Free Clinic Program for City Hall Employees – Mayor Beboy Yap of Escalante City brought back its free Clinic and consultation program together with ECGEM, also known as Escalante City Government Employees Cooperative, Inc. this time, for the officials, employees and staff of the City held at the 2nd floor of the City Gov’t. Center last Friday, July 8, 2011.
A team from The Doctor’s Hospital, Bacolod City came over headed by Dr. Nicanor V. Vargas III to conduct various medical tests for more or less 150 patients. Services conducted for free were Glucose testing (FBS and RBS), Cholesterol screening, foot screening, chemical testing for urine, ECG (Echocardiogram) and consultation. A mobile pharmacy was also made available for the members who would like to avail of the medicines. They were assisted by the nurses and staff of the City Health Office.
Mr. Fred Reteracion, the chairman of ECGEM said that this endeavor will become a monthly program for ECGEM and the City Gov’t. of Escalante for the city employees especially those members of the cooperative.
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Social pension distribution for the senior citizens – 107 senior citizens who are 77 years old and above received their social pension, utensils for supplemental feeding program and cash for work/training last July 14, 2011 at the 2nd floor of the City Government Center.
This program was spearheaded by the City Social Welfare and Development Office in cooperation with the national and provincial social welfare office. Mayor Beboy Yap together with Vice Mayor Ampil and City Administrator Rolando P. Ponsica attended the opening ceremony and assured the senior citizens sector to always have a special attention under Mayor Beboy’s governance.
Mr. Rogelio Prietos, Executive Assistance IV and president of the Senior Citizens Organization together with City Consultant Mr. Francisco Pios, Jr. assisted the city officials in the distribution of the benefits.
