HEALTH SERVICES
The University’s medical and dental clinics shall makes available health service that
can provide primary and continuing comprehensive (physical, psychological and
social) care to each student.
USC Health Clinics are located in four USC Campuses. The Head of Health Services
is assisted by qualified physicians, dentists, nurses, student aides and some
retainers.
Students of USC can avail of the following health services:
Medical
- Periodic medical examination
- Periodic immunization
- Medical treatment
- Treatment for common emergencies
- Referrals (need for services of health and non-health facilities other than those available in the University)
- Counseling and guidance (Family Planning, Nutrition Education, AIDS Prevention and Education, Drug Education)
Dental
- Dental Examination for all first year and transferee students, providing them with an individual dental records as prescribed by the Bureau of Dental Health Services
- Emergency dental treatment and consultation
- Referrals as well as follow-up of cases
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Facilities
- Medical and Dental Clinic for every campus
- Separate Male and Female Infirmaries
- Oxygen tank with humidifier
- Nebulizer
- Cauterization Machine
- Stretcher
- Wheel Chair
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Calendar of Activities
June 2006
- Participates in Orientation Programs for Freshmen and Transferees
- Conduct Medical and Dental Examination for Freshmen and Transferees
- Consultation and Treatment
July 2006
- Conduct Medical and Dental Examination for Freshmen and Transferees
- Consultation and Treatment- Participates in the Celebration of the Nutrition
Month
- Special Examination for Varsity Players, Athletes and City Olympic Players
August 2006
- Follow-up students who failed to submit for medical and dental check-up in
coordination with the PE Department and Registrar’s Office
- Signing of adopted form to students who are unfit for strenuous exercises
- Physical Examination and Issuance of Medical certificate for athletes for the
Intramurals
- Seminar on Sports Medicine
- “Wart Removal” offered to interested clients
- Consultation and Treatment
September 2006
- “Wart Removal” offered to interested clients
- Consultation and Treatment
October 2006
- Cancer Awareness Seminar- “Wart Removal” offered to interested clients
- Consultation and Treatment
November 2006
- Participates in Orientation Programs for Freshmen and Transferees for the
Second Semester
- Conduct Medical and Dental Examination for Freshmen and Transferees
- Consultation and Treatment- Drug Addiction Symposium
December 2006
- Conduct Medical and Dental Examination for Freshmen and Transferees
- Consultation and Treatment
January 2007
- Conduct Medical and Dental Examination for Freshmen and Transferees
- Consultation and Treatment
- Cardiovascular Health Awareness Symposium
February 2007
- Consultation and Treatment
- Dental Health Seminar
March 2007
- Annual Physical Examinations of Faculty and Employees
- Consultation and Treatment
April 2007
- Conduct Medical and Dental Examination for Freshmen and Transferees for
Summer Enrollees
- Consultation and Treatment
- Free circumcision operation to all dependents of faculty and employees
May 2007
- Conduct Medical and Dental Examination for Freshmen and Transferees for
Summer Enrollees
- Consultation and Treatment
- Free circumcision operation to all dependents of faculty and employees
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Clinic Staff
ESTEFANIO T. YU, MD, FPAFP
Head, Health Services
Doctor of Medicine - Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine 1972
Residency Training in Internal Medicine at Chong Hua Hospital (1973-1976)
Diplomate and Fellow Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (1989 - 1990)
Main Campus Staff
ROSARIO O. ARCO, MD
School Physician
Doctor of Medicine - Cebu Institute of Medicine 1984
Residency Training in Obstetrics-Gynecology at Visayas Community Medical
Center(1988)
Certified Member of the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians
MARIA FE D. SUAREZ, DMD
School Dentist
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Southwestern University 1993
SHEILA FATIMA T. CABAHUG, BSN, RN
School Nurse
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Cebu Doctor’s University (1997)
BEATRIZ V. SASO, BSN, RN, COHN
School Nurse
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - University of San Carlos
Certified Occupational Health Nurse
Talamban Campus Staff
MARY JOY B. BAJARIAS, MD
School Physician
Doctor of Medicine - Cebu Doctor’s University 1986
In-Service Training at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
JOSE TAN, MD
School Physician
Doctor of Medicine - Cebu Doctor’s University 1993
Residency Training in Surgery at Cebu Doctor’s University (1995-1999)
Diplomate, Philippine Board of Surgery
Fellow, Philippine Society of General Surgeons
Fellow, Philippine College of Surgeons
AMIE M. SUMABON, DMD
School Dentist
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Southwestern University 1961
ROMELA ARIAS, BSN, RN
School Nurse
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - University of the Visayas 1996
PAULITA GINGOYON, BSN, RN
School Nurse
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Southwestern University 1971
North Campus
JULIUS ERNELL T. LAYUMAS, MD
School Physician
Doctor of Medicine - Cebu Institute of Medicine 1999
Residency Training in Internal Medicine at Cebu Doctor’s University Hospital (2003-2005)
MYTHUS R. JAO, DMD
School Dentist
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Southwestern University 1990
MARYLENE P. JAYME, RN
School Nurse
Graduate Nurse - Southern Islands Hospital School of Nursing 1975
South Campus
TERESITA G. NOVA, MD
School Physician
Doctor of Medicine - Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine 1972
MINERVA E. MANLIGUEZ, DMD
School Dentist
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Southwestern University 1986
NILDA A. NOEL, RN
School Nurse
Graduate Nurse - Southern Islands Hospital School of Nursing 1972
