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BOARD OF TRUSTEES DR. LUCIO C. TAN MR. WILSON T. YOUNG DR. GEMILIANO DL. ALIGUI MR. JAIME J. BAUTISTA MS. CORAZON S. DE LA PAZ-BERNARDO MR. DAVID O. CHUA DR. JOVEN R. CUANANG DR. ROMEO A. DIVINAGRACIA DR. ESTER A. GARCIA MR. RAMON B. MAGSAYSAY, JR. MRS. CARMELITA G. MATEO ATTY. CORNELIO T. PERALTA DR. JONAS D. POLICARPIO MS. JUANITA TAN LEE JUSTICE DANTE O. TINGA CORPORATE OFFICERS

DR. LUCIO C. TAN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MR. WILSON T. YOUNG VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD DR. ROMEO A. DIVINAGRACIA PRESIDENT MRS. CARMELITA G. MATEO TREASURER MR. DIVINOFIEL E. JARAS CORPORATE SECRETARY ADMINISTRATION OFFICERS

DR. LUCIO C. TAN CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MR. WILSON T. YOUNG VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD DR. ROMEO A. DIVINAGRACIA PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER MRS. CARMELITA G. MATEO TREASURER MRS. CARMELITA Y. VALDEZ SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MS. IRIS B. MILITAR VICE PRESIDENT FOR TREASURY AND BUDGET OFFICER MRS. ANNE MARIE V. VIRTUCIO VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ATTY. JONATHAN O. SARTE LEGAL COUNSEL MR. BOBBY RJ V. PAKINGAN INTERNAL AUDITOR MR. JOHN PAUL C. PAGULAYAN MANAGER, ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT MS. CHERRIE D. FABILLARAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, CORPORATE AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS MRS. TESSIE C. CUA SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

ACADEMIC OFFICERS

DR. ROMEO A. DIVINAGRACIA CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER DR. GEMILIANO DL. ALIGUI VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DR. MILAGROS B. RABE DEAN, GRADUATE SCHOOL DR. NORBERT LINGLING D. UY DEAN, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PROF. BELINDA M. CAPISTRANO DEAN, COLLEGE OF NURSING DR. RAQUEL S. CABAZOR DEAN, COLLEGE OF ALLIED REHABILITATION SCIENCES DR. BENIDA A. FONTANILLA DEAN, COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS DR. SUZETTE M. MENDOZA COLLEGE SECRETARY, GRADUATE SCHOOL DR. VINNA MARIE T. QUIÑONES COLLEGE SECRETARY, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PROF. NORMA G. NASTOR COLLEGE SECRETARY, COLLEGE OF NURSING PROF. ESTHER MELODY R. NICOLAS COLLEGE SECRETARY, COLLEGE OF ALLIED REHABILITATION SCIENCES PROF. MARLYN L. VICERRA COLLEGE SECRETARY, COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS MS. IMELDA L. DELOS REYES REGISTRAR, REGISTRAR’S OFFICE MRS. MARIA JULIANA N. GASMEN CHIEF LIBRARIAN, MEDICAL LIBRARY DR. JOSE RONILO G. JUANGCO DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY EXTENSION AND SOCIAL ACTION UNIT DR. CARMINA ANN J. CORTEZ DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS MRS. CRISTINA M. EJERCITO HEAD, OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS MS. CRISTINE G. BAUTISTA SENIOR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING OFFICE

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DR. JENNIFER M. NAILES VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH DR. JOSE D. QUEBRAL DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH PROGRAM UTILIZATION AND DISSEMINATION

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DR. MARIBETH T. DE LOS SANTOS VICE PRESIDENT FOR HOSPITAL SERVICES DR. NAPOLEON B. ALCEDO DIRECTOR FOR MEDICAL SERVICES DR. MARIBEL EMMA C. HIDALGO DIRECTOR, ANCILLARY AND SUPPORT SERVICES DR. GEOFFREY R. BATTAD QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR,TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT UNIT DR. MELVIN JUAN R. CLEOFAS HEAD, UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES DR. MILAGROS S. BAUTISTA DIRECTOR FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH (CHIEF OF CLINICS) MRS. NORIELEE S. MAGSINGIT CHIEF NURSE MR. AARON A. ANGELES DIRECTOR, HOSPITAL BUSINESS UNIT PUBLICATIONS AND CIRCULATION: Cherrie D. Fabillaran Theresa D. San Diego Evandolf C. Mora FOR SUGGESTIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: Business Development, Corporate and Alumni Affairs, UERM Memorial Medical Center, Inc. #64 Aurora Boulevard, Barangay Doña Imelda, Quezon City Phone: (+63 2) 715-0861 to 77 loc 365 Email: [email protected] www.uerm.edu.ph www.facebook.com/UERMofficial www.uermhospital.com.ph THE PRESIDENT’S DESK PRESIDENT’S THE THE PRESIDENT'S DESK 2 PAGE 2 The President's Desk by: Dr. Romeo A. Divinagracia, MHSA

PAGE 3 The President’s Desk Dr. Romeo A. Divinagracia, MHSA Study Strategies for Before, During, and After class by: Bianca Elaine A. Osorio Warmest greetings friends and colleagues!

PAGE 4 Like the speed of light, time travels real fast. The “BER” months have begun. The A Culture of Connectedness: Are We Ready For It? previous quarter contained many climactic periods as we concluded a number of major events. by: Janelle P. Castro, MSN, RN

We can still feel the spirit of festivities from our 60th Year Celebration last June 15, PAGE 5-6 2017 surrounding us. There is a positive motivation attached to our UERMMMCI life as we move forward day by day. I find this a remarkable sign to a brighter future as we recollected on the best Academic Affairs practices of our 60-year milestones.

PAGE 7 Last July 2017, I had the privilege of joining the UERMMMCI Medical Alumni in USA at its 29th National Convention and Reunion in Orlando, Florida. As usual, it is always good to reunite with fellow Alumni and reaffirm Feature Article mutual commitments for the enduring success of the Medical Center. by: Gemiliano D. Aligui, MD, MPH, PhD After my USA trip, I met up with around 300 freshmen students from our College of Medicine and delivered my PAGE 8 remarks during their Welcome Ceremony and Orientation last July 26, 2017. At the same time, the Parents’ Orientation of our College of Medicine Freshmen provided an opportunity for us to exchange thoughts and Research ideas with our valued parents whom we consider our significant stakeholders in shaping the sturdy growth of the by: Jennifer M. Nailes, MD UERMMMCI Academe. These are also the periods where we collaborate closely with feeder schools which are holding successive Career Fairs for its upcoming Grade 12 graduates. By invitation, the UERMMMCI is actively participating on various career orientations where we have the leverage of instilling in the minds of the senior high PAGE 9 school students the noble practice of Health Sciences and the recognition accorded to health professionals if they Administration Updates happen to consider such career path.

WHAT’S INSIDE? WHAT’S PAGE 10 At UERM, the priority to develop our people is never-ending. The exceptional services we provide to our regarded patrons are the results of continuously breeding extraordinary people whom we consider our best assets. This Recognitions and Events is attested through the number of trainings and lectures imparted to the UERM family. Our Hospital’s Nursing Service Office is always at the forefront of ensuring that our care providers are given the necessary quality skills PAGE 11 development and are incessantly inspired to respond to patient safety and requirements with high standard of Hospital Events excellence.

Do find time to read every page of this issue to get more detailed insights about the recent happenings and PAGE 12-14 achievements in the Medical Center. Nursing Advocates At this point, let me end with a life-changing thought from the well-renowned Mahatma Gandhi – “A customer is by: Ms. Norielee A. Salazar-Magsingit, EdD, MAN, RN the most important visitor in our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption to our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it. We are not PAGE 15 doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us an opportunity to serve him.”

Nutrition Awareness: Balanced Nutrition as A May God continue to bless us all! Foundation to Wellness by: Ms. Cindy G. Chua, MSC., RND

PAGE 16-18 Coporate Affairs: Glimpse by: Ms. Cherrie D. Fabillaran, MBA THE PRESIDENT’S DESK DESK PRESIDENT’S THE 3 STUDENT'S CORNER FACULTY SECTION 4

Study Strategies for Before, During, and After Class A Culture of Connectedness: Are We Ready For It? Bianca Elaine A. Osorio, 3rd Year Student, College of Allied Rehabilitation Sciences Janelle P. Castro, MSN, RN, College of Nursing

James Comer, associate dean in the by shared goals and values about Do away with the hierarchy without School is fun and exciting but we encountered it beforehand, then you Be active during class Yale School of Medicine, said “No learning. letting go of boundaries. all know that school isn’t just about have the edge over your classmates Be interactive during lectures and significant learning occurs without a Here are some points that I think would having fun, expanding your social who have not. Also, if you read participate during oral exams. This significant relationship.” Primus inter pares is a sociological circle, discovering yourself, and beforehand all you have to do during habit builds good memory. make it possible for the development term that means “First among equals.” garnering life lessons. School, as we lecture is to confirm if what you’ve At this age of technological revolution, of a culture of connectedness: The faculty may be of a higher position all know, is all about studying. Some read is correct or not. This will at the moment, but it is because they Review the lecture a question lingers in me: What makes Engage the learners. of us may love studying; some of us also reduce your study time in the It is better to review or study the a professor still relevant today? I often arrived at that level first. We need don’t. Some of us already have their specific topic after lecture. lessons after discussion while the hear my co-faculty members express A learner, in this context, both to shift our image of the teacher as own study habits; some of us are still Take notes information are still fresh and it how students nowadays seem to be encompasses the student and the a “boss” to that of a “coach “or a finding it out. And I bet most of us While the lecture is ongoing, it is retains in your mind as you master it. dependent on their electronic gadgets. teacher. Gone are the days when the “mentor.” This could minimize the reached the point of our student life better for you to write your own Answers to questions come with just view of education is a unidirectional distance between the teacher and the where we tell ourselves “I don’t know notes than stet to your classmate’s. Avoid cramming a click of one’s fingers, and access flow of information—from the faculty to students, but this also doesn’t mean how to study anymore” because This will give you added information Well, this is a hard one especially to information is just dependent on their students. In this century, we have that we should eliminate the distance studying isn’t really easy. Here are as some of the lectures may not be if your workloads are high, but as your Internet speed. I couldn’t help to shift our paradigm and embrace the altogether. There still has to be some some of the study strategies I think found on your reference books. This much as possible, avoid cramming. but wonder, as an educator, where role of a learner, which connotes an dividing line between the two so as are most effective before, during, and will also help you remember the little Try to allot 2-3 days of study time do I now see myself in the greater active player in the learning process. to make it possible for a professional after class. details on the topic. for a subject because studying for a academic landscape? We need to engage our students to working relationship to be established. lesson bit by bit is proven to be more think with us, converse with us, argue Students must also recognize that Prepare before lecture Ask questions during class effective than studying everything Millennials may be quick to access at times, and collaboratively come up their faculty members have attained Preparation is better than stock Do not be hesitant to ask questions the night before the exam. information, but they need another with innovative ideas and solutions wit and wisdom from experience, knowledge or no knowledge. If you during class. It will help you person to learn. The relevance of about real-life issues and situations. something that the Internet cannot read the topic beforehand, you will understand the lessons better and it Avoid procrastinating a “teacher” resides in this simple necessarily give them, and that which Make it informal and relaxed. not be clueless as to what your may also help your classmates who This one’s the reason why we cram. reasoning. Learning happens when also demands some form of respect have the same questions as yours. professor is saying. As medical We think that since that paper is information obtained is processed Be it in the classroom, in the clinical and recognition. Sometimes, it is more helpful to ask students, there are times that the due on Wednesday and you still and evaluated with another person. setting, or even in the hallways, the right questions during lectures In the end, building a culture of terminologies used by our professor have a week left you will do that They have to have a sense of teachers and students alike should than simply listening. connectedness entails both students may be alien to us. Unless you have later. Little do you know, your things connectedness to elements found in make their environment less and faculty to be active in transforming to do are piling up and you will end their environment—and that milieu threatening and more supportive. the learning environment to a more up cramming that paper the night contains a plethora of influences Excellence does not mean perfection. relaxed, informal, and engaging one. before. including that of the educator’s. Unless everyone is at a level of This process involves a lot of paradigm understanding that learning is a shifting, which could be difficult and These are just some guidelines that In an article published by Drs. Brown process, that getting it right the first painful. However, if students and might help you study just a little and Starrett in the Faculty Focus last time around is not possible at all times, teachers truly work and go through better in the short term. Discovering April, connectedness on the part of and that free-flowing interactions the experience together, then it makes which study habit or technique works the students was described as “how between learners and teachers the undertaking more best for you will help you throughout supported you feel, how comfortable yield more meaningful ideas, then it bearable. your student life and beyond. Again, you feel in class, and your general might be hard to create a culture of studying will take a lot of your time, feeling concerning the classroom connectedness. require your full effort but in order learning environment.” Looking at this to master the art of studying, you definition, connectedness is seen as a should have the drive to keep on construct highly tied to the emotional going no matter what. state of a learner.

Studies on fostering student connectedness have found benefits such as improved persistence, engagement, and better academic performance (Brown and Starrett). This state of feeling comfortable in the learning environment fosters a climate of positivity, which makes it possible for the learner and the teacher to progress to a deeper level in their working relationship, one that’s characterized THE PRESIDENT’S DESK DESK PRESIDENT’S THE 5 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND EVENTS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 6

College of Allied Health Professions College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony for 3rd year BS in Medical Technology students last July 7, 2017 at the The 24th Dr. Gloria T. Yambao Memorial Lecture was held last July 5, 2017 at the Physiology University Auditorium of UERMMMCI. Auditorium of UERMMMCI. Dr. Gundo Aurel Weiler was the memorial lecturer with his notable topic entitled, “Getting to Zero: Curving the Impact of HIV on Mothers and Their Infants in the Philippines.”

College of Nursing Testimonial for successful examinees for the Nursing Licensure Examination last June 29, 2017 held at Gloria Maris, Gateway, Cubao, Quezon City.

Around 300 freshmen attended the College of Medicine Orientation last July 26, 2017 at the JMC Auditorium of the UERMMMCI. Subsequently, the Freshmen Parents’ Orientation was held last July 28, 2017 at the University Gymnasium of the UERMMMCI.

57th Thanksgiving and Candle Lighting Ceremony, July 7, 2017

Dr. Vinna Marie Quinones, College Secretary, College of Medicine, delivered the opening remarks. Dr. Norbert Lingling Uy, Dean, College of Medicine, delivered the closing remarks. THE PRESIDENT’S DESK RESEARCH 7 7 8

The Pharmacy Program in the Philippines and the Science UERM Participates in the Philippine National Health of Profiling Research System (PNHRS) Week Jennifer M. Nailes, MD Gemiliano D. Aligui, MD, MPH, PhD Vice President for Research Vice President for Academic Affairs The Philippine National Health Research Data analytics have dominated the approach forces will have to be combined with actual System (PNHRS) Week is celebrated in determining trends for the last ten data. every second week of August (Presidential years, and maybe longer than that, almost Proclamation 1309, June 2007). This year’s From the macro world, the issue has recently theme, Research and Innovations in Health: FEATURE ARTICLE FEATURE for anything. The flu epidemic was first struck a note of interest for Pharmacy Empowering and Transforming Communities, recognized in Google analytics months before curriculum design, bringing analytics down to emphasizes the importance of empowering it occurred. the micro world of molecules. Last July 28, I people and communities to actively participate Data profiling belongs to “Information Science” was privileged to address the esteemed group and contribute to their good health. The and the technique keeps expanding to of Pharmacy Deans, the Philippine Association celebration was held on August 24-25, 2017 at different application scenarios, limited only of Colleges of Pharmacy (PACOP), upon the Philippine International Convention Center by our own imagination. Health services the invitation of their President, Dean Alet (PICC) in Pasay City. Four members of the UERM community remain the most directly relevant in the health Dacanay of the University of Santo Tomas. My The celebration marks another year of success participated in the conference as resource care industry but as alluded to, outbreak challenge was to assist the development of a as PNHRS, led by the four implementing persons. Dr. Jose D. Quebral, editor-in-chief investigation is a critical area of use. Although subject called “Drug Discovery” for inclusion in agencies, DOST-PCHRD, DOH, UP Manila, of the UERM’s Health Sciences Journal, and we may be inhibited to explore and “mine” the next set of standards in the subjects taught and CHED, remains steadfast in their Director for Publication and Dissemination and currently secretary of the Philippine personal data due to the issue of data privacy, in Pharmacy education. commitment to promote cooperation and integration of all health research efforts and Association of Medical Journal Editors most of what are available for immediate use In the same vein as data analytics, the stakeholders in the country to ensure that (PAMJE), served as one of the lecturers are the “meta data” from social media. root of drug discovery must be located and research contributes to evidence-informed during the half-day PAMJE Mini-Workshop Anything posted in the web, given that it branches thereof must be described. The health policies and actions. on Research Protocol Writing held on August 22, 2017 in Hotel Jen. This is part of the pre- is already anonymized, can be used to same approach applies, this time the “omics” This conference is a great opportunity for all generalize trend. This technique is mostly sciences must be invoked. In addition to the conference activities related to the PNHRS research stakeholders to interact, learn from week celebration. used in business, the objective of which is to usual subjects of Pharmacognosy, organic each other, and share information to contribute capture people’s trend of potential interest to chemistry, and the like, students must be research-based solutions in response to a Dr. Jennifer M. Nailes, Vice President for buy online. Investment cue is another potential familiar with the recent trends of “molecular rapidly-changing global environment. It is Research, acted as moderator in the parallel use which can be viewed as something mining.” This calls for familiarity, not only also an opportunity to forge partnerships and session on drug addiction and mental health borrowed from epidemiology. Take hospital with tools of computer-based analytics, but strengthen cooperation among researchers held on August 24, 2017. This session brought together practitioners and experts epidemiology as an example, we can mine the bench or laboratory science of proteins, and health professionals from different who are undertaking research and innovation enzymes, and combinatorial chemistry sectors. It is during this celebration that we are hospital data to determine trends in accessing in drug addiction recovery and rehabilitation, (to name a few). I can only imagine the exhorted to intensify our efforts and to work health services, long-term care, client loyalty, together to improve health outcomes through and mental health. The session hoped to complexity of the issues; but one thing is and even physician habit of prescription health research and innovations. identify gaps in these areas, innovative writing –what medications can be considered sure and that is --the faculty must be able models to improve services and outcomes, as “favorites” in all areas of services, cardiac, to integrate the different subjects into a well as establish research partnerships. Dr. renal, GI, etc. Obviously, these would need comprehensible concept of bringing out how Jose Ronilo Juangco, Ethics Chairman and proper informed consent processes in place. to discover molecules, natural or synthetic, Faculty of the Department of Preventive and into candidates for drug development and Community Medicine, was invited to be one of One of the most unimaginable places or subsequent testing. the discussants. maybe unexpected areas would be data Dr. Gemiliano D. Aligui, Vice President for analytics in education. Presumably difficult, This is in part a world of computer simulations because the cost of setting up the laboratory Academic Affairs, was engaged as judge for predicting potential upsurge of enrollment the poster competition for both professional would certainly be huge. Thus, data or would be a useful trending for institutional and students researchers as well as judge investments. It would probably be a molecular profiling is a first step in the fishing for the costume and performances during the mathematical challenge since it will likely use expedition of discovery. cultural night. a “Bayesian Method” where “priors” in market THE PRESIDENT’S DESK THE PRESIDENT’S DESK PRESIDENT’S THE DESK PRESIDENT’S THE 9 ADMINISTRATION UPDATES: MEET THE NEW OFFICIALS FOR 2017-2018 RECOGNITIONS AND EVENTS 10

Dr. Milagros B. Rabe MOST COMMENDED STAFF BASED College Deans Dean ON PATIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY UPCOMING MEDICAL LECTURES ND 2017-2018 Graduate School FOR THE 2 QUARTER OF 2017

Staff Nurses 1. Ludivino G. De Guzman Memorial Lecture Tristan Juris L. Sulquiano Dr. Norbert Lingling D. Uy Dr. Raquel S. Cabazor Date: October 11, 2017 (Wednesday) Ann Jellyn S. Manalastas Dean Dean Venue: University Auditorium College of Medicine College of Allied Rehabilitation Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM Sciences Administrative Staff 2. Clinico-Pathological Conference

Lilian A. Aranda, Mammography Date: October 18, 2017 (Wednesday) Dr. Benida A. Fontanilla Reinante S. Revilla, Pulmonary Venue: University Auditorium Prof. Belinda M. Capistrano Dean Laboratory Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM Dean College of Allied Health College of Nursing Stewart B. Batchar, Pulmonary Professions Laboratory 3. Macario G. Tan Memorial Lecture Arminda Marie P. Tulaylay, Pulmonary Date: November 15, 2017 (Wednesday) Laboratory Venue: University Auditorium Heads of Academic Departments Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM 2017-2018 Source: TQM Unit, UERM Memorial Hospital

UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF UERMMMCI CAREER ORIENTATIONS

Dr. Maria Lourdes D. Sta. Ana Dr. Maria Lilia T. Reyes Dr. Jomi H. Alcon Dr. Ramon Jason M. Javier Dr. Maria Paz S. Garcia Anatomy Biochemistry Physiology Preventive and Community Pharmacology OCTOBER 2017 Medicine JANUARY 2018 Miriam College, Quezon City Claret School of Quezon City Notre Dame of Greater Manila Southridge School, Muntinlupa City Marist School of Marikina Assumption College of San Lorenzo, Makati City Philippine Science High School, Quezon City FEBRUARY 2018 Dr. Maria Lourdes A. Tilbe Saint Pedro Poveda, Ortigas Dr. Mario M. Panaligan Pathology Dr. Christia S. Padolina St. Paul College, Pasig City Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Hope Christian High School, Manila Dr. Sheila Eleanor R. Yap Dr. Domingo S. Bongala, Jr. Dr. Eric Constantine G. Valera Assumption Antipolo City Medical Humanities Surgery Microbiology and Parasitology Immaculate Conception Cathedral School, Manila Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Pasig City

NOVEMBER 2017 Immaculate Conception Academy, San Juan City Dr. Joselyn A. Eusebio Dr. Elmo R. Lago, Jr. Dr. Norieta C. Balderrama Pediatrics Otorhinolaryngology Psychiatry

Dr. Mark Anthony T. Imperial Dr. Erman C. Fandialan Dr. Glenn D. Mariñas Ophthalmology Clinical Neurosciences Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Nursing Advocates Training and Events 12 Luisito C. Lopez, Nurse-in-Charge ospital vents Operating Room, UERM Memorial Hospital H E 1. The Science and Art of Customer Satisfaction for Nurses Moving Forward: A New Nursing Service July 5, 21 and 28, 2017 8:00am - 5:00pm The Nursing Service headed by our Chief Nurse, Mrs. Graduate School Lecture Room, UERMMMCI Norielee S. Magsingit, plays a vital part in the lives of health care providers working in UERM. They make sure With the fast turnover of our Nurses and that every nurse and aide have the opportunity to make Nurse Aides in our hospital, the Nursing a positive impact on the service provided through day-to- Service needs to continuously train our new day advocacy for the nursing profession and health care nursing personnel to sustain the reputation of system. The following are my personal views of what our the bar of “Exceptional People, Extraordinary PRESENT Nursing Service is all about: Care” in providing quality patient care.

• We, as professional health workers are engaged and 2. Language of Caring for UERMMMCI become involved in enriching processes in our respective Employees work settings toward realistic changes that meet the August 17 and 24, 2017 1:00pm - 5:00pm needs of both patient and staff. Today’s nurses are Graduate School Lecture Room, UERMMMCI being developed as we use advanced skills to address Speaker: Norielee S. Magsingit, EdD, workplace concerns, promote positive work environment, MAN,RN – Chief Nurse and advocacies for the profession. Never before has Facilitators: Miss Elda Rapanut and the voice of the nurse at the bedside been so critical to Ms.Yolanda Zamora patients, colleagues, and health care facilities. We have The Dietary Unit of UERM a voice in decisions related to patient care and the work The language of caring for our customers is Memorial Hospital led the environment. The impact of registered nurses on patient an activity of Nursing Service which was also celebration of the Nutrition outcomes is increasingly evident. We are empowered! extended to UERMMMCI employees in order Month last July 14-31, 2017. for us to speak the same language in dealing and communicating with the customers • The Nursing Service is capable of influencing others to The theme was “Healthy in our hospital (patient, patient’s relative, Diet, Gawing Habit for take action on issues that need to be solved or changed. significant others, co-workers, and health Life”. Various activities They have the ability to alter or sway an individual’s or care team members). This is spearheaded by were held including Health group’s thoughts, beliefs or actions built on competence, the Nursing Service in coordination with the Forum Lectures, Cooking credibility, and trustworthiness by keeping the best Human Resource Development. interests of those involved in the situation, backing each Demonstration, Zumba th Exercises, Nutrition Month case with facts and information, and putting a “human 3. Attendance to the 50 Mid-Year Association of Nursing Administrators Report, and Community Lay face” on the issue. Nurses are able to embrace change with open arms. of the Philippines, Inc. - External Forum in Barangay Dona Professional Growth Imelda, Quezon City. August 25, 2017 • In this generation, nurses have become more 8:00am - 5:00pm independent. They go beyond following the doctor’s Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel orders, thinking outside the boxes, and making more effective patient care techniques. This is really evident. With the rapidly-changing world, nursing leaders have to adopt to new strategies • The opinion of the nursing staff are heard and and innovative practices to be able to considered in many ways, e.g., providing input, and appropriately answer the challenges of the prioritization of equipment and supply purchases. They 21st century nursing practices. The advent hone promising nursing leaders by actively involving of information technology, the globalization them in decisions that directly affect the practice of the international markets, and the rapidly emerging technology disruptors like robotics environment. They really have a keen eye for developing and artificial intelligence have defined the future leaders. current landscape on how we conduct our businesses and professional activities. The • The Nursing Service in collaboration with our nurse theme of this year’s annual convention educators plays a critical role in preparing nurses to “Nursing Leaders: Toolkit for the 21st Century” strengthen the profession through advocacy. Every staff is the ideal answer that will define and in every setting has the opportunity to make a positive provide the needed skills and competences impact on the profession, improving and making a of nursing leaders to manage our own difference in our everyday lives. organization effectively and efficiently. 13 14 Nursing Advocates Nursing Advocates LANGUAGE OF CARING

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DURING THE CONVENTION, THE NURSING SERVICE TEAM MET A FORMER COLLEAGUE AND UERMMMCI ALUMNA, MS. STEPHANIE GALUTIRA OF BATCH 2009. MS. GALUTIRA IS NOW PART OF QATAR AIRLINES AS FLIGHT NURSE. THIS IS A TESTIMONY THAT A UERM GRADUATE IS CAPABLE OF MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL NEEDS. WORKSHOP PROPER

50TH MID-YEAR ASSOCIATION OF NURSING ADMINISTRATORS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. - EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL GROWTH THE PRESIDENT’S DESK 16 15 HEALTH & WELLNESS Corporate Affairs Nutrition Awareness: Balanced Nutrition as A Foundation to Wellness Cherrie D. Fabillaran, MBA Cindy G. Chua, MSc., RND, Chief Dietitian, Dietary Services Executive Director

Nutrition Wellness, Healthy lifestyle! For the 43rd Nutrition Month campaign, these are the following Currently, there are numerous kinds of lifestyle objectives: increase awareness on the importance of healthy modification and trends which emphasize that diets to prevent malnutrition, and contribute to the reduction of healthy lifestyle is essential. As we do our groceries, I bet overweight and obesity and NCDs, help the public distinguish most of us encounter promotions from certain dairy companies between healthy and unhealthy foods for better food choices; about nutrition wellness. While checking the food label of the encourage the food industry including farmers, manufacturers, dairy product, a dietitian would approach a consumer if he distributors, and food establishments to produce and make wants free nutrition counseling. There are different kinds of available healthier food options; and advocate for the commercial advertisements. We can even find advertisements enactment of national and local legislation/policies supportive The summit was full of useful insights which would be of an enabling environment for healthy diets.3 on our favorite websites that encourage us to choose healthy I had the privilege of representing and showcasing the beneficial for the institutions engaged in the health and diet options that are now accessible in our daily lives. We UERMMMCI at the 1st Medical Tourism Stakeholders medical tourism industries. Ms. Abrianna Kim, Chief could now calculate our daily calorie intake wherein we have According to the World Health Organization and NNC, a Summit in Seda Hotel, Vertis North, Quezon City last Executive Director of Medical Tourism Association (South a daily report on how much calories we are taking each time healthy diet consists of the following: balance, variety, and June 6, 2017. The whole-day affair was organized by Korea Chapter), was the international keynote speaker we eat our favorite chocolate snacks. We can now download moderation. Balance refers to consuming foods from different food groups in proportion to each other. Variety refers to the Quezon City Government. It invited relevant and key at the summit. It caught my high attention when Ms. Kim Body Mass Index calculator and other softwares that educate mentioned that many Koreans are still doting to visit the us about nutrition. eating different kinds of food from the different food groups stakeholders in the city, including the UERMMMCI, which every day. Meanwhile, moderation refers to eating the right they believed can play big roles in the advancement Philippines for leisure and health care services despite the availability of advanced technologies in South Korea. Even local communities, schools, and health care institutions proportions of food, that is, not consuming too much or too of Quezon City as an international medical tourism 3 Other than South Koreans, patrons from the Middle East, are now offering nutrition awareness through nutrition little as compared to what the body needs. destination in the region and the Philippines. South and East Asia, Pacific Island, Micronesia, South education and diet counseling. Tarpaulin prints and flyers America and some others, consider the Philippines about wellness package that covers diagnostic laboratory Supporting the Nutrition Month campaign, our UERM procedures with inclusive diet counseling are common now. Memorial Hospital Dietary Services had a series of activities when it comes to outsourcing health care and wellness that enlightened our clients, patients, students, and employees services. Is it enough that we are able to encounter these nutrition- about the importance of good health and proper nutrition The UERMMMCI positioned itself as one of the premier related modern software applications downloaded in our which can be given through proper food practices. The medical institutions in the Philippines. For six decades, cellphones? Are these constant advertisements enticing activities were spearheaded by Mrs. Maritess Ongpauco it was continuously hailed as a Center of Excellence in as Nutrition Month 2017 Chairperson and was supported enough to make us aware of balance nutrition? Health Sciences education. Our tagline has proudly put it by the following dietitians and dietary staff: Mrs. Annaliza “Exceptional People, Extraordinary Care”. Based from ORISCAV-LUX Study, nutritional awareness Jano as Vice Chairperson, Ms. Mary Joy Camerino as Considering its strategic location in Quezon City, the has a direct effect on diet quality.1 Additionally, the impact of Food Committee/Ways and Means in-charge, Mrs. Lorena UERMMMCI can ideally contribute to the vision of the perceived importance of dietary balance as a factor motivating Saculingan as Programme in-charge, Mrs. Catherine Natagoc people’s food habits, seems to be a promising area for future as Technical and Physical Set-Up in-charge, and Ms. Marilou City Government to make Quezon City as an international health promotion and policy research according to Ala‘a Hipolito as Invitation and Documentation in-charge. Activities medical tourism destination in the Philippines. 1 like zumba exercises, cooking demonstration, healthy forum Alkwerwi study. The UERMMMCI is well-equipped with the finest facilities for patients, employees, students, and community lay forum and its diagnostic services are performed by highly- Another study by E Szwajcer concluded that conceptualization in Barangay Doña Imelda, Quezon City were attended by 229 participants. trained physicians and allied medical staff who are mostly of nutrition awareness has shown to be fruitful in obtaining a pioneers in quality care and champions in skills-based better understanding of behavioral changes in health among practice. Hence, our Wellness Center is appropriately women before and during their pregnancy period.2 An activity such as the Nutrition Month allows us to take an CONFERENCE PROPER initiative in changing our society’s point of view towards their in place with all the qualifying conditions necessary to perform so efficiently and effectively. If you are in Manila, Locally, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) yearly lifestyle. Wellness starts from our own willingness to change do experience the convenience of a wellness check-up announces that Nutrition Month is held every July to create for a better and healthy lifestyle. Different tools for nutrition greater awareness among Filipinos on the importance of awareness will never be effective as long as we do not with the wide-range of cost-effective packages available nutrition in line with Presidential Decree 491 (1974). The challenge ourselves to change. in UERMMMCI. Nutrition Act of the Philippines mandates the NNC to lead and coordinate the nationwide campaign. The Dietary Services References: of UERM Memorial Hospital supports and celebrates the 1. Ala’ a Alkerwi et al. Association Between Nutrition Nutrition Month 2017 with the theme: “Healthy diet, gawing Awareness and Diet Quality: Evidence from Observation of habit - FOR LIFE!” Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Luxembourg (ORISCAV-LUX) Study Received: 26 November 2014 / Accepted: 27 March We highlight the importance of proper nutrition and healthy 2015 / Published: 14 April 2015 diet which protects from under and over nutrition and non- 2. E Szwajcera,et al. Nutrition Awareness Before and communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, Throughout Different Trimesters in Pregnancy: A Quantitative diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain types of Study Among Dutch Women. Family Practice 2012; 29:i82–i88 cancer.3 3. National Nutrition Council. Retrieved July 1, 2017 from the World Wide Web: http://www.nnc.gov.ph 17 18 DESK PRESIDENT’S THE Corporate Affairs Corporate Affairs Academic Roadshows During this third quarter, we have participated in Jesus V. Del Rosario (JVR) Foundation, Inc. various career orientations for the Grade 12 students donates ten (10) sets of wheelchair to UERMMMCI who are hopeful for a brighter University life in 2018. The UERMMMCI expects to receive voluminous We are pleased to highlight that JVR Foundation, number of freshmen for our baccalaureate programs Inc. is one of the regular wheelchair donors of in the next school year 2018-2019 as majority of UERMMMCI. Last August 10, 2017, JVR has senior high school graduates will have its first batch COLEGIO SAN AGUSTIN, JULY 6, 2017 once again donated ten (10) sets of wheelchair to of K-12 graduates in 2018. Based on the student UERMMMCI. JVR is one of the newest corporate surveys we conduct for every school roadshow, a clients of UERM Memorial Hospital effective July 4, number of students are keen on Health Sciences. 2017. A casual turnover ceremony was held at the warehouse compound of Kawasaki Motors Philippines By joining the campus career orientations, we can Corporation in East Service Road, Muntinlupa City. It actively manifest the presence of UERMMMCI in is one of JVR Group of Companies. The activity was the National Capital Region. We are grateful for the held from 1:00-3:00 pm. continued invitations we receive from various schools as we have been undertaking this activity for the past Along with the acceptance of wheelchairs was a two years. tour of the warehouse compound. During the tour, potential working partnerships for the upcoming programs of JVR Foundation were also discussed. One of its intended program collaborations is the deworming activity for the children in Baseco ST. JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL, JULY 20, 2017 Compound, Tondo, Manila wherein the UERMMMCI can provide basic health check-up for the children. JVR also intends to become a regular blood donor XAVIER SCHOOL, JULY 5, 2017 of the UERMMMCI as well as refer its amputee beneficiaries to the UERM Memorial Hospital’s Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Clinic.

Present in this activity were Ms. Gina Bulanhagui, ST. SCHOLASTICA'S ACADEMY MARIKINA, JULY 31, 2017 Executive Director, JVR Foundation, Inc., Ms. Yolanda Zamora, UERMMMCI Quality Assurance Nurse, and Ms. Cherrie Fabillaran and Ms. Theresa San Diego, UERMMMCI Business Development Office. HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL, JULY 20, 2017 Our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to JVR Foundation, Inc. for its continued support to the social responsibility missions of the UERMMMCI. The partnership between us is worth a thousand fruitful miles ahead.

The Department of Medicine, UERMMMCI, also donated ten (10) sets of imported (USA) LOURDES SCHOOL OF MANDALUYONG, AUGUST 31, 2017 wheelchairs worth around ₱240,000.

SACRED HEART ACADEMY OF PASIG, AUGUST 9, 2017

NATIONAL CHRISTIAN LIFE COLLEGE, SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

MANILA SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017