DOH-10 expands screening for cancer, heart disease
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (February 27, 2025) — Early diagnosis and screening services for various types of cancer and even heart disease are now readily available at public health centers across the region. The Department of Health Center for Health Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) has strengthened its early detection capacity in response to the rising cases […]
Agri-10 4K Boosts Production, Livestock Support for IPs
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Department of Agriculture – Northern Mindanao (DA-10) is enhancing its support for indigenous peoples (IPs) in Bukidnon province through various agricultural programs and services On January 9, under its Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran para sa Kababayang Katutubo (4K) program, the agency turned over PhP480,000 worth of carabaos to IP groups in […]
DOH implements ‘Purok Kalusugan,’ opens BUCAS centers in Normin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (January 8, 2025) — ‘Purok Kalusugan’ and ‘Bagong (New) Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services’ (BUCAS) centers are two programs implemented by the Department of Health Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) under the Universal Health Care Act (UHC) that bring health services closer to the people, especially the farthest and […]
Focal prophylaxis for schistosomiasis administered in Barangay St. Peter
MALAYBALAY CITY (May 22, 2024) – The City Health Office (CHO) conducted focal prophylaxis for schistosomiasis in Barangay St. Peter, a non-schisto-endemic area This demonstrates a commitment to preventive healthcare and addressing potential health risks before they become significant problems. By conducting such interventions, they’re not only protecting the health of individuals in Barangay St. […]
DOH-10 urges public to buy generic medicines, same quality but cheaper
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–The generic drugs have the same quality and effectiveness as the branded versions because they go through similar regulatory processes at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but they are cheaper, said an official from the Department of Health-Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) In Talakayan sa PIA: Konsultayo Series […]
BFAR debunks rumors of HIV-infected fish, seafood being sold in Normin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-10 on Wednesday said there is no truth to rumors being spread online that HIV-infected medical waste that was found dumped in waters in this region has contaminated fish and seafood being sold in markets “We want to emphasize that consuming fishery products is […]
DOH-10 urges public to buy generic medicines same quality but cheaper
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–The generic drugs have the same quality and effectiveness as the branded versions because they go through similar regulatory processes at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but they are cheaper, said an official from the Department of Health-Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) In Talakayan sa PIA: Konsultayo Series […]
PSPME holds consultations for children with endocrine disorders
The Philippine Society of Pediatric Metabolism & Endocrinology (PSPME), in collaboration with the Malaybalay City Health Office (CHO) and the Department of Health – Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM), hosted a consultation event on September 28, 2023, at Loiza’s Pavilion, Malaybalay City The event aimed to provide essential follow-up care for children diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism and […]
DOH-10 inaugurates Normin regional blood center
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–The Department of Health Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) inaugurates its Northern Mindanao Regional Blood Center (NMRBC) on June 30 The NMRBC is a project under the Health Facility Enhancement Program (HFEP) of the Department of Health that aims to improve access to quality healthcare facilities and services in […]
Bivalent vaccines launched in Normin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–To further boost the protection of healthcare workers and senior citizens in Northern Mindanao, the Department of Health Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) officially launched the COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccination drive for Northern Mindanao, June 29 The bivalent vaccine, produced by Pfizer Pharmaceutical, contains the original strain of COVID-19 with […]