Columban College Inc., Health Services Office

18/11/2025

09/11/2025

As the typhoon approaches, let us prioritize safety:

▪︎ Prepare water, food, and medications

▪︎ Stay indoors and away from windows

▪︎ Avoid floodwaters

▪︎ Practice hygiene after the storm

Let us pray for protection and safety for everyone in our school and community.

Your safety is our priority⚕️

20/10/2025

HEALTH ADVISORY
Prevent Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI)

IF YOU'RE NOT FEELING WELL
Please DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
▪︎ Fever
▪︎ Cough and/or colds
▪︎ Sore throat
▪︎ Body aches or fatigue
▪︎ Headache or chills

BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM:
• Eat nutritious foods (fruits, vegetables, and protein-rich meals)
• Take Vitamin C and/or Multivitamins
• Drink plenty of water
• Get enough rest and adequate sleep
• Practice proper hygiene (wash your hands frequently and cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing)

WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE:
If your symptoms worsen or persist, consult your physician immediately for proper evaluation and treatment.

RETURNING TO SCHOOL AFTER ILLNESS:
Upon returning, please:
1. Report first to the School Clinic, and
2. Present a medical certificate indicating that you are physically fit and/or have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours.

Let's keep our school healthy and safe!

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14/10/2025

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS REMINDER

Earthquake strike without warning, being prepared save lives.

Know your evacuation.
Follow safety protocols.
Stay calm and protect yourself.

Let us all remain alert, ready, and safe at all times.

05/10/2025

Palarong Columban 2025
Barretto Campus: September 16 - 19
Asinan Campus: September 29 - October 2

Safety remained our top priority⚕️

Our medics stood by and served with commitment, ensuring the health and safety of everyone during the entire event.

07/07/2025

LEPTOSPIROSIS AWARENESS

🚫 Avoid floodwaters
🧤 Wear protective gear
🩹 Cover wounds
🏥 Seek medical help early!

Protect yourself. Prevention is better than cure.

04/07/2025

You may now use our Telehealth Services ⚕️📲

03/03/2025

is the most severe form of heat illness when the body overheats and cannot cool down. The body cannot take off the excessive heat by sweating because of dehydration and/or humid environment.

CAUSES/RISK FACTORS
• Hot and humid weather
• Vigorous exercise in hot weather
• Dehydration
• Too much direct exposure to the sun
• Infants, the elderly, athletes, and individuals who work outside

SIGNS
May start with the following signs of heat exhaustion:
• Warm, flushed skin
• Faintness
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Headache
• Very high fever of 41°C
• Rapid heartbeat
• Convulsion
• Unconsciousness

TREATMENT
• Emergency measures:
Move the person to a shady spot or indoors and have him/her lie down with legs elevated. If able to drink liquids, have him/her sip cool water in a SITTING position. Remove clothing, apply cool water to the skin, and fan the person. Apply ice packs to the armpits, wrists, ankles, and groin.
• HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY! BRING THE PATIENT IMMEDIATELY TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER INSTITUTING EMERGENCY MEASURES.

PREVENTION
During very hot and humid weather:
• Limit the amount of time you spend outdoors.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid tea, coffee, soda, and alcohol. Wear a wide-brimmed hat & long- sleeved clothing when outdoors. Schedule heavy-duty activities for the beginning or end of the day, when it’s cooler.

13/11/2024

Be someone's lifeline!

09/10/2024

PALARONG COLUMBAN 2024
2-5 October 2024

29/09/2024

CCI SHS ELIMINATION OF BALL GAMES
28 September 2024

26/09/2024

3rd NATIONWIDE SIMULTANEOUS EARTHQUAKE DRILL
26 September 2024

FIRST AID & EMERGENCY SITUATION