Congratulations to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bauang and the Bauang Rural Health Unit (RHU) for their outstanding achievements at the 2nd Provincial Gawad Kalusugan Awards, held on December 5, 2024, at Ynad’s Place Resort, San Fernando City, La Union.

The awards received include:

1. Best Performing LGU on the 2023 LGU Health Scorecard

2. 4-in-1 Certified & Accredited Primary Care Facility

3. Functional Epidemiology & Surveillance Unit

4. Adolescent-Friendly Health Facility Level 1 Accreditation

5. Ms. Jocelyn S. Garcia – Top 8 Outstanding Midwife in the Province

The Bauang delegation, led by Dr. Erwill Nunan (Municipal Health Officer), includingDr. Charis Keith (Medical Officer II), Mr. Alfred Bambao (Public Health Nurse), Ms. Stephanie Gatchalian (Medical Technologist), and Ms. Doris Marie Munar-Bambao (Rural Sanitation Inspector).

The teamwork and commitment of the Bauang RHU, with the unending support of LGU Bauang, are a testament to Bauang’s excellence in healthcare service delivery.

Bauang remains steadfast in its mission to continually enhance its local health system, ensuring quality and accessible health services for all Bauangeños.

Written by: Korina Esteban-Ma