The Visions of Hope has taken the initiative of promoting a healthy lifestyle among all CCT staff.
"We want to inculcate this kind of thinking among the staff so that when the health program is done in the communities our workers will have the conviction to promote health-seeking behavior among the community partners," said Dr. John Tabije of VOH. "Besides, poor health of staff results in poor work performance which affects the ministry of CCT as a whole."
Doc John explained that the need to encourage health-seeking behavior among CCT workers was seen after several incidents where staff had to be hospitalized for ailments that could have been avoided with earlier intervention. "We've had several cases where staff have been rushed to the hospital at midnight for something like UTI. This could have been easily avoided if the worker had paid attention to early symptoms."
"We want to inculcate this kind of thinking among the staff so that when the health program is done in the communities our workers will have the conviction to promote health-seeking behavior among the community partners," said Dr. John Tabije of VOH. "Besides, poor health of staff results in poor work performance which affects the ministry of CCT as a whole."
Doc John explained that the need to encourage health-seeking behavior among CCT workers was seen after several incidents where staff had to be hospitalized for ailments that could have been avoided with earlier intervention. "We've had several cases where staff have been rushed to the hospital at midnight for something like UTI. This could have been easily avoided if the worker had paid attention to early symptoms."
Part of the VOH initiative was having the annual physical exam done while everyone was in Tagaytay for the 20th anniversary celebration. "In the past, these medical exams were done in the regions and the results were submitted to the head office. Centralization allows us to take note of those who are prone to illness," Doc John said. "Having the exams done all in one place also helps lessen the cost."
The administration office was converted into a temporary clinic where laboratory equipment were installed and where four doctors, two dentists, nurses, medical technicians did their work. X-rays were held in a panel truck parked outside the temporary clinc. The exams conducted included complete blood count, urinalysis, fecalisis, visual acuity, dental exam, pap smear for women (single or married) 35 years and above, electrocardiogram for all who are 35 years and older, chest x-ray, and bone scan.
Photos by: Ciara Tan and Edwin delos Santos
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