28/03/2026
A Kidney Awareness Month Program was held on March 24, 2026 at Cauayan South Central School. This is a collaborative project of the Rotary Club of Cauayan, coordinated by RC Cauayan Secretary Eric Cacabelos with Cauayan District Hospital and CSCS-SELG.
With the theme "Kidney Health for All: Caring for people, Protecting the Planet", the program aims to put focus on protecting the kidney through education and early screening.
Nephrologist Dr. Richter Orpilla, gave a lecture on Kidney functions, its importance and caring for it. He also talked of Chronic Kidney Disease and its symptoms and prevention.
Attended by Grade 6 students, led by SELG President Gian Cacabelos, Faculty of Cauayan South Central School led by OIC Noimi Tattao and RC Cauayan members and spouse led by President Sherlon Gonzales, the lecture was well received.
Part of the program were free check on CBC, creatinine, BP and Blood Chem by Medical Personnel of Hemodialysis Center-Cauayan District Hospital.