UPLB University Health Service

05/12/2025

Lights, A Tree, and a Few Carols: A Prelude to Christmas at the UHS

It has been a tradition of the University Health Service to come up with its own version of a Christmas tree and a belen on days leading to the UHS Christmas Lighting Ceremony every year.

Led by the UHS administrative and newly hired staff, the result of the bayanihan spirit at the UHS came into realization as everyone gathered on 02 December 2025 to await 6:00 PM that signaled the lighting of the UHS Christmas Tree.

Warmly welcomed by Dr. Jessie Imelda F. Walde, she remarked to everyone, “This is what we do at the UHS. We do not only celebrate Christmas within our circle, but we also celebrate it with our patients, benefactors and former employees.” And as the program on the grounds almost came to a close, everyone headed to the emergency room and inpatient rooms to sing a carol or two to every patient to spread warmth of the coming holiday season.

01/12/2025

ART AND HEALING: A Collaboration of the University Health Service, Ginhawa Craft Studio, and UPLB Visual Artists with Makisining

Any form of an artwork is an effective platform for self-expression. Be it the visual, performing, or literary arts, to be able to convey one’s thoughts and emotions could have various impacts both on the artist and the receiver.

Hence on 28 November 2025, the University of the Philippines Los Baños through the University Health Service witnessed the inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Visual Art Expo "Life & Glory: The Cellular Divine”, to formally showcase the different painted artworks created by members of the UPLB Visual Artists, Ginhawa Craft Studio, and Makisining with the UHS facility as venue.

Grateful for their presence, both UPLB Chancellor Prof. Jose V. Camacho, Jr. and Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs Atty. Eric Paul D. Peralta expressed their personal appreciation of this exhibit being art consumers themselves. UHS Medical Director Dr. Jessie Imelda F. Walde; Project Initiator of Life and Glory and Proprietor of Ginhawa Craft Studio Ms. Yvette Co; and, Project Lead of Life and Glory and UPLB Visual Artists Coach Engr. Paul John Galagar, on the other hand, narrated how this partnership has come into fruition.

The tour of the exhibit served as the highlight of the occasion. As our esteemed guests were led to the tour, our artists proudly featured their respective paintings and their inspiration behind every stroke of their creation.

The Visual Art Expo "Life & Glory: The Cellular Divine” will continuously run. Patients and visitors of the UHS can now view and appreciate the beauty of these artistic expressions on the walls of the UHS Main Building and Medical Arts Building, and more importantly, experience these artworks as a form of therapy and healing.

26/11/2025

Come and join us on 28 November 2025 at 8:00 AM at the UHS Medical Arts Building to witness the unveiling of the Mycelial Mind, a special exhibit by UPLB visual artists with the theme, "Life & Glory The Cellular Divine: A Perennial Visual Art Expo to Support Healing."

This special exhibit is brought to you by the University of the Philippines Los Baños, University Health Service, Ginhawa Craft Studio, and UPLB Visual Artists with MakiSining.

25/11/2025

BRIDGING THE GAP ON MENTAL HEALTH: UPLB Signs Partnership with the DLSMHSI Psychiatry Department

The University of the Philippines Los Baños, through the University Health Service, formalizes its partnership with the Department of Psychiatry of the De La Salle Medical & Health Sciences Institute, Dasmariñas City, through a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement on 24 November 2025. Held at the UPLB Executive Conference Room, this milestone is expected to strengthen the delivery of healthcare that focuses on mental health.

Present during the ceremonial MOA signing were UPLB Chancellor Jose V. Camacho, Jr. and UHS Medical Director Jessie Imelda F. Walde; and DLSMHSI Department of Psychiatry Overall Chairman Dr. Elizabeth Magdalena A. Santos, and Assistant Training Officer Dr. Anna Josefina Vazquez-Genuino.

UHS Deputy Director Dr. Myla Lourdes R. Avena, Chief of Clinics Dr. Randolph B. Trinidad, and Mental Health Clinic Nurse Coordinator Maria Cristina W. Zafaralla together with second-year residents of the DLSMHSI Department of Psychiatry Dr. Amethyst B. Montilla and Dr. Julie Alexis R. La Rosa witnessed the significant event that marks the beginning of a very relevant collaboration.

University Psychiatrist Dr. Alexandra Jean C. Palis did not miss the occasion and welcomed her colleagues to the university.

Then after, the DLSMHSI and UHS key personnel convened at the UHS for a comprehensive presentation of the algorithm and mechanics by MHC Nurse Coordinator Zafaralla. This was followed by a detailed discussion on the logistics of the collaboration.

The involvement of the DLSMHSI Residency Training Program will supplement the current clinic hours of the UHS Mental Health Clinic through an online platform. This partnership is an affirmation of a proactive measure that reinforces the advocacy on mental health, by enabling better access of actively enrolled UPLB students to health professionals for their psychological support.

10/11/2025

Despite the Typhoon , it is business as usual at the University Health Service. We are ready to serve you.

Keep safe & dry.

09/11/2025

FREE PROPHYLACTIC DOSE FOR LEPTOSPIROSIS AT THE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE

During this season of heavy rains and floods, there is a high risk of contracting leptospirosis.

Leptospirosis is an infection transmissible to humans and is caused by bacteria commonly found in the urine of infected animals. Outbreaks are common especially if there is direct exposure to floods.

At the UHS, free prophylactic doses are available for UP constituents. To avail:

• Accomplish this google form to join the program:
https://tinyurl.com/Free-Doxycycline-Prophylaxis
• Wait for the UHS to contact you for further screening, and instructions on how to claim the medicines.

For further inquiries, message us at http://m.me/UHSUPLBPharmacy/

06/11/2025

THE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE JOINS THE UP-WIDE EARTHQUAKE DRILL TO HEIGHTEN PREPAREDNESS

In line with the university's continuing commitment to strengthen institutional preparedness and resilience against seismic events, the University Health Service participated in the UP-Wide Earthquake Drill today, 06 November 2025.

Staff, patients, and guests safely evacuated the hospital facility to proceed to the designated assembly for such incidents. The UHS Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Emergencies led by Dr. Pilipinas O. Tejerero with committee members Dr. Salvador A. Pineda and Nurse Mark Theodore N. Dia led the safe exit of debilitated patients at the ward and operating rooms.

All individuals were grouped based on their original location within the facility. After which, thorough accounting of all individuals was conducted using the prescribed Observation Checklist to ensure that everyone was safe and accounted for.

This is the second preparedness exercise that the UHS has participated in for this year, emphasizing the importance of proactive efforts to ensure readiness during emergency situations.

30/10/2025

𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱!
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Let us start a cycle of generosity where every act, no matter how small, strengthens our collective spirit of compassion, solidarity, and shared responsibility. 🙌
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28/10/2025

UHS Staff and Patients Safe from Earthquake

All University Health Service staff and patients were safely evacuated from the hospital facility on 28 October 2025, after an estimated Level II intensity earthquake was felt at 12:34 PM. Everyone gathered promptly at the designated assembly area and waited for clearance before going back inside the building.

Because of the succeeding quakes felt in the municipality, Medical Director and Incident Commander Dr. Jessie Imelda F. Walde instructed that inpatients be temporarily moved to the Emergency Room for safety precautions. Meanwhile, all staff stationed at the ground floor have been cleared to return to work, while outpatients were advised that they may already proceed with their hospital transactions.

No injuries have been reported during the evacuation.

24/10/2025

23/10/2025

UHS KALUSUGAN FIESTA CELEBRATES OVCCA @28 WITH VARIOUS HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES

The University Health Service hosted its annual Kalusugan Fiesta on Day 4 of the weeklong celebration that marks the 28th anniversary of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs.

Held at the UHS, Medical Director Dr. Jessie Imelda F. Walde officially opened the day, serving almost 200 beneficiaries from the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH) and various OVCCA units.

The event focused on providing extensive and free health services mobilized primarily by the UHS Department of Family and Community Medicine. This is in collaboration with various pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies. Attendees benefited from a variety of complimentary health screenings designed to promote health awareness and the early detection of diseases. The health screening included the following:

•Cardiovascular checks such as the electrocardiogram or ECG, and the Ankle Brachial Index or the ABI;
•Metabolic and organ screening such as blood sugar, cholesterol, bone, and kidney function tests; and,
•Wellness management such as on-site nutritional assessments and consultations for weight loss management.

The Kalusugan Fiesta also served as a distribution event for essential wellness items. Generous sponsors provided free samples and giveaways such as multivitamins and supplements for both children and adults, transdermal patches and medicines for fever and pain relief, oral hygiene kits, mini first aid kits, lozenges, and free tasting of nutritional drinks.

Besides the clinical services, the activity ensured a fun atmosphere. The UHS DFCM hosted interactive games designed to engage attendees and test their physical skills. They administered the Catch the Stick Challenge for reflexes, and the Dexterity Game for hand-eye coordination.

Food sampling was a popular part of the festivity made possible through the continued support of the UPLB Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB) and the UPLB Dairy Training and Research Institute (DTRI). They offered their renowned free corn grits champorado, soy milk, and fresh milk sampling. The UHS, on the other hand, further delighted the guests with free local snacks, such as taho, monggo ginataan, and ice cream.

The University Health Service extends its sincere gratitude to all participating sponsors whose support made this event a success.