Tuesday, December 16, 2008

December 15, 2008 – Narvacan

Medical, Dental & Minor Surgical Mission

December 15, 2008 – Narvacan

Every JCSMM is always spearheaded by Vice Governor Jeremias “Jerry” C. Singson. One of the largest number of patients, doctors and health care givers came about in the JCS Medical-Dental-Minor Surgical Mission in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur on December 15, 2008.

From the Provincial Health Office was Dr. Percival Savella (Dentist III), joined by Dr. Amando Agdeppa (Sinait District Hospital Chief); Dr. Federico Anaen (Salcedo Community Hospital Chief); Dr. Boying Degracia (SDH Medical officer III); Dr. Eugene Dauz (Tagudin General Hospital Chief);

Dr. Federico Anoren (Salcedo MHO); Dr. James Bueno (Santa MHO); Dr. Estrellita Bringas (GSGH Chief of Clinics); Dr. Lydia Hadap (Candon City Optometrist); Dr. Elalin Javillonar (Sta. Cruz MHO); Dr. Marilou Launio (Optometrist); Dr. Diana Lim (Narvacan MHO); Dr. Aurdie Narcise (CISDH Chief);

Dr. Efren Cabanit (Tagudin Dentist); Dr. Charlie Ingusan (Candon Dentist); Dr. Jingle Nartatez (Narvacan Dental); Dr. Benjamin Rabara (sta maria Dentiest); Dr. Anastasia delos reyes (Sinait Dentist); Dr. Edna Sanidad (Narvacan Dental);

Vice Governor’s Staff: Ms. Nenita Alamar and Ms. Melba Amano;

Other: Reflexologist from Tagudin RHU; volunteer nurses from GSGH and CISDH; medical and dental aids from vatious MHOs; student nurses from the University of Northern Philippines; Municipal officials and employees.

A total of 5,610 patients benefited from this humanitarian service, of which 4,218 underwent medical treatment; 603 pedia, 393 dental, 245 ophthalmology, 86 surgical treatment; 60 reflexology; and 5 derma.

Lunch and snacks were served at the municipal hall courtesy of Mayor Edgardo Zaragoza and Vice Mayor Charito Zaragoza. After lunch, Vice Governor JCS distributed reading glasses to eye patients preceded by a check-up and examination by Dr. Marilou Launio.

Day care chairs and tables (340 sets) were also distributed to day care workers as another favourite project of Vice Governor JCS.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

November 18, 2008 – Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail, Vigan City

Medical and Dental Mission

November 18, 2008 – Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail, Vigan City

Vice Governor JCS spearheaded the medical-dental mission at the Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail on November 18, 2008 in collaboration with Provincial Jail Warden Floro Martinez. The participating doctors and health workers were Provincial Board Member Dr. Gerry Lahoz; Dr. Rosalinda Quesada, Provincial Health Office (PHO); Dr. Max Butardo (PHO); Dr. Trina Tabboga (PHO); Dr. Percival Savella (PHO Dentist III); Dr. Magno Sol (PHO Dentist II); Elpidio Flores (PHO Dental Aide); and Joselito Jaramillo (PHO Dental Aide).

The mission proper was preceded by an opening program in which VG JCS gave an inspirational talk that centered on the “Justice on Wheel” whichwas loudly applauded by the inmates as many of them have not yet been brought to trial.

About 260 inmates benefited from the mission that also gave them free medicines. Those who needed surgery were referred to the Gabriela Silang General Hospital. Those found with skin problems were segregated from the main prison and given maintenance medicines.

The mission was completed by lunch time and the doctors and health workers were treated to lunch at the 888 Restaurant courtesy of Vice Governor JCS.

Monday, November 17, 2008

November 15, 2008 – Narvacan

Medical, Dental & Minor Surgical Mission

November 15, 2008 – Narvacan

The JCS Medical Mission conducted its 33nd mission in Narvacan on November 15, 2008 with Mayor Edgar Zaragosa who is also the President of the Ilocos Sur Mayors League. A record-breaking 5,610 patients were served with free minor and major surgeries (86) as well as circumcision; dental (393); ophtha (245); medical (4,218); pedia (603); derma (5); reflexology (60). Free reading glasses were also distributed and 300 more were promised to be given free by December 2008.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

October 29, 2008 – Sta. Maria

Medical, Dental & Minor Surgical Mission

October 29, 2008 – Sta. Maria

The JCS Medical Mission conducted its mission in Sta. Mariaon October 29, 2008 with Mayor Thelma Florendo who sponsored the lunch and snacks. A total of 2,125 patients were served at the town plaza that took the doctors, nurses and staff until 8:00 p.m. to conclude the 1,129 medical, 214 dental, 225 minor surgical, 506 optical and 51 dermatological patients.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

October 2-3, 2008 – Salcedo

Medical, Dental & Minor Surgical Mission

October 2-3, 2008 – Salcedo

The JCS Medical Mission conducted its 32nd mission in the Interior town of Salcedo with Mayor Leonofre Gironella on October 2-3, 2008. 183 patients were served: 27 surgery; 1 medical; 4 dental; 4 circumcision; and 25 excision.