ORNAP – Iloilo Chapter Joins the Run Against Cervical Cancer

The Marian Rose Foundation, together with its sponsors has once again conducted a Fun Run, a fund-raising activity for their fight against Cervical Cancer. Last year, there were about 1000 running, but this year, an overwhelming 7,000 runners were expected to participate in the event.

For the second year in a row, ORNAP-Iloilo Chapter joined the activity as volunteers, and some as runners to give our support to this endeavor.  The officers, together with the other volunteers assembled as early as 4 a.m. to prepare for the event.

And at 5 am, flock of people came to SM City-Iloilo in their running gear, men and women of different ages, from different walks of life ran for a cause, and not to mention had the chance of winning awesome prizes by the end of it.

ORNAP Iloilo Chapter Joins Bombo Medico

We are the last men/women standing. ORNAP Iloilo Chapter Officers with the surgical residents from WVMC and Bombo-Iloilo Staff

For the first time in Bombo Medico, they have included the Surgical Mission as part of their services in their annual medical mission for the service of the Filipinos, most especially to the Ilonggos.

Bombo Radyo-Iloilo is not only known for its brave commentary on air, but to the several public services it offers such as the free medical services and blood-drive that is done yearly to give back to their audience.

From Dental Services, to Medical, Pediatric, OB-Gyne, ENT to Opthalmic Consult – they have it here. Doctors from different institution gathered together in support to station’s goal and serve their fellow Ilonggos. Bombo Radyo had an overwhelming response, when more than came than expected. The University of the Philippines Visayas – Iloilo City Campus was filled with hopeful ilonggos who came to seek for free medical, surgical and dental consult last July 10, 2016.

This year, through the Philippine College of Surgeons, surgical residents and consultants from different hospitals in Iloilo, and ORNAP-Iloilo Chapter joined the momentous event for the first time.  39 young and not-so-young boys underwent circumcisions, and 38 underwent minor surgeries which include excision/incision of cysts, mole and wart removal, and a whole lot more. 

ORNAP-ILOILO’s FIRST SEMINAR UPDATE FOR 2016: A SUCCESS!

Indeed, it was a fruitful day last June 4, 2016 when ORNAP members and even non members graced the first seminar update for this year entitled, Push the Button: An Update on Patient Controlled Analgesia at Iloilo Midtown Hotel.

The attendees were officially welcomed by the President, Ms. Charlene Mae Delfin. In her speech, she thanked everyone for attending, for supporting every activity the organization. She recognized the importance of the members in making ORNAP-Iloilo one of the most active organizations in the region and one of the best local chapters in the country.

After which, Ms. Alice Blancaver, NOMELEC Member, provided the objectives of the seminar. It was followed by the lecture proper, for the Medical Side, it was one of the most renowned anesthesiologists in the region, Dr. Ruel Trivilegio, FPBA who discussed what is PCA, it’s importance, how it functions, the advantages and disadvantages and moral implications. This was followed by an intermission number by the talented Rayjan Palada from St. Paul’s- Iloilo who rendered a song for everyone’s enjoyment as they eat their sumptuous brunch. Lastly, Ms. Ma. Luisa Cagurungan, a Pain Management Nurse coming all the way from St. Luke’s Hospital discussed the nursing management on PCA.

A representative from Hospira also gave a live demonstration and simple workshop for the participants on how to use the Patient-Controlled Analgesia. It was followed by an open-forum in which participants were allowed to ask questions to both speakers.

Ms. Karen Joy Margallo gave her closing remarks, thanking everyone who attended, congratulated the officers most especially Ms. Concepcion Joy Murcia, the Chairman of the Continuing Education for a job well-done.

The organization had a total of 191 attendees coming from different institutions not just from the city but from the provinces as well and even as far as Dao, Capiz!

Setting the Blueprint for ORNAP-Iloilo 2016

The Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines, Inc. – Iloilo Chapter together with the past presidents: Mr. Alex Gatmaitan, Mr. Miguel Angelo Labayen and Ms. Demelen Gancero and adviser Sr. Marvelyn Aquino, SPC held it’s 2^nd Strategic Planning last February 9, 2016 at the 5^th Floor Conference Room of West Visayas State University Medical Center. The purpose of the said event was to establish clear goals, objectives and strategies as to which direction the organization is presently heading.

This year’s president, Ms. Charlene Mae Delfin presented her thrust: ORNAP Iloilo 2016: Going Beyond Borders – Exceeding Expectations, Making Changes. She stressed that despite the fact that in five years, the organization has a much younger set of officers – it would be to a great advantage as well as a challenge for the chapter. She expects this year’s batch of BODs to have fresh ideas, more enthusiastic and more energetic when it comes to participating in the activities. She also wanted that this year, the ORNAP-Iloilo Chapter will go beyond the usual activities such as surgical mission and do something that is able to make changes in the lives of the members of organization and to the people we help.

Vice President, Ms. Karen Joy Margallo, presented this year’s set of activities which include Fun Run, Movie Project, the much awaited Interhospital Sportsfest, livelihood lecture and gift-giving project.

Sr. Marvelyn Aquino, SPC welcomed the new set of officers and reminded them about the commitment to the organization. She threw the challenge to the new set of BODs of being able to include members from other hospitals without existing BODs in the activities, and not just during the annual convention. Finally, she commended everyone for a job well done in organizing a successful Strategic Planning.

The Strategic Planning ended with an inspiring closing remarks from the secretary, Ms. Concepcion Joy Murcia, thanking everyone for attending and participating in the event. Indeed, ORNAP-Iloilo Chapter is off to a great and promising start this 2016!

Article by: Cha Delfin

ORNAP OFFICERS EMPOWERED AFTER ANNUAL RECOLLECTION

ORNAP Officers with Fr. Joel Eslabra at WVSUMC Chapel

Last March 18, 2013, the Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines (ORNAP) Iloilo Chapter held their annual recollection at West Visayas State University Medical Center Chapel. The speaker was the chaplain of the institution, Father Joel Eslabra. The theme of the event was power. This was in relation to the responsibilities as an ORNAP officer.

            The concept of power revolves around three main faces, the powerful, the powerless and the empowered as Father Eslabra discussed. He quoted that, “power changes people,”, and “the sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.” He described how power can be addictive and more precious than anything else in the world and how it can negatively affect a person’s attitude. He also emphasized that someone who holds great power should have the authority, strength, influence and courage to do good to those who are under their control.

            With regards to being powerful, it is vital that one holds true to his moral principles, character and responsibility. He stated that the rank we hold in society does not give us the privilege but instead the responsibility to do good to others.

            On the concept of the powerless, he related this to human failure and the experiences in life of the famous Harry Potter book series author, J.K. Rowling- that one must go through failure in order to discover what his or her capabilities are. Failure was sort of a reflection of one’s self in order to get rid of what was inessential and focus on things that really mattered.

            Lastly, Father Eslabra discussed about empowerment. Being empowered meant that despite your struggles in life, you have the choice to do whatever you want with your situation-whether it is for better or worse. Whatever one goes through at the present does not shape who he is. Everybody has the capacity to be empowered. It is just a choice we have to make.

            After almost two hours of discussion, the recollection ended with the story of, “Life is like a Cup of Coffee.” He compared the coffee to life, and the cups to the jobs, money and position in society. He stressed that the type of job, money and position in society that we have does not define nor change the quality of life we live. He laid emphasis on savoring life and not the labels that society gives us. The story and the discussions during the recollection left the attendees contemplating on their responsibilities as ORNAP officers and have truly empowered them to do their best in the ORNAP Iloilo Chapter’s future undertakings.

Article by: Katherine Rose Monroy, RN (WVSUMC)