An intercepted intelligence report of an impending military encounter in the remote and rebel infested municipality of Lidlidda here in Ilocos Sur scared the heck out of almost all PPS NORLU members but did not dampen the spirit of Christmas as the chapter adopted this community under its Community Adoption and Reach out Program (CARe).
A brainchild of our PPS NORLU Vice President Dr. Ma. Elena C. Lahoz, a medical mission was conducted by the brave souls of the chapter with simultaneous lectures on basic CPR, disease endemic to this locality (rabies), asthma, nutrional assessment and management given to barangay health workers as well as parents.
The RHU physician was likewise enlightened on childhood TB screening and was given PPD vials for their own PPD screening program. The children of Lidlidda also received loot bags aside from the medical services that were given to them.
This activity which was initiated in lieu of a lavish Christmas Party was made possible through the coordination by Dr. Jessica Joy Ramolete and full support from the Ilocandia pediatricians.
Drs. Shirley J. Gacusa and Mae M. Cabe stood as tthe godparents of this comminty to ensure contact and coordination with the chapter as well as to maintain continuity of care.
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