(SDG 3.3.2 – Health Outreach Programmes)
The University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing (UC-CON) demonstrated its strong commitment to health promotion and community engagement in 2024 through a series of health outreach programmes designed to improve the well-being of diverse population groups. These initiatives align with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 – Good Health and Well-Being, particularly Indicator 3.3.2, which emphasizes community-based health outreach activities focused on hygiene, nutrition, family planning, disease prevention, and holistic well-being.
Throughout 2024, UC-CON implemented a wide range of programmes that addressed preventive healthcare, health education, and accessible basic services. A notable set of activities included multiple Operation Tuli initiatives that provided free circumcision services to children and adolescents from various communities. These were conducted in Quirino Hill on June 25, 2024, in collaboration with the Saint Louis University School of Medicine on July 12, 2024, and with Project H.E.L.E.N. on July 20, 2024. These initiatives not only delivered essential health services but also strengthened student nurse competencies through supervised volunteer clinical practice.
Health education remained a key component of UC-CON’s outreach function. On July 23, 2024, the College’s faculty and students delivered a health education outreach in Barangay Sta. Escolastica. A school-based programme at Bad-ayan Integrated School in Buguias, Benguet on August 3–4, 2024 provided health teaching and basic health services to learners and community members, expanding UC-CON’s reach to geographically isolated communities.
The College also supported major public health initiatives, such as the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP) 55th Anniversary Medical Mission on August 16, 2024, where clinical services and health teaching were extended to the public. The reproductive health seminar, “Empowerment Through Options: A Guide to Contraceptives,” held on October 15, 2024, promoted family planning, HIV/STI prevention, and responsible sexual health choices among young adults, contributing to improved reproductive health literacy.
Preventive health advocacy continued with the Blood Donation Drive on October 28, 2024, in partnership with the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center Blood Bank, promoting voluntary blood donation and strengthening community participation in national health efforts. Additional medical missions were conducted, including the Barangay Dontogan Health Outreach on August 29, 2024, the Community Health Mission at Barangay North Sanitary Campon November 23, 2024, and a regionwide medical mission in La Trinidad on November 24, 2024. UC-CON also supported Project SHALAMAT in Kapangan, Benguet on November 14, 2024, extending health education and basic health assessment services.
Collectively, these initiatives highlight UC-CON’s sustained efforts to support community wellness, foster student volunteerism, and reinforce its role as a socially responsible academic institution. By integrating health outreach into nursing education, UC-CON helps enhance the health literacy, well-being, and preventive healthcare practices of the communities it serves.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment
| SDG | Indicator | Contribution of UC-CON Outreach Programmes |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being | 3.3.2 – Health Outreach Programmes | Delivered community-based health services and education to improve well-being, preventive health, family planning, and overall health literacy. |
| SDG 4 – Quality Education | 4.4 – Skills for Employment | Enhanced nursing student competencies through supervised volunteer health outreach activities. |
| SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals | 17.17 – Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships | Strengthened collaboration with LGUs, NGOs, schools, hospitals, and community groups to support health and social development initiatives. |
References
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, June 27). UC College of Nursing student nurses assist in Operation Tuli at Quirino Hill. Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/06/27/uc-college-of-nursing-student-nurses-assist-in-operation-tule/
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, July 12). UC College of Nursing joins free circumcision mission at City Camp Proper with SLU SOM. Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/07/12/uc-college-of-nursing-student-nurses-join-operation-tuli-with-slu-school-of-medicine/
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, July 20). UC College of Nursing supports Project H.E.L.E.N. through free circumcision outreach. Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/07/20/uc-college-of-nursing-student-nurses-assist-in-project-helen-libreng-tuli-program/
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, July 23). UC-CON health outreach in Barangay Sta. Escolastica. Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/07/23/uc-college-of-nursing-leads-health-outreach-in-sta-escolastica/
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, August 4). UC-USC and CON conduct outreach at Bad-ayan Integrated School, Buguias. Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/08/04/uc-university-student-council-and-college-of-nursing-conduct-community-outreach-at-bad-ayan-integrated-school/
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, August 30). UC College of Nursing partners with Barangay Dontogan for medical mission. Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/08/30/uc-college-of-nursing-partners-with-barangay-dontogan-for-medical-mission/
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, August 16). UC-CON participates in the FPOP 55th Anniversary Medical Mission. Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/08/16/uc-college-of-nursing-participates-in-fpop-55th-anniversary-medical-mission/
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, October 15). Empowerment Through Options: A Guide to Contraceptives. Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/10/15/empowerment-through-options-a-guide-to-contraceptives/
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, October 28). UC-CON conducts blood donation drive.Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/10/28/uc-con-conducts-blood-donation-drive/
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, November 23). UC-CON leads health mission at Barangay North Sanitary Camp. Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/11/25/uc-college-of-nursing-faculty-leads-successful-community-outreach-health-mission-at-barangay-north-sanitary-camp/
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, November 24). UC-CON joins regionwide medical mission in La Trinidad. Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/11/24/uc-college-of-nursing-joins-regionwide-medical-mission/
University of the Cordilleras – College of Nursing. (2024, November 14). UC-CON supports Project SHALAMAT in Kapangan. Retrieved from:
https://con.uc-bcf.edu.ph/2024/11/14/uc-con-supports-project-shalamat-in-kapangan/
