One thousand two hundred sixty six (1,266), that is
the total number of patients served last Sunday, March 1, 2015 during the
Global Medical Mission (medical, dental. optical, minor surgery & circumcision)
of Rotary Club of San Diego Paradise Valley in partnership with the Local
Government Unit of Umingan.
Medical, Dental & Optical Missions were held at
the Municipal Auditorium while Circumcision and Minor Surgeries were held at
our Rural Health Unit I.
There was a brief program right before the conduct
of the Medical Mission. Those who gave messages include:
Hon.
Eldred P. Tumbocon, CE-GE – Municipal Mayor
Hon.
Alain P. Rabang – Municipal Vice Mayor
Hon.
Neil B. Andaya – Municipal Councilor/Chair, Committee on Health
Dr.
Linda Tillotson – President, Rotary Club of San Diego Paradise Valley
Mr.
Gabriel Perpetua – Medical Director, Rotary Club of San Diego Paradise Valley
Ms.
Femie Villaflores Cupit – Past President, Rotary Club of San Diego Paradise
Valley
Ms. Femie Villaflores Cupit is originally from Brgy
Pemienta, this municipality. She was the one who facilitated for the medical
mission to be conducted here in loving memory of her brother Alex (sunog baga
of Home along da riles of ABS-CBN). The just concluded medical camp was already
their second here.
After the medical camp, dinner was served at Bulls
‘n Bears followed by the awarding of Certificates of Appreciation to all Rotarians
who served. Mayor Eldred P. Tumbocon headed the awarding ceremony. Our First
Lady, Madame Camila M. Tumbocon also graced the awarding and brought different native
cakes for the visitors to take home.
In the name of the Local Government Unit of Umingan,
our sincerest gratitude to all Rotarians headed by Mr. Gabriel Perpetua
(Medical Director) and Dr. Linda Tillotson (President) who served in this
medical mission. Thank you also to all personnel from our Municipal Health
Office headed by Dr. Michael T. Trinidad and to all employees under the Office
of the Municipal Mayor.
