R1MC Public Health UNIT

14/05/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ADVISORY

Redtide Alert!

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has reported that shellfish collected from Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur, Tantanang Bay in Zamboanga Sibugay, Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar, the coastal waters of Bolinao and Anda in Pangasinan, and the coastal waters of Daram, Samar remain positive for Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) or “red tide toxin” beyond the regulatory limit as of May 12, 2026.

BFAR advises the public not to harvest, sell, buy, or consume shellfish and alamang gathered from the affected areas due to the presence of red tide toxin.

Fish, squid, shrimp, and crabs are still safe for consumption provided they are fresh, washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking.

Please stay informed and prioritize everyone’s safety. Share this advisory to help spread awareness in coastal communities.

14/05/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT INITIATIVE

The Public Health Unit proudly conducted the “Golden Years Wellness Initiative: A Health Promotion for Senior Citizens” at Barangay Gueguesangen, Mangaldan, Pangasinan last May 13, 2026.

Through informative health lectures on hypertension, proper nutrition through the DASH diet, and prevention of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, our senior citizens were empowered with essential knowledge to protect and improve their health.

With the dedication and teamwork of our PHU staffs, our senior constituents benefited from this meaningful initiative aimed at promoting healthier, safer, and more active golden years.

Together, let us continue building a healthier and more caring community for our elderly population.

12/05/2026

⚠️PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ADVISORY:

HANTAVIRUS PULMONARY SYNDROME AWARENESS

Ang HPS (Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome) ay isang malubhang sakit na maaaring makuha mula sa mga daga. Naipapasa ito sa tao sa pamamagitan ng kanilang ihi, dumi, at laway, lalo na sa mga maruruming kapaligiran. Maaari itong magdulot ng seryosong sintomas at maging banta sa buhay kapag hindi agad naagapan.

Sa kasalukuyan, wala pang kumpirmadong kaso ng HPS sa Pilipinas. Gayunpaman, mahalagang panatilihing malinis ang kapaligiran at ang sarili, maayos na itago ang pagkain, at ugaliing maghugas ng kamay upang maiwasan ang pagkalat ng mga sakit.

Please see the photo for more information.

08/05/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ADVISORY

HANTAVIRUS AWARENESS‼️

Ang hantavirus ay isang uri ng virus na matatagpuan sa mga daga at maaaring magdulot ng sakit sa tao. Ito ay nakukuha sa pamamagitan ng paglanghap o pagdikit sa kanilang ihi, dumi, o laway. Panatilihing malinis ang kapaligiran at iwasan ang direktang contact sa daga upang makaiwas sa sakit.

Sa kasalukuyan, wala pang naitatalang kumpirmadong kaso ng Hantavirus sa Pilipinas. Patuloy ang masusing pagbabantay sa mga hangganan ng bansa sa pamamagitan ng mahigpit na pagpapatupad ng mga hakbang ng Bureau of Quarantine upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng mamamayan.

(Please see the photo below for more information on symptoms and prevention)

07/05/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ADVISORY:

🩸❤️ CALLING ALL BLOOD DONORS! ❤️🩸

The Blood Bank of Region 1 Medical Center in need of blood donations for patients requiring immediate medical care.

✅ ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED!
Your simple act of donating blood can help save lives and give hope to patients and families in need.

📍 Visit the R1MC Blood Bank and donate today!
🕒 Open 24/7 — including weekends and holidays.

💉 One donation can save multiple lives.
Be a hero today — donate blood and share the gift of life!

29/04/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ADVISORY:

𝙽𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽𝙰𝙻 𝙸𝙼𝙼𝚄𝙽𝙸𝚉𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽 𝙰𝚆𝙰𝚁𝙴𝙽𝙴𝚂𝚂 𝙼𝙾𝙽𝚃𝙷 💉

𝑽𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔, 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒔. 𝑨 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔, 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒌𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓, 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔.

The Public Health Unit, in cooperation with the Manaoag Rural Health Unit, successfully celebrated National Immunization Awareness Month at the Wellness Center, Manaoag Complex, on April 29, 2026.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Hannah Jane Gutay - Medical Officer III and Mr. Bradley Bianzon - Health Education and Promotion Officer II for sharing their valuable knowledge and emphasizing the importance of vaccination in protecting lives and strengthening our community.

This meaningful event was further strengthened through the guidance of Dr. Nela Florian Burca together with the dedicated efforts of the PHU staff, whose commitment to public health continues to inspire collective action toward a healthier society.

We are sincerely grateful to the Rural Health Unit of Manaoag for their warmest welcome and generous hospitality- most especially to their Honorable Mayor for the support and encouragement in making this successful outreach possible.

Immunize today, protect tomorrow.
Every vaccine is a step toward a stronger and healthier community.

28/04/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ADVISORY:

💉

Tiyaking ligtas ang inyong mga anak laban sa mga sakit na maaaring iwasan sa pamamagitan bakuna

📍 Makipag-ugnayan sa inyong paaralan at pinakamalapit na health center
📅 Alamin at sundin ang School-Based Immunization Program
👩‍⚕️ Kumonsulta sa inyong healthcare provider

✔️ Libre, ligtas, at epektibo ang bakuna sa mga pampublikong health facilities

28/04/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY: HEAT STROKE AWARENESS ⚠️

Dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas ng temperatura, maging alerto sa banta ng heat stroke. Ang heat stroke ay seryosong kondisyon na nangyayari kapag hindi na kayang i-regulate ng katawan ang sobrang init. Kabilang sa mga sintomas nito ang matinding pagkahilo, panghihina, sakit ng ulo, pagsusuka, at posibleng pagkawala ng malay.
Paalala: Magdala ng tubig palagi, iwasan ang matagal na exposure sa init, at alagaan ang mga bata, matatanda, at may karamdaman.

Narito ang mga dapat nating gawin:

✅Uminom ng tubig regularly kahit hindi nauuhaw
✅Iwasan ang outdoor activities sa peak hours ng init
✅Gumamit ng proteksyon tulad ng payong o sumbrero
✅Magpahinga sa malamig o shaded na lugar kapag pagod
✅Huwag balewalain ang sintomas ng heat stroke
✅Magpalamig agad kapag nakaramdam ng sobrang init
✅Magsuot ng light at breathable na damit
✅Bantayan ang mga vulnerable tulad ng bata at matatanda
✅Mag-ingat at maging aware sa kondisyon ng panahon

For more reference: Please see photos below.

27/04/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ADVISORY:

Don’t ignore the signs, do a self-check today! Early detection can save your life. 😉

Agapan ang Head and Neck Cancer: Mag-self Check at Screening na!

Sundin ang mga paraan para magself-check:
✔️Suriin ang loob ng bibig
✔️Damhin ang leeg kung may bukol, pamamaga, o matitigas na kulani na hindi masakit
✔️Pakiramdam na may nakabara sa lalamunan, hirap o masakit na paglunok.
✔️Tingnan ang kung pantay ang mukha at panga

Para sa higit pang impormasyon at serbisyong pangkalusugan, bisitahin ang: linktr.ee/DOHCancerSupport

21/04/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ADVISORY:

Empowering Communities Through Health Advocacy!

Today, April 21, 2026, the Public Health Unit successfully conducted an advocacy lecture at Zone 5, Kamachile, Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City bringing essential health knowledge closer to the community.

With the guidance of Dr. Nela Florian Burca and Mr. Bradley Bianzon, together with the dedicated PHU staff, the activity aimed to educate and empower residents through discussions on:

🥗 7 Healthy Habits – building a strong foundation for everyday wellness
🐾 Rabies Awareness – protecting families and pets from preventable risks
🌊 Drowning Prevention – promoting safety, especially among children
🦠 WILD Diseases – increasing awareness on common and emerging health concerns

This initiative highlights the importance of community participation in achieving a healthier and safer environment. Through shared knowledge and collective action, we can prevent illnesses, reduce risks, and promote overall well-being in every household.

Prevention starts with awareness, and awareness begins in the community.

A heartfelt thank you to all residents of Zone 5 for your warm welcome, active participation, and commitment to better health. Your cooperation makes every advocacy effort meaningful and impactful.

Sama-sama po tayo tungo sa mas malusog, ligtas, at mas matatag na komunidad!

14/04/2026

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ADVISORY:

The Public Health Unit of Region 1 Medical Center joins and supports the observance of Drowning Prevention Month by promoting awareness on water safety. Everyone is encouraged to practice simple measures such as close supervision of children, avoiding risky behavior near water, and using life-saving devices. Learning basic rescue and first aid skills can help save lives in emergencies. Together, we can prevent drowning and keep our communities safe.