Lesson 4: Community Health Resources and Facilities MAPEH 6 - Health By: MAILYN L. HITORO Teacher 1 CAMPAYAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Introduction Health facilities are places that provide health care. They include hospitals, clinics, community health centers and other specialized health care units. Health facilities play a significant role in the alleviation of disasters because of their particular function in treating the injured and handling the outbreaks of disease like Covid 19 pandemic. At the end of this lesson, you are expected to identify the different Health care resources and facilities and to explain their importance.
Look at the pictures below, who are these front liners? Where can we find these medical practitioners/ professionals?
Different Health Care Facilities School Clinic – It has a doctor, dentist, and a school nurse. They attend to your medical and emergency needs. They keep record of your medical status. They are also prepared to attend to pupils’ health emergency needs.
• Community Health Resources – Each community has a public and private health clinics and facilities. The health center has a team of doctors, nurses, dentists and medical staff. They help community members for medical, dental, and emergency needs. The health services could be first aid and health care for mothers, babies, and children. Different Health Care Facilities
A health care provider may refer to a health professional or an organization that provides professional health services. Professionals are regulated by their body and / or the state.
Different Health Care Specialist Obstetrician -specialist for caring for the mother before, during and immediately after birth. Gynecologis t - specialist for women’s health .
Different Health Care Specialist Peadiatrician - specialist for health and illness of children. Ophthalmologist - specialist for the treatment in treating disorders of the eyes
Neurologist - specialist for diagnosing and treating disorders of the Nervous system. Psychiatrist - specialist for the treatment of mental and emotional condition and disorders. Different Health Care Specialist
Gerontologist - specialist for the aged and orderly. Surgeon - performs surgical related cases. Different Health Care Specialist
Nephrologist - specialist for the disorder of the kidney. Podiatrist - specialist for various feet related diseases. Different Health Care Specialist
School health service refers to need based comprehensive services rendered to pupils, teachers and other personnel in the school to promote, protect their health, prevent and control disease and maintain their health . Community health services provide preventative and health improvement services. In the community, often with partners from local government and the third sector. It encourages, support and empower residents to be healthy, build capacity for self-sufficiency and improve the health and well-being of the community . There are different medical professionals and specialists that can attend to our medical needs Remember:
Directions: Read and understand the following statements. Choose the letter of the correct answer. He /She is one who takes care of your teeth to prevent tooth decay and cavities . a . Ophthalmologist b . Nurse c . Dentist d. Surgeon 2. He / She is a specialist in treating eye conditions and diseases. a . Ophthalmologist b . Neurologist c . Pediatrician d. Podiatrist Activity:
3 . He/ She is a specialist in women’s condition and diseases specifically on the female reproductive system. a. Obstetrician b. Gynecologist c. Surgeon d. Nurse 4 . He/ She is a specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system. a. Surgeon b. Podiatrist c. Nephrologist d. Neurologist 5 . He/ She is a specialist in the treatment of the persons’ medical and emotional condition and its disorders. a. Psychiatrist b. Neurologist c. Nephrologist d. Podiatrist
Answer Key C A B D A
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