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. 

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