PRESIDENT’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2015

The bible history has it that nativity in the birth of

Christ. This traditional celebration of this mystery of nativity

is Christmas to us Christians. It has been celebrated since

time immemorial with joyous thanksgiving to God, Gift giv-

ing to fellow Christian. During this season of Christmas, the

mystery of love in revealed whose gifts of many forms are

given to those no one else to remember then, much more to

less care for them.

As such let me have my Christmas message to my

Quezon City Medical Society members for this year 2015, is

to continue our medical services to those who are in need of

our services, may this be our participation to the mystery of

love which we called Christmas.

My family and I are extending of our joyous and

merriest greetings of yuletide Christmas that is.

Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon sa la-

hat.

SHARING LOVE, GIVING GIFTS December 3, 2015 Thursday. The QCMS headed by

President Angela V. Cruz and Executive Officers, Dr. Teresita

Agda, Dr. Ma. Julieta Agnes Calleja, Dr. Rebecca Sison, Dr. Ma.

Lilybeth Naguit, Dr. Norma Torregoza, Dr. Ma. Mercedes

Agustin went to the Servant of Charity, Guanella Center Pinkian

Rd.Tandang Sora QC.

Twenty special children of Guanella Center who have

the following disabilities autism, Down’s Syndrome and cere-

bral palsy were surprised by QC Medical Society members’

visit. The kids could not stop themselves from hugging and

thanking our doctors. Twenty free snacks, hygiene kits, milk,

chocolate, Noche Buena package and giveaways were also

given to the kids. QCMS supports inclusive health and well be-

ing among persons with disability. Later, that day, they

went to, FATHER MONTI FOUNDATION CENTER for youth and

shelter home at 10 Alimango Rd., Jem 7 Subdivision, Mindanao

Ave., Talipapa, Novaliches, Quezon City. The children with dis-

abilities were given ten Noche Buena packages including rice,

personal hygiene kits and giveaways.

December 10, 2015 Thursday. Gift giving activity and

get together. Dr. Marianne Dobles, Dr. Albert Guevarra,

Dr. Cesar Meris, Dr. Realiza Henson, and Dr. Mechael

Marasigan, Dr. Rosario Cruz– Dalida were present to give

the gifts. Ten senior citizens from Brgy. Aguardiente, Sta

Monica, Novaliches, QC came to our QCMS office to pick up

their gifts for Christmas. Yearly, the seniors have annually been

given Christmas gifts and medical and health services. QCMS is

committed to help disadvantaged elderly persons in the QC

areas. Moreover 26 children from Busilak Learning Center in

Sitio Veterans, Batasan Quezon City, came also for our annual

Christmas gathering. A gift pack with free snacks, multivita-

mins, coloring books, gummy and chewy candies, some toys

and school materials were distributed by the President and the

officers. As part of our child advocacy, QCMS has given sup-

port to BLC by providing three scholarship funds to deserving

students. We had fun and everybody enjoyed the celebration.

SAVE THE DATE - AVAIL OF THE AMNESTY OF PMA AND QCMS UNTIL

DECEMBER 29,2015 (LAST NOTICE)

- PMA & QCMS ELECTION: 13 MARCH 2016 SUNDAY

PMA AUDITORIUM, QUEZON CITY

- 109TH PMA ANNUAL CONVENTION: MAY 17 TO 20, 2016

WATERFRONT CEBU CITY HOTEL

- 32ND QCMS ANNUAL CONVENTION: JUNE 23 - 24 2016

CROWNE PLAZA, QUEZON CITY.

Dr. Albert C. Guevarra, Dr. Marianne O. Dobles, Dr. Vincent Santos, Dr. Juliet San-

tos, Engr. Anacleto Dalida and Dr. Rosario Dalida attended the Annual Christmas

Party: “An Evening of Christmas Joy Party” December 17, 2015 at PMA Auditorium.

Dr. Angela Cruz, QCMS President; Dr. Ma. Minerva P. Calimag, PMA President and

Dr. Rosario Dalida, PMA Governor for QC Region gave their inspirational talk and

Christmas Message during the same event.

President’s Report Dr. Angela V. Cruz The Spirit of Christmas is the spirit of service. I am providing my activities from September to November 2015. Meetings:

September 1 – Benefits & Assistance; September 3 – Nomination; September 4 – District Presidents & Secretaries; September 8 – Elec-tronic Media & Budget & Finance; September 17 – Joint QCMS Ex-ecutive Board & Care to Share Foundation Board of Trustees; Sep-tember 24 – Executive Board; September 29 – Ethics & Electronic Media Committee; October 6 – Committee on Election; October 8 – 1st Organizing Committee; October 13 – Committee on Membership and Protocol; October 14 – Committee on Building Construction and Com-mittee on Electoral; October 15 – Committee on Electronic Media; October 20 – Committee on Blood Banking and Committee on Elec-tronic Media; October 22 – 4th Board; October 22 – Child Advocacy Committee; October 23 – Nomination Committee; October 30 – Ar-chives & History Committee; November 3 – Outreach Committee; No-vember 5 - Electronic Media Committee; November 6 – Sunshine & Sunset Committee; November Organizing 12 – 2nd Committee; No-vember 13 – Newsletter & Publication Committee; November 24 - 12:00 noon Electronic Media Committee and Environmental Health & Sanitation Committee and November 26 – 5th Executive Board.

Community Outreach/Medical Mission: September 3 – Brgy. Masambong; September 10 - Brgy. Paltok and PMA/PCS-MMC/QCMS 11th Operation Bukol; September 12 – Camp Karingal; September 17 – Brgy. Belmonte; September 19 – Bahay Toro; September 24 – Sitio Melitar; October 1 - Sitio Maligaya; Octo-ber 15 – Pascual General Hospital; October 21 – Sitio Militar and Cruz-Dalida Hospital; October 24 – Holy Land, Subic; October 29 – Brgy. Mariblo; November 10 – Gift giving at Tahanan Rehab. Center; No-vember 14 – Blood Donation at Brgy. Pag-Asa; November 25 – Anti Flu Vaccination at QCADAAC and Anti Pneumonia Vaccination to Q.C. Retired Employees Association; November 28 – Parish Mary Immaculate. Substance Drug Abuse Lecture: September 22 – Cecilia Munoz Palma; September 24 – Justice Munoz Palma; September 28 – Quezon City JailOctober 9 – Brgy. Sta. Lucia; October 10 – Brgy. Novaliches Proper; October 12 – Brgy. North Fairview; October 24 - 27 – Integration of Drug Abuse to Primary Health Care, Tagum Davao City; November 7 –Novaliches & Brgy. Vasra; November 11 - Brgy. Sto. Cristo; November 12 - Brgy. Sto. Cristo; November 24 - Makati City Hall November 28 – Brgy. Sta Cruz; November 29 - FEU.

Symposium September 30 - QCMS District V/Folares ―Updates on Varicella‖ by Dr.

Verner Gregory Veloso at Max’s Restaurant QC Circle, Q.C.; October 14 – QCMS District V/Westmont ―Pravastatin (Pravaz)‖ by Dr. Shiela Lim at King Bee Restaurant, Commonwealth Avenue, Q.C.; October 19 – QCMS District V/ADP ―Chirality‖ by Dr. Gilbert Villela at Mesa Restaurant SM Fairview, QC; October 22 – QCMS/MSD ―Result of Trial Evaluating Cardiovascular Outcomes with Sitagliptin‖ by Dr. Myla Gloria Supe at Brewing Point Congressional Avenue, Q.C.; November 4 – QCMS District II ―How to Prevent & Manage Allergies‖ by Dr. Nanneth Tiu at QCMS Boardroom; November 11 – QCMS District V/Hovid ―Vitamin E: A New Paradigm in the Management of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease‖ by Dr. Felix Domingo at Weenamkee Fairview Terraces Mall, Q.C.;

November 16 – QCMS/LRI-Therapharma ―Lightening the Burden of Resistant Hypertension – A Basic Concept‖ by Dr. Ma. Lourdes Bunyi at Cabalen Restaurant, 3rd Flr. Main Bldg. SM North Edsa, Q.C.; No-vember 23 – SINO ASIA PACIFIC MEDICAL FORUM at Peninsula Hotel, Makati City; November 25 – Type 2 Diabetes at Richmond Hotel and Therapharma Lecture at Eastwood, Quezon City. PMA & Other Activities:

September 2 – PMA Indigency Meeting; September 3 – PMA Meet-ing for Foundation Day; September 11 – PMA Press conference: problem with Tarlac Provincial Hospital; September 15 – 112th PMA Foundation Day at PMA Auditorium; September 16 – PMA Indi-gency Clinic Meeting at PMA Boardroom; September 20 – 58th PMA Medicine Week Wreath Laying Ceremonies at Luneta and 58th PMA Medicine Week Opening Ceremonies at Manila Pavilion Hotel; September 21 – Tree Planting at Brgy. Bahay Toro Park; September 22 – QCMS Free Clinic, Screening Tests, Lay Fora & On-the-Spot Drawing Contest at PMA Auditorium; September 23 – PMA Organizing Committee Meeting at PMA Boardroom; Septem-ber 26 – PMA Closing Ceremonies at Bayanihan Hall, Unilab; Sep-tember 30 – PMA 2nd Organizing Committee for Annual Convention October 12 – PMA Organizing Committee Meeting; November 21 – PMWA Annual Convention at Richmond Hotel and November 22 – QCMS Team Building at First Pacific Leadership Academy; No-vember 23 – Sino Asia Pacific Medical Forum at Peninsula Hotel, Makati City.

Special Feature on Prohibited Drugs By Dr. Angela V. Cruz

The observance of Drug Abuse Prevention & Control Week is being celebrated every third week of November pursuant to Presi-dential Proclamation No. 124 signed 2001. The observance aims to increase awareness among Filipinos about the ill effects of drugs and substance abuse, not only on the health but also on the social, eco-nomic and even political development of our country. In observance of the Drug Month some members of the QCMS Executive Board visited the Drug Rehabilitation Center lo-cated in Payatas, Q.C. called Tahanan last November 10, 2015 we gave some snacks and personal hygiene. At that time there were 27 female & 140 male residents. Quezon City is the only city in Metro Manila with a Drug Rehabilitation Center. The suspected drug use or will be assessed by a DDB & DOH Accredited Physician if they are really using prohibited & regulated drugs. Then they will undergo medical laboratory procedures & will get court order before they will be recommended for rehab & will stay for 6 months for free. Under Republic Act 9165 here are the list of commonly abused Prohibited & regulated drugs.

Stimulants – Cocaine, Shabu Depressants – Barbiturals, Alcohol, Tranquilizer Hallucinogens – Marijuana, LSD Narcotics – Opium, Heroine, Cocaine, Morphine Inhalants – Rugby, Solvent, Kerosene, Thinner Tranquilizer – Cough Syrup – those with codeine component

Treatment and Rehabilitation of drug dependents is prem-ised on the belief that drug dependents are not criminals but sick per-son who needs medical and psychiatric treatment & still become use-ful & productive members of the society. I hope I was able to create awareness on this problem in our society.

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The GOVERNOR’S Report By Dr. Rosario B. Cruz-Dalida Christmas Greetings! Congratulations to 65 years of the QC Medical Society! Serving our fellow doctors and the work of governing , planning and execution is a daunting and challenging task. However, I am happy to report to you all the activities and accomplishments this quarter. Stew-ardship and governance is a truly rewarding experience. I can now truly say that its more fun working for you and the Quezon City Re-gion.

Together, we can do better. Let me report the following: September 2: PMA 112th Foundation Day & 58th National Medicine Week Celebration Joint Organizing Committee Meeting at PMA Boardroom

September 10: PMA/PCS/QCMS 11th Operation Bukol and Lay Forum on ―Bukol sa Suso at PMA Auditorium.

September 15: 4th regular Board of Governors Meeting at PMA Audi-torium

September 15: Inauguration & Blessing of the Newly Renovated PMA-PARM Clinic at PMA Indigency Center.

September 15: 112th PMA Foundation Day and Anniversary Celebration. Theme: One PMA, One Health, One Nation PMA: Empowering the Filipino Physicians for Nation Building QCMS in charge of Wreath Laying Ceremonies I Participated in the Cake Ceremony

September 16: Committee on Indigency Center Meeting Re: PMA Medicine Week Participation, came late but able to meet with PMA staff.

September 20: 58th National Medicine Week Celebration Wreath Laying at Rizal Monument, Luneta (7:00am-8:00am) Opening Ceremonies at Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel & Casino,

Ermita Manila (8:00am-12:00nn) wherein QCMS was in charge of the Opening Ceremonies. I lead the Invocation The Keynote Speaker is the Honorable Richard J. Gordon, Chairman of the Red Cross of the Philippines.

September 21: PMA National Medicine Week Earth Day/Environmental/PMA Advocacies Tree Planting at Brgy. Bahay Toro, Q.C. with QCMS Officers led by President Dr. Angela V. Cruz in cooperation with the Environmental Committee of Brgy. Bahay Toro led by Ms. Jane.

September 22: PMA 58th National Medicine Week Quezon City Medical Society Child Advocacy, Disaster Preparedness, Cardiometabolic Day, Women’s Health & Seniors Day Screening Test, Free Clinic: Margarita B. Cadorna, M.D., Chair, Committee on Outreach

Lay Fora: Cristabel Torres-Sy, M.D., Chair, Committee on CME Disaster Preparedness – Speaker Teofredo T. Esguerra, M.D., World Association of Disaster & Emergency Medicine

A Healthy Kidney – Speaker Ronald S. Perez, M.D. President, QCMS District IV

On-the-Spot Drawing Contest under the Special Project Committee for Child Advocacy in Cooperation with Junior Auxiliary. Ma. Julieta Agnes E. Calleja, M.D., Committee Chair. I gave the Governor’s Message.

September 22: PMA-Pharex 11th Physicians Singing Contest at PMA Auditorium

September 24 – 3rd QCMS Board Meeting at QCMS Boardroom

September 26 – 5th Dr. Fe del Mundo National Bulilit and Teen Health Workers Summit at PMA Auditorium.

PMA and Community Pediatrics Society of the Philippines in part-nership with Philippine Pediatric Society, Child (Bulilit) Health Workers Foundation Inc. and Philippine Society of Pediatric Cardiology.

In Celebration of the 58th National Medicine Week and the 19th An-niversary of Child (Bulilit) Health Workers Foundation Inc. under Dr. Benny Atienza.

I gave the Welcome Remarks.

QCMS participated in the Poster Making Contest and won 3rd place (Doña Rosario Elementary School).

September 26 – 58th National Medicine Week Closing Ceremonies at Unilab Bayanihan Hall, Mandaluyong City.

September 27 – 37th Physician’s Day Celebration and 33rd TOPICS warding Ceremony at PMA Auditorium.

September 28 – ―Dance Exercise‖ as part of QCMS Sports Activity at PMA Lobby.

September 29 – QCMS Ethics Committee Meeting at PMA Doctors Lounge Chair: Dr. Realiza Henson

September 30 – QCMS District V/Folares ―Updates on Varicella‖ by Dr. Verner Gregory Veloso at Max’s Restaurant QC Circle, Q.C.

October 1 – Committee on Auditorium Meeting at PMA Library (Plan to renovate but need to clean it first the ceiling)

October 2 – Committee on Constitution and By-Laws Meeting at PMA Library.

October 10 – 5th PMA Regular Board of Governors Meeting at Taclo-ban City Fellowship Night at Sabin Hotel Ormoc City.

October 15 – 109th PMA Annual Convention Organizing Committee Meeting at PMA Boardroom.

October 22 – Attended QCMS 4th Board Meeting at QCMS Board-room

Attended QCMS/MSD Symposium ―Results of Trial Evaluating Car-diovascular Outcomes with Sitagliptin‖ by Dr. Myla Gloria Supe at Brewing Point (Congressional Ave.) Quezon City.

November 12 – Attended 2nd Organizing Committee Meeting at QCMS Boardroom

Attended the PMA Annual Convention Organizing Meeting at PMA Boardroom.

November 22 – Attended QCMS Team Building at First Pacific Lead-ership Academy, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City. With Facilitator Mr. Danilo Songco, Area Manager, Wyeth Philippines. November 24 – Attended the Committee on Environmental Health & Sanitation Meeting at QCMS Boardroom. Working for a better and stronger society bring smiles to our doctors’ faces. Delivering the services where it is most needed and important is our binding commitment! Merry Christmas to you!

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Creating Effective & Efficient Leadership for the QCMS By Dr. Arnold E. Monteiro When we think of an effective & efficient leadership for a medical organization, what comes to mind is an array of thoughts that range from servant leadership to transformational leadership down to the qualities that one should posses to lead the society of noble pro-fessionals. Servant Leadership. As physicians, we are privilege to be handed down the mission to cure, to help people stay healthy, to care for the sick holistically – that is physically emotionally and spiritually making sure that the patients’ highest priority needs are being served and this is tantamount to saying we are servants to our patients – to served first then to lead second. To be servant leaders not only to our patients but to our colleagues, we should assuage the power drive or the acquisition of material possessions. We focus on the well-being and growth of the people under our care and the community where we belong. Servant leadership is a selfless commitment and devotion to duty which every physician should possess including the ten char-acteristics of servant leadership:

Listening Conceptualization Empathy Foresight Healing Stewardship Awareness Committed to the growth of the people Persuasion Building communities

These characteristics also embody the ideal physician

Transformational Leadership. The healthcare delivery system has to be dynamic to meet the demands of the Filipino clients. The leadership of QCMS is therefore charge with identifying the changes needed and creating a vision to guide the change to take place through inspiration and executing the change with the members of the team. Transformational leadership can only be achieved with excellent communication skills, earned authority, authenticity commit-ment and consistency of message. Every physician is equipped with the innovativeness to heal, the ease to modify, the ability to shape and heighten the followers’ motives and values and unite diverse members to pursue the goal of the association and therefore transfor-mational leadership is within reach. Situational Leadership. In the realms of medicine, a lot of situations arise that have to be dealt with, a lot of diverse human be-ing are to be cared for and handled with, varied personalities have to be reckoned with and assorted tasks have to be done that leadership of QCMS should adapt its style from the variety of task, the level of maturity of colleagues, and team members and to the situation at hand. With all of the above qualities and aspirations, the QC Medi-cal Society , with the leadership of Dr. Angela Cruz, hopes to be more responsive to the needs of our fellow physicians in particular as well as our society in general. The leadership that we should create may not be perfect or flawless but is capable of becoming touchable and touching; being lovable and loving.

EDITORIAL

QCMS : 65 years of loving and caring service to our commu-

nities and our doctors.

Let us celebrate 65 years together. This year is the

65th foundation year of the QC Medical Society. We are

QCMS. It was led by illustrious presidents, leaders and ex-

ecutive boards from the beginning till the present with Dr.

Angela V. Cruz presidency and involvement of the executive

board at the helm.

WE have shared our time, ourselves and our treas-

ures in the service of our members and among our activities

and advocacies such as: our leadership and strengthening of

our ties with our stakeholders and members; our active par-

ticipation with the work of the PMA; our investment on

health and education of pre school kids at Busilak Learning

Center, our inclusive health and well-being of children with

disability at Fr. Monti Shelter Home and at the Servant of

Charity; our concern and hope for the drug dependents in

Tahanan, the support for adolescent health and youth de-

velopment; the assistance to our members, the stewardship

and governance of our President Dr. Angela V. Cruz and the

executive officers and district presidents. We have learned

from each other through symposia and CME. The QCMS

Experience included partnership with Care to Share Foun-

dation and the QC Health Department., engagement in dis-

aster preparedness, outreach activities and medical mis-

sions and with our adapted barangays. Our sports activity,

dance exercises, socio-cultural life and singing practice was

always fun.

The QC Medical Society has passed the test of time

and will continue to care and serve our fellow members. We

will stay relevant and productive in delivering health and

smiles to our QC communities.

QCMS, sixty five years in good hands. Here’s to sixty five

more. CHRISTMAS : PRAYER AND SERVICE IN OUR HEARTS. Christmas is ONLY about Jesus. The word made flesh. The word incarnate. The Son of God became the Son of Man. With the birth of Jesus, time and the history of man was made holy and blessed. So Jesus is the sole reason for our celebration. It is about a God who love us so much that he sent his only begotten Son (John 3:16). God sent his only Son to live, to walk, to love, to inhabit, to work, and to experience being human on earth. Moreover, we express our love toward one another and toward God and his precious Son by giving of ourselves. A mother who is virgin; a baby who is God. Christmas is God with us—Emmanuel. It is Jesus born in a manger. Jesus living in a certain place and in a certain time in the history of man. God through Jesus has shown his face to man. Jesus has reached out his hands to us. Jesus has lovingly embraced us. Jesus has touched our heart and lives. He is real. And He still continues, till the end of time, to do so in our personal lives, in our experiences in society and the deep expressions of our faith. With Christmas through Jesus, we have become sons of God and heirs to His heavenly kingdom. Personally, Christmas is not about Santa Claus. Christmas is not about the Christmas carols nor about the Christmas Novena or Simbang Gabi. Christ-mas is not also about the gatherings, the food, the drinks, the games and the parties during December. Let us celebrate Christmas with less stress and with more time with Jesus. Let us gather our family and friends to look up-close and personal into the true meaning of Christmas, the Son of God who is Jesus. ―May we see Jesus more clearly, may we Love Jesus more dearly and may we follow Jesus more nearly…‖ Christmas is only about Jesus. Anything more is gratuitous.

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SINO ASIA PACIFIC MEDICAL FORUM. INFORM. INVOLVE. INSPIRE. November 23, 2015. Makati City. Dr. Angela V. Cruz, President of the QCMS together with Dr. Norma Torregoza, vice-president of the QCMS and Drs. Agustin, Agda, Macalisang, Monteiro and Uyehara attended the Sino Asia Pacific Medical Forum which was organized by the Gusi Peace Prize Foundation and by the Philippine Medical Association. Ambassador Barry Gusi, CEO of the Gusi Peace Prize Foundation with Dr. Maria Minerva Calimag, President of PMA ushered in the delegates to the assembly and the forum. Dr. Marianne Dobles, Sec-retary General of the PMA and Dr. Guevarra were also present in the occasion. The Gusi Peace Prize Foundation is a charitable foundation which aims to recognize individuals or groups worldwide who are distin-guished exemplars of society. The lecturer s came from the Western Pacific and Asia Pacific Regions including the Philippines. The talks were focused on medical related topics. Dr. Maria Minerva Calimag gave a presentation on the use of information technology and its ap-plication in education, communication, information, medical practice and social interaction entitled ―Disruptive Technology in Health Care.‖ Dr. Kenneth Hartigan Go, undersecretary of Health and chief of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) delivered the keynote address on public health and medicine. He stressed the heavy burden of both non-communicable diseases and infectious diseases and the cycle of poverty and non-communicable diseases. It is imperative that promo-tion of healthy lifestyle to control and treat NCDs be scaled up to break the cycle of poverty. Serious investment on Health and Educa-tion should also be considered in order to reduce barriers of trade. It is our goal to attain a strong, wealthy and healthy nation to move along other mature economies of the world. NCDs are fundamentally a development and socioeconomic issue inflicting ill health and other consequences among poor countries. The impact of NCDs and their risk factors carry a heavy burden on low- and middle-income countries. Poverty is closely linked with NCDs, and the rapid rise in NCDs will make poor communities and poor countries poorer. NCDs also have severe socioeconomic conse-quences among individuals and households hindering further social and economic development. NCDs are the leading causes of death in low- and middle-income countries. About one-third of NCD-related deaths in low-income coun-tries occur under the age of 60. With proper and timely interventions, we can help minimize the individual, social and economic conse-quences of non-communicable diseases. There are three issues which should be immediately addressed to improve the health status of our communities. These are knowledge gap, poverty and prevention, treatment and control of both communi-cable and non-communicable diseases. The fiscal and economic impact of NCDs if left unabated and untreated will cut gross domestic product (GDP) by as much as 9% among rapidly growing and mature economies. Premature deaths, disabilities and early retirement caused by sickness will affect social security and pension funds. Cou-pled with a problem of lower birth rated and growing numbers of the aged will spell disaster for developing countries. Increasing numbers of poor people, social unrest, lesser opportunity to access health care and climate change will spell disaster among undeveloped and devel-oping nation. Poverty exposes the vulnerable groups to more infec-tious diseases and in turn produces poor health and low productivity. And this cycle continues if left unattended.

To address these developmental issues, Dr. Go suggests five possi-ble solutions: Partnership and inter sectoral action and collaboration; stakeholders engagement; use of innovation; investment in health and education and health literacy. Firstly, partnership and inter sectoral collaboration. Inter sectoral action improves human capital in health and education. Private public partnership is the key to industry as well as in health in dealing with preparedness of disease pandemics. Together we can do more, if government, non-government organization, students, academe, ex-ecutives from public and private organization, faith based groups, civil society, and impoverished communities collaborate, communicate and cooperate to prevent and control NCDs. Through dialogue, plan-ning, analysis, evaluation, education and health literacy, we can com-bat the ill effects of NCDs. Early action or intervention and early treatment and detection of NCDs will be the key to stop the conse-quences NCDs bring. Open platforms of bridging leadership and new networks must be created to focus on reduction of NCDs and allevia-tion of poverty. Secondly, stakeholders engagement. Strategic planning for health communication including behavior change communication strategies among intended beneficiaries and target audience should be included in operational planning and must be implemented. A road map to a healthy lifestyle is part of the master plan in fighting NCDs and stem-ming the tides of the consequences of NCDs. A Healthy Philippine Road Map incorporates financing; community based programs and early detection, treatment, care and support of NCDs. Thirdly, use of innovation for improvement and development of new approaches or new solutions. The application of information technology in tracking diseases including data base for NCDs. Use of knowledge applied to health systems development and improve-ment of health governance is an example, as well as toolkits for women’s participation and women’s education in government, in fam-ily life, in community engagement and health care. Innovation in hu-man resources practices and in the way work flows and the way we interact with one another should be explored. This is critical to help improve health status among the Western Pacific and Asia Pacific regions including our own communities and country. Fourthly, investment both in health and education should be increased. Investment is one of the basic commodities for trade. Upgrading and improvement in health infrastructure and deployment of health human resources in marginalized areas is an investment for the public good. Investment in human resources and in public health such as immunization, vaccines for seniors, family health and devel-opment, deworming, programs to stop TB and HIV AIDS, environ-mental health, medicines, information tracking systems and infra-structure should rise for the common and public good. A dollar in-vested in maternal and child health contributes a return of investment of about 37.00 U.S. dollars in the general economy of a country. Finally, health literacy. It is defined as the degree which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health infor-mation needed to make appropriate health decisions and services needed to prevent or treat illness. It also addresses the environmental political and social factors that determines health (social determinants of health) Health literacy also incorporates empowering the community, practicing healthy lifestyle and enhancing behavioral change communi-cation, strengthening health systems, partnering with other sectors of society and building capacity for health promotion and disease preven-tion. Consistent with improving global public health, health literacy is also empowering patients to make informed …. Continuation at Page 10

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ANNIVERSARY

QUEZON CITY

MEDICAL SOCIETY

We Care

We Serve

50%25%

25%

GROSS INCOMESeptember October November

Treasurer’s Account

Dr. Teresita N. Agda

Dear colleagues in the QCMS,

here is the graphical presentation of our

society’s funds which are stable and are in

the country’s top banks.

This is a comparison of the Gross Income, Expenses

and Net Income during the second quarter of the fiscal year

2015-2016 . The month of September has the highest income,

followed by October and November. With regards to Expenses,

there is a decreasing trend from 48% in September, 31% in Oc-

tober and 21% in November . The same trend is seen in the Net

Income wherein the month of November has the least Net In-

come. For the Operational Expenses, the top 3 expenses in-

curred from the month of September to November are: Con-

vention Fund, Salaries/Midyear Bonus and Wages and Benefits

and Assistance.

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100,000.00

200,000.00

300,000.00

400,000.00

500,000.00

600,000.00

September October November

EXPENSES

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250,000.00

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NET INCOME

News from the Boardroom

Dr. Ma. Mercedes V. Agustin

Christmas is just around the corner the society is busy going around to give gifts to our benefactor. It’s one way of giving

thanks to all the blessings we have received. Board Resolution passed: To be a Good Standing member of the Quezon City Medical Society and to avail the Benefits of the

Society, a member should pay the Annual Membership Dues, Annual Convention Fee and should vote during the PMA National & QCMS Local Election once in every two (2) years.

As for the society’s upcoming activities. We have an ap-proved theme “Unity in Diversity Towards a Healthy Lifestyle” for our 32nd Annual Convention on June 23 & 24, 2015 at Crowne

Plaza Galleria Manila Ortigas Avenue cor. ADB Avenue, Quezon City. Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus

Christ. It is the happiest and busiest time of the year for most peo-ple throughout the world. From September to January, Filipinos have the longest Christmas celebration. People all over the world

share holiday greetings by sending Christmas Cards to relatives and friends. But in this generation, sending greetings through text and facebook is more convenient, cheaper and faster. In the Philippine

tradition, we attend early morning 9-days novena that starts on the 16th of December until the Christmas eve. Families enjoy the puto bungbong, bibingka and salabat usually sold outside the church after the mass. Come Christmas eve, families get together and enjoy the

noche buena feast. While children are excited for what Santa (many children believing that Santa Clause brings these presents) has in store for them.

From the QCMS family, we greet you a Blessed Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! EVENING OF CHRISTMAS JOY QCMS Celebrated an “Evening of Christmas Joy: Our Christmas get-together last December 17, 2015 at the PMA Auditorium. We were honored by the presence of Dr. Minerva Calimag, PMA President;

Dr. Vincent C. Santos, Governor Central Tagalog Region; Dr. Rosario B. Cruz-Dalida, Governor of QC Region; Dr. Marianne Dobles, Secretary General of PMA; Dr. Albert Guevarra; Assistant

Sec. Gen of PMA. The QCMS Choral headed by Dr. Meriam Macali-sang sang the Doxology and serenaded the members with five Christmas Carol. The QCMS Cultural Dance Troupe performed four

traditional Filipino folk dances during the intermission. Mr. Ariel To-pacio, IT Manager presented the draft of the QCMS Web. Dr. Jose Antonio Matulac, head of Electronic Media of QCMS also made a presentation on the QCMS Web. The evening was filled with laugh-

ter, fun games, and raffle prizes. The evening ended with the spirit of friendship and unity. Dr. Angela V. Cruz thanked everyone who made the night a success.

Christmas Message from Dr. Benjamin Lim

Thinking… This Christmas should not only make us think of the happy and not so nice experiences in our life for the past year. Learning

from the things that we should have done and unlearning from the things that we have done wrongly. Remembering… Remember that the greatest gift to mankind was given this

day through the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago… the gift of love and everlasting life. Thanking… We should always be thankful to all what we have. These are all blessings from our God Almighty. Hoping… World peace is something all country leaders are hoping

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SSS, Philhealth, PIF, EWTax

Office Supplies

Food for meetings

Communications, Light and Water

Repairs and Maintenance

Rental fees

Professional Fees

Travel and Transportation

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CME and Publication

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Gift Giving Tahanan Rehab Center Nov 10 2015

Medical Mission Cruz-Dalida Hosp Oct 21 2015

Pap's Smear Project 6 Health Center Sept 23 2015

QCMS Care to Share Foundation Board of Trus-

tees & QCMS Executive Board Meeting Sept 17

Blood Letting Chico St Project 2-3 QC Oct 3 2015

Bato-Bato Pik Pascual General Hosp Oct 15 2015

(Kidney Stones & Prostate Screening)

Dance Exercise PMA Lobby Sept. 28, 2015

Singing Physicians Contest Elimination Round PMA

Board Room Sept 21, 2015

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11th Operation Bukol PMA Aud Sept 10 2015

58th Med Week Celeb Opening Ceremonies Waterfront

Manila Pavilion Hotel & Casino Sept 20 2015

Environmental Day Tree Planting Brgy Bahay Toro Sept

21 2015

Wreath Laying Rizal Monument Luneta Park Sept 20

2015

112th PMA Foundation Day Celeb PMA Auditorium

Wreath Laying at Rizal Monument PMA Ground Sept

15 2015

Wreath Laying Ceremonies PMA Grounds

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On-the-Spot Drawing Contest PMA Aud Sept 22 2015

Free Clinics 58th Med Week celeb PMA Aud Sept 22

Singing Physicians Contest PMA Aud Sept 22 2015

PMA CLOSING CEREMONIES 2015

Bulilit Congress PMA Aud Sept 26 2015

33rd TOPICS Awarding Ceremony PMA Aud Sept 27

PMA QCMS DepEd Lecture on

Technology in Education

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Continuation from Page 5 choices about their health and providing healthcare professionals and health care providers with a useful tool to overcome communication and comprehension issues in dealing with diseases. The more health literate and informed the individuals the more they can be well and be more productive. Health literacy impacts economic productivity and human development. All these solutions cannot be done alone or in silos (lone storage tower). A societal approach is the best strategy in combatting NCDs. Together, we can reach more productive outcomes. Together we can do more.

Building Teams, Building a Better QC Medical Society November 22, 2015. First Pacific Leadership Academy, Anti-polo City. The QCMS went to FPLA at Km27 Sumulong High-way for their Team Building activity. The Executive Board and District Presidents organize this activity with the aim of strengthen the relationships of leaders. Sixteen participants enjoyed the fun filled games in order to explore the importance of building teams. They were divided into two teams namely: The Achievers and Harmony One, with eight active members each. The objective of the QCMS team building is to cultivate high performance teams behaviors and practices by developing stronger relationships and connection with our colleagues. Our facilitator Mr. Danilo Songo, Area Manager of North GMA to-gether with Ms. Johana Garcia Siy, Territory Manager of Wyeth Premium. Dr. Angela V. Cruz, President of QCMS and Dr. Rosario B. Cruz-Dalida with the facilitators helped in making this event worthwhile. Gamification was used to engage and encourage active participation and motivate change among all members. As a team, we are mutually dependent on one another to achieve a common goal. Several insights from the participants were gathered. We have learned the advantages of working in teams. Results and out-come is easily achieved. If everyone is involved in the process then less likely that steps to the end will be missed. Ownership of the program and project increases since teamwork requires the involvement of everyone. The job or goal gets done. Im-prove communication among members is enhanced. Team-work widens circle of communication. This leads to an appre-ciation of one another and a desire to help more within the or-ganization. More teambuilding leads to more learning. Shared information means increased learning. Understanding other people’s perspectives creates more harmonious relationships. Personal satisfaction provide a sense of security that allows individual to take risks and make decisions that they would not make if they were on their own. Lessons from the Geese V Flight Formation and the Geese Storty and Pulling Together by John J. Murphy, he noted: Look-ing beyond oneself, asking for help or accepting help can feel risky. But people are not given life to simply take from one an-other. We are here to give. Our mission in life is to offer our gifts to benefit one another, to create mutual gain in the world. This

is called teamwork, a win/win mindset stemming from a genuine commitment to the rules that allow it to happen. Lessons From Geese Pulling Together by John J. Murphy Consistent application of high perform-ance teamwork ultimately generates trust, respect, unity and power within any team. Conversely, consistent violation of any one rule destroys this bond. While the author of the following expert is unknown, "Lessons From the Geese" is a powerful illustration from nature of the rules of high performance teamwork. As you read about the natural unity that exists among this spe-cies remember - this same unity can exist in your organization! As geese flap their wings, they create an uplift for the bird following. By flying in a V formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if any bird were to fly alone. If we share a common direction and a sense of com-munity, we can get where we are going more quickly and easily because we are traveling on the thrust of one another! Whenever a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and re-sistance of trying to fly alone, and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird immediately in front. If we have as much sense as geese, we will stay in formation with those who are headed where we want to go, and we will be willing to accept their help as well as give ours to others. When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into formation and another goose flies at the point position. If we take turns doing the hard tasks and sharing leadership as with the geese, we become interdependent with one another. The geese in formation honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. If we "honk," we need to make sure it is positive and encouraging. When a goose gets sick or wounded or is shot down, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay with it until it is able to fly again or dies. They then launch out on their own, with another formation or catch up with the flock. If we have as much sense as geese, we too will stand by each other in difficult times, as well as when we are strong. Let us all try to fly in formation and remember to drop back to help those who might need it!

And with the right attitude towards building teams, the future looks bright for building a better QC Medical Society. DISTRICT 1 REPORT. November 26, 2015. We were given the opportunity to actively participate and attend the first adolescent health and youth de-velopment zumba exercise and rap contest at the QC Memorial Circle. Dr. Abarquez, Dr. de Guzman and Dr. Verdades Pena Linga, City Health Officer QC Health Department spearheaded the occasion. It was attended by around 500 high school stu-dents and out of school youth. District 1 QCMS distributed 100 snack packs and bread to the teens and other participants. Adolescents are among the vulnerable group prone to behav-ioural issues, teenage pregnancies and lifestyle related dis-eases. Dr. Monteiro and other QCMS members came to help. December 1, 2015. The Barangay and Community Health Workers of District One with Ma’am Phebe Ano held a Nutrition Bingo Activity at Bgy Manresa, QC. Distric 1 QCMS provided 100 snacks for the event. The event aims to teach nutrition and healthy lifestyle concepts to health workers, who in turn will teach proper diet and food counseling among mothers in the entire first district of Quezon City. Dr. Monteiro and Dr. Angel de Guzman highly supports this activity to enhance service de-livery of nutritionists and barangay health in the community.

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Healthy QC, Happy Quezon City. TOWARDS A

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAM. Vision Mission and Goal.

The QC Health Department has always been working for a safer and

healthier Quezon City by providing essential services for improving

health; by sharing information that works and protecting your family

every day. We monitor the health of individuals, families and the

communities. We have continually track both communicable and non

-communicable diseases. Together, we are working toward a Health-

ier and Safer Quezon City.

Vision. The QC Government through the QCHD envisions to

build a city of healthy people and improve the quality of

life for all Quezon City residents.

Mission. Its mission is to ensure that quality prevention and

control of NCDs services are accessible, available and af-

fordable to all, especially the vulnerable and at risk popula-

tion.

Goal. Our goal is to reduce mortality and morbidity due to

NCDs. Moreover, its goal is to increase the quality and

years of healthy life and prevent illness, disability and pre-

mature death.

The QC Government through the QC Health Department implements

programs that reach out to population, adults and the elderly, adoles-

cents and the youth, mother and children, vulnerable and at risk

population. These programs include health and dental services for

school children and the general population. Breast screening in our

health facilities, AIDS , HIV and STI education and treatment pro-

grams, cervical cancer screening, digital rectal examination, blood

pressure monitoring, mental health education and wellness programs,

physical activity and active living and exercise programs with par-

ticipation of the general public and QC employees in aerobic exer-

cises, smoking cessation clinics and implementation of anti-smoking

ordinances, health information, education and counseling classes,

implementation of Package of Essential Non communicable diseases

intervention protocol in low resource settings, integration of national

healthy lifestyle programs in health service such as family planning,

adolescent health and youth development, nutrition, maternal and

child care service provision in our outreach clinics, health centers,

risk assessment and screening for high blood pressure and high

blood sugar; cancer screening; cardiovascular risk screening, asthma

control and treatment and COPD screening. New programs will

address other health issues and concerns in the community and seek

solutions to NCDs. A fully healthy and a fully vibrant Quezon City is

envisioned to provide QC residents attain optimal health through our

health information, education and promotion on non-communicable

disease control and prevention programs and activities. We make

Quezon City a safer and healthier community.

PERSONNEL AND HEALTH FACILITIES: Staffing: PHYSI-

CIANS: 54; NURSES: 69 Permanent and 3 Contractual; Midwives:

145 Permanent and 5 Contractual; Population Program Officers - 32

Permanent with 4 Contractual; Dentists – 57; Medical Technologists

– 15; Community Health Workers - 289

CANCER PREVENTION: Cervical Cancer Prevention: perform

acetic acid wash in 6 districts and city employee's clinic referred

with abnormal findings from acid wash procedure ; BSE Breast Ex-

amination done: Clients taught on BSE ; Clinical Breast exam done

by health worker ; Number of clients with breast mass and number of

referred cases;

PHILPEN INTERVENTION AND PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTA-

TION/ RISK FACTOR ASSESSMENT AND SCREENING forms

filled up Cholesterol Screening ; Fasting Blood Sugar using glu-

cometer ; BP Monitoring Screening ; Urine protein and urine ke-

tones determination using urine strips.

PROMOTION OF WELLNESS AND AEROBIC EXERCISE:

Daily group exercise at the QC Memorial Circle. Number of Aero-

bic Exercises and ZUMBA CLASSES at the QC Hall Compound

(50 sessions per year). Major Event: Introduction of MDG through

Interpretative Dance followed by group exercises. Hataw Exercises

Session: Project 4 HC (every Thursday); Escopa HC (every Mon-

day); E. Rodriquez (every Wednesday) Socorro Health Center

(every Friday); Regular Zumba Classes (District 5 Councilor Allan

Reyes)

BUILDING COALITION AND PARTNERSHIPS:

Partnership with QC Medical Society in different HL Activity.

Partnership with PHILIPPINE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIA-

TION in cooperation with Councilor Jessica Daza of Dist. IV

(2011) and Councilor Onyx Crisologo of Dist 1 (2012) health edu-

cation and lectures related to care of persons with mental health

issues competency and skills training in managing of persons with

mental health issues monthly meetings and report at QC PMHA

Compound training of community health workers, barangay health

workers and midwives as mental health advocates. Participation of

health workers summit on mental health for all. (October 07,

2015); Training of community based mental health advocates in

Dist 1 and Dist IV. (2013) ELDERLY CARE PROGRAM/ VACCINES FOR SENIORS. Sen-

iors Consultation/ Screening including BP Monitoring ; high blood sugar monitoring ; cholesterol screen ; ECG ; CBE ;Pap Smear ; Ace-

tic Acid wash VIA/ Diet Counseling ; Smoking Cessation Counsel-ling; Health teachings on personal hygiene ; Health Forum conducted

Dental and Oral Health ;Oral Prophylaxis. Anti Flu immunization

among elderly ; Anti pneumonia immunization among elderly (5413) Free medicines for elderly clients with hypertension and diabetes

PROVIDING FREE MEDICINES FOR CLIENTS WITH HY-

PERTENTION AND DIABETES AND OTHER NCDS

Free medicines were purchased by the LGUs and

given to clients identified with NCDs. Medicines include salbuta-

mol; budesonide mdi; allopurinol; amlodipine; aspirin; clonidine;

simvastatin; metformin; while the following medicines were pro-

vided by CHD NCPAM: losartan; amlodipine; metoprolol; aspirin;

hydrochlorothiazide; simvastatin; glibenclamide and gliclazide

REGULATIONS/ ORDINANCES AND POLICIES

Ordinance No. SP 2144 s 2012 Resolution No. SP

5596 s 2012 Executive Order s 2010 Creat-

ing the QC Smoke free task force (signed

10.20.2010) NUTRITION RELATED ACTIVITIES

Integration of diet counselling among identified hypertensive and dia-

betic clients such as nutrition classes (51 sessions with total of 1829 attendees); diet counselling ; cooking demonstration with healthy and

indigenous recipes at or Mothers Classes/ Pabasa classes OTHER ACTIVITIES AND GUIDELINES

ANTI SMOKING CAMPAIGN SMOKE ban in the City Hall

compound and in other public areas and public utility vehi-cles.

INCLUSIVE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF PERSONS

WITH DISABILITY; AND VIOLENCE AND INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM.

It’s time to focus on the health of individuals and communities. plan and protect the nation from lifestyle related diseases. Right now!

Unity in Diversity towards a Healthy Quezon City.

Advisory and Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this publication do

not necessarily represent those of the QC Medical Society. Data and

information in this particular article may change during the time of

publication. While we have endeavored to ensure that the information

contained within this article is accurate and up to date at the time

of publication, we make no representation or warranties with re-

spect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this work.

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8. (1) Representative from Barangay Nutritionist 9. (1) Representative from the Community Health Volunteers 10. (1) Representative from the Religious Sector (nominated by the Religious Sector among themselves) Functions of the Council: 1. To diligently craft Comprehensive Barangay Health Service deliv-ery plan including a) Maternal Care b) Child Care c) Nutrition Health Care d) Family Planning e) Tuberculosis f) Elderly Care g) Oral Health Care h) Dengue Prevention I) Voluntary Blood Donation and j) Rabies Prevention; 2. To conduct relevant studies connected with prevalent health is-sues within their respective barangays; 3. To identify and establish the roles and responsibilities of the par-ties in the organization in the delivery of health care concerns pro-vided for in the Ordinance; 4. To establish a Secretariat in the Council who would keep the re-cords and make a report regarding the activities of the Council; 5. To coordinate with different sectors especially the private health care providers within the barangay vicinity for proper and appropri-ate health care program and services; 6. To strengthen partnerships with other government agencies, non-government organizations, and private entities for a more compre-hensive health care program and service; and 7. To ensure that the allocation for the budget requirements for health care programs of the City and barangay are sufficient. As reported by Dr. Karen See and Dr. Arnold Monteiro DISTRICT 3 REPORT. The BHMC has been successful tn the following activities and pro-grams in the 3rd District of Quezon City such as health service deliv-ery; provision of laboratory services and medicines among patients with tuberculosis, profiling and data information system of target clients visiting the health facilities. BHMC is making good govern-ance work. There are more than ten local health councils for the barangays in the district. Soon, all the remaining districts and its barangays will follow suit in establishing a Health Management Council . Stakeholders’ engagement is one innovation that made BHMC a success. Maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services is included in the planning and execution of the BHMC op-erations. Furthermore, communication and coordination between the health service provider, the health system and the intended benefici-aries will provide better access to affordable health care for the poor, the elderly, women and persons with disability. Dr. Karen See said that health promotion, social marketing of our services and behav-ioral change communication will increase demand among the com-munities to quality health services. Championing for healthy commu-nities and building healthier and safer cities through Barangay Health Management Council is one of Dr. See’s advocacy. Con-gratulations to you! Finally, non communicable diseases intervention and prevention program and adolescent health and youth develop-ment program are some of the new foci for the year 2016.

PROMOTING HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLBEING IN THE COM-MUNITY

Dr. Karen See, President of QCMS District III and Dr. Letty de Guzman, District Health Officer of QCHD District III opened the first BHMC Summit *. The above leaders are champions of healthy com-munities and are both members of the QCMS. The QC Health De-partment launch the new local ordinance on establishing a Barangay Health Management Council in every barangays through the Baran-gay Health Summit last September 27, 2015 from 8AM to 2PM at the Bahay ng Alumni, University of the Philippines Campus. The follow-ing agencies such as the USAID-SIAPS, the Barangay Operations Center, and the Technical Working Group composed of District Health Supervisors of District III and other experts collaborated in bringing in all barangay captains and leaders and doctors of the 63 health centers and lying in clinics. The summit was successful in cre-ating awareness among the participants on stakeholder’s engage-ment, health service delivery enhancement and community empower-ment. Three hundred and fifty attendees welcomed the new ordi-nance in support of policies and guidelines in delivering quality pri-mary care services in the communities. District III in QC was the first locality to benefit from the initiative of the QCHD and SIAPS (USAID). With this innovative concept, the stakeholders and community mem-bers can work together to provide more health, wellness and safety of QC residents. QCMS strongly supports this endeavor by Dr. Karen See. The QC Health Department will bring and help implement the law among all our barangays. Below are the details of the ordinance.

Under this ordinance, a Barangay Health Management Council is created under the Office of the Punong Barangay who will support and assist activities in the priority health care programs in the baran-gay.

The Barangay Health Management Council (BHMC) shall be com-posed of the following:

Chairman: Punong Barangay Co- Chairman: Medical Officer III Adviser: 1. Kagawad on Health 2. District Health Officer Members: 1. (1) Representative from Government Organization 2. (1) Representative from Non-Government Organization 3. (1) Representative from the Private Sector 4. (1) Representative from the Barangay Health Center Clinics 5. (1) Representative from the Puro Leaders 6. (1) Representative from the Community Health Workers 7. (1) Representative from the TB Task Force

ORDINANCE NO. PO19CC-200 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR THE CREA-TION OF A BARANGAY HEALTH MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (BHMC) TO BE OBSERVED BY EVERY BARANGAY WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF QUEZON CITY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPEDITING THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTA-TION OF PRIORITY HEALTH PROGRAMS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CARE, NUTRI-TION, TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION, FAMILY PLANNING, DENGUE PREVENTION, ELDERLY CARE, ORAL HEALTH CARE, VOLUNTARY BLOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AND RABIES PREVENTION.

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Keeping up with your Teen’s Journey by Dr. Karen Gemma See In relation to the Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program, we are enjoined to respond more effectively and sensitively to adolescent patients . Congratulations to the new doctors who were trained using the Adolescent Job Aid Manual and service delivery for teens. Dealing with adolescents when they present with a problem or a concern about their health or develop-ment is a challenge. As parents, you are challenged heavily with your teen’s journey to discovery and sometimes disorientation and confusion. Teens jour-ney bring them crossroads of peer pressure, the need to emancipate to become independent, identity crisis and role confusion. The path that they choose will depend on the following travel accessories that you can extend: Motivational and encouraging support and love. All – out love and support is needed for you to keep up with your teens journey. This means parents should show their affection and motivational support by spending time and listening with positive attention to their teens. With this type of parents, the teen is likely to have less rebel-lious streak and will try to avoid disappointing her/his parents. (Adalbjamardottir, 2009) Boundless Understanding & Minimizing pressure. Understand-ing fully the physiological, emotional and mental changes that your teen has to undergo so you can travel with him with boundless un-derstanding of her/his behavior during this period. Minimize the pressure that s/he be like you or the way you wish you had been when you were at his/her age. Give a leeway to her/his choices of fashion in clothes and hairstyle. Reprimand, if need be but double the compliment.

Encourage and Allow cybersafety. Use of technology is the sign of the times but get to know what websites, gadgets, type of social media your teen is using. Remind him/her of safety rule as to be careful in sharing confidential matters through the internet.

Set limits and discuss acceptable behavior. Set the limits without giving ultimatums. Write acceptable rules, preferably and be flexible and discuss the reasons for your decisions.

Negotiate and Compromise with your teens. When doing these to your teen, do not sacrifice restrictions imposed for his/her safety, substance abuse and reckless driving.

Be role models as parents. The restrictions that you impose, the limits that you set may boomerang on you when you do not practice what you teach. Your teens look up to you from childhood and as they grow up they will learn from watching you, the way you behave, the act that you do, and the words that you speak.

Being a parent of a teen means showing a lot of affection but with tempered restriction, - a balance of leniency and discipline.

What matters most is supporting your teen’s journey in life.

District V President’s REPORT by Dr. Ahmed C. Ibad

The Officers and Members of QCMS

District V had numerous activities for

the second quarter of the fiscal year.

District V hosted 4 equally interesting

symposia for the Continuing Medical Education of the

QCMS Members. Likewise, the members attended the

Sino Asia Pacific Medical Forum held at the Manila

Peninsula Hotel and a Diabetes Forum in Richmonde

Hotel in Q. City. QCMS District V Members also joined

different community outreach activities: Gift-Giving

event at Tahanan Rehabilitation Center in Payatas,

QC, wherein members and officers distributed toilet-

ries and snacks for the residents of the Center, Blood

Donation at Brgy. Pag-Asa, and Medical Missions held

in different venues (at Guzman Colleges in Quiapo,

Manila, Cruz-Dalida Hospital in Novaliches, Q. City,

Sto. Nino Parochial School in Bukidnon St., Brgy. Bago

Bantay, in U.P. Arboretum and in Parroquia De La

Nuestra Senora Dela Paz Y Buen Viaje in Old Balara,

Q.City). There is also the Monthly Pediatric and

Women Health Care at Birhen Ng Lujan Center for

Life. District V Officers headed by its President, Dr. Ah-

med Ibad, participated also in the different activities

during the celebration of 58th PMA National Medicine

Week in September, from the Opening Ceremonies in

Luneta and in Manila Pavillon Hotel to the Closing

Ceremonies at Bayanihan Center, Unilab in Pasig City.

We took part also in the Wreath Laying Ceremonies at

PMA Grounds during the 112th PMA Foundation Day.

We joined other officers and Past Presidents in the

Team Building activity held at First Pacific Leadership

Academy in Antipolo City.

District II President’s REPORT by Dr Meriam B. Macalisang

QCMS District 2 became a ”self-

made sponsor” for a scientific meeting

which was ultimately and for the first time held at the QCMS board room on November 4, 2015. The topic, “How to Prevent and Manage Allergies”

was well-spoken by a Pediatrician-Allergist, Dr. Nanneth Tiu, a known practitioner in prominent hospitals of Metro

Manila. The event was well-attended by not less than twenty active and energetic doctors of QCMS. Without much hassle and caprices at our own board room, the

whole event proceeded and ended productively. “If your actions inspire others to dream more learn more do

more and become more, YOU ARE A LEADER”... John Quincy Adams

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BEST PHOTOS OF THE YEAR 2015.

QCMS NEWSLETTER Published three times a year by the

Quezon City Medical Society with

office at the PMA Bldg., North Avenue, Quezon City

EDITORIAL BOARD

Arnold E. Monteiro, M.D.

Editor-in-Chief

Mechael Angelo G. Marasigan, M.D.

Teresita N. Agda, M.D.

Ma. Mercedes V. Agustin, M.D.

Cristabel Torres-Sy, M.D.

Ma. Julieta Agnes E. Calleja, M.D.

Associate Editors

PMA Governor, QCMS President,

Members of the Board

and all District Presidents

Contributing Editors

Jesus C. de Jesus, M.D.

Cesar E. Meris, M.D.

Editorial Consultant

QCMS Secretariat

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0925-3249270 / 0917-5232549

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1st Organizing Committee

Meeting CMS Boardroom Oct 8

2nd Organizing Committee Meeting Nov 12 2015

3rd Board Meeting Sept 24 2015

4th Board Meeting Oct 22 2015

Blood Banking Committee Meeting Oct 20 2015

Building and Electoral Committee Meeting Oct 14 2015

Electronic Media Committee Meeting Sept 29 2015

Nomination Committee Meeting Sept 3 2015

Benefits & Assistance Committee Meeting Sept. 1, 2015

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Sept 8 2015

Electronic Media Committee Meeting Sept 8 2015

Electronic Media Committee Meeting Oct 15 2015

Electronic Media Committee

Meeting Oct 20 2015

District President & Secretary Meeting Sept 4 2015

Electronic Media Committee Meeting Nov 5 2015

History & Archives Committee Meeting Oct 30 2015

Membership & Protocol Comm. Meeting Oct 13 2015

Newsletter Committee Meeting Nov 13 2015

Dist V Medical Mission Guzman College of Science &

Technology Oct 9 2015

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