CDH Empowers the Youth at LUSA
By: Marlon C. Runas Photo By: GPC-CDH Date: June 21, 2019
PLEDGE TO WIN THE WAR AGAINST ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR). 107 Grade 7-12 students of La Union Standard Academy (LUSA) pledge to promote the rational use of antimicrobials during the 5th Adolescent Health and Development Program at LUSA, Gana, Caba, La Union on June 21, 2019.
Caba District Hospital (CDH) headed by Chief Gretchen F. Aromin spearheaded the 5th Adolescent Health and Development Program Outreach at La Union Standard Academy (LUSA), Gana, Caba La Union on June 21, 2019. 107 Grades 7- 12 students of LUSA took part in the activity. Health Programs of CDH were discussed to empower the youth to signify their important role in the community.
A series of information was done tackling various topics that included Adolescent Development, Violence Against Women and Children, Awareness on Smoking Cessation and Dengue Fever, Mobile Blood Donation, Anti-Rabies Awareness, hand washing lecture and demonstration, and HIV Awareness.
Dr. Aromin gave an inspirational message to the youth and introduced the hospital’s Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program. She encouraged the youth to support the various programs of the hospital specifically the Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program to help the institution and the Province of La Union in achieving Gov. Pacoy’s vision to become a Healthy La Union, Happy La Union by 2022.
One of the highlights of the activity was the signing of the Pledge of Support to the Anti-Smoking Brigade by the teachers of LUSA, headed by Principal Mrs. Grace Runas. A Pledge of Support to the Anti-Smoking Brigade aimed at the teachers and students to help them participate in the Smoking Cessation advocacy of the CDH in order to achieve a smoke-free and healthy environment.
The pledge on the use of antimicrobials responsibly was signed by the students aimed to promote rational use and to end the irrational use of antimicrobials. According to Department of Health (DOH), irrational use of antimicrobials contributes to the development of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Everyone is at risk for developing infections which may be caused by resistant microorganisms resulting to the worsening of illness, increased healthcare costs, further spread of infectious diseases and even death.
CDH recognizes the vital role of all adolescents in the society now and in the future. Through the series of lectures imparted to them, CDH aims to help them realize the importance of being physically, mentally, socially healthy, and become productive and worthy members of the community.
