The GOINnitiaive: First Aid and BLS Training

One of the highlights of the medical students’ exposure this month is the conduction of a First Aid and BLS Training of volunteer participants. The activity was managed by the medical students of sister barangay Goaw, and the medical students of barangay Goin. Both groups have planned the activity for days. Committees of the program...

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Garantisadong Pambata & Operasyon Timbang

One of the perks of staying in the community for a month is having the privilege to serve the people. It is a sure thing that everybody in this group of medical students adore children, both the toothless and rapscallions. Garantisadong Pambata and Operasyon Timbang are both conducted every month and spearheaded by the Barangay Health Worker,...

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Water Sampling

The number one health problem identified in the community of Goin is the poor sanitation of water sources and unsafe drinking water. Ralph Renon T. Casamayor, who heads the health plan, has taken a step forward in implementing the strategies. Samples of the water located in “tabays” in the different districts was obtained. The samples were...

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Hypertension Health Teaching

Following the house to house mass blood pressure taking, a health teaching plan was constructed by Apple Mae Roullo on the 14th of October. Residents of different clusters gathered in the barangay hall to attend the montly Family Development Sessions headed by the MSWD. Doctor Roullo judiciously collaborated with Ms. Hivy Reyes of the...

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Mass BP Taking

A peaceful community like Barangay Goin would not suggest the presence of debilitating diseases like those in urban cities. The people here are frequenters of organic resources like vegetables, fruits, fish and meat. The main livelihood of the people also contributes to their healthy states. Farming requires a large amount of work that...

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