Last October 26, 2012 the Level IV Nursing Students of Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges held their Medical Mission at Amang Park Barangay Highway Hills,
Vital
signs taking. The vital signs of the clients were taken personally by the Level
IV Nursing Students.
The students also did some health teachings
about Diabetes Mellitus, Arthritis and the like.
·
Blood
typing. The blood typing was done by the Level III Medical Technician students.
Though there were few who tried this, there were still curious clients who wanted
to know or confirm their blood types.
·
Fasting
Blood Sugar (FBS). The FBS was done by a group from the Philippine Medical
Association, headed by Dr. Criselda C. Ishiwata, MD. Dr. Ishiwata came with Ms.
Flordeliza Masa and Lynne Mouldera.
·
Medical
Consultation. The medical consultation was done by the AFP 2nd
Battalion. The AFP was headed by Dr. Vital, who was with three other doctors Dr.
Joman Laxamana, Dr. Celyn Ignacio and Dr. Lorenzo Labayen. They had
consultation one on one consultations w ith the clients and also gave out prescriptions.
There were also other soldiers who came and served as the security detail for
the said event.
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Ophthalmology
Consultation. This was sponsored by George Optical and the group was made up of
the following ophthalmologists: Dr. George Co Jr., Dr. Racquel Mansilungan, Dr.
Neibla Cheryl, Dr. Denise Magbanua, Dr. Mina Imee and Dr. Reyes, Bema. There
were also optometrists who came namely: Reginald Silva, Jennifer Ranoco,
Jennifer Torrenna, Michael Vicente; Marvin Vicente, Arlie Bernabe, Joamena
Camungol, Raph Agpoon and lastly Mary Joy Ferrer. They gave away free reading
glasses to the clients aside from checking their eyes.
There were also medications given to
the clients. The list of mediciations are as follows: Solmux, Bioflu, Appebon (Multivitamins),
Vitamin E, Tramadol hydrochloride, Nitrofuratoin, Glibenclamine, Amiodarone
Hydrochloride, Metformin Hydrochloride, Ursodeoxycholic Acid, Pioglitazone
hydrochloride and Osteotos. Some of the medicines were donated by the Unilab,
Inc. and the rest were bought by the students
After the medical and ophthalmology
consultation, the clients were given the chance to have a whole body massage
and a free haircut.
Though there was just a limited
time, the medical mission was a success and the goals set were met. The clients
were generally happy with the Medical Mission.
Christine Joy Donna IV -I; Pictures Provided by: Christine June V. Valles
