Agno Rural Health Unit

12/11/2025

Provision of various health services in Brgy. Aloleng
Post-disaster response in health

08/11/2025

⚠️ MAG-INGAT SA PAGKALUNOD HABANG BAHA PA RIN AT MAY BANTA NG FLASHFLOOD SA ILANG LUGAR

Tignan ang flood advisory ng PAGASA DOST para malaman ang lagay ng mga ilog at iba pang tributaries sa inyong lugar.

Narito ang ilang paalala para maiwasan ang pagkalunod.

07/11/2025

Sa oras ng sakuna o pangangailangan, huwag mag-atubiling tumawag.
Narito ang ating emergency hotline numbers na handang tumugon 24/7.

Coastguard 0927-115-8683
Agno PNP 0998-598-5093
MDRRMC 0956-350-9731
Agno Response Team 0928-449-0288
Agno BFP 0917-184-5611
Municipal Health Office 0998-971-7880
MSWDO 0927-190-7811

Mag-ingat po tayong lahat!😇

07/11/2025

Maging handa sa panahon ng sakuna, maghanda ng GO BAG!

Maghanda ng GO BAG para sa bawat miyembro ng pamilya; narito ang mga dapat lamanin ng isang Go bag.

04/11/2025

On November 3, 2025, the Local Health Board (LHB) convened for its 4th Quarter Meeting to deliberate on key issues aimed at enhancing the delivery of health services in the municipality. Among the topics discussed were the status of the Agno Super Health Center, the process of licensing and accreditation of local health facilities, and other salient matters related to public health governance and service improvement.

The meeting was presided over by the Local Chief Executive and Chairman of the Local Health Board, Hon. John N. Celeste, and attended by the Agno Rural Health Unit (RHU) staff headed by Dr. Joseph B. Lopez, Municipal Health Officer, along with various municipal partners and stakeholders, including Mrs. Myra Luz N. Ocang, Municipal Accountant; Engr. Romeo Notario, Municipal Engineer; Mrs. Victoria Liz B. Sanchez, Municipal Budget Officer; Mr. Harold Paulo T. Mejia, DMO IV; Mr. Hanjo T. Mejia, PDOHO Pangasinan Staff & Mr. Lambert Caducio, PIO.

Also in attendance were representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs): Mr. Pregeldo Quinan of MAKABANSA sa Sitio Sabangan Norte; Ms. Rachel D. Novero, representative of the Persons with Disability Association; and Mrs. Edmarie Necesito, Barangay Health Workers (BHW) President.

03/11/2025

AGNOCASTO 4TH ISSUE
The Official Newsletter of the Municipal Health Office of Agno, Pangasinan

Page 1: 9th Agno Buntis Congress
Page 2: LCE (Leading Communities to Excellence in Health - Mayor's Message) & My Honest Opinion (MHO)
Page 3: Health Booths & Bakuna Eskwela/HLI
Page 4: Nutrition Month Celebration 2025
Page 5: Local Health Board & Blood Samaritan Program
Page 6: Sulong Kalusugang Kabataan at ANHS
Page 7: Sulong Kalusugang Kabataan at GIS & PhilBats Program
Page 8: DRRM-H & WILD Diseases

02/11/2025

31/10/2025

Agno Empowers Barangay Health Volunteers Through Capacity-Building Training

The Agno Municipal Health Office (MHO), in partnership with the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Pangasinan, conducted a Capacity Building Training for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) on October 30, 2025, at the Agno Tourism Building, Umbrella Rocks Beach Resort, Barangay Boboy, Agno, Pangasinan.

The activity aimed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of barangay-based health volunteers in the effective delivery of health services under the Universal Health Care (UHC) framework.

Topics discussed during the training revolved around the roles of volunteers in UHC implementation, the components of Primary Health Care (PHC), and various Department of Health (DOH) programs anchored in the “7 Healthy Habits” campaign.

Serving as resource speakers were Ms. Junalen V. Cabangon, Nurse I / Rabies Control Program Manager / Infectious Cluster HEPO, and Ms. Jhonelyn D. Prado, Nutritionist-Dietitian I / BHW Program Manager.

In his message of support, Hon. Mayor John N. Celeste underscored the vital role of BHWs and BNSs in promoting a healthy, resilient, and empowered community. He lauded their selfless dedication to public service, relating it to his own experiences as a volunteer in various civic and church organizations. “Being a volunteer is an act of compassion and commitment. Your service ensures that every household in Agno is reached, cared for, and protected,” Mayor Celeste remarked.

Hon. Vice Mayor Jonathan G. Doromal also expressed his gratitude to the volunteers for their continued efforts in safeguarding community health. He highlighted a municipal ordinance that protects the rights and welfare of barangay volunteers, affirming the local government’s commitment to their well-being and empowerment.

Hon. Jefferlyn P. Dela Co**ha, SB Chairperson on Health and Sanitation, demonstrated her support for the initiative by facilitating the provision of chairs and necessary materials for the conduct of the training.

The Municipal Health Office likewise conveys its sincere appreciation to the Tourism Office, under the leadership of Ms. Roan R. Nebre, Municipal Tourism Officer, for her invaluable assistance in providing and preparing the venue for the training. Also, the Municipal Health Office sincerely thanks all Punong Barangays of Agno for their unwavering support to their barangay health volunteers and for their active participation in advancing the municipality’s health programs.

BHWs and BNSs are indispensable partners in achieving the DOH’s vision of “Health for All.” As frontline health workers, they bridge the gap between communities and health facilities by performing crucial tasks such as disease prevention, health education, and program implementation within their respective barangays.

The one-day in-house training featured lectures, interactive discussions, and demonstrations, complemented by visual presentations and participatory exercises. Trainers from the PHO & MHO encouraged open dialogue and knowledge-sharing among participants. To assess learning outcomes, a series of evaluations were conducted at the end of each session.

Through this initiative, the Municipal Health Office aims to further capacitate barangay volunteers in carrying out DOH health programs, thereby strengthening the community’s health system. The training is expected to create a ripple effect of knowledge and advocacy, empowering every barangay to champion health and wellness for all Agnoans.

29/10/2025

Isang makabuluhang araw para sa kalusugan at kapakanan ng mga kababaihan!

Idinaos noong Oktubre 28, 2025 sa Barangay Boboy, Agno, Pangasinan ang programang DURUNUNGAN: Puro Kalusugan na may temang “INAruGa: Alaga kay Ina, sa isip, katawan, at diwa.”

Ang nasabing aktibidad ay bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng National Mental Health Month at layuning bigyang-pansin ang kabuuang kalusugan ng mga ina—hindi lamang sa katawan, kundi pati sa isip at damdamin. Dumalo at nagbigay ng mensahe ng suporta ang mga iginagalang nating panauhin mula sa lokal na pamahalaan at iba’t ibang ahensya, kabilang sina Hon. John N. Celeste, Punong Bayan ng Agno; Hon. Jonathan G. Doromal, Pangalawang Punong Bayan; Hon. Jefferlyn P. Dela Co**ha, SB Chairman on Health and Sanitation; Ma’am Divina Gracia Dioquino, Maternal Health Program Manager mula sa PHO; Ma’am Beah Freda Ramos, Non-Communicable Disease Program Control mula sa PHO; at si Brgy. Kagawad Leo Quinan ng Barangay Boboy na kumatawan sa kanilang punong barangay.

Nagbahagi si Ma’am Divina Gracia Dioquino ng makabuluhang talakayan tungkol sa maternal care, na nagbigay-kaalaman at paalala sa mga ina tungkol sa kahalagahan ng tamang pangangalaga sa sarili bago, habang, at pagkatapos ng panganganak. Samantala, nagbigay naman si Ma’am Beah Freda Ramos ng mahalagang pagtalakay ukol sa Mental Health Awareness, na nagpaalala sa lahat na ang pag-aalaga sa kalusugan ng isip ay kasinghalaga ng pag-aalaga sa katawan at pamilya.

Kasabay ng programa ay isinagawa rin ang iba’t ibang serbisyong medikal at pangkomunidad tulad ng Blood DonationProgram sa pangunguna ng Philippine National Red Cross – Alaminos City Chapter, Gupit Lupit at Massage, pamamahagi ng mga gamot mula sa KaLyngang Gamot, laboratory services mula sa Agno-RHU, at PhilHealth profiling at updating.

Isang taos-pusong pasasalamat sa Barangay Boboy sa pamumuno ni Punong Barangay Regie Q. Ramos, kasama ang buong Brgy. Council at mga volunteers sa kanilang walang sawang pagsuporta at pagtutulungan, at sa lahat ng nakiisa at tumulong upang maging matagumpay ang programang ito, lalo na sa Rural Health Unit – Agno sa pamumuno ni Dr. Joseph B. Lopez, at sa mga kawani ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Agno sa patuloy na pagtataguyod ng kalusugan para sa bawat Agnoan.

28/10/2025

𝗗𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻: INAruga: Alaga kay Ina, sa isip, katawan, at diwa

In celebration of National Mental Health Month, the Rural Health Unit of Agno conducted an activity in Barangay Boboy to raise awareness on mental health among mothers, with the theme “Alaga kay Ina, sa isip, katawan, at diwa.”

The event featured insightful discussions on maternal mental wellness and overall health, along with various services such as voluntary blood donation by Red Cross Alaminos Chapter, Gupit Lupit and Massage, KaLyngang Gamot (provision of medicines), laboratory services, distribution of seedlings, and PhilHealth profiling and updating.

Mr. Leo Quinan, Barangay Kagawad, delivered the message of Punong Barangay Regie Q. Ramos to formally open the program. This was followed by inspiring messages from Municipal Mayor John N. Celeste, Vice Mayor Jonathan G. Doromal, and Municipal Councilor Jefferlyn P. Dela Co**ha, and concluded with words of gratitude from Mr. Marione Joseph Napata, Nurse II.

Meaningful discussions were also shared by Ms. Divina Gracia Dioquino, Maternal Health Program Manager, PHO, and Ms. Christina Alcantara, Mental Health Program Manager, PHO, highlighting the importance of caring for both mind and body to ensure the well-being of every mother.

Together, let us continue to nurture our mothers’ health, in mind, body, and spirit.

©LGU AGNO PIO

28/10/2025