Doc Steph - Pediatrician

09/08/2026

Naga-taas naman ang kaso sang dengue sa aton community. 🦟

As a pediatrician and also a mom, kis-a indi mo gid malikawan nga mag-worry, especially kung makita mo nga nagadamo naman ang mga bata nga naga-dengue.

Dengue prevention is not just about check-ups and treatment. Kinahanglan involved ang bug-os nga community. I hope we can work together with our community leaders, health workers, schools, and families para mas mapabakod ang aton prevention efforts.

Hopefully, next year mas ready na gid kita before pa mag-abot ang peak dengue season—may early preparation, consistent clean-up drives, kag active participation sang kada barangay kag pamilya.

Indi lang kita maghulat nga magdamo ang kaso antes mag-action. Prevention should start early. 🤍

Para ini sa aton mga kabataan kag sa bug-os nga community. Dengue prevention is everyone’s responsibility. 🦟💪

NORALA, South Cotabato — Norala District Hospital has recorded 36 active dengue cases, prompting health authorities to intensify localized vector-control interventions during the rainy season.

Hospital data shows the patients comprise 22 males and 14 females, spanning from a newborn to a 62-year-old adult.

In response, hospital management has launched fogging operations in high-risk areas to suppress mosquito populations and halt transmission.

Dr. Mila G. Quinton, the hospital's chief, urged residents to eliminate stagnant water and follow the Department of Health’s "4S" strategy: search and destroy breeding sites, secure self-protection, seek early consultation, and support fogging in hotspots.

"Through community cooperation, early consultation, and sustained prevention efforts, we can protect our families and reduce the number of cases," Quinton said.

Local health officials confirmed that active disease surveillance, public information campaigns, and vector-control activities will remain in effect throughout the municipality as weather conditions present ideal breeding environments for dengue-carrying mosquitoes.

09/08/2026

One of the reasons why I recommend Smartlabs Diagnostic Center to my patients is their sense of urgency and reliable service. 🧪🩺

If may ara significant or critical findings sa laboratory results sang akon patient, ginatawag gid nila ako right away. I truly appreciate their responsive and competent staff who understand the importance of timely communication in patient care.

And congratulations, Smartlabs, on this milestone! 🎉👏 Continue providing quality and dependable service to our community. More success to come! 🤍

09/08/2026

👶💪 TUMMY TIME NI BABY!

Alam niyo ba, Mommy & Daddy, na kahit simpleng pag-dapa ni baby habang gising ay malaking tulong sa kanyang development? 🤍

Ang tummy time ay nakakatulong para:
✨ Lumakas ang muscles ng leeg, balikat, braso at katawan
✨ Ma-develop ang head control at motor skills
✨ Maihanda si baby sa pag-roll at pag-crawl
✨ Makatulong sa pag-iwas sa flat spots sa ulo

👶 Kailan sisimulan?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), tummy time can start from the first day home from the hospital. Start with 3–5 minutes, 2–3 times a day, then gradually increase habang lumalakas at nasasanay si baby.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that infants who are not yet mobile get at least 30 minutes of tummy time throughout the day while awake.

⚠️ Tandaan:
Tummy to PLAY, Back to SLEEP.
Tummy time should only be done when baby is AWAKE and SUPERVISED.

Small tummy-time moments every day can make a BIG difference in your baby’s development. 💕👶

— Doc Steph | Pediatrician

📚 Sources:
• World Health Organization (WHO). Guidelines on Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep for Children Under 5 Years of Age.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Back to Sleep, Tummy to Play.

08/08/2026

Parents, self-check muna tayo! ⏰📱

Kumusta ang screen habits natin, lalo na tuwing oras ng pagkain?

Ayon sa isang pag-aaral na inilathala sa JAMA Pediatrics, napag-alamang maaari ring mas madalas gumamit ng gadgets ang mga magulang kaysa sa kanilang mga anak habang kumakain.

Minsan, simpleng pag-check lang ng cellphone, panonood ng TV, o pag-scroll habang nasa hapag-kainan. Pero kapag may screens habang kumakain, maaaring mabawasan ang usapan at quality time ng pamilya.

💜 Tandaan: Ang mealtime ay hindi lang tungkol sa pagkain.

Isa rin itong magandang pagkakataon para sa mga bata na:
• Matutong makipag-usap at magkuwento
• Mas mapalapit sa kanilang pamilya
• Maramdaman na sila ay pinakikinggan, sinusuportahan, at mahal

At kung gusto nating turuan ang ating mga anak na maging screen-free habang kumakain, magandang magsimula tayo sa sarili natin.

Ngayong araw, subukang itabi muna ang gadgets at magkuwentuhan. Maaari nating itanong:

💬 “Ano ang pinakamasayang nangyari sa araw mo?”
💬 “Sino ang nagpatawa sa’yo ngayon?”
💬 “Ano ang inaabangan mo bukas?”

Minsan, ang pinakamahalagang bahagi ng mealtime ay hindi lang ang pagkaing nasa plato—kundi ang mga kuwentuhan, tawanan, at bonding na nabubuo habang magkakasalo ang buong pamilya. 💜

Less screen, more connection. 📵👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

06/08/2026

🛁 5 simpleng hakbang sa pagpaligo kay baby! 👶💙

Ang tamang pagpaligo ay hindi lang para sa kalinisan—mahalaga rin ito para sa kaligtasan at ginhawa ni baby. Sundin ang mga simpleng tips na ito para maging mas ligtas at mas masaya ang bath time! 🫶

05/08/2026

Napapansin mo bang madalas magkamot ng ulo si Nene o Totoy? Baka kuto na ’yan, Mommy! 😱

Ang batang may kuto ay maaaring makaranas ng:
• Matinding pangangati ng anit
• Maliliit na puti o kayumangging “itlog” (lisa) na nakakapit sa buhok
• Minsan ay may nakikitang gumagalaw na kuto sa anit o buhok

🦠 Ang kuto ay kadalasang naipapasa sa pamamagitan ng head-to-head contact. Kung may kaklase, kalaro, o kapamilya na may kuto, maaaring mahawa ang bata at maipasa rin ito sa ibang kasama sa bahay.

Ano ang dapat gawin?
✅ Gumamit ng anti-lice treatment na angkop sa edad ng bata at sundin ang tamang paraan ng paggamit.
✅ Suklayin ang buhok gamit ang fine-tooth comb upang maalis ang mga kuto at lisa.
✅ Suriin ang ibang miyembro ng pamilya at gamutin lamang kung may buhay na kuto.
✅ Hugasan ang mga punda, kumot, sumbrero, at iba pang gamit na nadikit sa ulo sa loob ng nakaraang 2 araw.

Hindi dapat gawin:
❌ Hindi kailangang ipaahit ang buhok.
❌ Huwag gumamit ng kerosene, gas, insecticide, o iba pang mapanganib na kemikal.
❌ Huwag iwasan o husgahan ang batang may kuto. Ang pagkakaroon ng kuto ay hindi nangangahulugang marumi ang bata o ang kanyang pamilya.

💚 Ang kuto ay karaniwan sa mga bata at madaling magamot kapag naagapan.

Kung hindi ka sigurado kung kuto nga ang sanhi ng pangangati ng anit ng iyong anak, o kung hindi ito nawawala kahit nagamot na, magpatingin sa inyong pediatrician. Maaari rin kayong mag-message sa Doc Steph Pediatrician—nandito kami upang tumulong. 🤍

03/08/2026

Vlogger yarn? 😂🎥

Since I finally had time to make a video, I thought I’d take you along for a day in my life as a pediatrician mom. 👩‍⚕️👶

From hospital rounds, clinic, referrals, to coming home and spending time with my little boy—this is my everyday routine.

I hope this gives you a little peek behind the scenes and maybe inspires you to keep going, even on the busiest days. 🤍

Thank you, mga kasimanwa, for your trust and support. Enjoy watching! ✨

02/08/2026

As a mom of a toddler, I always make sure my little one is safe at home. During my residency training, I’ve cared for children who accidentally swallowed household items, and one case that has stayed with me involved a button battery ingestion that caused severe esophageal injury and eventually required a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) for feeding.

Toddlers are naturally curious—they explore the world by putting almost everything into their mouths. As a pediatrician, and even more so as a mom, I understand how quickly these accidents can happen.

That’s why I want to share this simple reminder about the most common household ingestions and accidents encountered in toddlers. My hope is that this post helps raise awareness and prevents even one child from experiencing a life-changing injury.

A few moments of prevention can make a lifetime of difference. ❤️

– Doc Steph | Pediatrician

02/08/2026

Good day, mga kasimanwa! 💙

I will be out of town from August 2–19, so there will be no clinic during this period.

I will post my updated clinic schedule for the remaining days of August as soon as I return.

For any concerns regarding my previous patients, you may still send a message through my page, and I’ll respond as soon as I can.

Thank you for your understanding and continued trust. See you all soon! 😊

26/07/2026

Sorry for the late post regarding my clinic schedule this week. 😊

Here is my clinic schedule for this week. Please feel free to message or call for inquiries and appointments.

Thank you so much for your continued trust and support, mga kasimanwa! It is always a privilege to be part of your child’s health journey. 💙👶

See you at the clinic! 🩺✨