynthia Valencia, Ma. Anastacia delos Reyes, Dr. Mario Friala and Dr. Stanley Tabboga.

The Medical Mission was held at the gym in Callaguip, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur hosted by Vice Mayor gemma Padaong, SB Pedro Belarmino, district Supervisor demetrio Quiocho and Ms. Germy S. Goulart who provided the Medical Team meals and snacks during the mission.

Also present were retired nurse Lilia Aquino and Wesley Cabacungan both from Narvacan, Ilocos Sur.

Total number of patients served were 1,872. The JCS Medical Mission was finished at 4:00 PM. Indigents were pleased to received free reading glasses from JCS.

More pictures available at the Gallery of the JCS Website http://www.jcsfoundation.com/