ILOILO CITY SOCIAL HYGIENE CLINIC SERVICES

A lot of people have been sending me E-mails, Facebook Messages, Twitter Direct Messages, SMS and even calling me asking about Sexually Transmitted Infection and they want to get tested with the different STI's.

HERE YOU GO!

Here's a List of Services Provided by The ILOILO CITY SOCIAL HYGIENE CLINIC.

GRAM STAINING for Gonorrhea, non-Gonorrheal Infection, Bacterial Vaginosis and Candidiasis.

WET MOUNT for Trichomoniasis

Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) for Syphilis ( Screening Test )

Treponema Pallidum Particle Agglutination Assay ( TPHA Test) for Syphilis ( Confirmatory Test )

Distribution of Antibiotics for Sexually Transmitted Infection  ( FREE if Available ) 

They are also able to diagnose Genital herpes, Genital or Anal warts and Pubic Lice.

HIV Antibody Test with Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT)

These Services are Offered for FREE. 
   
They also Provide:

One on One Counseling

STI and HIV Education Lecture for Commercial Sex Workers every Wednesday 1pm-3pm

Community Outreach with their Trained Peer Educators conducting HIV 101 and STI Education

Mobile Voluntary Counseling and Testing ( VCT )




ILOILO CITY SOCIAL HYGIENE CLINIC  is located at Bonifacio Tanza, Iloilo City 

They are Open Weekdays 8am-5pm. 

For More information please call (033) 320-8151.

Route from Jaro Plaza (Blue Circle) going to Iloilo City Social Hygiene Clinic ( Red Circle)

Iloilo City Social Hygiene Clinic ( Red Circle)

Iloilo City Social Hygiene Clinic ( Red Circle)

The Clinic is in the 2nd floor

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Source: Dr. Ma. Odeta Villaruel of ILOILO CITY SOCIAL HYGIENE CLINIC



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HIV & AIDS Core Team (HACT) in WESTERN VISAYAS

According to the PHILIPPINE NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL Policy on Implementing Rules and Regulations on STD/HIV/AIDS:

All hospitals and other appropriate health care facilities shall establish an HIV/AIDS Core Team (HACT).

HACT is multi-disciplinary group of health workers with policy-making, implementing, coordinating, assessing, training, research and other project development functions on matters related to the diagnosis, management and care of HIV/AIDS patients and the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS infection in the hospital. Its primary objectives are to facilitate the provision of safe, comprehensive and compassionate care to HIV/AIDS patients by properly trained personnel; to mobilize hospital and community resources towards minimizing the impact of HIV/ AIDS infection on the patient and his family; and to coordinate all efforts to prevent and control the transmission of HIV/AIDS infection.

The functions of HACT include:

1. Implement hospital guidelines on the comprehensive care and management of HIV/AIDS patients;
2. Provide care and counseling to HIV/AIDS patients;
3. Promote prevention and control measures/strategies such as health education and hospital infection control;
4. Facilitate inter- and intra- departmental/agency coordination including referral system and networking;
5. Perform training and research activities on HIV/AIDS;
6. Provide recommendations on hospital planning and development related to HIV/AIDS;
7. Monitor compliance of ethico-moral guidelines for HIV/AIDS including confidentiality of records and reports and release of information;
8. Update records and submit reports to concerned offices; and
9. Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

HACT shall be composed of five (5) to seven (7) members, which may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Doctors;
2. Nurses;
3. Medical social workers; and
4. Medical technologists

The criteria for selecting HACT members include:

1. Commitment to accept responsibilities and perform the tasks of HACT members;
2. With permanent position, resident physician or specialist;
3. Willingness to undergo training in clinical management and care of HIV/AIDS patients; and
4. High respect for medical confidentiality

In addition to the criteria for a HACT member, the criteria for the selection of a HACT leader include:

1. Commitment to accept responsibilities and perform the tasks of a HACT leader;
2. High level of knowledge of the program, including positive attitudes for the clients of the program;
3. Preferably an infections disease consultant or an internist with a permanent specialist position in the hospital; and
4. Preferably has a direct involvement in the care and management of patients in the hospital

WHAT DO WE HAVE AT WESTERN VISAYAS NOW?

     

> 2 TREATMENT HUBS

     WESTERN VISAYAS MEDICAL CENTER @ Q. Abeto St., Mandurriao, Iloilo City

     CORAZON LOCSIN MONTELIBANO MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL @ Lacson Street  Bacolod City 

> 1 CD4 MACHINE @  WESTERN VISAYAS MEDICAL CENTER

> 16 HOSPITALS WITH ASSIGNED HIV/AIDS Core Team (HACT) STAFF

> 18 SOCIAL HYGIENE CLINICS

> 63 LOCAL AIDS COUNCILS

> ORGANIZED PLHIV SUPPORT GROUPS: EMPOWERED & UNITED WESTERN VISAYAS INCORPORATED in ILOILO CITY and CROSSBREEDS in BACOLOD CITY

> HALFWAY HOME @ STA. BARBARA SANITARIUM (WESTERN VISAYAS SANITARIUM)

> Functional REGIONAL MULTI-SECTORAL PARTNERSHIP for STI, HIV and AIDS PREVENTION and CONTROL (RMPSHAPC)

WESTERN VISAYAS MEDICAL CENTER - HIV & AIDS CORE TEAM (HACT) is located at Q. Abeto St., Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Route Map from Jaro Plaza (blue circle) to Western Visayas Medical Center (red circle)

Location of Western Visayas Medical Center (red circle)

Picture of WESTERN VISAYAS MEDICAL CENTER

HACT (HIV/AIDS Core Team)  Office

HACT (HIV/AIDS Core Team)  Office

The HACT (HIV/AIDS Core Team)  Office started out year 1995 and it was lead by Dr. Nelson Flotilde as the HACT Leader. The HACT Team is composed of a HACT Chairman, a Nurse, a Medical Technologist and a Social Worker trained by Research Institute for Tropical Medicine.

After 2years it was turned over to Dr. Ray Celis who is now the HACT Leader.

WVMC-HACT Office is situated beside the Department of Internal Medicine and in front of the Nursing Service Office.

 

WVMC-HACT Office offers FREE Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT).

Office hours are weekdays 8am-4pm, closed during weekends and holidays.

For Inquiries Please Contact the HACT Office at  (033) 321-0552 or 09278230300 / 09323298893

SOURCE: http://www.pnac.org.ph/index.php?page=implementing-rules-and-regulations

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What's Your HIV Status ?

 

KNOWING 

YOUR HIV STATUS

GIVES YOU 

THE ADVANTAGE:

If Tested Reactive (Positive) :

> Knowing that you tested Positive, you have the choice to modify your lifestyle into a healthy one.

> There are effective treatment to maintain your health and live a healthy life.

> It makes you became more aware and cautious and will be able to be responsible not to transmit it to the people you love.

If Tested Non-reactive (Negative) :

>  With proper knowledge you will be able to maintain and be consistent to practice safe sex.

>  It can also spare you a lot of unnecessary worrying and stress that often occurs when someone's uncertain about their status. 

  
Should I get tested for HIV?

Getting tested is recommended if any of the following apply to you:

• You should be tested at least once a year if you are sexually active, particularly with three or more sexual partners in the last 12 months.   

• You had a possible exposure to HIV either through vaginal or anal intercourse without the use of a condom or have been involved in any other risky sexual behavior.

• You have shared/reused needles or syringes to inject drugs (including steroids), or for body piercing, tattooing, or any other reason.

• You are a health care worker who's had a work-related accident such as direct exposure to blood or have been stuck with a needle or other object. 

• You are uncertain about your sexual partner's risk behaviors or your sexual partner has tested positive for HIV. 

• You are pregnant or are considering becoming pregnant. 

• You have had certain illnesses including TB (tuberculosis), or an STI (sexually transmitted infection), such as syphilis or herpes.

• You have any reason to be uncertain about your HIV status.

If you have engaged in behaviors that have put you at risk of becoming infected with HIV, you may also have been exposed to other STIs. Some of these can be quite serious and require immediate treatment, such as syphilis or hepatitis C virus (HCV). If you are being tested for HIV you should also discuss with your healthcare provider whether you are at risk and should be tested for these STIs.

What is VCT?

VOLUNTARY COUNSELING and TESTING (VCT)

Here in the Philippines HIV Testing is only VOLUNTARY.

You cannot force a person if he/she doesn't want to get tested for HIV.

VCT should be done in a separate room where only the counselor and the patient can talk privately.

All information gathered are CONFIDENTIAL.

VCT must be accompanied by pre- and post-test counseling and should be done by a trained HIV counselor.

In Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT), an individual who is already aware of his/her risk, volunteers to be counseled and tested .

An individual who wants to be tested for HIV should first be provided  with PRE-TEST COUNSELING, consisting of the following:

1. EDUCATION
2. RISK ASSESSMENT
3. TESTING PROCEDURE
4. CONSENT
5. PLANS

When this is done, a screening test will be conducted. At present, the most commonly used test nis the ENZYME LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY or ELISA. It can detect HIV antibody in the blood. If the individual tests Positive, another ELISA will be conducted. If the Result is still Positive, a Confirmatory Test (WESTERN BLOT) will be conducted. An individual will only be declared HIV-Positive after (2) Positive ELISA Test and (1) Positive Western Blot Test. In some cases, the confirmatory test would yield an "indeterminate result".

PRE-TEST COUNSELING is given, regardless of the result. If the result is non-reactive (negative), the post-test counseling highlights the need to practice preventive measures. The individual will also be encouraged to repeat the test if needed. If the result is positive, the post test counseling provides the individual with treatment options and psychological support.

If the test is inconclusive or intermediate, the client would be given advice on how to prevent transmission and encouraged to repeat the test, if needed.

HIV Testing Facilities are usually available at:

• SOCIAL HYGIENE CLINICS
• DOH-LICENSED OFW CLINICS
• ACCREDITED HIV COUNSELING AND TESTING CENTERS (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE)
• TREATMENT HUBS (SAN LAZARO HOSPITAL, RITM, etc..)

Below is a list of testing centers where you can avail HIV TESTING:

LUZON

Angeles Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Lucielle Ayuyao - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: 1-20 Cristina Drive, Villa Teresa Subd. Angeles City / (045) 3222979 Mobile # 0915-9872100

Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC)
Dr. Manuel C. Factora - Medical Center Chief; Dr. Maria Lorena L. Santos - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader / Add: Gov. Pack Rd. Baguio City /(074) 4423165; 4424080; 5236077; 5234103; 4428342 Mobile # 09175072326

Cagayan Valley Medical Center (CVMC)
Dr. Emmanuel F. Acluba - Chief of Hospital; Dr. Teresita Reyes - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader / Add: Cagayan Valley, Tuguegarao City / (078) 3213561 – 64; 3213560;8053560 Mobile #: 09176280924

Caloocan Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Zenaida Calupaz - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Mabini St. Calocan Health Dept. / 2888811 local 2281 Mobile # 09176018331

Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM)
Dr. Remigio M. Olveda - Executive Director; Dr. Rossana A. Ditangco - Head, HIV Research Unit / Add: Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City / 8072628 -32; 8072636; 8097599; 8422245; 8072628 local 414 /208 Mobile # 0927510028

Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM) Satellite Clinic
Add: 1850, Leon Guinto Street, Malate, Manila Tel: 353-8922 Clinic Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 11:00AM - 5:30PM, Sunday - 9:00AM - 2:00PM, CLOSED DURING TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY. 

Laoag Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Imelda Tamayo - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Brgy. 10, City Health Office, Tupaz, Laoag City / (077) 7720289 Mobile # 09189797491

Bicol Regional Training & Teaching Hospital (BRTTH)
Dr. Rogelio G. Rivera - Chief of Hospital; Dr. Anna Lynda Bellen Add: Legaspi City, Albay / (052) 4830017; 4830886; 4830015 Mobile #: 09177935692

Makati City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Calixto Salud - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: JP Rizal St. Brgy. :Poblacion, Makati City / 8701615

Mandaluyong City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Yolanda Tuaño - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Maysilo Circle, Mandaluyong City / 5467799; 2115336 Mobile #: 09178424298

Manila Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Diane Mendoza - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: San Lazaro, Sta. Cruz, Manila / 7116942 Mobile #: 0920-5779074

Marikina City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Honielyn Fernando - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Marikina City / Mobile #: 09178298862

Pasay Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Loretta Garcia - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Pasay City Health Office / 5514180 Mobile #: 09228915674

Pasig City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Rocylene Roque - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Caruncho Avene. Brgy. San Nicolas, Pasig City / 6400111

Puerto Galera Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Ginalyn Caguete - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Rural Health Clinic, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro / (043) 4420182 Mobile #: 09272383989

Puerto Princesa Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Eunice Herrera - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: City Health Office, Puerto Princesa, Palawan / (043) 4658182 Mobile #: 09272383989

Batasan Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Dottie Mercado - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Batasan Hills, Quezon City / Mobile #: 09053576353

Bernardo Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Suzette Encisa - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Bernardo Clinic, Quezon City / Mobile #: 09164781607

Project 7 Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Monina Santos - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Project 7 , Quezon City / Mobile #: 09186184133

San Lazaro Hospital (SLH)
Dr. Arturo Cabanban - Medical Center Chief; Dr. Rosario Jessica Tactacan – Abrenica - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader / 3099528-29; 7438301 local 6000 Mobile #: 09175359380

Ilocos Training and regional Medical Center (ITRMC)
Dr. Francisco A. Valdez - Chief of Hospital; Dr. Jimmy Mynardo Mendigo - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader / Add: San Fernando, La Union / (072) 7001766; 7003766 Mobile #: 09204124478

Jose B. Lingad Memorial Medical Center
Dr. Venancio S. Banzon - Chief of Hospital; Dr. Edwin Pasumbal - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader / Add: Brgy. San Dolores, San Fernando, Pampanga / (045) 961392; 9613380 Mobile #: 09274040365

Santiago Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Robelyn Vera Go - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Add: City Health Office, San Andres, Santiago City / (078) 6827687 Mobile #: 09194626389

Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRMMC)
Dr. Christine Villaroman / Quiricada St. Sta. Cruz, Manlia / Mobile #: 09228245216

MEDI - Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center
Dr. Ma. Luisa M. Date / Add: Bldg. 14, DOH compound Sta. Cruz, Manila / 7438301 local 1702

Philippine General Hospital (PGH)
Dr. Rolando Enrique Domingo - Director; Dr. Jodor Lim - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader; Ms. Dominga C. Gomez SAGIP Unit / Add: Taft Avenue, Manila / 5261705; 5673394 Mobile #: 09396258730

Tuguegarao Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Josefina Chua - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: City Health Office, Tugegarao City / (078) 8462197 Mobile 09175745050

VISAYAS

Vicente Sotto, Sr. Memorial Medical Center (VSSMC)
Dr. Gerardo M. Aquino - Chief of Hospital; Dr. Regina Melodia - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader / Add: B. Rodriguez, Cebu City / (032) 2539882; 2539982; 2537564; 2532592 Mobile #: 09193473658

Cebu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Ilya Tac –an - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Gen. Maxilano St. Cebu City / (022 3659962 Mobile #: 09173291663

Iloilo Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Odetta Villaruel - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Address: Iloilo City (033) 3208151 Mobile #: 09215694450

Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital
Dr. Epifania S. Simbul - Chief of Hospital; Dr. Criselda E. Bacolor - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader / Add: Lacson St. Bacolod City / (034) 4351591;4332697; 2080094 Mobile #: 09228608876

Lapu-Lapu Ciy Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Rodolfo C. Berame - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician

Mandaue City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Edna Seno and Dr. Debra Maria Catulong - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician

Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC)
Dr. Jose Mari C. Fermin - Chief of Hospital; Dr. Ray Celis - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader / Add: Manduriao St. Iloilo City / (033) 3211797; 3212802; 3211420; 3212841 to 50 Mobile #: 09189401217

MINDANAO

Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Jesus Chin- Chui - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: City Health Office, Butuan City / (085) 3423432; 815111 local 1039

Davao City Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Jordana Ramitere - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: City Health Office, Magallanes St. Davao City / (222) 4187 Mobile #: 09209102718

Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) (Note: former Davao Medical Center DMC )
Dr. Leopoldo J. Vega - Chief of Hospital; Dr. Alicia Layug - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader / Add: JP Laurel St. Bajada, Davao City / (227) 2731 Mobile #: 09204241721

Davao Regional Hospital
Ms. Telesfora A Hinay - Add: Apokon, Tagum City / (082) 2218593;2279536; 4003653;

General Santos Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr. Mely Lastimoso - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: General Santos City Hospital / (083) 3051510 Mobile #: 09088877512; 09198483116

Zamboanga Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr Kibtiya Uddin - Social Hygiene Clinic Physician / Add: Petit Barracks, Zone 4C, Cty Health Office, Zamboanga City / Mobile #: 09274836672

Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC)
Dr. Romeo A. Ong - Chief of Hospital; Dr. Jejunee Rivera - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader / Add: Zamboanga City / (062) 9910573; 9912934; 9920154 Mobile #: 09204241721




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SOURCE:
http://www.aidsmeds.com/articles/HIVtests_4720.shtml
http://couragephilippines.blogspot.com/2011/07/hiv-testing-centers-in-philippines.html
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