19/11/2025
𝐍𝐎𝐍-𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐎𝐒 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘
The City Health Office, in partnership with the Department of Health, successfully carried out the Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Program focusing on Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening targeting 30 to 65 years old females.
Anchored on the advocacy of women’s health and early detection, the initiative proudly upholds the message: “Babae, Mahalaga Ka.”
Held at the Arenas Resuello Complex in front of the San Carlos City Hall, the activity aimed to deliver accessible and essential women’s healthcare services to Barangay Health Workers and San Carleneans. Participants benefitted from free blood chemistry testing, pap smear, medical consultations, and vital signs screening.
The program was spearheaded by Councilor Dr. George Calugay, together with his wife Ms. Arlene Calugay (Development DMO IV), and strongly supported by Dra. Susan Benitez (City Health Officer II) along with the committed staff of the City Health Office.
Also present was Francisco De Vera, Jr., (Nurse V and NCD Program Manager of DOH–Ilocos CHO I), together with nurses from the National Health Worker Support System (NHWSS) of the Department of Health, who contributed to the smooth and efficient conduct of the healthcare services.
The program was also made possible through the continued support and leadership of City Mayor Julier “Ayoy” C. Resuello and Vice Mayor Renato “Bogs” S. Resuello, whose commitment to accessible healthcare remains vital in delivering quality services to San Carleneans.
This initiative forms part of the city’s continuous efforts to promote preventive healthcare and empower women through timely medical screening and information dissemination.
