On 23 March 2024, the SLU-SOM Rotaract Club of Baguio embarked on a noble mission to provide essential healthcare services and promote education in the heart of Benguet, Philippines. Spearheading a Medical Outreach program at Gold Creek Elementary School in Ucab, Itogon, the club showcased the power of collaborative efforts in uplifting communities and addressing fundamental needs.
In celebration of Heart Month, the Rotaract Club of Baguio SLU-School of Medicine holds a hands only CPR Training in partnership with the Philippine Heart Association Baguio-Benguet Chapter on 18 February 2024 at the Beneco Function Hall. This training aimed to empower individuals with the lifesaving skills needed to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies.
In line with combating the rising prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and related vision-threatening conditions, the Rotaract Club of Baguio Saint Louis University – School of Medicine (SLU-SOM) took center stage in a collaborative health initiative. Partnering with the Baguio Eye Doctor’s Clinic, headed by Dr. Ars Mondiguing, and Middle Quezon, represented by Dr. Anna Banta, District Health Officer, Rotaract SLU-SOM assisted in the recent Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and free reading glasses giving in October 2023.