DOH Ilocos Region

IN PHOTOS: In line with the Ilocos Center for Health Development continuing efforts to strengthen the capacity of health professionals in the implementation of evidence-based interventions for Persons Who Use Drugs (PWUDs), the Mental, Neurologic, and Substance Use (MNS) Program conducted the training on Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) of PWUDs for Health Allied Professionals on May 19-22, 2026 at J&V Hotel and Resort in the City of San Fernando, La Union.

The activity aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of health allied professionals in the early identification, assessment, brief intervention, and appropriate referral of PWUDs in accordance with existing policies and standards on Community-Based Drug Rehabilitation (CBDR).

Overall, the training concluded successfully, effectively equipping health allied professionals with the essential competencies to elevate the standard of community-based drug rehabilitation and deliver timely, evidence-based care.

To establish a regional model for community-driven hypertension prevention, the Department of Health Ilocos Center for Health Development (DOH Ilocos CHD) launched the Philippine Hypertension Prevention and Control initiative, along with the Proteksyon Para sa Altapresyon (PPSA) Program at the Provincial Farmers Livelihood Development Center here on May 25, 2026.

This health initiative aims to improve primary healthcare services by improving access to medicines, expanding regular blood pressure screenings, and promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent severe complications such as stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, blindness, and premature death.

To build local capacity, the DOH conducted orientations for barangay health workers (BHWs) and health officers across all 32 municipalities and two cities of Ilocos Sur. Residents from Vigan City, Bantay, San Vicente, Santa Catalina, and Caoayan also participated in the launch. | DOH taps Ilocos Sur to pilot community-led hypertension prevention model
By Aila T. Villanueva and AJ Paragas

𝘿𝙊𝙃 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠𝙨

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan (PIA) — As high temperatures continue to affect communities across the country, the Department of Health (DOH)-Ilocos Center for Health Development (CHD) is urging Filipinos to regularly monitor their blood pressure (BP).

The DOH warns that prolonged heat exposure and unhealthy lifestyle habits may increase the risk of hypertension and serious complications such as stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease.

Health authorities said extreme heat can place additional stress on the body, particularly the heart and blood vessels, making adults, senior citizens, and individuals with existing medical conditions more vulnerable to elevated blood pressure and related complications.

Read full story here: https://pia.gov.ph/news/doh-promotes-regular-blood-pressure-monitoring-as-heat-raises-health-risks

| 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
By Chester Carlo M. Trinidad

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA) — The safe and sustainable health facility practices of the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC) in this city are contributing to improved patient care and a more resilient healthcare environment, earning the hospital a Diamond recognition under the 2025 Healthy Health Facility Awards of the Department of Health (DOH).

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bp8ynb6

IN PHOTOS: The Family Health Unit, through the Family Planning Program, conducted the Family Planning Competency-Based Training (FPCBT) Level 2: Progestin-Only Subdermal Implant (PSI) Insertion and Removal from May 26–29, 2026 in Calasiao, Pangasinan.

The training aimed to equip participants with updated knowledge and skills on the proper insertion and removal of PSIs, further strengthening health system capacity and enhancing professional competence among healthcare providers.

Ultimately, the training seeks to improve the quality of family planning services in Region I by enabling clients to make informed decisions aligned with their reproductive goals.

📣 Attention Everyone!

You are invited to attend the Health Promotion Knowledge Update Series (HPKUS)

🗓June 4, 2026 at 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 via Google meet
🔗 Pre-registration is required: bit.ly/Pre-Registration-4HPKUS
🗓 Deadline of pre-registration: June 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The meeting link will be sent via email one day before the HPKUS and the certificate of attendance will be issued only to participants who have successfully attended the session.

It's time to actively engage and transform your understanding –don’t miss this remarkable opportunity for profound attainment of vital knowledge

📸✨ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR ! ✨📸

The Department of Health – Ilocos Center for Health Development invites everyone to join the MR-SIA 2026 "Ligtas Tigdas" Social Media Photo Engagement Contest!

Share an original photo that promotes the importance of measles-rubella vaccination and inspire your community to support a healthier and protected future for every child.

🏆 WIN ₱1,000 CASH PRIZE!
One (1) weekly winner from each area will receive ₱1,000.00php.

📍 Ilocos Norte
📍 Ilocos Sur
📍 La Union
📍 Pangasinan
📍 Dagupan City

How to join:
✅ Post an original photo supporting MR-SIA 2026 or the campaign
✅ Add a short caption
✅ Use the hashtags:



✅ Like and follow the DOH Ilocos Region page
✅ Tag DOH Ilocos Region and set your post to PUBLIC

📅 Contest Period: June to August 2026

Join now and showcase your creativity while helping spread awareness about the importance of vaccination.

💉 Ligtas sa Tigdas, Protektado sa Bukas!