2013 R - 09 - COMMENDING THE ASSOCIATION OF PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN PHYSICIANS IN OHIO (APPO) FOR THEIR CONTINUOUS INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND ROLE IN PROMOTING COMMUNITY HEALTH

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON FEBRUARY  06, 2013 AT THE CITY HALL.

PRESENT:

Hon. Rolen C. Paulino- City Vice-Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - City Councilor 

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella- - “        “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - “       “

Hon. James G. de los Reyes- - “       “    

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - - “       “

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano- - “       “

Hon. Edna A. Elane  - -  “       “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza -   “       “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia-“       “

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos-SK City Federation President

ABSENT:

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - City Councilor (On Official Business)

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy - - -  President, Liga ng mga Barangay

RESOLUTION NO.  09

(Series of 2012)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ASSOCIATION OF PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN PHYSICIANS IN OHIO (APPO) FOR THEIR CONTINUOUS INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND ROLE IN PROMOTING COMMUNITY HEALTH

WHEREAS, the Association of Philippine-American Physicians in Ohio (APPO)  conducted its Surgical and Medical Mission in the City of Olongapo for a period of four days from February 4 to 7, 2013 at the James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital and the Olongapo City Rizal Triangle;

WHEREAS, the APPO Surgical and Medical Mission  provided assistance to the City of Olongapo by offering free surgical and medical services to hundreds of Olongapo City residents as well as to the people of the provinces of Zambales, Bataan, Nueva Vizcaya and Baguio City;

WHEREAS,  the group of volunteer health care providers of the APPO rendered significant number of medical services with the following data; services conducted at James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital for Minor Operations included excision of back mass, breast mass, cysts lipoma, tophaceous gout, mass on eyelids, skin tag, fibroma, parietal mass, toe mass and the incision and drainage of auricle with biopsy as well as removal of sutures.

                               

 Total Minor Operations:

February 4, 2013 - 34 patients

February 6, 2013 - 30 patients

February 7, 2013 - 28 patients

The Major Operations conducted included Hemorroidectomy, Open Cholecystectomy, Inguinal Herniorrhapy, Hydrocoelectomy, Thyroidectomy, Lobectomy, Cheiloplasty, TAHBSO, RSO, Oopherycystectomy, Blepharropasty, Ray Amputation, Z- Plasty, Excision of Mass, Ocheopexy, MRMD, Palatoplasty, BTL, AVF Creation, Herniorraphy with Mesh, Vaginal Hysterectomy, Parotidectomy, Total Paroditectomy, MRM, Lobectomy, Gland Resection, Suction, Dilation and Curettage, Sigmodidectomy, Baxers Cyst Excision, Fistulectomy, Excision of Lipoma and SIstrunk Procedure.

Total Major Operations:

February 4-7, 2013 - 99 patients

The 3-day Medical and Dental Mission held at the Rizal Triangle Multi Purpose Covered Court, Olongapo City, in coordination with the Olongapo City Health Department, yielded the following data:

February 4, 2013

Medical - 635 patients

Dental   -  107 patients

 February 6, 2013          

Medical - 633 patients

Dental   -    80 patients

February 7, 2013

Medical - 1,021 patients

Dental   -     175 patients

                       

WHEREAS, the City of Olongapo recognizes, affirms and commends the selfless voluntary services rendered by the officers and members of the Association of Philippine-American Physicians in Ohio in the performance of its medical services-oriented initiatives and is therefore considered as among the partners of  Olongapo City in the promotion and enhancement of wellness and public health of the community;

NOW, THEREFORE,  with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present:

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to commend as it hereby commends  the Association of Philippine-American Physicians in Ohio (APPO) for their continuous  invaluable contribution to social services and role in promoting community health.

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, February 06, 2013.

2012 R - 42 - AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR JAMES GORDON, JR. TO ENTER, EXECUTE AND SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN PHYSICIANS IN OHIO FOUNDATION (APPO) REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT, JESSICA-STRASBURG, M.D. FOR A MEDICAL MISSION FOR OLONGAPO CITY ON FEBRUARY 3 – 8, 2013 IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OLONGAPO, HELD ON MAY 02, 2012 AT THE CITY HALL

PRESENT:

Hon. Rolen C. Paulino - - - - - - - - - - - City Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer

Hon. Rodel S. Cerezo - - - - - - - - - - - - - City Councilor

Hon. Eyrma Yvette Marzan-Estrella - - - “     “

Hon. Aquilino Y. Cortez, Jr. - - - - - - - - - “     “

Hon. James G. delos Reyes - - - - - - - - - - “     “

Hon. Gina Gulanes-Perez - - - - - - - - - - - “     “

Hon. Elena C. Dabu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “     “

Hon. Eduardo J. Piano - - - - - - - - - - - - “     “

Hon. Edna A. Elane - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “     “

Hon. Noel Y. Atienza - - - - - - - - - - - - - “     “

Hon. Sarah Lugerna Lipumano-Garcia - “     “

ABSENT:

Hon. Carlito A. Baloy - - - - - - - - - - - - President, Liga ng mga Barangay (On Official Business)

Hon. Dolly Mae M. Ramos - - - - - - - - - SK City Federation President (On Official Business)

RESOLUTION NO. 42

Series of 2012

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HONORABLE CITY MAYOR JAMES GORDON, JR. TO ENTER, EXECUTE AND SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN PHYSICIANS IN OHIO FOUNDATION (APPO) REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT, JESSICA-STRASBURG, M.D. FOR A MEDICAL MISSION FOR OLONGAPO CITY ON FEBRUARY 3 – 8, 2013 IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LAW

WHEREAS, the Association of Philippine-American Physicians in Ohio Foundation (APPO) has been conducting medical missions to different areas in the Philippines since 1981 (the first medical mission was conducted by an organized Philippine medical association in the US assisted by the Rotary Club of Manila, Philippines), providing general surgical and medical services for free;

WHEREAS, APPO shall conduct its Medical Mission activities in Olongapo City on February 3-8, 2013, which will benefit the indigent constituents of Olongapo City who are in need of medical assistance;

WHEREAS, this Agreement is made between Olongapo City represented by Honorable Mayor James Gordon, Jr., City Councilor James Gordon delos Reyes and Dr. Arturo Mendoza, Chief of Hospital and the Association of Philippine-American Physicians in Ohio Foundation represented by Jessica-Strasburg, M.D., APP President;

WHEREAS, City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. or City Councilor James G. delos Reyes shall appoint staff to screen indigent patients, referred patients for the pre-operative screening to be done by designated physicians or Dr. Arturo Mendoza;

NOW, THEREFORE, with the unanimous accord of the Members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod present;

RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in session assembled, to authorize, as it hereby authorizes the Honorable City Mayor James Gordon, Jr. to enter, execute and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with he Association of Philippine-American Physicians in Ohio Foundation (APPO) represented by its President, Jessica-Strasburg, M.D. for a medical mission for Olongapo City on February 3-8, 2013 in a manner consistent with law.”

APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY, May 02, 2012.