FOCUS: Allen Vincula Concordia

Allen is from Batch Vincula Concordia (my batch) he was a force behind us that hold us together and when we where thinking of quiting he was there to stop us. He was then going to MCU not for the subjects but just to finished being a MEDICUS, then he left and went to the US.

I have funny memories of Allen, he was the one who showed me that for 10 pesos you can have a lot for lunch ending up with LBM (buying 10 pesos worth of "sinangag na mani at gatas at that time"). When our New Dean at that time (Dean Quito) went to see the class and gave an inspirational message about being a doctor. Me and Allen embrace it enthusiastically, that both of us were called to stand up and explained what we where discussing together. I said that it seems to me then, that the end does not justify the means of being an MD (which is what she was saying) and Allen followed it up and told Dra. Quito that she was the most inspirational persona that ever talked to us (as if i do not know what we where talking then).

After the Final Acceptance Ceremonies, he left MCU and went to California to finally be with his parents. The last time that I met Allen was in 1985, he came home from the US and came to visit, not sure whether to continue with his studies or be with his family. A year later he sent a picture to Alon wearing BDU and is is training to be a Marine or so I thought.  He found us after all those years through our BLOG, and he send the email that I posted here.

Brod,

When I left for the States in 86 (or was it 87?), I contemplated on going to medschool. But after I watched my mom and dad drag themselves to work everyday, I decided that would be the wrong thing to do. I enlisted in the Navy at San Diego . Nahalata yata ng Navy na marunong akong magbasa at mag-ganchillo kaya pinag-aral ako sa graduate school (UC San Diego 90). There, I received my MPH – Masters in Public Health.

In 91, I received my commission in the Navy Medical Service Corps with specialty focused on Industrial Hygiene. From there, followed a series of many other duty stations (moving every three years). Currently, I am with the Navy Environmental; Preventive Medicine. We basically own the Pacific when it comes to military public health (from bird flu surveillance to pandemic influenza, any types of disease outbreaks). We’re basically the 911 of Navy Medicine in the Pacific.

I have been back to the Philippines many times, and on a few occasions out to Mindanao; Bicol on humanitarian assistance missions to the Philippine Government. I have been taken away from my technical job at iginapos na ko sa desk to do executive medicine. Para na lang akong politician sa Pinas na nag shu-shuffle ng papel araw araw at naghihintay ng suhol. The Navy has been very good to me through the years.

I married a Hawaii grown Pinay whom I met in the Navy and was formerly a Nurse Corps officer. She’s a family nurse practitioner, and we have two kids (11; 9).

I laughed when you mentioned the script about Sampung Ahas ni Eba! (allen wrote the script on this one) I vaguely remember. Tanda ko nag present tayo nung graduation where I played Allen Bola (Helen Bola?). Tanda ko rin na I was awarded as the most hated Bata (tama ba yung title?). (You know I’m laughing while I’m writing this dahil nag flow back yung memories about our days). Vivid pa rin sa memory ko yung pinatayo kaming dalawa ni Sam face to face ni Cesar sabay sabing ‘mahal kita Sam’ then it was his turn to return the favor sabay sabing ‘mahal kita Allen”. Yun napamahal tuloy ng husto si Sam sa puso ko!

Tanda na tayo ‘dre! Papabotox muna ko bako mag padala ng picture para naman maunat ng konti. Seriously, I’ll put together some pictures from the Phils. from my last humanitarian mission there last year and I’ll send them to you. Meanwhile, balita mo na lang sa mga brods/sis na we stumbled on each other – I’d appreciate if we could link up on email. Lintek na Archie yan – titi ang hinahanap nun sa Pinas.

O sige, mahaba na to. Mahaba na rin ang pila ng Kano sa labas ng opis ko. Juskupo, sasakit na naman ang butas sa bagang ko sa kakaingles!

Make it a fine Navy day!

Allen

This was a blog entry a while back then intentionally put on hold for some reason. Perhaps it has been awhile and I have not heard from Allen again in a while. The last who saw him was Ceasar Dayahan in Hawaii in 2002. I went to Hawaii in 2003 but we never met or even talked. Hopefully time will come that I will see my brother again.

Alex P MOD 107

Spark of Compassion. Reach Out and Make a Difference.

Elaiza Eizelle Dela Cruz

Medici Omnes Duciens in partnership with Virlanie, Inc brings you "Spark of Compassion: Reach out, Make a difference."

Spend time with these lovely kids homed by Virlanie Inc. Let's make these abandoned, special children experience a fun-filled afternoon by being their ates and kuyas even for just a day.

Play games, do fun activities, share a meal.

It might be just another day for us, but for them, it might be one of the best time of their lives.

So what are you waiting for? Save the date! See you brods and sis!

"The best feeling in the world is when you cheer someone up, when your smile brought a smile to someone's face. A smile cost nothing but it could be exactly what someone needs."

When: Oct 20, 2014 (Monday) 3pm

Where: Virlanie Home, South Charbel Village, Dasmariñas, Cavite.

Dion.

Brix Megino

Twelve Things To Do to Reduce the Risk of Cancer

This article was originally published at www.medscape.com titled "What Can I Do to Reduce My Risk for Cancer" by Zosia Chustecka 10/14/14.

The new European Code Against Cancer outlines twelve (12) things that individuals can do to reduce their risk for cancer.  The code was drawn up by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialized agency of the World Health Organization and with the participation of the European Commission.  This 2014 version updates the last version of the code issued in 2003.

Highlights:

1.  Advice on checking and taking action on high levels of naturally-occurring radon in homes (associated with increased risk of lung cancer) and the avoidance of sunbeds and tanning equipment (risk of skin cancer).

2.  Advice to women that breast-feeding reduces the mother’s cancer risk, so should encouraged and that HRT (hormone-replacement therapy) increases the risk of for certain cancers (breast, endometrial, and ovarian) and so should be limited.  “The scientific evidence is there now to support these recommendations.” – Dr. Schuz

3.  Advice to have girls vaccinated against HPV (human papillomavirus) to prevent cervical cancer; in addition to the advice already in the code to have newborns vaccinated against Hepatitis B (to prevent liver cancer).

4.  Maintain a healthy bodyweight as there is a “gradual relationship between body weight and cancer, where small increases in body weight are associated with a small increase in the risk for cancer, but larger increases are associated with a larger increase in risk.”

“THE MORE OBESE YOU ARE, THE GREATER THE RISK.”

5. Advice on the emphasis on organized screening programs; for colorectal cancer in both men and women and for breast and cervical cancer screening in women.

6.  Dr. Schuz – “BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE IN EVERYDAY LIFE.  LIMIT THE TIME YOU SPEND SITTING.”

EUROPEAN CODE AGAINST CANCER:  12 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR CANCER RISK

1.     Do not smoke.  Do not use any form of tobacco.

2.     Make your home smoke free.  Support smoke-free policies in your workplace.

3.     Take action to be in a healthy body weight.

4.     Be physically active in everyday life. Limit the time you spend sitting.

5.     Have a healthy diet:

a.    Eat plenty of whole grains, vegetables and fruits.

b.    Limit high-calorie food (food high in sugar or fat) and avoid sugary drinks.

c.    Avoid processes meat; limit red meats and food high in salt.

6.     If you drink alcohol of any type, limit your intake.  Not drinking alcohol is better for cancer prevention.

7.     Avoid too much sun, especially for children.  Use sun protection.  Do not use sunbeds.

8.     In the workplace, protect yourself against cancer-causing substances by following health and safety instructions.

9.     Find out if you are exposed to radiation from naturally high radon levels in your home.  Take action to reduce high radon levels.

10. For women:

a.    Breast-feeding reduces the mother’s cancer risk.  If you can, breast-feed your baby.

b.    HRT(hormone-replacement therapies) increases the risk of certain cancers.  Limit use of HRT.

11. Ensure your children take part in vaccination programs for:

a.    Hepatitis B for newborns

b.    HPV girls

12. Take part in organized cancer screening programs for:

a.    Bowel cancer (men and women)

b.    Breast cancer (women)

c.    Cervical Cancer (women)

Credits to:

Zosia Chustecka

“What Can I Do to Reduce My Risk for Cancer?”  Medscape. Oct 14, 2014.

New Site Manager

I am pleased to announce that the http://mediciomnesduciens1982.blogspot.com/ site has a new website administrator, me! :)

I have volunteered to maintain the site when Kuya Alex (Owner and Original Administator) re-introduced it through our Medicus Facebook page.  I will try my best to maintain and improve our secondary site and I would like to solicit the help of our brothers and sisters for materials (articles, pictures and mementos) even in electronic form only so that we can post it here for posterity.

Any other announcement can also be published.  Ads for your medical / specialty clinics can also be published here so that we can have an alternate website to host all those information.  All posts, announcements and publication of the http://mediciomnesduciens1982.blogspot.com/ website will be primarily be published here then shared through facebook group.  Anyone who wants to contribute or want something posted, please do not hesitate to contact me. (ronil_ayson@yahoo.com)

Please feel free to share our http://mediciomnesduciens1982.blogspot.com/ to our other brothers and sisters.   Please take note that access to our site is by invitation only, so if there are brothers and sisters who would like to see or access, please send me an email through ronil_ayson@yahoo.com or message me through Facebook.

Thank you very much for your time.

KEEP THE FIRE BURNING!!!

Ronil U. Ayson, MOD 343

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Medicus in Las Vegas 2015

Brods and Sis we are planning to get together next year , March 2015 in Las Vegas.

Everybody is invited, Medicus, "medicus-in-laws" and friends . Tentative date is 3rd weekend of march 20/21.  It is a week before Easter and open to discussion and will have definite decision this month.  So we have 6 months to ask for a day off/ vacation in advance.  We are getting a vacation place where we can party the Meriendicus way, with our family of course. 

Also, it's a birthday celebration ng mga March celebrants; si kuya tanny , si ate monet/ husband kuya ron, and my beautiful kasambahay cathy.  Kaya free all inclusive buffet tayo.  Baka may gusto maki sabay ng birthday, it's open.  Our brod/sis home are also open for free accomodation, everybody is welcome magdala lang kayo ng sleeping bag!

As per invitation of Kuya Cesario Dayahan, for the preparations we need a head count.  Please take the poll if you are going to the March 20/21 LAS VEGAS Medicus Get-Together. 

The date is still tentative and the floor is open for any suggestions and discussion.

This invitation is open to everyone, not only in the US but also those who might be passing by the US during that time 

Keep the Fire Burning!!!