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 Daily Guardian reporter Mariela Angella Oladive won the “Most Inspiring Healthcare Story” Award at the 2025 TMC Iloilo Media Excellence Awards for her feature on ATIPAN, a telehealth initiative by the Center for Informatics (University of San Agustin) that expands healthcare access to indigenous communities. Her article, “BRIDGING GAPS: ATIPAN Telehealth Expands Indigenous Health Access,” spotlighted the project’s role in addressing healthcare inequalities in remote areas.
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Our very own Dr. de Castro shared great insights with some of the brightest minds in the region at the National Academy of Science and Technology’s Regional Scientific Meeting (NAST RSM) in the Philippines.
Dr. de Castro's opportunity to contribute to meaningful conversations that drive innovation, research, and national development highlights the ATIPAN's core principles: prioritize the marginalized, empower community and promote well-being, and push forward technology/innovation deployment to the most underserved to prevent further inequities. Learn more about the lecture through sessions below.
Dr. Josel Jabadan, one of the dedicated doctors behind ATIPAN+, has brought honor to the Philippines by winning 1st Prize for the “Most Outstanding Research Award” competing against 45 countries and more than 500 family medicine doctor presenters at the 26th WONCA (World Organization of Family Doctors) Asia Pacific Conference held in Korea. Even more impressive—this was her very first time presenting on the global stage!
Her award-winning research focused on integrating telemedicine with a culturally-sensitive, community and patient-centered, and family-focused care approach in managing esotropia in an indigenous child. The study highlighted the importance of merging modern medical practices with cultural understanding—an approach that deeply resonated with the international panel. This achievement embodied the values and advocacy that ATIPAN stands for: accessible, respectful, and inclusive healthcare for underserved communities.  During the recent workshop on the ATIPAN telehealth program, indigenous partner communities shared valuable insights into the mental health challenges they experience. Discussions highlighted key concerns, including limited access to mental health services, cultural perceptions of mental well-being, and the role of traditional healing practices.
These perspectives emphasize the importance of developing inclusive, community-centered approaches that integrate indigenous knowledge with accessible mental health support. As telehealth services continue to expand, fostering collaboration with these communities will be essential in addressing their unique healthcare needs effectively. Watch the documentation here.  Meet the Speakers: Women’s Health in Crisis
Join us on March 7 for a vital discussion on women's health amid wars, conflicts, disasters, and epidemics. 🔹 Dr. Nuha El-Sharif (Al-Quds University, Palestine) – Public health expert 🔹 Dr. Roselle Rivera (University of the Philippines Diliman) – Gender equity advocate 🔹 Dr. Angela Lee (School of Engineering & Technology, Malaysia) – Data scientist & educator 📅 Date: March 7 | 🕘 Time: 9 AM EST (2 PM GMT) 📍 Register now: https://shorturl.at/uUdwE Be part of the conversation shaping a resilient and equitable future for women. 🌍✨  Connecting for care…
The University of San Agustin Center for Informatics is proud to announce the ATIPAN+ General Workshop on March 20-22, 2025 with the theme of Strengthening Health Connections: Empowering Indigenous and Rural Communities through Telehealth. Exciting conversations ahead. Stay tuned for more details! #ATIPANPlus #ATIPANProject #Atipan #AtipanGeneralWorkshop2025 #Telehealth #Indigenous #CFI #USACFI  Our CFI Director, Dr. Romulo de Castro will be speaking at, GAMA-ICTM 2025's symposium 4 discussing his insights on AI applications in tropical medicine along with other distinguished AI4PEP researchers, with a theme "Bridging the Equity Gap: Ensuring Access to Innovation in Tropical Disease Prevention and Treatment for All".
Learn more about the AI4PEP feature by clicking the link. Learn more about GAMA-ICT here.  The Filipino SDG Action Hour Episode 104 ATIPAN: Health Equity and a Digital Health Implementation Model for UHC, Towards SDGs
Join our very own Dr. Romulo de Castro, Director of the Center for Informatics (CFI) at the University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, Philippines, as he discusses ATIPAN: Health Equity and a Digital Health Implementation Model for Universal Health Care (UHC) in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). #FutureEarthPH #sustainability #SDGActionHour 📅 Date: January 24, 2025 (Friday), 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM 🔗 Registration Link: tinyurl.com/SDGActionHour FEP SDG Hour Sessions Stream: https://bit.ly/FEPonYT Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=941316204809857&set=a.573148384959976 Don’t miss this engaging session on health equity and innovation!  On December 18, 2024, the College of Medicine celebrated its 15 years of quality excellence with its MD-PhD (Molecular Medicine) Program and welcomed the 15th batch of MD-PhD scholars signing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), continuing the legacy in an event, “Pagdayaw: Towards Transforming Filipino Healthcare through Innovative Translation Medical Research.”
Dr. Pia Zamora-Rico, one of the passionate doctors of ATIPAN, won "Outstanding Community Service and Public Health Award" for her pivotal role in the design and implementation of telemedicine through the ATIPAN Project, uniting, taking care of, and empowering 10 vulnerable communities, including seven Ati groups. We are very proud of this achievement as this does not only show Dr. Zamora's passion and love for the community but also a statement for better and inclusive healthcare in the Philippines. Learn more about the award here. |
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