For the first time in its long history, the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS)is conducting a medical outreach program in Marinduque. Some 24 members of the Society arrive today for a two-day mission (July 29-30), to undertake gynecological operations to 17 patients, ultrasound examinations, tubal ligation to 10 patients, conduct pap smears and single visit inspection approach to more than 100 patients, and give a lecture on adolescent reproductive health to some 800 high school students.
Dr. Annette Macayaon, an active member of the Society who works at the provincial government-ran Dr. Damian Reyes Memorial Hospital in Boac, paved the way for the holding of this mission in Marinduque to reduce maternal mortality for our local women. The Southern Tagalog Chapter of POGS and Sanofi-aventis a diversified health care company focused on patient's needs are sponsoring the mission.
The Marinduque mission is led by Dr. Mayumi Bismark, chair of POGS committee on community service, and Dr. Ernesto Naval, president of the regional chapter. Gov. Bong Carrion hosts a luncheon for the mission today at the provincial capitol.
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