Occupational Safety & Health - Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital

11/02/2026

OM Physicians as Researcher: Outcome Based Researcher Adapted Skills (OBRAS) training. February 11, 2026

01/01/2026

The Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine of the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (Pampanga) welcomes our first year residents!

Serbisyo para sa kapakanan ng ating manggagawa. Para sa kalusugan. Para sa kaligtasan.

04/07/2025

The Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine of the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (Pampanga) is now accepting First Year & Lateral Entry applicants for its PCOM Accredited 3-Year Residency Program.

Pre-residency Periods:
August 01-31, 2025 (Batch 1)
September 01-30, 2025 (Batch 2)
October 01-31, 2025 (Batch 3)
November 01-30, 2025 (Batch 4)

“Samahan niyo kami sa pangangalaga ng Kalusugan at Kaligtasan ng Manggagawang Filipino”

03/01/2025

Matatag na OSHpital
-under The Sustained OSH Services (SOS) Advocacy Program of Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital aims to share JBLMGH’s expertise and best practices in establishing a sustainable Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) program in the hospital setting to other healthcare institutions.
The project is dedicated to creating and ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for healthcare workers and patients alike. The term "MATATAG" suggests resilience and strength, indicating a commitment to building a robust and enduring OSH system.
This initiative prioritizing the well-being and safety of everyone involved in healthcare delivery is a banner project of the institution to bolstering the Department of Health's 8-Point Action Agenda, particularly emphasizing the 7th Action Agenda, which centers on promoting and safeguarding the rights and well-being of healthcare workers — “Kapakanan at Karapatan ng Health Workers.
To date, 11 Government and Private Healthcare Institutions from Luzon to Mindanao have already participated in the Matatag na OSHpital program:
1. Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center - November 17, 2022
2. Talavera General Hospital - April 24, 2023
3. Eastern Visayas Medical Center - October 09-10, 2023
4. Culion Sanitarium & General Hospital - November 06-07, 2023
5. Davao Regional Medical Center - November 22, 2023
6. Las Piñas General Hospital & Satellite Trauma Center - April 03 2024
7. Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center - May 22-23, 2024
8. Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center - June 27, 2024
9. Conner District Hospital - August 14, 2024
10. Angeles University Foundation Medical Center - October 09, 2024
11. Treatment & Rehabilitation Center-Bataan - December 02, 2024

28/11/2024

Day 2 :)

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mabalacat National High School for collaborating and aligning their activities for students and teachers with JBLMGH's pilot launch of the WISH Campaign: Workplace Inclusion and Support for HIV. This initiative, spearheaded by the Occupational Safety & Health - Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (EHSM Office and the Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine), in partnership with community-based organizations Kawul Inc. and ABE Community Center by Loveyourself Inc., as well as Bahay Lingad, aims to strengthen HIV awareness and prevention in the workplace while promoting Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) implementation within the school setting.

28/11/2024

Day 1 :)

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mabalacat National High School for collaborating and aligning their activities for students and teachers with JBLMGH's pilot launch of the WISH Campaign: Workplace Inclusion and Support for HIV. This initiative, spearheaded by the Occupational Safety & Health - Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (EHSM Office and the Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine), in partnership with community-based organizations Kawul Inc. and ABE Community Center by Loveyourself Inc., as well as Bahay Lingad, aims to strengthen HIV awareness and prevention in the workplace while promoting Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) implementation within the school setting.

22/11/2024

JUST IN: JBLMGH achieved another historic milestone with TWO groundbreaking accomplishments in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH):

1️⃣ National OSH Champion - SILVER AWARD under the Government Category for JBLMGH

2️⃣ National OSH Champion - GOLD AWARD for the Individual Category for Dr. Jose T. Saporne

The Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) is a Biennial award given by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) - Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) in recognition of outstanding achievements of facilities and individuals in implementing successful Occupational Safety and Health programs that respond to the needs of workers, workplaces, and their communities.

These achievements mark a FIRST for any government hospital in the country, setting a new benchmark for excellence in workplace safety and health.

This success reflects the unwavering commitment of JBLMGH to ensuring the well-being of our dedicated workers and patients. Together, we continue to build a safer and healthier environment for everyone.

Accepting the awards are: Dr. Jose Saporne (Head, EHSM Office / Chair, DOEM), Dr. Ria Ramos (Senior Occupational Health Officer), Dr. Rex Voltaire Ramos (Senior Hospital Safety Officer), Dr. Desrei Balla (Safety Advocacy & Engagement Officer).

04/10/2024

The Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan is a Biennial award given by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) - Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) in recognition of outstanding achievements of facilities and individuals in implementing successful Occupational Safety and Health programs that respond to the needs of workers, workplaces, and their communities.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital for being chosen as the Regional OSH Champion under the Government Category.

Likewise, Dr. Jose T. Saporne was awarded as the Regional OSH Champion for the Individual Category.

The awarding was held on October 04, 2024 at the DOLE Region III Office.

Accepting on behalf of the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital and Dr. Jose T. Saporne are Ms. Evelyn T. Gamboa (Chief Administrative Officer), Dr. Ria N. Ramos (Senior Occupational Health Officer), Dr. Rex Voltaire A. Ramos (Senior Hospital Safety Officer), Mr. Adrian P. Carreon (Supervising Administrative Officer), and Ms. Dianne Marie A. Ramos-Ambat (JBLMGH Employees Association Representative).

11/09/2024

“Samahan niyo kami sa pangangalaga ng Kalusugan at Kaligtasan ng Manggagawang Filipino”

09/09/2024