Department of Family and Community Medicine USTH

20/07/2026

📢 UST Hospital Department of Family and Community Medicine Monthly Lecture Series

The University of Santo Tomas Hospital Department of Family and Community Medicine, in collaboration with the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) Manila Chapter, warmly invites healthcare professionals, trainees, students, and everyone interested in diabetes care to join this month's educational webinar:

🩺 Family Diabetes Care Planning: Our Family, Our Health, Our Diabetes Plan

Diabetes care extends beyond medications—it requires a collaborative approach that empowers patients and their families to make informed decisions, adopt healthier lifestyles, and achieve better long-term outcomes. Join us as we explore practical, family-centered strategies for creating effective diabetes care plans that promote health and well-being.

📅 Date: July 27, 2026 (Monday)
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM
💻 Platform: Zoom

Meeting ID: 886 1226 6326
Passcode: PAFP-MNL

We look forward to learning with you as we continue our commitment to advancing patient-centered, family-oriented healthcare.

11/07/2026

52nd National Nutrition Month: Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan

08/07/2026

🌧️💃 Rainy Day Rhythm: Wellness in Motion 💃🌧️

Don't let the rain keep you from moving! Join us for Rainy Day Rhythm: Wellness in Motion, a fun-filled Zumba session where we'll dance, sweat, and stay active together.

Let's turn rainy days into an opportunity to boost our health, lift our spirits, and connect with our community—one beat at a time. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, everyone is welcome!

📅 Date: JULY 10, 2026
🕒 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: NEUROSCIENCE LAB, SAN MARTIN DE PORRES BUILDING

Come for the rhythm, stay for the wellness. See you on the dance floor! 💙✨

07/07/2026

Kami, sa UST Hospital Department of Family and Community Medicine, sa pakikipagtulungan ng USTH Health Service Unit, ay malugod na nag-aanyaya sa inyong lahat na makiisa sa aming online lay forum ngayong Hulyo bilang pakikiisa sa 52nd National Nutrition Month ng Department of Health at National Nutrition Council, alinsunod sa subtheme na “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan.”

🌿🥗 ALAGANG KALIKASAN, DAAN SA KALUSUGAN! 🌎💚
An Online Lay Forum on Nutrition and Climate Change

Layunin ng forum na ito na palawakin ang kaalaman ng publiko tungkol sa mahalagang ugnayan ng nutrisyon at pangangalaga sa kalikasan. Tatalakayin kung paano nakaaapekto ang climate change sa ating pagkain, kalusugan, at kabuhayan, gayundin ang mga simpleng hakbang tungo sa masustansyang pamumuhay habang pinangangalagaan ang ating kapaligiran. Sama-sama nating tuklasin kung paano ang bawat wastong pagpili ng pagkain ay makatutulong sa pagpapanatili ng kalusugan ng bawat pamilya at ng ating komunidad.

📅 Kailan: Hulyo 11, 2026 (Sabado), 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Saan: Via Zoom — https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84479184025
🔑 Meeting ID: 844 7918 4025
🔒 Passcode: 324491

💡 Alamin at talakayin:
🔹 Ang kaugnayan ng nutrisyon at climate change
🔹 Paano naaapektuhan ng pagbabago ng klima ang ating pagkain at kalusugan
🔹 Sustainable at environment-friendly na pagpili ng pagkain
🔹 Mga praktikal na paraan upang mabawasan ang food waste at mapangalagaan ang kalikasan
🔹 Paano makatutulong ang bawat isa sa pagtataguyod ng mas malusog na komunidad at mas luntiang kinabukasan

Halina’t makiisa sa isang makabuluhang talakayan tungo sa mas malusog na mamamayan at mas ligtas na kapaligiran. Sama-sama nating isabuhay ang wastong nutrisyon at pangangalaga sa kalikasan upang makamit ang mas malusog, mas matatag, at mas sustenableng pamayanan para sa lahat. 🌱🍎🌏

16/06/2026

Kami, sa UST Hospital Department of Family and Community Medicine, sa pakikipagtulungan ng USTH Health Service Unit, ay malugod na nag-aanyaya sa inyong lahat na makiisa sa aming online lay forum ngayong Hunyo bilang pakikiisa sa Dengue Awareness and Prevention Month.

🦟 IWAS KAGAT, IWAS DENGUE 🦟
Isang Online Lay Forum on Dengue Awareness & Prevention

Layunin ng forum na ito na palalimin ang kaalaman ng publiko tungkol sa dengue—isang sakit na maaaring makaapekto sa sinuman ngunit maaaring maiwasan sa pamamagitan ng tamang impormasyon at maagap na pagkilos. Tatalakayin ang mga karaniwang sintomas ng dengue, mga babalang senyales, tamang pangangalaga, at mga epektibong paraan ng pag-iwas sa pagdami ng lamok sa tahanan at komunidad.

📅 Kailan: Hunyo 20, 2026 (Sabado), 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Saan: Via Zoom — https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84479184025
🔑 Meeting ID: 844 7918 4025
🔒 Passcode: 324491

💡 Alamin at talakayin:
🔹 Ano ang dengue at paano ito naipapasa?
🔹 Mga sintomas at warning signs na dapat bantayan
🔹 Tamang pangangalaga sa may dengue
🔹 Mga epektibong hakbang sa pag-iwas sa dengue sa bahay at komunidad
🔹 Kailan dapat magpatingin agad sa doktor

Halina’t makiisa sa isang makabuluhang talakayan para sa mas ligtas at mas malusog na komunidad. Sama-sama nating sugpuin ang dengue sa pamamagitan ng kaalaman, pag-iingat, at pagkilos. 🦟

06/06/2026

Congratulations, Prof. Ma. Teresa Tricia G. Bautista, MD!

The USTH Department of Family and Community Medicine proudly congratulates our Vice Chair, Prof. Ma. Teresa Tricia G. Bautista, MD, on being conferred the Doña Victoria Ty Tan Professorial Chair in Medical Education by the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

This prestigious recognition is a fitting tribute to her exceptional contributions to medical education, steadfast pursuit of excellence, and unwavering dedication to mentoring generations of physicians.

More than a distinguished educator and leader, Dr. Bautista has been a guiding force within our department—sharing her wisdom, vision, and tireless commitment to our mission. Her passion for teaching, service, and lifelong learning continues to inspire colleagues, residents, and students alike.

We celebrate this well-deserved honor and thank her for being the heart and driving force behind so much of what our department has achieved.

👏 Congratulations, Dr. Bautista! Your Family and Community Medicine family is incredibly proud of you.

31/05/2026

Good day! UST-FMS and Department of Family and Community Medicine presents
MOVEMED: Move Together. Live Healthier.
🗓 June 5, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Biochem Lab 2nd Floor, San Martin De Porres
Please take note of the following reminders:
🥤 Bring your own tumbler
✅ Water will be provided
👕 Attire: Sportswear
🏆 Prizes to be given:
• Best Male Dancer
• Best Female Dancer
• Most Energetic Dancer
📝 Please arrive 15 minutes before 2:00 PM for registration.
⏳ The program will start exactly at 2:00 PM.
Invite your friends and see you later! 💃🕺

29/05/2026

The 𝘜𝘚𝘛𝘏 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 invites everyone to join and explore with us in another insightful session of the 𝘜𝘚𝘛𝘏 𝘋𝘍𝘊𝘔 𝘓𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, featuring Rev. Dan Robert Mariano, M.D., DFM about Spiritual Health in the Digital Age.
Learn about how spiritual health in the digital age may nourish the soul while navigating a world that is constantly demanding our attention online.
🗓 June 1, 2026
🕕 7:30 PM
📍 Via Zoom
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USTH Family Medicine is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88902502091

Meeting ID: 889 0250 2091
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This event is OPEN TO ALL who are interested.
Scan the QR code or click the link to join us.
See you there!

27/05/2026

Mabuhay! In celebration of World Family Doctor Day 2026, the PAFPRO NCR Family Medicine Residents present "Oplan Paghilom." 🩺✨

Ang video na ito ay isang komprehensibong gabay para sa mga magulang at mga "bagong binata" upang masiguro ang mabilis, ligtas, at stress-free na paggaling pagkatapos ng tuli. Mula sa tamang paglilinis hanggang sa pag-alam kung kailan dapat kumunsulta sa doktor, narito ang lahat ng impormasyong kailangan ninyo.

Bilang inyong mga Family Physician, layunin naming ihatid ang tamang kaalaman at pagkalinga saanman kayo naroon—sa klinika man o sa digital na mundo.

Mag-subscribe at i-share ang video na ito para sa kaalaman ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYEEQiwQc3A

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