2004 PNAA Biennial Report

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THE PHLlPP1NE NURSES ASSOCIATION ·
METROPOLITAN, D.C., Inc.
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1605 Rollins Drive, AI~xandria, VA 22307 Tel: (703) 768-6762
PNAMDC Inc. Chapter Report .
1. Represented the association to the delegation of the House Committee on
Civil Services and Professional Regulation Commission of the philippines at
the Embassy of the Philippines.
2. PNAMDC Chapter is the first in the Eastern Region Division and the second
PNA chapter affiliated with the Philippine Nurses Association of America to
promote Medical Missions to the Philippines.
3. Sponsored four very successful surgical-medical mission providing general
surgery plastic surgical, ophthalmology, dental services, gynecology, medical
and pediatric conSUltations.
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• Dr. Jose P. Rizal Hospital- Dasmarinas, Cavite. January 2002. Total
patients -1,939.
• Tayabas Community Hospital - Tayabas, Quezon. January 2003. Total
patients -2,110
• Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Cebu, City January 2004.
Total patients - 3221
• Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Cebu, City January 2004.
Symposium on Cardiovascular Care in the 21' Century and on
• Palliative and End of Life Care. CEU 7.5 provided by the American
Association of Critical Care Nurses Cebu City Medical Center, Cebu,
City January 2005. Total patients - 2,941
4. Participated in Talk Show Program with local TV Channel 58 and cable
Channel 22 sharing ideas and concepts of humanitarian services through the
medical missions.
5. Participated in an interview program with ABS-CBN TV channel in supporting
the Philippine Embassy to pursue continued deployment of Filipino nurses in
the USA.
6. Maintain an active membership with the PNAA, Inc.
Visibility:
1. Provides first aid services during the fair, parade and other various festivities
in conjunction with the annual Philippine Independence Day celebration in
Washington, D.C.