09.23.14 Dalipebinaw Early Childhood Education

Another fun day with the kids. We did 20 exams and only a couple with real tears. The ages ranged from three to five. They sang songs and recited Twinkle twinkle little star! I am impressed with what is available for the children. The toys are the type we had as kids - legos, blocks, and playdo. Things that let them use their imagination and they do. There were a lot of creative playdo sculptures.

This is Ivan and his daughter. He works in Public Health and she was here ofr her immunizations. healthy and cute little girl.

Another little cutie for his shots, too.

Here is the class, singing for us.

She is only three and really wanted her grandmother. Such a precious little one.

Parents including one Dad, grandparents, and aunties were there for the children. This was a great help as kids cannot give a history and it is always nice to tell them that everything is normal. There was one chikd with a problem and very helpful to have the parent to discuss follow-up.

Yes, the staff sat on the floor to give medications and do the hemoglobins. I was somewhat concerned that once down there for a while itmight be tough getting back up.  Back they got me a child size desk and chair and it worked!

 

 

This week we have been working on the breast cancer screening program. It was added to the manual that screening for breast, cervical and prostate cancer should be a part of the physical examination.. I carried the message from PH to the doctor's meeting. Also started drafting a culturally specific brochure for breast health. One step at a time.