05/08/2026
CLMMRH NDD and PHU Champion Sustainable Health and Community Wellness During the 52nd Nutrition Month Celebration
By: Ms. Michelle C. Sasana, RND - Nutrition and Dietetics Department (NDD)
In alignment with national health advocates and environmental sustainability goals, the Nutrition and Dietetics Department (NDD), in collaboration with the Public Health Unit (PHU) of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH), successfully spearheaded the hospital-wide celebration of the 52nd Nutrition Month throughout July 2026.
Guided by the national theme, “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan Ating Pangalagaan!,” this initiative was brought to life under the guidance of NDD Head Ms. Aileen S. Neri and PHU leaders Ms. Catherine C. Infante and Ms. Neva Mae G. Tiangha, alongside Allied Health Division Chief Ms. Ana Rose H. Mahilum. The month-long program of events was conceptualized and spearheaded by the dedicated Nutrition Month Organizing Team – Ms. Roan P. Bambao, Mr. John Harold H. Descuatan and Ms. Michelle C. Sasana, with vital facilitation and coordination provided by the department’s Training Coordinator, Ms. Celeste C. Fudolin.
This institutional campaign officially commenced on July 7, 2026, with an emphasis on healthcare workforce wellness. Hospital personnel were provided with free nutrition assessments including Body Mass Index (BMI) evaluation, paired with wholesome local refreshments.
To maintain engagement and foster continuous learning throughout July, the organizing team conducted a weekly “Nutri-Quiz” series. Winners selected via electronic raffle were formally recognized during the hospital’s weekly Flag Ceremonies and awarded native coffee packs and fresh fruit baskets, thoughtfully arranged in custom containers handcrafted by the department’s creative staff. The personnel-focused initiatives officially concluded on July 31, 2026, with a culmination activity featuring nutrient-dense local fruit and vegetable beverages and snacks.
Demonstrating a firm commitment to patient education and community advocacy, the NDD and PHU team organized targeted activities for both inpatient and outpatient care areas.
The NDD organizing team conducted the “Teach Them Young” activity in the pediatric ward on July 14, 2026, introducing young patients and their parents to the principles of planetary health and sustainable nutrition. The initiative featured interactive learning sessions, character appearances, and the distribution of custom “Fruits & Vegetables” coloring books developed by the Nutrition and Dietetics Department, featuring original illustrations by Ms. Kurtlyn Hope Opsimar.
An interactive educational session was conducted at the Outpatient Department (OPD) on July 15, 2026. To actively support local agriculture and promote fresh food consumption, the organizing team sourced commodity packages including pinakbet, sinigang, tangkong, alugbate, and fresh produce bundles, directly from local farm vendors at Libertad Market to serve as educational incentive prizes for participating patients.
Extending its institutional care beyond hospital walls, CLMMRH conducted a community outreach activity at the Senior Sto. Niño Homes Orphanage, Brgy. Taculing, Bacolod City on July 30, 2026. Led by PHU leadership and NDD personnel, the team delivered educational lectures and recreational activities for the resident children. The initiative was made possible through extensive voluntary contributions from CLMMRH personnel across various departments and divisions, yielding substantial donations of essential food staples, rice, and hygiene supplies.
More than a series of commemorative events, the 52nd Nutrition Month celebration embodies CLMMRH’s holistic approach to public health, integrating preventive care, staff wellness, community support, and environmental awareness.
Through the collaborative efforts of NDD leadership, the PHU, the organizing team, hospital leadership, and participating personnel, CLMMRH reaffirms its ongoing commitment to promoting health literacy, supporting sustainable food environments, and serving as a proactive leader in community health across the region.
