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ENSURE HEALTHY LIVES AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING FOR ALL AT ALL AGES.

Over the last 15 years, the number of childhood deaths has been cut in half. This proves that it is possible to win the fight against almost every disease. Still, we are spending an astonishing amount of money and resources on treating illnesses that are surprisingly easy to prevent. The new goal for worldwide Good Health promotes healthy lifestyles, preventive measures and modern, efficient healthcare for everyone.

  • Congratulations to the WVSU College of Nursing for winning awards at an int’l research conference

    WVSU’s College of Nursing made waves at the Cebu Normal University’s International Research Conference of Nurses (ICONS)12 at Golden Peak Hotel, Cebu City on Nov. 24-25, 2023.

    #CradleOfResearchChampions

    Admin’s Note: This is a late upload

    📍Professional Category: Best Paper Podium Presentation – “Relationship of Coping Strategies and Quality of Life: Parallel and Serial Mediating Role of Resilience and Social Participation among Older Adults in Western Philippines” – Dr. Madonna Palmes

    Co-authors: Sheilla M. Trajera and Gregory S. Ching

    📍Student Category:

    1st Place Infographics – “Knowledge About Cholera and Its Prevention Among Household Heads in a Highly Urbanized City: A Cross-sectional Study”

    – Karen Joy Oscares Felb Audrey Hope Padpad

    Sarah Adelaide Pacubas Angel Paglomutan Pearl Krystelle Rubite Panelo

    Adviser: Ryan Michael Oducado

    Stream: Nursing Education

    3rd Place Podium Presenter – Dana Marie Gregorio

    “Career Plans of Graduating Nursing Students In a State University”

    – Chelsea Elyssa Granada Jeanne Guarino Paula Himatay Carlie Hotic Larenz Noble Guillen

    Adviser: Ayesha C. Penuela

    Stream: New Normal

    “Perceived Competence and the Level of Satisfaction on the Delivery Room Simulation Based Learning Among Nursing Students in a State University”

    Presenter: Keith Danielle Bañes

    – Mecca Ella Barrios Regine Grace Bermudo Leanne Bañaria Baron Nicole Anthonette Banas

    Adviser: Madonna S. Palmes

  • Canadian Trade Commissioner discusses collab with WVSU, focus set on health, agriculture

    Canadian Trade Commissioner discusses collab with WVSU, focus set on health, agriculture

    Ms. Marie Angela Cachuela, the Trade Commissioner for Agriculture and Education of the Embassy of Canada met with the West Visayas State University key people led by President Dr. Joselito Villaruz on October 20, to discuss possible opportunities for collaboration.

  • WVSU College of Dentistry advances dental ed with CHED LAKAS 2022-001 Simulation Based Ed Project

    The West Visayas State University College of Dentistry (WVSU-COD) is making significant strides in dental education through its participation in the CHED LAKAS 2022-001 SBE Project.

    This initiative encompasses a Collaborative Capacity Building Workshop and Pilot Testing of Simulation-Based Education (SBE)-Centered Modules / Simulated Clinical Experience on Dental Medicine.

    The project is under the leadership of Dr. Liza Assumpta M. Jover, dean of the WVSU – COD; Dr. Lester Joseph G. Cardenas, associate dean for Administration; and Dr. Ma. Rosvia B. Bagaforo, associate dean for Academics.

    The 3-day event, taking place from Sept. 25 to 27, 2023, was held at Diversion 21 Hotel and WVSU – Main Campus in Iloilo City, Philippines, with the theme “Optimizing Simulation-based Education, Training, Collaboration, and Research – A Focus on Technology-driven Teaching and Learning Strategies.”

    This initiative aims to enhance the current philosophies and modalities employed in dental and oral health simulation-based education (SBE) to meet the demands of competency-based pedagogy.

    SBE involves the use of simulations to provide safe clinical encounters for students and faculty to bridge the gap between theory to practice.

    The WVSU College of Medicine, College of Nursing, and College of Dentistry, in collaboration with experts from other higher education institutions, aim to ensure the feasibility of scenarios and the content of SBE-centered modules before their implementation in the curriculum. This proactive approach ensures that students receive the best possible education in the field of Dental Medicine.

    The general objectives of the workshop include the pilot testing of scenarios and module content in various areas of dental medicine, such as Anesthesiology, Dental Public Health, Oral Surgery, Restorative Dentistry, and Oral Pathology.

    In a significant development for the project, West Visayas State University and the University of the Philippines Manila – College of Dentistry, being the lead implementing universities, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the further development of the CHED LAKAS 2022-001 SBE Project.

    This collaboration between the two esteemed educational institutions underscores the importance of joint efforts in advancing dental education in the Philippines.

    The said MOU aims to further enhance the collaboration between the two universities in researches and extension projects, seminar workshops, exchange of faculty, and sharing of best practices.

    This workshop was also participated by the faculty of Iloilo Doctor’s College – COD and the Faculty and students of WVSU – COD.

    The CHED LAKAS 2022-001 SBE Project represents a significant step forward in advancing dental education and promoting the use of technology-driven teaching and learning strategies.

    Furthermore, it underscores the commitment of WVSU COD to provide the highest quality education to its students, preparing them to excel in the dynamic field of dental medicine.

    This collaborative effort is expected to pave the way for improved dental education in the Philippines, ultimately benefiting both students and patients.

  • Simulation and Experiential Learning Workshop in WVSU ends; capacitates health educators

    Text by John Felip Gerasol
    Photos by John Felip Gerasol and Rain Julien Tuvilleja

    The West Visayas State University in collaboration with UP Manila and MSU-General Santos through a grant from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) LAKAS Project “Optimising Simulation-based Education (SBE), Training, Collaboration and Research – A Focus on Technology-driven Teaching & Learning Strategies” held a five-day Simulation and Experiential Learning Workshop here at WVSU. It concluded at the College of Medicine on September 8, 2023.

    The International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) at Columbia University facilitated the conduct of the activity, during which they organized a series of lectures, scenarios, and workshops on integrating SBE to the curriculum.

    On behalf of WVSU University President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz, Dr. Celina Gellada, Vice President of Medical and Allied Sciences, expressed her gratitude to the facilitators and all the Higher Educational Institutions that participated in the event.

    “When you return to your respective universities and colleges, you should also share what you have learned here with your colleagues, students, and other stakeholders that SBE will helps ensure student and patient safety” said Dr. Gellada.

    A total of six HEIs from different regions took part in the learning workshop: Cebu Normal University (CNU), Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (NONESCOST), Mindanao State University (MSU) – Gensan, Central Philippine University (CPU), University of Southern Mindanao (USM), and West Visayas State University (WVSU).

    For more Information and Updates

    www.wvsu.edu.ph

    #BastaTagaWestTheBest #TagaWestTheBest

  • Yokohama counterparts visit College of Nursing for collab on maternal and child health care transcultural exchange program.

    Photos By Rain Tuvilleja

    With the WVSU’s College of Nursing (CON) collaborating with the Global Health Program in Nursing 2023 with Yokohama City University, it welcomed its Japanese counterparts this morning, Sept. 8, 2023, at the CON Amphitheater.

    The focus of the discussions were maternal and child health care. Among the topics expounded by the Japanese counterparts were Japan’s Healthcare Care system and Maternal Health in Japan.

    On WVSU CON’s side, Richard Olano, a level 4 nursing student, talked about “Unveiling Realities: Landscape of Maternal and Child Health in PH” while Janna Yson, a level 2 nursing student, discussed “MalaSAKIT: A review and update of the PH Health Care Delivery System”.

    The Japanese visitors from Yokohama City University were composed of three members of the faculty, two directors of birth centers, two midwifery students, 10 nursing students, and one interpreter.

    For more information and updates

    visit www.wvsu.edu.ph

    #BastaTagaWestTheBest #TagaWestTheBest

  • HAPPENING NOW: Simulation and Experiential Learning Workshop in WVSU to ‘revolutionize’ health education

    By Joseph Nebres
    Photos by Rain Julien Tuvilleja

    In a collaboration aimed at ‘revolutionizing’ health education, a national Simulation and Experiential Learning Workshop is taking place today, September 4, 2023, and will conclude on September 8, 2023, at the Auditorium of Roxas Hall, College of Medicine.

    This workshop has been made possible through the partnership of ICAP Global Health, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the University of the Philippines – Manila, Mindanao State University – General Santos (MSU-GenSan), and WVSU.

    The primary focus of the workshop is Simulation-Based Education (SBE), utilizing cutting-edge teaching methodology that incorporates technology and experiential learning to offer safe yet immersive clinical encounters for students, educators, and prospective patients.

    The program, which commenced at 9 a.m. today, is being attended by 35 faculty members from other public and private institutions, including MSU-GenSan, University of Southern Mindanao, Central Philippine University, Iloilo Doctors College, Cebu Normal University, and Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology. Additionally, faculty members from WVSU’s College of Medicine, College of Nursing, and College of Dentistry are participating.

    The facilitators from ICAP at Columbia University include Dr. Getch Kassa, senior staff associate; Ms. Claire Raether, senior training and education specialist; Ms. Heather Fosburg, senior project officer; and Dr. Susan Michaels-Strasser, senior director of Human Resources for Health. Joining them is Dr. Pule Moabi, principal and simulation specialist from Scott College of Nursing in Lesotho.

    According to its website, ICAP, based at Columbia University, “has operations in more than 40 countries and is a leader in global public health, internationally known for tackling the world’s toughest health challenges—from HIV to tuberculosis, from malaria to maternal and child health, and the growing problem of non-communicable diseases, and most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. Through innovative research, collaborative technical assistance, and a focus on strengthening health systems, ICAP helps to create better, more accessible health services to reduce the burden of illness on people and communities.”

    SBE has garnered attention for its potential to offer hands-on training devoid of the inherent risks associated with real-life medical situations, a factor that is crucial in producing highly competent and confident healthcare professionals.

    The “Simulation and Experiential Learning Workshop” project comprises a series of workshops designed to equip the present and future healthcare workforce with the skills needed to effectively address diverse patient needs. By integrating Competency-Based Education (CBE) and high-fidelity simulators (HFS), the project aims to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical implementation.

  • Simulation-based education seen to up-skill med, nursing, dentistry faculty and students

    By Hazel P. Villa, Ph D
    Photos by Ma. Antonette D. Aguilar & Joseph Henry Nebres
     
    The post-pandemic times and the new normal has made the medical field and its educational system take strategic steps in being responsive to the needs of the field.
    This includes the up-skilling of faculty and students, which in the case of the West Visayas State University Colleges of Medicine, Nursing and Dentistry -means collaboration with institutional partners here and overseas.
    Thus, the conduct of the “Simulation-Based Education Faculty Development” on July 17, 2023 at the COM’s Roxas Hall Auditorium from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Simulation-based medical education refers to any educational endeavor that employs simulation tools to recreate clinical situations.
    A partnership between the WVSU, University of the Philippines Manila and Mindanao State University-General Santos through the CHED LAKAS 2022-001 “Optimising Simulation-based Education (SBE), Training, Collaboration and Research – A Focus on Technology-driven Teaching and Learning Strategies” paved the way for this program which highlights the commitment of these institutions to providing cutting-edge technology in the field of health care.
    The facilitators are all from Adelaide Health Simulation. They are Adam Montagu, director; Ellen Davies, research program lead; and Michael Gilmour, simulation technician.
    The activities and workshops include a team-based scenario, how to break bad news, Visually Enhanced Medical Simulation (VEMS), and a panel discussion.
    The participants numbering 57 are faculty from the WVSU Colleges of Medicine, Nursing & Dentistry, UP Manila, Cebu Normal University, Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, Mindanao State University- General Santos, University of Southern Mindanao, Iloilo Doctors’ College and Central Philippine University.

  • A Dental Mission: Extending Dental Health Literacy by Providing Quality and Accessible Oral Health Care

    By: Mariel Demegillo/ College of Dentistry – Student Council
    Photos by Nicole Kathleen Resol

     

    To end the school year 2022-2023, the College of Dentistry Student Council, together with the faculty and staff, volunteer students and dentists, had their first Dental Mission with the theme: “A Dental Mission: Extending Dental Health Literacy by Providing Quality and Accessible Oral Health Care” at the community of Brgy. Alalasan, Lapuz, Iloilo City. The dental mission targeted children ages 5 years old to 11 years old to get their tooth extracted.

    We would like to give appreciation to the following volunteer dentists:

    𝘿𝙧. 𝙇𝙞𝙯𝙖 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙖 𝙈. 𝙅𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝘿𝙧. 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙤, 𝘿𝙧. 𝙇𝙚𝙚 𝙅𝙖𝙡𝙗𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙖, 𝘿𝙧. 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤, 𝘿𝙧. 𝙆𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙮, 𝘿𝙧. 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙖, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙧. 𝙇𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙨.

    We would also like to thank the following sponsors:

    𝘿𝙧. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙅. 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤, 𝘿𝙧. 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙋. 𝙋𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙩, 𝘿𝙧. 𝙂𝙚𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙎𝙞𝙗𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙖, 𝘿𝙧. & 𝙈𝙧𝙨. 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙨, 𝘿𝙧. 𝙇𝙞𝙯𝙖 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙖 𝙅𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙑𝙎𝙐 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙘.

    Lastly, we thank the community of Brgy. Alalasan Lapuz for its laudable assistance and allowing its constituents to partake in the Dental Mission.

    We thank each and every one for lending their time and service that made this event a successful one. This event wouldn’t be made possible without you!

  • WES, WVSU talk on collab, assessment for nurses

    WES, WVSU talk on collab, assessment for nurses

    For further understanding the health care education in institutions as well as developments of different health sectors in the Philippines, World Education Services (WES) Managing Director, Canada, and Deputy Executive Director, Shamira Madhany, together with Megan Blackburn, Senior Director of Strategy and Planning and Chief of Staff, visit the University on October 4, 2023.

     

    The issues and challenges concerning the immigration, registration and employment of Internationally Educated Nurses were tackled as well as the procedures and processes of applications for academic exchange or international travels for potentially interested WVSU students.

     

    The people present in the meeting were University President, Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz; together with Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ma. Asuncion Christine Dequilla; Vice President for Administration and Finance, Porferio Barlas Jr.; ILLO Director, Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka; Office of Director for Quality Assurance, Dr. Dolly Rose F. Temelo; and College of Nursing Faculty, Carla P. Gustilo.

     

    “You came to the right school!”, stated Dr. Villaruz as he explained how WVSU is the perfect prospect for the opportunity after WVSU nursing students yielding as topnotcher in the Nursing Licensure Exam every year.

     

    Both parties expressed interest regarding the opportunities and how they are willing to share resources and build relationships with other educational institutions and organizations in the country.This discussion was organized through the efforts of the Canadian Trade and Education Commission.

  • WVSU Hosts Futures Thinking Seminar-Workshop

    by Leo G. Almonte, MDC

    The West Visayas State University hosted the 2nd Futures Thinking Seminar-Workshop last February 17, 2023, at the Diversion 21 Hotel,Iloilo City.

    Aklan State University, Capiz State University, Carlos Hilado Memorial State University, Central Philippines State University, Guimaras State University, Iloilo Science and Technology University, Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology, Northern Iloilo State University, Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, University of Antique and West Visayas State University participated in the high-level workshop represented by their university presidents and vice presidents.

    WVSU President Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz welcomed the participants in his address, while Dr. Raul F. Muyong gave a message afterward. Mr. Emmanuel De Guia, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Networking PhilsFutures, provided an overview of the activity and expected output, together with Ms. Jalaine Joyce Malabanan, PhilFutures Chief.

    The seminar-workshop aims to produce capstone projects on each institution’s research niche anchored in the Sustainable Development Goals and regional development priorities. Participating HEIs in the region came together to identify an emerging Futures Agenda, mainly geared towards institutional capstone projects.

    Dr. Joselito F. Villaruz presented WVSU’s capstone project entitled “Mental Wellness for Resilient Filipinos,” a research-based initiative to institutionalize solutions to mental wellness in the region. The presentation identified the problem, competitive landscape, solutions, framework, work plan, timeline, and key metrics.

    Participants came up with recommendations to sustain the Futures Agenda and ensure the implementation of their action plan. Building a “Futures Thinking culture” through the facilitation of seminars among faculty, research enthusiasts, and students; and enhancement of middle managers’ skills in risk management and governance are among the recommended action points agreed upon by the participants.