Nursing Service Division - Sorsogon MMG Hospital HSC

07/09/2026

Su***de affects people of all ages and backgrounds, but the latest data show that some groups face a greater burden than others.

In the Philippines, more than 80% of su***de deaths are among men, while around 42% occur among young people aged 15–29 years. Evidence suggests that social norms, stigma around help-seeking, and limited access to timely mental health care can make it harder for people to get the support they need.

Understanding who is most affected can help shape more targeted prevention efforts, from promoting life skills and emotional well-being among young people to strengthening community-based mental health services, early identification, and access to care.

If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline at 1553 or 0919 057 1553.

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

❤️‍🩹 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 (𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐒) 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Strengthening our commitment to emergency preparedness and high-quality patient care, Sorsogon Medical Mission Group Hospital and Health Services Cooperative (SMMGHHSC) conducted an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Training for Healthcare Providers, based on the 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines.

The training was conducted through an online platform on August 8–9, 2026, followed by an in-person session on August 22, 2026 at the SMMGHHSC Conference Hall, bringing together physicians and nurses from various hospital units.

The program was facilitated by WePump Careers Training, with 𝘿𝙧. 𝙏𝙚𝙙 𝙀𝙨𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖, renowned wilderness and expedition physician, serving as the resource speaker. Through expert instruction, interactive discussions, and skills application, participants strengthened their knowledge and competence in recognizing and managing cardiovascular emergencies.

This training reinforces the importance of a prepared, competent, and responsive healthcare team; ready to act when every second matters.

💚Learn. Respond. Save Lives.

01/09/2026

📈 Top Health Concerns Among Filipinos in 2026

The Philippine Statistics Authority reports the top causes of death in the country for January to February 2026 (Provisional as of 30 June 2026).

Leading the list were:

❤️ Ischaemic heart diseases
🌬️ Pneumonia
🧠 Cerebrovascular diseases
🔬 Neoplasms
🩸 Diabetes mellitus

While the numbers reflect ongoing health challenges, they also remind us to take small steps toward better lifestyle choices, regular check-ups, and stronger support for community health.

Stay informed. Stay healthy. 💙

Read more here:
https://psa.gov.ph/content/2026-causes-death-philippines-provisional-30-june-2026

28/08/2026

🕊 Our deepest condolences to the family, colleagues, and loved ones of Nurse Kelvin.

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Nurse Kelvin, a fellow nurse and member of the PNA Samar Chapter who lost his life while in the line of duty.

Nurse Kelvin was serving as a Department of Health (DOH) Nurse under the Nurse Deployment Program. He had just completed a Measles-Rubella-Supplementary Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) in Barangay Canhawan, Catbalogan, where he and his team helped deliver the DOH’s vaccination program to children in the community.

After fulfilling his duty, Nurse Kelvin and his companions proceeded to a small port and waited for their boat ride home to Catbalogan. While resting on a bench at a waiting shed, a concrete slab from the structure suddenly collapsed, trapping him beneath the debris. Despite the immediate efforts of his companions to revive him, he tragically could not be saved.

He served wholeheartedly. He went where he was needed, bringing care and protection to the communities he served. His final moments came not only as a nurse doing his duty, but as a public servant who had just finished caring for others.

May we remember Nurse Kelvin for his dedication, compassion, and service to the Filipino people.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, colleagues, and everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him. May they be given strength and comfort during this difficult time.

May his memory and service live on. 🕊

Rest in peace, Nurse Kelvin. Thank you for your service. 🤍

26/08/2026

👩‍⚕️𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙄𝙄 𝘽𝙎 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 Sorsogon State University were welcomed at Sorsogon Medical Mission Group Hospital & Health Services Cooperative last August 20, 2026, during their Orientation prior to their Affiliation at the said cooperative hospital.

The orientation was conducted by the Nursing Service Division in the presence of 39 students nurses, and the BS Nursing faculty of SorSU led by Dr. Therese Belgica, Dean of the College of Health and Science. They were welcomed by Atty. Quenzel Balaoro, Administrative Officer of SMMGHHSC. The orientation covered policies and discussions on the cooperative’s guiding principles and history, introduction of personnel, affiliation policies, patient safety and IPC practices, and a tour of the facilities.

The Nursing and Midwifery Affiliation Program of SMMGHHSC is one of the core objectives of the Nursing Service Division; to provide training and professional education for current and future nursing staff. We wish them well in their affiliation!

25/08/2026

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. ⛑️

The SMMGHHSC BLS Program continues its training course for healthcare providers on Adult, Child and Infant CPR with AED, Rescue Breathing, and Foreign Body Airway Obstruction Management based on the 2025 AHA CPR Guidelines. Participants included physicians, nursing staff, allied medical professionals, and hospital personnel.

The program was jointly developed under the DOH Health Emergency Management Bureau and the Sorsogon Provincial Health Office, with our SMMGHHSC BLS Training Team. SMMGHHSC is the only private healthcare institution with its own DOH-certified BLS Training Team, in Sorsogon.

Marking our 300th participant since the program’s inception in 2024, SMMGHHSC continues its commitment to providing quality emergency services both in in-hospital and out-of-hospital scenarios.

25/08/2026

🛡️ Infection Prevention and Control Enhancement Training 2026 – Day 2

With the theme “Improving Outcomes for Better Patient Care,” the SMMGHHSC IPC Committee, in partnership with the Nursing Service Division, successfully conducted the second day of the Infection Prevention and Control Enhancement Training 2026 on July 22, 2026 at the SMMGHHSC Conference Hall, in celebration of National IPC Week 2026.

For Day 2, we were pleased to welcome and listen to our guest speakers on applying IPC standards in clinical settings. Dr. Christine Jane Hermo, Chairperson of the IPC Committee and Infectious Diseases Specialist, discussed Management of Multi-Drug Resistant Microorganisms, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and IPC Response to Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases. Myra Malejana, MAN, RN, IPC Nurse of Daraga Doctor’s Hospital shared her institutions practices on Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance, and Deborah Samantha Erestain, RN, IPC Nurse of ACE Medical Center Legazpi discussed how Care Bundles worked to prevent HAIs. Both invited IPC Nurses then discussed IPC standards in special areas such as ER, OR, DR, HDU and Critical Care Areas.