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BPMC gets new CT scan machine

Posted on by Melchor Madera

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (March 28, 2024) – The Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) has received a new Fujifilm Healthcare Supria 32-slice CT Scan machine from the Department of Health (DOH)

According to the provincial government of Bukidnon (PGB), the turnover ceremony took place on March 26, 2024, at BPMC in Malaybalay City.

 

Dr. Ariel I. Valencia, assistant health secretary represented the DOH as the donor.

 

Valencia conveyed the goal of Health Secretary Ted Herbosa’s initiative, which aimed to make every Filipino feel well through cooperation.

 

He said, “In a hospital like this, it’s a big thing to have immediate diagnostic capacity to diagnose, and that’s lifesaving, the patient’s problem can be seen right away.”

 

Meanwhile, Provincial Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque represented the PGB as the donee.

 

The Governor assured that the province of Bukidnon will take care of the CT scan machine.

 

The machine was provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as part of the Health System Enhancement to Address and Limit (HEAL) Project.

 

It was done through the office of Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores.

 

It was given to DOH, who eventually handed over the machine to BPMC.

 

Rep. Flores stated that the project is an excellent example of how things can be accomplished quickly when several government entities work together.

 

Dr. Gina Factura, BPMC’s chief of hospital, revealed that the state-of-the-art CT Scan machine is available for free to admitted patients through the PhilHealth program.

 

For outpatients, she stated that there may be a price to cover the cost of utilities and other expenses, which would be determined and finalized by the hospital.

 

Dr. Sulpicio Henry M. Legaspi, Jr., regional director for the Northern Mindanao Center for Health Development, also attended the occasion. (melbmadera)

Town engineer survives slay try

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MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (March 06, 2024) – A town engineer of Cabanglasan, Bukidnon, escaped death when she was shot inside the Municipal Engineering Office afternoon on March 4, 2024

The legal-age female victim got a gunshot wound to her right forearm.

 

She was taken to Cabanglasan Municipal Health Office for medical treatment before being referred to Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) in Malaybalay City for additional care.

 

Police Major Dino M. Cuevas, OIC of Cabanglasan Municipal Police Station (CMPS), stated in his report that the suspect was a male Foreman of legal age.

 

Report said the suspect proceeded to the Municipal Engineering Office and saw the victim in the pantry area, at which point he uttered threatening words.

 

The victim and her colleagues ran to evade while the culprit discharged his unknown caliber handgun, hitting the victim’s right forearm.

 

After the incident, the suspect immediately fled away.

 

However, at around 8:00 p.m. on the same day, the suspect voluntarily surrendered himself to Cabanglasan MPS.

 

The suspect is now in the custody of Cabanglasan MPS. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

 

 

NorMin police awards 13 lady officers for field achievements

 

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 04, 2024) – The Police Regional Office in Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) on Monday awarded 13 women officers for their respective achievements.

 

In line with the celebration of National Women’s Month this March, the PRO-10 recognized female police achievers under four categories.

 

Receiving the Medalya ng Kadakilaan (Medal of Excellence) were Corporals Cheryl Jacob and Cherry Ann Litub.

 

On the other hand, the Medalya ng Kasanayan (Medal of Skills) was given to Major (Maj.) Maricris Neri, Captain (Cpt.) Maritel Ocon, and Lieutenant (Lt.) Nera Cabrera.

 

The Medalya ng Papuri (Medal of Commendation) were awarded to Colonel (Col.) Michelle Arban, Lt. Col. Estela Chavez, Maj. Jiselle Ester Lou Longakit, Cpt. Emilita Simon, Lt. Ruby Jimenez, and Chief Master Seargent (CMSgt.) Ritzell Labadan.

 

Meanwhile, CMSgt. Julie Ann Won and Staff Sgt. Michelle Apao received the Medalya ng Ugnayang Pampulisya (Police Relations).

 

As a special guest, Gilda Go, governor of Rotary International District 3870, emphasized the evolving role of women in society, highlighting their capacity not only within the confines of their homes but across the entire nation.

 

“I am committed to amplifying the voices of women, to breaking down barriers, and to championing gender equality in all its forms,” she said during her speech.

 

Anti-drug bust campaign

 

In another development, Brig. Gen. Ricardo Layug Jr., the PRO-10 director, said an estimated PHP1.8 million worth of illegal drugs were seized from 80 operations in the region from Feb. 22 to 28.

 

The operations resulted in the arrest of 84 individuals and the confiscation of approximately 272.891 grams of shabu and 2.54 grams of marijuana.

 

“We will continue to intensify our operations against illegal drugs, gambling, and other criminal activities. Together, let us build a region where everyone can live, work, and do business,” he said.

 

On anti-illegal gambling, PRO-10 police stations conducted nine operations, resulting in the apprehension of 17 individuals and the confiscation of PHP2,945 worth of illegal gambling items.

 

In neutralizing wanted persons, PRO10 also apprehended a total of 81 wanted individuals.

 

In addition to the campaign against loose firearms under “Kontra Boga,” PRO10 conducted 52 operations that led to the arrest of 15 individuals and the seizure of 38 small arms and two light weapons. (Nef Luczon/PNA)

2 gipamusil sa Malaybalay

Posted on by Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah

Duha ka managlahing insidente sa pagpamusil ang nahitabo sa dakbayan sa Malaybalay

Sumala sa report sa kapolisan, ang mga lalaking biktima nag-edad sa 45-anyos ug 43-anyos.

Ang unang gipusil patay mao 45-anyos nga minyong lalaki.

Siya gipusil sa Fortich St., National Highway, Purok 4, Brgy. San Jose, Malaybalay City gabii sa Enero 21, 2024.

Nakaangkon siya sa grabing samad pinusilan sa iyang wala nga dunggan diin ang bala migawas sa tuo nga templo gamit ang wala matinong kalibre sa armas.

Napalgan siya nga nagbuy-od sa abaga sa dalan paingon sa norte kilid sa iyang single nga motorsiklo nga nagkadugo ang nawong.

Gidala pa ang biktima sa Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center apan gideklarar sa nag-atiman nga doktor nga dead on arrival.

Sa laing bahin, ang ikaduhang pagpamusil patay nahitabo gabii sa Enero 23, 2024 sa Purok 4, Barangay 7, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Ang 43-anyos nga biktima nakaangkon sa grabing mga samad pinusilan sa lawas.

Gidala pa siya sa mireponding MERU personnel ngadto sa BPMC apan gideklarar sa nag-atiman nga doktor nga dead on arrival.

Sa imbestigasyon nasayran nga niabot ang suspek sa pinuy-anan sa biktima nga nagpakaron-ingnon nga mangabang.

Pipila ka gutlo ang milabay, sa walay igong rason gipusil ang biktima sa makadaghang higayon ug milayas ang suspek padulong sa wala mahibal-i nga direksyon.

Sa pagsuwat ning balita, padayon pa ang imbestigasyon sa kapolisan sa Malaybalay aron pagtino sa motibo ug pag-ila sa mga suspek. (Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah)

DOH-10 pushes safe sex vs HIV

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (Dec. 2, 2023, 05:02 PM) – The Department of Health-Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) reiterated on World AIDS Day on Friday, December 1, that safe sex practices remain one of the most effective ways to prevent infections from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

DOH-10 Infectious Diseases Cluster Head Dr. Wellaflor Kindom-Brito said that HIV status will remain confidential and the only person who can divulge the information is the individual infected by the virus.
Hence, safe sex practices are vital, she said. “At the end of the day, we are all accountable for our health. So, have yourselves protected,” Brito said in a press conference on Friday.
The Health official said they recorded 436 newly confirmed HIV cases in the region from January to August this year, bringing the cumulative total to 3,095 since it was first detected in Northern Mindanao in 1991.
This city has the highest number of HIV cases, with over 1,000, followed by Bukidnon with more than 500.
Two-hundred fourteen HIV-related deaths were recorded, 30 of which were logged in the first eight months of this year.
Northern Mindanao ranked sixth among regions in the country with the highest number of HIV cases as of May 2023, according to the DOH Epidemiology Bureau HIV/AIDS and ART Registry of the Philippines.
The National Capital Region was first with 290 cases, followed by Calabarzon (213), Central Luzon (149), Central Visayas (101), Davao Region (98), and Western Visayas (97).
Brito said that Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV can now be obtained at the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) in this city. This DOH Region 10-run hospital started dispensing PrEP last March.
PrEP, she said, is given to non-HIV-infected individuals but with risky behavior for infection. There is a criteria for a person to be eligible for the prophylaxis, Brito added.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said PrEP “reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99 percent.” It also “reduces the risk of getting HIV from injection drug use by at least 74 percent,” adding that it is less effective when not taken as prescribed.
Despite this, Brito reiterated safe sex practices, as people taking PrEP are not safe from other sexually transmitted infections.
Brito reminded us that once a person is infected with HIV, it will last forever but it can be treated using treatment drugs.
If people living with HIV are religiously taking their medicines, it would come to a point where the viral load would be reduced and become untransmittable. This means that HIV-infected individuals, Brito said, are no longer contagious, but they are still not allowed to donate blood.
“If we know people who are in doubt or afraid because they feel that it’s the end of their lives already, then let’s remind them that our medicines and our treatment for HIV are actually effective,” Brito said.
HIV treatment drugs in the region can be obtained from the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) in this city, Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Medical Center in Misamis Occidental, Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center in Malaybalay City, Maramag Rural Health Unit in Bukidnon, and the Adventist Medical Center-Iligan.
The DOH-10 is planning to expand treatment hubs and confirmatory sites in the region and said that there is an additional hub in Valencia City in Bukidnon this year. It also targets treatment hubs in Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, and Talakag town in Bukidnon.
The State Health Department, Brito said, is also ensuring communication between the regional offices to have enough medicines for people living with HIV. (Frank Dick Roste/Manila Bulletin)

7 angol sa road mishap sa Malaybalay

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Gidala sa ospital ang pito ka mga biktima sa nahitabong pagkarambola sa tulo ka mga sakyanan sa Sayre Highway, Purok 5, Barangay San Jose, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

Sumala sa taho, ang insidente nahitabo niadtong Nobyembre 13, 2023.

Ang mga nalambigit nga mga sakyanan gilangkuban sa duha ka Hilux Pick-up Truck ug isa ka pamasaheroang Multicab.

Matod sa taho ni Police Lt. Col. Julius Clark Prisco M. Macariola IV, OIC sa Malaybalay City Police Station nga ang mga biktima nag-edad og 26-51 anyos.

Ni-respondi sa dapit ang Malaybalay Emergency Rescue Unit (MERU) ug ang mga biktima gidala sa Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) sa Malaybalay.

Ang mga drayber uban ang ilang mga sakyanan gidala sa buhatan sa kapolisan alang sa tukmang aksyon. (MG Mayumi B. Madera)

Goiter awareness gilusad sa Bukidnon

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Ang Iodine Global Network milusad og Thyro Mobile Medical Mission sa Bukidnon sa Capitol Grounds, Malaybalay City kaniadtong Oktubre 16, 2023

Katimbayayong sa grupo ang Rotary Club of Malaybalay City ug Bukidnon Provincial Medical Centre (BPMC).

Ang mga kalihukan gilangkuban sa goiter screening, thyroid ultrasound, blood testing sa thyroid hormone, urine testing sa iodine level, ug salt testing sa iodine levels. Lakip sa kalihukan ang pagpasabot kabahin sa Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) ngadto sa mga mitambong ug press conference.

Si Rtn Dr Teofilo San Luis, kinsa isa sa mga focal person mibutyag nga ang Bukidnon lakip sa 15 ka mga probinsya sa Pilipinas nga taas og kaso sa iodine deficiency.

Kini iyang gi-base sa ulahi nga datos sa Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute.

Ingon niya, kasagaran sa gaka igo sa goiter mao ang mga babae.

Ang gitutokan sa kalihukan mao ang mga babae nga anaa sa reproductive age kon nag edad og 15 ngadto 49 anyos matod sa United Nations.

Gawas sa Bukidnon, ang uban pa nga mga probinsya nga adunay IDD mao ang Mountain Province, Benguet, Pangasinan, ug Palawan sa Luzon; Cebu; Antique; Capiz; Biliran; ug Western Samar sa Visayas; ug Davao Occidental; South Cotabato; Zamboanga del Norte; Zamboanga del Sur; ug Basilan sa Mindanao.

Pipila sa mag personalidad nga mitambong mao si local endocrinologist Dr Cindy Josol Blancaver ug Provincial Health officer II, Dr Gary Guido C. Tabios Jr. (MG Mayumi B. Madera)

Libreng operasyon sa ngungu, bungi ipahigayon sa Bukidnon

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Ang Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) mupahigayon og libreng operasyon sa Cleft Lip and Palate sa Nobiyembre 17-19 ning tuig

Base sa pahibalo sa LGU Bukidnon, ang BPMC miawhag sa tanang gusto mu-avail nga muadto sa ilang pasilidad sa Nobyembre 6-16 alang sa screening.

Gitaho nga bukas kini alang sa mga indibidwal nga nag-edad og isa ka tuig pataas kinsa residente sa tibuok Bukidnon.

Ang surgical mission gi-sponsoran sa Agila Shriners Temple 195-Bukidnon Chapter, sa pakigtimbayayong sa Maharlika Charity Foundation ug sa Provincial Government of Bukidnon. (MG Mayumi B. Madera)

Motorsiklo nabalintong; isa patay, isa angol

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Isa ang patay ug isa ang na-angol human nabalintong ang motorsiklo nga ilang gisakyan sa Fortich Street, Purok-3, Barangay-7, Malaybalay City

Si Police Julius Clark Prisco M. Macariola IV, OIC sa Malaybalay City Police Station, nitaho nga ang insidente nahitabo niadtong August 27, 2023 sa ala 1:40 sa kadlawon.

Ang mga biktima giila nga si Ernesto Joseph Baterna y Batoon (driver), 25, ulitawo, ug residente sa Purok-4, Barangay Dalwangan, Malaybalay City, ug si Faith Beb Gamot y Acasio (angkas), 24, dalaga ug residente sa Kubayan, Barangay Casisang, Malaybalay City.

Gitaho nga ang nasangpit nga motorsiklo nagsubay sa Fortich Street paingon sa south direction ug pag-abot sa atubangan sa San Roque auto repair shop, nawad-an og kontrol ang drayber sa gimanehong motorsiklo ug niliko sa sementadong dalan.

Tungod niini, ang drayber ug ang iyang back rider nakaangkon og physical injuries.

Ang mga biktima gidala sa Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) alang sa pagtambal. Apan, ang angkas, gideklera nga dead on arrival. (MG Mayumi B. Madera)

Patayng lawas napalgan sa Malaybalay

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Isa ka patayng lawas sa isa ka lalaki ang napalgan sa P-6, Santo Niño, Malaybalay City niadtong Hulyo 30, 2023

Ang biktima naila nga si Higinio Tabio Tuya, 53, ulitawo, mag-uuma, ug residente sa P-6, Santo Niño, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Matod sa isa ka witness, ang biktima nalambigit sa isa ka aksidente sa motosiklo tungod sa kahubog niini.

Human, nakita sa gawas sa balay sa witness ang biktima nga naghigda.

Ang witness daling mitawag sa 117 emergency hotline ug ang biktima nadala sa Bukidnon Provincial Medical Hospital (BPMC) apan gideklara kini nga Dead on Arrival.

Si Police Lt. Col. Julius Clark Prisco M. Macariola IV, OIC sa Malaybalay City Police Station, nisulti sa iyang report nga adunay follow-up nga imbestigasyon ang gipahigayon aron masuta ang hinungdan sa kamatayon sa biktima. (MG Mayumi B. Madera)