Hedcor conducts medical mission in Sabangan town

SAGANGAN, Mountain Province – Hedcor Sabangan, Inc., in partnership with the local government unit of Sabangan, highlighted women’s welfare through a medical mission advocating health among the ‘Juanas’ of the municipality.

Held at Barangay Capinitan Multipurpose Hall, women from the 15 barangays here gathered to avail of free consultation, medical test and medicines in the event organized for them.

The mission which coincides with the celebration of International Women’s Month adapted this year’s theme: “Juana, ang tatag mo ay tatag natin sa paglaban at pagsulong”.

In the opening program, Hedcor Sabangan project director Rafael Macabiog turned over medicines and materials needed by the Sabangan Medical Team.

Macabiog said the mission is a ‘reminder’ that every woman is special and such activity are held to honor them.

He also noted Hedcor conducted the medical mission not only for the ongoing 14MW hydropower host barangays Namatec and Napua but for the whole municipality of Sabangan. 

Through the assistance and support of the twenty members of the medical team coming from the local health center and the Department of Social Welfare Development (DSWD) the medical mission went smoothly.

Dr. Jhanice Paredes, an OB-gynecologist graced the occasion discussing the current health condition of women. According to her, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is the number one reason why women visit their doctor.

Dr. Paredes explained that UTI is an infection in any part of the urinary system- our kidneys, ureters, bladders and urethra. She noted that women are at greater risk of developing UTI than men.

She also discussed some tips to prevent occurrence of such illness and emphasized “not to self-medicate.”

The medical mission is part of Hedcor’s corporate social responsibility in promoting health to its host communities.

Apart from the health related advocacies, Hedcor also covers education, livelihood and environment.