CMZ Breast Screening at ADZU HS Medical Mission for LUNZURAN @ November 30, 2014

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Ciudad Medical Zamboanga Breast Wellness Center (CMZ-BWC) joined the Ateneo De Zamboanga University High School Medical and Dental Mission last November 30, 2014, for ADZU's Fiesta Week Celebration! 

CMZ Breast Wellness Center Team with CMZ President Joven Monsanto 

Dr. and Mrs. Joven Monsanto (CMZ President), Dr. Filipinas Rojo (CMZ Medical Director), Fr. Penn Abuan (ADZU HS Principal), Ms. Ruby Ann Puzon  (CMZ Administrative Officer) and Dr. Cathy Tan-Usman (ADZU HS School Physician) 

CMZ Breast Wellness Center Team with ADZU HS Principal, Fr. Penn

CMZ BWC offered Breast Screening and Focused Group Discussions on Breast Cancer Awareness during this activity! 

The target community as set by ADZU HS is Lunzuran, which is 7.3 kilometers from Zamboanga City proper.

Registration: 

Ma'am Cristina Bolo and Ms. Ruby Puzon (CMZ Admin Officer) at Registration

Breast Screeners:

Breast Screening by Ma'am Nanette Condeno and Ma'am Lilibeth Magrelos 

Breast Cancer Awareness Survey:

Ma'am Charlene Francisco for Breast Awareness survey

Focused Group Discussion:

Dr. Filipinas Rojo and Ma'am Charlene Francisco for Breast Awareness lecturettes

Interestingly, many of the Lunzuran constituents had also very low awareness regarding breast screening, except for the teachers who were more exposed and who had yearly Clinical Breast examination as part of their Annual Physical Examination.

The Breast Screening and Focused Group Discussions at ADZU HS Medical and Dental Mission were also very fruitful with more intimate exchange regarding breast awareness even with the teachers.

We hope the CMZ Breast Wellness Center made a difference with these women!

P.S.
Thanks to the Ateneo De Zamboanga High School Clinic Team lead by Dr. Cathy Usman and coordinator, Ms. Edelyn Uy and Ms. Elsie Paragas Miguel for giving us the opportunity to share our services.

Thanks to the faculty and friends of ADZU HS who also made us feel so welcome!

with Ma'am She Tejada-Torralba, ADZU HS Registrar

ADZU HS students' favorite and now Head of Science Department, Sir Jeff Barrera with Brother Carlo Cosme Lacang, Ms. Rosie Hong and Ms. Elsie Paragas-Miguel!

with Ms. Ruby Ann Puzon (CMZ Admin Officer) and Ms. Rosie Hong, the ever caring ADZU HS Assistant Principal

CMZ Breast Screening and Lecture at Curuan ZC @ November 2014

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Ciudad Medical Zamboanga Breast Wellness Center participated at the MEMPCO Curuan Medical and Dental Mission through Breast Screening and through the Breast Cancer Awareness lecture last November 29, 2014! 

This was through the invitation of Sir Finlan Flores of MEMPCO Curuan.

 

CMZ Breast Wellness Center Team with Sir Finlan Flores of MEMPCO

Although, Curuan is part of Zamboanga City, it is about 45 kilometers away from Zamboanga City proper.

CMZ, however, recognizes MEMPCO (Micro Entrepeneurs Multi-Purpose Cooperative) as one of the partners of the CMZ B.R.A. Campaign Project by donating used bras early this year and as a way to give thanks, CMZ participated in their Medical and Dental Mission even if the location is quite far away.

As a twist to the usual Medical Mission, CMZ Breast Wellness Center decided to conduct free Breast Cancer Awareness lecture and free breast screening to the MEMPCO members who come from Curuan and from the nearby barangays.

Dr. Filipinas Rojo with the Breast Screeners, Ma'am Watchel, Ma'am Nanette, Ma'am Beth and Ma'am Charlene Francisco

Ma'am Nanette Condeno with patients lining for Breast Screening

Zamboanga City Medical Society and the Philippine Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (POGS) also provided free Pap Smear during this Mission, thanks to Dr. Gaye Gonzales and Dr. Ruvelinda Grace Uy. 

with ZCMS and POGS. Dr. Gaye Gonzales and Dr. Ruvelinda Grace Uy with Sir Agonoy of TFZ 21 IB Charlie Coy. 

CMZ also conducted a free Breast Cancer Awareness lecture during the Medical Mission.

Ma'am Charlene shared the knowledge in Chavacano while Ma'am Watchel also taught them Breast Self Examination in Chavacano.

Ma'am Charlene Francisco explaining Breast Awareness in Chavacano

 

We also surveyed about Breast Cancer Awareness and found out that there is really very poor breast awareness in that area.

CMZ Breast Wellness Center Team with MEMCO Curuan

with TFZ 21 IB Charlie Coy Commander 1Lt. Irvin Hibaler; MEMPCO Chariman, Ludy Roales and Board Member Yolly Mariano

Thanks so much to MEMPCO Curuan for being such gracious hosts!

It was a most memorable day in Curuan and encouraged our spirits to indeed go to the barangays of Zamboanga City to spread the word about Breast Wellness and Breast Cancer Awareness.  

P.S. 

Thanks to Task Force Zamboanga 21 Infantry Battalion Charlie Company (from Cagayan Valley) headed by 1Lt. Irvin Hibaler who accompanied us to Curuan.

But, we would like to share that the trip to Curuan is actually very comfortable and safe.