Through the initiative of the SLSU Gender and Development Office, in partnership with the Provincial Health Office of Quezon, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU) successfully celebrated National Women’s Month at the SLSU Gymnasium, March 17.
The event drew almost a thousand participants, including representatives from different colleges and campuses, as well as all teaching and non-teaching staff of SLSU. The program highlighted women’s health, empowerment, and inclusivity through lectures, screenings, and collaborative activities.
The highlight of the celebration was the Women’s Health Awareness Seminar delivered by Ms. Norieta M. Latiza, Midwife II, who served as the Resource Speaker. As the Cancer Control Program Coordinator, she provided an insightful discussion on breast and cervical cancer prevention, stressing the importance of early detection and accessible healthcare services. Her lecture was complemented by simultaneous screenings, which gave participants direct access to vital health interventions during the event. Supporting Ms. Latiza were her colleagues from the Provincial Health Office of Quezon: Ms. Eden S. Quinto, RM, BSM, Midwife II, the Focal Person for Indigenous Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Senior Citizens, and Ms. Ma. Rizalina A. Patanayan, Midwife II, the Assistant Cancer Control Program Coordinator. Their active involvement ensured that the program addressed diverse health needs and strengthened the advocacy for women’s health and equality. Together, the team’s efforts made the Women’s Month and University’s Charter Day Celebration a successful and memorable occasion for the SLSU community.
Ultimately, this activity served as an eye-opener for women, raising awareness of their reproductive health and overall well-being and reinforcing the importance of prioritizing women’s health in both personal and community contexts.
The highlight of the celebration was the Women’s Health Awareness Seminar delivered by Ms. Norieta M. Latiza, Midwife II, who served as the Resource Speaker. As the Cancer Control Program Coordinator, she provided an insightful discussion on breast and cervical cancer prevention, stressing the importance of early detection and accessible healthcare services. Her lecture was complemented by simultaneous screenings, which gave participants direct access to vital health interventions during the event. Supporting Ms. Latiza were her colleagues from the Provincial Health Office of Quezon: Ms. Eden S. Quinto, RM, BSM, Midwife II, the Focal Person for Indigenous Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Senior Citizens, and Ms. Ma. Rizalina A. Patanayan, Midwife II, the Assistant Cancer Control Program Coordinator. Their active involvement ensured that the program addressed diverse health needs and strengthened the advocacy for women’s health and equality. Together, the team’s efforts made the Women’s Month and University’s Charter Day Celebration a successful and memorable occasion for the SLSU community.
Ultimately, this activity served as an eye-opener for women, raising awareness of their reproductive health and overall well-being and reinforcing the importance of prioritizing women’s health in both personal and community contexts.
Article: Joyce S. Andrade
Layout: Zayla Concepcion M. Avengua
Layout: Zayla Concepcion M. Avengua