NATIONAL KIDNEY AND TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE

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Sakit sa Bato, Sagot Nandito NKTI Kaagapay Mo

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NKTI CELEBRATES JUNE 2015 AS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH

June of every year is celebrated as National Kidney Month by virtue of Proclamation No. 184 dated May 31, 1993. For 2015, NKTI celebrates its 22nd anniversary in cooperation with the Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN) and the Philippine Urological Association (PUA) with the theme Batong Inaalagaan, Habambuhay Nating Kayamanan. The Renal Disease Control Program (REDCOP) coordinates with the different regional offices of the Department of Health (DOH) for the nationwide activities.

NKTI continues to be the countrys premier government institution for the prevention and treatment of kidney and other kidney related illnesses urology, vascular and end-stage organ diseases. Through the years, NKTI has maintained a holistic and integrated renal care program starting with promotion, prevention, diagnosis and treatment up to follow-up care through research, training, advocacy and quality assurance. At NKTI, those needing renal replacement therapy can avail of the best hemodialysis technology in the country. Moreover, the NKTIs Diagnostic Center houses the most advanced amenities and equipment, firsts in the Philippines and in Asia, like the 256-Slice CT Scan, 3.0 Tesla MRI, DXA Bone Densitometer, state-of-the-art Radiography and Fluoroscopy, Cathlab biplane imaging system and C-arm machine for cardiac catheterization. Indeed, NKTI strongly holds in its commitment of Keeping the Nation Healthy Through Expertise and Technology.

For the achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals and in adherence to the Department of Healths thrust of Kalusugan Pangkalahatan or Universal Healthcare for all Filipinos, NKTI adds up its Center for Urology and Mens Health to intensify urology specialty health services not only for men but also for women.

Improvement of facilities and expansion of services never stop at NKTI to give the best service to the Filipinos such as the Radiotherapy, Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics. Latest expansion is the Operating Room Complex which showcases the Integrated Operating Room which is optimally designed for performing minimally invasive and conventional surgeries. The systems modular design allows all components and functionalities to be integrated in the operating room. It simplified work process by means of intuitive device control directly in the sterile area. Centralized control via single touch screen OR lights with high definition (HD) camera, fully motorized OR table, full HD laparoscopic equipment, HD documentation, HD room camera, video routing, video conferencing, Patient monitor/MRI/CT-Scan/ultrasound integration and video image telestration for teaching purposes. Customized to meet disciplinary and interdisciplinary needs, the Operating Room concept offers the optimal solution to each requirement for an integrated OR workstation design that sets new standards in ergonomics, safety, and efficiency which is considered the first in the Philippines.

Through Public-Private Partnership (PPP), the PET-CT unit has been opened to operate in February this year. Truly, one can say that NKTI is deeply committed to excellent healthcare, hence the NKTI tagline . . . Sakit sa Bato, Sagot Nandito, NKTI Kaagapay Mo.

Join the National Kidney and Transplant Institute in the nationwide celebration of National Kidney Month!

NKTI National Kidney Month Committee

Mass Media Exposure 3.12.15

Please coordinate with Ms. Nimia Parale (PIO-CREAM Office) and Ms. Zelpha Z. Orlino (Exec. Office) at Tel Nos. 981-0300 / 400 loc. 1008 / 4427 / DL 928-0355 / CPs Nos. 0918-5679490 / 0928-4826787 ; E-mail addresses: zelpha.orlino@nkti.gov.ph; nimia parale@nkti.gov.ph and pro@nkti.gov.ph NATIONAL KIDNEY AND TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE

_______________________________________________________ Sakit sa Bato, Sagot Nandito NKTI Kaagapay Mo

PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2015 KIDNEY MONTH CELEBRATION

Theme: Batong Inaalagaan, Habambuhay Nating KayamananDATEACTIVITYVENUE

June 1, 2015

5:00 AM onwardsKick-off/Opening Ceremonies (Alay Lakad, Street Dance and Float Parade)Will start at Charito Planas Garden, Quezon City Circle; Route of Parade will be around QC Circle

June 4, 2015Batong Bulilit Art and Essay Writing ContestNational Kidney and Transplant Institute

June 6, 2015Tree PlantingNational Kidney and Transplant Institute

June 5,19, 26, 2015Free Kidney Check for first 100 patients per dayNational Kidney and Transplant Institute

June 10, 17, 24, 2015Out Patient Services Health TeachingsNational Kidney and Transplant Institute Out Patient Services

June 10, 2015Renal Disease Control Program (REDCOP) Advocacy Campaign and Medical OutreachMetro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)

June 16-17, 20152-day Community Outreach and ExhibitSan Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

June 16-18, 2015REDCOP Advocacy Campaign and Medical OutreachRegion I Medical Center, Dagupan City, Pangasinan

June 20, 2015Kidney Transplant Association of the Philippines, Inc. (KITAP) Tribute to DonorsNational Kidney and Transplant Institute

June 20, 2015PaDRE (Digital Rectal Exam) and Mens Health ForumNational Kidney and Transplant Institute Out Patient Services

June 22 or 23, 2015Maria Corazon Torres-Javier (MCTJ) Foundation Sponsorship of 1 Kidney Transplant;

Gift-giving of MCTJ Board Members to In-patientsNational Kidney and Transplant Institute

June 24, 2015REDCOP Advocacy Campaign and Medical OutreachPasig City

June 30, 2015Golf TournamentWackwack Golf and Country Club

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