Ilocos Sur Medical Center - Public Information Office

02/06/2026

𝘿𝙊𝙃 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠𝙨

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan (PIA) — As high temperatures continue to affect communities across the country, the Department of Health (DOH)-Ilocos Center for Health Development (CHD) is urging Filipinos to regularly monitor their blood pressure (BP).

The DOH warns that prolonged heat exposure and unhealthy lifestyle habits may increase the risk of hypertension and serious complications such as stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease.

Health authorities said extreme heat can place additional stress on the body, particularly the heart and blood vessels, making adults, senior citizens, and individuals with existing medical conditions more vulnerable to elevated blood pressure and related complications.

Read full story here: https://pia.gov.ph/news/doh-promotes-regular-blood-pressure-monitoring-as-heat-raises-health-risks

01/06/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | The Seminar on the 2025 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions (ORAOHRA) was attended by key officials and personnel from the organization, including Supervising Administrative Officer Ms. Marites G. Guieb, Medical Officer IV Dr. Sebastian Isagani N. Moll, Jr., and Human Resource Management Department staff Ms. Jessel L. Abat and Ms. Sharmaine R. Garabiles.

The seminar aimed to help participants better understand and properly implement the updated guidelines issued by the Civil Service Commission. The attendance of administrative and medical leaders, together with Human Resource personnel, encouraged meaningful discussions on how the new rules apply to the various roles and responsibilities within the agency.

The seminar served as an important opportunity to strengthen compliance, improve HR processes, and promote accurate and efficient handling of appointments and personnel actions.

01/06/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | The Non-Communicable Diseases Unit, through the Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Program, conducted a Training on the Establishment and Operation of Crisis Hotlines.

The sessions were led by Mr. Constancio Paubsanon Jr., Ms. Maria Cecilia Cunanan, Mr. Joseph Jayson Bonifacio, and Ms. Gizelle Tugade from the National Center for Mental Health. They discussed common mental health conditions, warning signs, myths and facts about su***de, risk and protective factors, safe communication, proper documentation, risk assessment, and ways to handle different types of callers.

Representing the institution were Dr. Donnalyn G. Gamueda of the Mental Health Unit and Ms. Jyzille V. Brillantes of the Medical Social Work Department.

The training was designed to help healthcare workers and responders in Region I develop the knowledge, skills, and right attitude needed to operate crisis hotlines effectively. It also emphasized responding to people experiencing mental health crises with empathy, professionalism, and ethical care.

01/06/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | The Department of Internal Medicine recently received the full Commitment of Support signed by the Medical Center Chief II, Dr. Angel D. Trinidad III, last Friday, May 29, 2026. The signing was attended by OIC-Chief of Medical Professional Staff, Dr. Karla Mae A. Briones; Training Officer, Dr. Tom-Louie J. Acosta; Department of Internal Medicine Head, Dr. Jean Abigaile C. Caringal; and the training core members: Dr. Elpidio Gregorio D. Gurion, Dr. Mark Anthony L. Carreon, Dr. Helen Jane L. Polido, and Dr. Jan-Reynold O. Querubin.

This marks the kick-off effort of the department in its application on the accreditation of residency program.

May 29, 2026, marked the first day of the pre-residency rotation of our future pioneer “IMythical 5” residents: Dr. Mae Charisse L. Antalan, Dr. John Paul Arquines, Dr. Vanessa Heraña, Dr. Mark Jay G. Lakay, and Dr. Marchelle Lourdes C. Nedic.

As we take this important step forward, we warmly welcome our aspiring residents and look forward to witnessing their growth and success as part of the expanding Internal Medicine family.

01/06/2026

31/05/2026

Sa halip na mga nakasanayan na maaaring makasama sa kalusugan, piliin ang mga gawaing makatutulong sa pag-iwas at pagkontrol ng altapresyon.

Ang pagbabawas ng alat sa pagkain, regular na pag-eehersisyo, pagpili ng masustansyang pagkain, pag-inom ng tubig sa halip na matatamis na inumin, at tamang pag-inom ng maintenance na gamot ay mga simpleng hakbang tungo sa mas malusog na pamumuhay.

28/05/2026

Ang hindi pagsusuot ng standard protective motorcycle helmet ay may kaukulang parusa alinsunod sa Republic Act No. 10054 o Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009.

𝗠𝗴𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗴:
• 1st offense – ₱1,500
• 2nd offense – ₱3,000
• 3rd offense – ₱5,000
• 4th offense at mga susunod – ₱10,000 at kumpiskasyon ng lisensya

Ang pagsusuot ng helmet ay hindi lamang pagtalima sa batas kundi mahalagang hakbang upang maiwasan ang malubhang pinsala sa oras ng aksidente.