San Esteban Aloha Medical Mission

San Esteban, Ilocos Sur 

December 21, 2010

      A medical mission knows no bound. It never sets a limit on time, space or source. It is always ready and accessible when the need calls for it. And the people behind it are always supportive and willing to extend their gracious and helping hands whatever, wherever and whenever. One of the best time a medical mission is done is during Christmas Season when the needs of the indigents were fully provided for, medically and financially.

The San Esteban Aloha Medical Mission Banner.

    In line with the vision and mission of JCS Foundation, founding Chairman SP Member Jeremias C. Singson fully supported the recent SEAM (SAN ESTEBAN ALOHA MEDICAL MISSION) headed by Dr. Ben Galindo, President of the SEAM with the corroboration of the JCS Foundation and the LGUs. The SEAM is now on its 10^th year anniversary last December 18-26, 2010. It was also a tribute to the late Lilia Elaydo Edralin, wife of one of the fund drive coordinators, Mr. Rey Edralin.

   On December 21, 2010, 9:00 in the morning, the JCS Foundation led by SP Member Jeremias Singson, headed to the Municipality of San Esteban, Ilocos Sur. The group proceeded to the covered court besides the municipality building where the medical mission was held and met the whole medical mission team. Five barangays were the beneficiaries on that day, namely: barangays Apatut, Villa Quirino, San Rafael, San Nicolas and Poblacion. The following day, December 22, the next beneficiaries were barangays Cabaroan, Ansad, San Pablo, Cappi and Balia.

Dr. Ben Galindo, President of the SEAM Team, was also the attending Physician for the Medical Mission.

     The medical mission created a rather joyous and festive ambience with all the excitements and cheers of at least 700 crowds. Aside from the ongoing check ups and free distribution of medicines, continuous raffles were drawn with a prize ranging from $10 - $50 to the delight and joy of the beneficiaries. Used imported clothes were also freely given to the indigents. 

SP Member Jeremias C. Singson picking one lucky number during the raffle draw.

      The medical mission was boosted with the presence of State of Hawaii Representative John Mizuno (Dist.30); Representative Rida Cabanilla together with other volunteers like Dr. Ben Galindo, SEAM President and attending Physician; Cesar Calo, Vice President; Lourdes Calo, Tessie Abad Guinto, Treasurer; Mel Europa, PRO; Manuel Badua, Elsa Badua, Rey Edralin, Isabael Edralin, Pepito Eala, and nurse Emily Eala,, all from Hawaii. Philippine volunteers included Drs. Florence Ramirez, Annie de Guzman, Johnny Galindo, Diana Lim, nurses Elmar Galindo and Melva Galindo, and the San Esteban Municipal Health Team. 

SP Member Jeremias C. Singson posed with Representative John Mizuno and SEAM Team.

     913 patients and still counting were registered on that day for diabetes, pediatric, general check up for the elders/senior citizens. The mission took a break for a sumptuous lunch, which was served by the good Mayor Chester Elaydo and immediately resumed after lunch.

JCS Medical Mission

Cabugao, Ilocos Sur 

September 11, 2010

JCS Founder, Hon. Jerry Simgson as he looks up to the beneficiaries of the mission.

     JCS Founder/Chairman Jeremias “Jerry” C. Singson once again showed his incessant commitment to his provincemates especially to the indigents during the recent medical mission sponsored by JCS Foundation in collaboration with the J.P. Sioson General Hospital and Colleges, Lungsod ng Kabataan Nurses Association Inc. and the Municipality of Cabugao on September 11,2010 at the Cabugao Sports Complex, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. 

      As early as 8:00 a.m., a very long queue had started to form at the facade of the Cabugao Sports Complex.  People from all walks of life esp. the indigents began to fill up the vacant benches of the sports arena after they had been enlisted for the medical check-up.  Medical Teams from Manila and the JCS staff headed by the goodhearted advocate arrived at the venue with the crowd already half- filling the large complex.  It was a festive atmosphere as the crowd of all ages went in and out of the venue looking for their own designation.  It was one of the most organized medical missions ever held.  At 9:00 am the medical activity started.  

       Drs. Percival Savella and Ma. Anastacia de los Reyes headed the Dental Team assisted by Elpidio Reyes, Joselito Jaramillo, Evelyn Savella and Cynthia Guimmayen.  132 patients underwent tooth extraction.  Drs. Nonie Rivas, Porfirio Tugas and Federico Anaen, MHO of Salcedo, Ilocos Sur on the other hand, joined together to perform the minor surgeries for the indigents.  17 youths went for free circumcisions, 15 excisions and 2 aspirations. 

     355 patients had lined up under the pediatric lane for free consultation and treatment. Dr. Audie Narcise of CISDH, Narvacan, and Dra. Gwendalyn Anasarias, JPSGH Physician were assisted by 6 nurses to attend the needs of the children.  Senior citizens also had their share of medical treatment and free consultation by Dra. Jemaima Tan-Yee of Cabugao, and Dr. Rudy Singson, MHO Cabugao.  12 volunteer nurses from Balay Taripato of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur provided assistance to the elderly.  Other general check ups were supervised and diagnosed by Drs. Amando Agdeppa.Johann Yee, Melquiades and Lerida Rosario. Dras. Edna Rabena. Ivy Castro-Bello. 

      6 J.P.S.G.H. nurses also did free blood sugar testing.  Medicines like vitamins etc. were also given away at the Pharmacy lane handed out by the 14 PCMC - JPSGH nurses and volunteers.  Ms. Minerva Fernandez, DOH representatives from Sinait lead the JCS Staff in the free distribution of reading glasses for 313 patients. 

      A total of 1,647 beneficiaries had been rewarded from this humanitarian service of the goodhearted Board Member Jerry C. Singson.  These were broken down as follows: Dental, 132; Pedia, 355; FBS, 168; Minor Surgery, 37; Reading Glasses, 355; other general check –up, 687. 

      Other volunteers who also gave their all out support in this mission included Cabugao Vice – Mayor Hon. Danilo Q. Gazmen, Captains from the different barangays of Cabugao, SBM Josefina Vallejo, Vicky Serna, Cresencio Sumagit Jr., 20 GSGH nurses, and all municipal staff of the municipality of Cabugao Ilocos Sur. 

     Coinciding with the medical mission, JCS Foundation likewise sponsored a feeding program for 100 children in front of the Municipal Hall of Cabugao.  They were served with lugaw and soft drinks.  After the snacks, the Lungsod ng Kabataan and JPSGH nurses conducted a seminar / orientation for the children on proper tooth brushing and dental care.  They also handed out free toothbrush kits for the kids. 

    The medical mission ended at 3:00 pm.  Snacks and sumptuous lunch were served through the courtesy of the young and accommodating Hon. Edgardo S. Cobangbang Jr..  The media men of NBN, Iloco Heritage Channel and the Core were present to take video footages and interviews on this humanitarian service. 

For more JCS medical mission photos, click on Cabugao

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/