Sta. Praxedes Rural Health Unit & Birthing Center

27/02/2026

26/02/2026

Great news, Praxedenians! 🎉

We are proud to announce that our Rural Health Unit has officially been granted a Certificate of Accreditation by PhilHealth as:

✅ Animal Bite Treatment Package Provider
✅ Primary Care Facility
✅ TB-DOTS Package Provider
✅ MCP Provider (Accredited Beds:2)

This recognition reflects our continuous commitment to delivering quality, accessible, and reliable healthcare services to all Praxedenians. Through these accreditations, we are better equipped to provide essential treatments, maximize PhilHealth benefits, and ensure that our constituents receive the care they truly deserve.

This milestone would not have been possible without the unwavering support and leadership of our Municipal Mayor, Hon. Esterlina Ancheta Aguinaldo, who consistently champions programs that strengthen our local health system. ❤️

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our dedicated health workers, RHU staff, and community partners whose hard work and passion made this achievement possible.

This certificate is more than a recognition, it is a symbol of our promise to continue improving and serving with excellence.

24/02/2026

𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗽𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗼! 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄-𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗱.

Ituloy ang malusog na pagtibok! ❤️

🏃‍♂️ Sundin ang Pinggang Pinoy at mag-ehersisyo 🥗
🩺 Magpa-check-up sa health center
💞 Maging responsable, may family planning method na angkop sayo!

Dahil ang tunay na pagmamahal, inuuna ang kalusugan! 💖
Alagaan ang puso mo ngayon para sa habang-buhay. ❤️

Isang paalala ngayong Philippine Heart Month.

24/02/2026

𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗻𝗶𝘆𝗼 𝗯𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻? 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗵𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘁! 😊

✅ Agad magpatingin kung may sintomas.
✅ Magtungo sa health center! Libre ang konsultasyon at suporta para sa maagang gamutan.

Ang huling linggo ng Pebrero ay Leprosy Control Week—isang pagkakataon ito upang palaganapin ang tamang kaalaman sa Ketong at itaguyod ang maalam na lipunan nang may pantay pantay at marespetong pakikitungo sa lahat.

🤝 Sama-sama nating itaguyod ang isang inklusibo at maunawaing komunidad kung saan walang maiiwan!

24/02/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗡𝗚𝗔 𝗕𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗚 "𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘"?

Ito ay bibihira ngunit malulubhang sakit na maaaring magdulot ng pangmatagalang hirap o panganib sa buhay. Maaari itong mamana, dulot ng impeksyon, di-karaniwang kanser, o autoimmune disease.

Para sa Pamilya, Rare Disease Tuklasin nang Maaga!

Tandaan:
✅ Regular na magpacheck-up 🏥
✅ Bigyang-pansin ang bihirang sakit 🧬 na maaaring dulot ng impeksyon, namamana, di-karaniwang kanser 🎗️, o autoimmune diseases.

📢 Isa pong paalala ngayong National Rare Disease Week! 💙✨

23/02/2026

Congratulations to the Municipality of Santa Praxedes for its outstanding achievement in the Tuberculosis (TB) Program! 🎉👏

Based on the recent Provincial presentation:

✅ Chest Xray Accomplishment
🎯 Target: 621
✔️ Accomplishment: 1209
💯 195% target achieved

✅ Accomplished Presumptive Tested (SM/Xpert):
🎯 Target: 177
✔️ Accomplishment: 177
💯 100% target achieved

✅ Accomplished Notified DSTB Cases:
🎯 Target: 29
✔️ Accomplishment: 34
📈 118% accomplishment – exceeding the target!

✅ Accomplished TB Preventive Treatment
🎯 Target: 26
✔️ Accomplishment: 29
💯 112% target achieved

This remarkable performance reflects the dedication and hard work of our health team in ensuring early detection, proper testing, and continuous care for TB patients in our community.

Special recognition to TB Coordinator Ma’am Aerphel Cudal Tauyan for her commitment and leadership in strengthening the TB program. Your passion and perseverance truly make a difference. 💚

We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to Hon. Esterlina Ancheta Aguinaldo, Municipal Mayor, for the unwavering support to our health programs and initiatives. Your leadership empowers our team to deliver quality healthcare services to the people of Santa Praxedes. 🥰

Salute to our hardworking RHU Staff, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), and Barangay Officials for their tireless efforts on the ground, from active case finding to patient follow-up and community education. Your teamwork and dedication made this achievement possible.

Together, we move closer to a TB-free community! 💪✨

23/02/2026

We are proud to share that the Sta. Praxedes Rural Health Unit - Clinical Laboratory attained an EXCELLENT result for HIV Serology Test, Syphilis Serology Test, and Hepatitis B Test in the 2025 NEQAS Serology Proficiency testing by SACCL. 🎉👏

This annual assessment ensures our commitment in releasing reliable, and accurate laboratory results. ☺️

Thank you, Praxedenians for your trust! ✨

19/02/2026

Happy Birthday to our ever-reliable Ambulance Driver, SirMark Labuni! 🚑
Rain or shine, day or night, you are always ready to serve. Thank you for being an essential part of our RHU team and for ensuring the safety of our patients.
May this year bring you strength, blessings, and continued success. God bless you always!

-RHU Fam

17/02/2026

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Praxedenians, please be informed that there will be NO REGULAR CONSULTATION tomorrow (February 18, 2026) to give way to the Basic Life Support (BLS) Training of our RHU staff.

This training aims to further enhance our team’s skills in responding to medical emergencies for the safety and well-being of our community.

However, EMERGENCY CASES will still be accommodated.
Kindly call our hotline first for proper coordination and immediate assistance.

Thank you for your understanding.

15/02/2026

‼️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.

08/02/2026