LINGAYEN, Pangasinan: Ilocos Region recorded a total of 34 mental health-related deaths from January 1 to August 31 this year, according to the Health Emergency Alert Reporting System (Hears).
The Philippine Heart Month is celebrated every February since 1973 by virtue of Proclamation No. 1096 signed on January 9, 1973 which seeks to promote awareness of heart disease as a serious and growing health concern among Filipinos. In line with this, the Department of Health-Ilocos Region will be launching…
MANILA - The Department of Health-Ilocos Region sent out medical supplies to the province of Ilocos Norte to augment the existing stock of medicines and emergency provisions such as first aid and hygiene kits. Regional Director Paula Paz M. Sydiongco said the health commodities amounting to some PHP150,000 were delivered last Thursday to be distributed by the provincial office to families affected by typhoon "Florita". "Ang regional office po ay laging nakahanda at nakaantabay upang magbigay ng tulong sa panahon ng kalamidad gaya ng nagdaang lindol at bagyo. (The regional office is always ready and on standby to give assistance in time of calamities, including the recent earthquake and cyclone). We have also provided medical assistance in the provinces of Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan and La Union aside from the prepositioned drugs and supplies at the provincial DOH offices (PDOHO)," she said in a statement on Saturday. "Nakahanda rin po ang ating mga pampublikong hos
CHILDREN'S VAX. Dr. John Fernandez, vice president of the Philippine Pediatrics Society-Northern Luzon Chapter and a critical care specialist, administers the Covid-19 vaccine to his son during the ceremonial launch of pediatric vaccination for five to 11 years old age group at the Dagupan City People's Astrodome on Monday (Feb. 14, 2022). His group was present to give assistance and consultation during the inoculation of children, including those aged 12 to 17 years. (Photo by Liwayway Yparraguirre) DAGUPAN CITY - The city government here started Monday vaccinating children aged five to 11 years old against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Dr. John Fernandez, a critical care specialist and vice president of the Philippine Pediatric Society-Northern Luzon Chapter, said their group fully supports the campaign to inoculate this age group. "Huwag matakot.Yong apprehensions na baka lagnatin, masakit, o nanghihina, ang mga ito ay typical reaction sa mga pasyente naming
ALL SET. Dr. Rhuel Bobis (left) and his team from the Department of Health-Region 1 on Sunday (Nov. 28, 2021) discuss with Laoag City government officials led by Mayor Michael M. Keon. They tackled the conduct of the National Vaccination Days from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. (Photo courtesy of the city government of Laoag) LAOAG CITY - Health authorities in Ilocos Region aim to vaccinate more than 700,000 individuals during the three-day National Vaccination Days which will start on Monday. Ilocos Center for Health Development in Region 1 announced Sunday that the 408 pre-identified sites in the entire region are all set for the biggest inoculation rollout since the start of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. Dr. Rhuel Bobis, Covid-19 focal person of the Department of Health-Ilocos Region, said in a press conference Sunday that they are hoping to meet the vaccination target covering the provinces of La Union, Pangasinan, Ilocos Sur, and Ilocos Norte. "We are happy that we were ab