Community Involvement Service Program

The Davao Medical Center - Department of Pediatrics aside from being a venue for pediatric specialty training also takes part in various projects geared towards community development and upliftment of its health situation.

One program which the department spearheaded was the establishment of the Davao Medical Center as a breastfeeding hospital. Since April 1992 the hospital was accorded the recognition by the Department of Health as a baby-friendly hospital.

The Department of Pediatrics is also involve in the different programs of the Center of Wellness especially the Women and Child Protection Unit. With the help of our new consultant the Pedia residents are now actively participating in the care and rehabilitation of alledged physically and sexually abused children whether admitted or referred to our center, by different organizations.

Aside from the aforementioned projects, the Department is also involve in the community programs of the local chapter of the Philippine Pediatric Society like free clinics in Maligamot, Tibungco, Maa and other free clinics sponsored by the different socio-civic organizations like the Human Development advocates international and media.

Since January 1998, all senior residents in the department rotates in their respective assignment as mandated by the Center for Health Development Office - Southern Mindanao to augment their medical staff and to act as a junior consultant to the Department of Pediatrics. New skills in pediatric emergencies like intubation intraosseous and umbilical catheterization were introduced to the residents of Mati. The Davao Medical Center residents also contributed in the formation of management protocols for common pediatric cases seen at the ER / Ward /OPD. We initiated the conduction of regular conferences like weekly grand rounds, monthly audit and perinatology.