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Medical Technologist Board Exam Results (Mar 2009)

Medical Technologist Board Exam Topnotchers Rowena Pagdanganan Figueroa 88%  – Univ. Perpetual Help Gerard Andrew Lumagui Ramos 86.4% – Univ. Perpetual Help Mayet Timtim Grajeda – 86% – UST Al Jeson Balnig Chin – 85.4% – Central Philippine Univ. Nelson Joseph Villanueva Quincena – 84.8% FEU-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Juvelon Gutierrez Mendoza – 84.7% -FEU-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Helen Kristin Lim Borado – 84.1% – CEU Liezl Tanyag Malabanan – 83.6% – UST Riza Ala Felias – 83.2%  Cebu Doctors Univ.   and Elan Ireen Romblon Wisco – 83.2% – UST John Ray Banal Yan – 83% – FEU-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Total Passed: 371 Total Examinees: 866 Percentage Passed: 42.84% Following is the list of Successful Applicants: ABALOS, CARLA JOY NICOLAS ABICHUELA, ARJAY VERANO ABICHUELA, ARVY VERANO ABONADO, MA KRISTINE MEJORA ACLIBON, AIZLE DEBBIE DUMAPI ACOKING, JULIEN TAUD ACOSTA, FRANZ DAVE TURINGAN ACUESTA, ANNA LYN EBLACAS ADAGIO, JESSAMINE DIMACULANGAN ADDUN, EDZEL JANE JARITO ADONA, DINA PAZ … Read entire article »

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NARS – Nurses Assigned in Rural Service

In line with the pump priming strategies to mitigate the impact of the global financial crisis, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo launched the Nurses Assigned in Rural Service (NARS) Project on 9 February 2009 during the Multi-Sectoral Summit on “Joining Hands Against the Global Crisis” in Malacanan Palace, Manila. The NARS Program, a Training cum Employment Program, aims to address the (1) glut in inexperienced nurses and the proliferation of “volunteer nurses” working in hospitals without being paid, but instead, they themselves pay the hospitals to obtain Certificate of work experience; and (2) to promote health of the people and bring the government closer to them.   Unemployed nurses will be mobilized in their hometowns as warriors for wellness to do the three I’s: * Initiate primary health, school nutrition, maternal health programs, first line … Read entire article »

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Foot Care for People with Diabetes

FOOT CARE People with Diabetes are more prone to foot problems. You can prevent any serious foot problem by following some simple steps. So let’s begin taking care of your feet today. Your doctor (health care provider) should perform a complete foot exam at least once a year. Call or see your doctor if you have cuts or breaks in the skin, or have an ingrown nail. Tell him if your foot  changes color, shape, of just feels different. There are many things you can do to keep your feet healthy: * Keep your blood sugar within target range * Check your feet everyday * Be more active. * Wash your feet everyday. * Keep your skin soft and smooth. Rub a thin coat of lotion over the tops and bottoms of your feet, but NOT between your … Read entire article »

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