01/06/2026
๐ข World No To***co Day Celebration | Health Education Activity ๐ข
In observance of World No To***co Day, a health education session on Smoking and Va**ng Cessation was successfully conducted at the Out-Patient Department (OPD) of Misamis Oriental Provincial Hospital โ Manticao last May 25, 2026.
The lecture was facilitated by Edelbert F. Padilla, RN, who discussed the harmful effects of to***co smoking and va**ng on individual and public health. The session emphasized the benefits of quitting, strategies for smoking and va**ng cessation, and the importance of adopting healthier lifestyle choices to prevent to***co-related diseases.
The activity aimed to raise awareness among patients, watchers, and community members regarding the dangers of to***co and ni****ne use while promoting a smoke-free and vape-free environment. Through education and advocacy, the hospital continues to support national and global efforts in reducing to***co use and protecting the health of all.
๐ Special thanks to:
โข Vinaflor B. Realista, MD โ Chief of Hospital
โข Xyra S. Sy, MD โ Chairman, Public Health Unit
โข Robert B. Flores, RN, MN-NAS โ Chief Nurse
โข Liza Joy D. Culaniban, RN โ Nurse Manager
And to all participants who joined and supported this meaningful health promotion activity.
Together, let us protect our health, our families, and our future by choosing a to***co-free and vape-free life. ๐
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