DOH-Ilocos gets TCM plum
THE Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) recently conferred the Bronze Seal of Excellence Award to the Department of Health (DOH)-Ilocos Region for establishing and promoting traditional and complementary medicines (TCM), particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAS) during the awarding ceremony held in Quezon City recently.
“We are honoured and overwhelmed for bestowing us this excellence award. We are very thankful to PITAHC for recognizing our efforts in promoting and raising the standard of TCM in the region,” Regional Director Paula Paz M. Sydiongco stated.
Regional TCM Coordinator Helen A. Posilero said that the regional office has been conducting more training for acupuncture for health workers to promote the use of alternative medicine in the communities.
“Patuloy po naming ipapalaganap ang paggamit ng traditional at alternative na pamamaraan sa pangagamot upang mas marami pang mga health workers natin ang magkaroon ng karunungang makapagbigay ng alternative healthcare treatment sa mga residenteng nangangailan ng serbisyong pangkalusugan sa kanilang mga komunidad,” she explained.
The winner of the Gold Seal of Excellence Award was Region II Trauma and Medical Center for its best practices in lifting the profile of traditional and complementary medicine in their area of responsibility.
The Silver Seal of Excellence award went to Batangas Medical Center.
Other winners include DOH-Centers for Health Development regional offices in CALABARZON, Cagayan Valley, Northern Mindanao, Zamboanga Peninsula, including two DOH-retained hospitals–the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center and the Southern Isabela Medical Center.
Awardees of the Seal of Excellence Award were selected based on their comprehensive efforts and achievements in implementing Republic Act 8423 or the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997, including PITAHC programs and activities.
The PITAHC’s Seal of Excellence Award is part of the agency’s 5-year communication plan envisioned to promote high-quality practice standards, inspire excellence and community service and raise the profile of Traditional and Complementary Medicine among Filipino health consumers.
