Health Promotion Unit - Calbayog City

12/04/2026

The Health Promotion Unit—Calbayog remains committed to advancing community health through continuous education and outreach initiatives.

On April 8, 2026, Health Education and Promotion Officers (HEPOs) from the HPU–Calbayog served as resource speakers for SOS Children’s Village Calbayog during the Wellness Session “Choose Health Today,” an initiative designed to enhance the holistic well-being of caregivers and program participants.

The session highlighted preventive care and emergency preparedness.

Kathryn Grace R. Mariano, RM—HEPO Designate, discussed practical ways to prevent chronic diseases, emphasizing early detection, healthy lifestyle choices, and consistent self-care as key to long-term health.

Juliet O. Libot Libot, RN—HEPO II, provided essential guidance on basic first aid and the management of common childhood illnesses, equipping caregivers with confidence in responding to health concerns.

Through this initiative, the Health Promotion Unit—Calbayog reinforces its commitment to empowering communities with practical and accessible health knowledge that promotes safety, resilience, and well-being.

24/03/2026

Yes! CALBAYOG can ! 🫁

March 24 is World TB Day -isang paalala na ang tuberculosis ay naiiwasan, nagagamot, at nalulunasan.

🔍 Magpasuri
Magpa-X-ray at magpa-test upang masigurado ang kalusugan. Ang maagang pagsusuri ay nakapagliligtas ng buhay!

💊 Magpagamot
May libreng gamot para sa TB sa mga pasilidad pangkalusugan. Tapusin ang gamutan upang tuluyang gumaling at maging !

🛡️ Mag-TPTodo
Protektahan ang pamilya! Uminom ng TB Preventive Treatment (TPT) ayon sa reseta ng doktor.

Sama-sama nating wakasan ang TB sa Pilipinas! Para sa malusog na baga at ligtas na komunidad! 🩵

24/03/2026

The Health Promotion Unit - Calbayog City proudly aligns with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CCSWDO) throughout this month-long celebration to honor the strength, wisdom, and leadership of women. This year, we embrace the powerful call to "Lead like Babaylans, Filipinas," recognizing that true leadership begins with the holistic well-being of the individual and the community.

Throughout this month, our team has been on the ground, transitioning from theory to practice, and ensuring that health literacy remains the foundation of female empowerment and also our sessions were designed to dismantle barriers and provide clear, actionable pathways to wellness.

"When we educate a woman, we fortify a generation"

11/03/2026

“My Body, My Health, My Voice—Celebrating Women’s Strength this Women’s Month.” 💜

This International Women's Day and Women’s Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of women in our families, workplaces, and communities. It is a time to recognize the importance of women’s health, rights, and voices, and to continue advocating for issues that affect women throughout every stage of life.

Through awareness, education, and support, we empower women to take charge of their bodies, prioritize their health, and speak up for their needs. From reproductive health and maternal care to mental wellness and menopause awareness, every woman deserves access to the care, respect, and opportunities that allow her to thrive.

Let us continue working together to build a society where women are valued, heard, and supported—because when women are empowered, communities grow stronger and the future becomes brighter for everyone. 💜🌸

11/03/2026

🐾 Maging ResPAWnsible Pet Owner ngayong Rabies Awareness Month! 🐾

Ang ating mga alaga ay bahagi ng pamilya — ang pagprotekta sa kanila ay pagprotekta rin sa lahat.💚

✅Paw-tect your pet – Siguraduhing bakunado laban sa rabies ang iyong mga alagang hayop.
✅Paw-tect yourself – Kapag nakagat o nakalmot, agad hugasan ng tama at magpatingin sa doktor.
✅Paw-tect the community – Isulong ang responsableng pag-aalaga at suportahan ang mga vaccination program sa inyong lugar.

Ang rabies ay 100% na maiiwasan sa pamamagitan ng tamang bakuna at agarang gamutan. Ang pag-iwas ay nagsisimula sa iyo.

💉🐶😸Magpa-iskedyul ng bakuna para sa iyong alaga, turuan ang pamilya tungkol sa rabies prevention, at ibahagi ang mensaheng ito para sa mas ligtas na komunidad!

11/03/2026

‼️Maaaring maiwasan at magamot ang Colorectal Cancer kung ito ay maagang matutukoy.‼️

Ngayong Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, paalala sa lahat na magpasuri upang maprotektahan ang inyong kalusugan. 🩺

✅ F***l Occult Blood Test (FOBT) / F***l Immunochemical Test (FIT) – pagsusuri kung may nakatagong dugo sa dumi.
📍Inirerekomenda taun-taon para sa mga edad 50 pataas.
✅Colonoscopy – pagsusuri sa malaking bituka at tumbong upang makita kung may abnormal na bukol o kanser.
📍 Inirerekomenda kada sampung taon para sa mga edad 50 pataas.

💚Ang maagang pagtuklas ay nakapagliligtas ng buhay.

I-scan ang QR code upang malaman ang mga benepisyo at serbisyong makakatulong sa mga may cancer, tulad ng:
• PhilHealth Z Benefits
• PWD ID
• Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF) Access Sites
• CSPMAP Access Sites
• Listahan ng mga BUCAS Centers

11/03/2026

02/03/2026

Cervical Cancer

02/03/2026

HPV!

11/02/2026

Alagaan ang iyong ngiti, alagaan ang iyong kalusugan!😃

Ang simpleng pagsisipilyo ng ngipin dalawang (2) beses sa isang araw gamit ang fluoride toothpaste ay nakakatulong maiwasan ang pagkabulok ng ngipin at mapanatiling malakas ang enamel. Huwag ding kalimutang magpatingin sa dentista nang hindi bababa sa dalawang beses sa isang taon upang maagapan ang anumang problema sa ngipin at gilagid.

Para sa abot-kaya at dekalidad na serbisyong dental, kumonsulta sa mga PhilHealth-accredited Oral Health Package providers. 🏥

Ang malusog na bibig ay mahalaga sa pangkalahatang kalusugan ng katawan! Simulan ang tamang oral care habits ngayon para sa mas malusog na kinabukasan.☀️

Magpatingin. Magsipilyo nang tama. Protektahan ang iyong ngiti araw-araw.💙

08/02/2026

08/02/2026

‼️DOH: MAG-INGAT SA FAKE NEWS TUNGKOL SA NIPAH VIRUS; ALAMIN ANG TAMANG IMPORMASYON‼️

Wala pang naitatala na aktibong kaso ng Nipah Virus sa Pilipinas.

Mahalagang malaman ang tamang impormasyon tungkol sa sakit, kung paano ito kumakalat, ano ang mga sintomas, at paano ito maiiwasan upang maging handa at maprotektahan ang sarili at ang komunidad.