Promoting Community Wellness Through Service and Collaboration
📅 August 29, 2024
📍 Barangay Dontogan, Baguio City
The University of the Cordilleras College of Nursing (UC-CON), in partnership with Barangay Dontogan, successfully conducted a health outreach activity aimed at improving the well-being of local residents.
UC-CON students actively participated by performing health assessments and health education sessions, offering essential services such as medical consultations, health screenings, and disease prevention awareness. The initiative provided an opportunity for nursing students to apply their skills in real-world settings while promoting health and wellness within the community.
The event was supported by various government and non-government organizations and featured Atty. Paolo Raynor Salvosa, who provided free legal consultations to residents. This collaboration not only addressed the immediate healthcare needs of the community but also strengthened partnerships among organizations committed to improving public health outcomes.
Through this outreach activity, UC-CON reaffirmed its dedication to community service and experiential learning, demonstrating the college’s ongoing commitment to fostering compassionate and competent nursing professionals who serve with purpose and integrity.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment
This initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
SDG 17.17 – Encourage and promote effective partnerships between the public, private, and civil sectors.
The collaboration among UC-CON, Barangay Dontogan, and partner organizations exemplified strong partnerships for community health development.
SDG 1.3 – Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all.
By offering free health and legal services, the outreach eased the economic burden on low-income families and improved access to basic services.
SDG 3.4 – Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment.
The program focused on early detection, education, and prevention strategies to promote healthy living among residents.
