On RITM-ARG CD4 Test

Hi there,

Good day! First and foremost, I would like to thank Project Red Ribbon in behalf of all the HIV postive here in the Philippines. The devotion you have showed to people living with HIV is unparalleled. 

I have been positive since November 2013, since I have received my false positive result. I have officially been diagnosed last February 2014. My treatment hub is at Klinika Bernardo in Cubao QC.  I have been taking my ARVs since then, namely Lamivudine-Zidovudine and Effavirenz. Thank God I have already get used to the effects of Effavirenz. The road wasn't easy, but I have learned to live with this condition and taking things positively.

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Holiday Schedule at RITM-ARG this February

ADVISORY

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RITM-ARG Number

Hi pozzie, do you know the contact number of ARG RITM Alabang? they don't seem to respond to my messages. I'm about to ask them for my cd4 schedule. I'm from the province and it's kinda inconvenient for me to walk-in just for scheduling... Pls help. Thanks a lot. 

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One Strike!

Hello!

I'm 20yo. I got sick last June and I suspect that I have contracted the virus due to unprotected sex I had 12 days prior to being hospitalized (which was actually my first ever sex... talk about bad luck). I'm really scared that this could be it. The doctor suspects it to but suggested to take the test again after 3 months since I tested negative at the hospital.  

My 3 month window period ends on September 1st week and I'm planning to be tested again on one of those days. Just in case I turn out positive (since I have already cried for a month about it and have fully accepted it na), is it ok to have my baseline tests at RITM-ARG but submit myself to another hospital for the actual treatment?

Thank you.

I was a fool but isn't this too unfair? to be hit on my first.

LagingMalas

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Email 508: What to Do in RITM-ARG?

Good morning!

I got my confirmatory results and I'm planning to enroll into RITM-ARG for treatment. I want ask about the procedure and how to go about it like what do I need to bring, who do I need to talk to when I get there.

Thank you and more power!

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Email 489: Free CD4 Test?

Good day,

Is the CD4 Count in RITM-ARG still free? Is it free regardless if I am a PhilHealth member or not or if I'm from other treatment hubs?

Thank you for your response.

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ADVISORY: RITM-ARG and RITM Satellite Clinic Closed on January 31, 2014

ADVISORY

Please be informed that

RITM-ARG

&

RITM-Satellite Clinic

are 

CLOSED

on Friday, 

January 31, 2013.

Approved for posting

by

Dr. Rossana Ditangco

Head, RITM-ARG

"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"

-Pozziepinoy-

Want to be ASSISTED for the HIV TEST?? 

Check this link:

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Tags: HIV Manila, HIV Philippines, AIDS Manila, AIDS Philippines, HIV/AIDS Manila, HIV/AIDS Philippines

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Email 425: Holiday Schedule of RITM

Good Day, i just want to ask the regular schedule of RITM Alabang this December? Thanks and More Power Pozzie

jcbr13
                                                  
POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi jcbr13.

Thank you for your email.

Here is the schedule of both RITM Satellite Clinic and RITM-ARG:

I hope I was able to answer your concerns. Feel free to email me again if you have other questions.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy

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Email 420: Confused and Needs Help!

Hi.

im newly diagnose last nov. Sa totoo lang im so depress pero right now i feel ok na. . Marami pa din tanong sa isip ko. Until now di pa din ako ng papatest ng cd4 ko sa alabang kasi baka may bayad.  Wala ako idea. Tapos sa med. Di ko alam ko paano or magkano magagastos ko. Im so confused. Help naman po. 

Salamat. 

TRANSLATION

Hi.
 I’m newly diagnosed with HIV last November. To be honest, I am so depressed but right now, I feel ok. I think a lot. Up to now, I haven;t taken the CD4 test in Alabang because of the fee. I have no idea. Then the medicines. I don’t know what or how much would they cost me. I’m so confused. Please help me.

Thank you.  

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Email 410: Free CD4 Test in RITM-ARG?

hi,

im here to ask something, last april 2013, when all my requirements going abroad is ready, suddenly my HIV test became reactive..
the test was from san lazaro hospital (DOH) . im planning to have a cd4 test at ritm alabang, with my results in the said hospital, am i valuable to have a free cd4 test?

thank you so much

POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi there.

Thank you for your email.

With your confirmatory test result, you can be enrolled in any hub. If you want free lab tests including the CD4 test, you need to enrol in RITM and subject yourself with the different tests there. If you are enrolled in other hubs, you won't qualify for the free CD4 test in RITM-ARG.

I hope I was able to answer your concerns. Feel free to email me again if you have other questions.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy

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ADVISORY: New Schedule of CD4 Test in RITM-ARG

ADVISORY

Please be advised that the

NEW CD4 Testing Schedule 

at

RITM-ARG

is from

8:30 - 9:30 am

starting

November 4, 2013

This advisory 

is approved by

Dr. Rossana Ditangco

Head, RITM-ARG

"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"

-Pozziepinoy-

Want to be ASSISTED for the HIV TEST?? 

Check this link:

CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

If you have comments or questions, please click this link:

Contact Pozziepinoy

© Copyright. All Rights Reserved by Pozziepinoy 2012

Credits: 

Image by FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Tags: HIV Manila, HIV Philippines, AIDS Manila, AIDS Philippines, HIV/AIDS Manila, HIV/AIDS Philippines

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Email 717: Worried About Symptoms

Hi po! I just saw this blog and I read all the share story I'm happy kasi tlgang sinasagot nyo po mga tanong nila which is nkakatulong po sa mga tao confused at mraming tanong about HIV like me..

I'm not an HIV patient pero I know someone HIV+ and I'm here for him tulungan xa at suporthan xa sa dinaranas nya ngaun..

2010 nung na diagnosed xa na HIV+ and sa observation Ko po hndi po xa nagpacheck after nyang malaman un dhil sa hndi Nya matanggap...nging ok nmn xa dati although dumarating ung tym na mdalas xa magkacolds at sore throat take lang xa ng meds at hndi Nya p rin inisip na bumababa na ang immune system Nya...

This year ngstart na nga po bumagsak ang immune system Nya marami na xa sakit na nrrmdaman take LNG xa ng meds and ngpacheck ng cd4 which is 350 something so that tym continue p rin ang lifestyle Nya dhil cguro naisip Nya kinakaya pa ng mga meds ang mga symptoms Nya...

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ADVISORY: RITM-ARG and RITM Satellite Clinic Closed on Monday, October 28, 2013

ADVISORY

RITM-ARG, Alabang 

&

RITM Satellite Clinic, Malate

are 

CLOSED

on 

Monday, October 28, 2013

To those who have a scheduled ARV refill, consultation, diagnostic tests,

PLEASE come to the facilities this week.

THANK YOU!

This advisory has been approved

for posting by

Dr. Rossana A. Ditangco,

Head, RITM-ARG

"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"

-Pozziepinoy-

Want to be ASSISTED for the HIV TEST?? 

Check this link:

CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

If you have comments or questions, please click this link:

Contact Pozziepinoy

© Copyright. All Rights Reserved by Pozziepinoy 2012

Credits: 

Image by FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Tags: HIV Manila, HIV Philippines, AIDS Manila, AIDS Philippines, HIV/AIDS Manila, HIV/AIDS Philippines

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Email 701: Being Referred to San Lazaro Hospital

Good Day!

Manghingi sana ako ng advice and tulong na rin regarding sa sitwasyon ko ngayun. By the way, I came from Davao City and I have been taking the ARV's for a year now. Ngayon bumalik na ako sa trabaho ko dito sa Pampanga. Ngayon paubos na ang aking mga gamot..ang clinic sa davao city nagbibigay na sa akin ng referral sa San Lazaro Hospital. Ang tanong ko kahit anong araw ba tumatanggap sila ng kagaya ko? Is there a designated day kung kelan ang punta dun I am already worried baka maubusan na ako ng gamot. Hingi sana ako ng advise kung anu-ano ba ang aking mga gawin prior to mabigyan ako ng mga gamot.

Salamat  po and God Bless!

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Email 700: CD4 Test in RITM-ARG

Hi Pozziepinoy,

I just have few inquiries regarding RITM-ARG. Do I need to pay for my CD4 checking (lab tests). I had my last check up last January, and base sa diniscuss sakin last time, I need to pay 3k just to have the succeeding lab exam (CD4 monitoring) but nabasa ko somewhere in your blog na ginawa na nilang free yung checking ng cd4 cells kahit hindi ka pa nag ARVs. I hope you could enlighten me on this one.. Ayoko kasing masayang yung pagpunta ko sa hub tapos hindi pala ako makakapag pa lab exam. 

Thank you very much.

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Email 695: Schedule of RITM-ARG?

Is RITM-ARG open on saturdays? I need to have CD4 test. what's the meaning of ARG

POZZIEPINOY’S RESPONSE

Hi.

Thank you for your email.

Like all government HIV/AIDS Treatment hubs, RITM-ARG is closed on weekends and holidays.

By the way, ARG stands for AIDS Research Group.

I hope I was able to answer your concerns. Feel free to email me again if you have other questions.

Stay healthy,

Pozziepinoy

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The 3rd Outreach Program of The Red Ribbon

Today, The Red Ribbon had its 3rd Outreach Program in RITM-ARG. With our guests, Malcolm Brown, Alex Belbal, Ryan Javier and David Fabros, Gerald Santos gave a tour of the hospital, showing them around the waiting area, the clinic, the laboratory testing area, the pharmacy and finally the AIDS Research Group (ARG) Clinic. 

Inside we introduced them to the staff then we had a briefing outside the clinic about The Red Ribbon and it's process flow organization. We also discussed on how we will go about the Outreach Program.

At 10:30am, the ARG clinic was already packed with clients and our guests and waited for Dr. Mark. We started with Ate Beth's introduction of the doctor who represented ARG since Dr. Ditangco was attending a seminar in Antipolo City, with a short speech, welcoming the group and the clients. One by one, the guests were introduced and gave their inspirational talks. Malcolm, Gerald, David, Yomi, Green and Ryan all gave words of wisdom and hope to the PLHIV's. Ending the talk was Pastor Patrick who gave a blessing to all of us. The Outreach ended with donation of boxes of cotrimoxazole and pill boxes to the staff of ARG for the patients and free packed lunch for all.

After the program in RITM-ARG in Alabang, the RITM-Satellite Clinic in Malate, in the afternoon, had free snacks for all clients who were waiting in line for their HIV test, counseling or test result. Lep Bulan arranged everything and he reported that clients in the clinic were smiling and very happy. Nurse Trisha claimed that the clients were thankful to the food that was given.

This was a GREAT day for all of us. We really wish that somehow the outreach program had given people hope and inspiration today and for days to come.

Thank you Dr. Ditangco, our guests and our donors for making this possible!

"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"

-Pozziepinoy-

Want to be ASSISTED for the HIV TEST?? 

Check this link:

CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

If you have comments or questions, please click this link:

Contact Pozziepinoy

© Copyright. All Rights Reserved by Pozziepinoy 2012

Credits: 

Image by FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Tags: HIV Manila, HIV Philippines, AIDS Manila, AIDS Philippines, HIV/AIDS Manila, HIV/AIDS Philippines

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Email 689: Need the Xray and Sputum Tests for SAGIP

Hi pozzie,

Thank you sa sagot mo last time. May next question pa ako. Galing ako sa PGH last Monday dala yung mga documents ko however tinanong ng nurse sa SAGIP kung nasaan na yung XRAY and sputum test results galing RITM-ARG. Sabi ko hindi po binigay ng mga taga RITM sonsinabi nila na kunin ko daw and binigyan nila ako ng bago lab test (crea, bun, urinalysis, fecalysis, etc..)

Tanong ko lang pozzie kung may idea ka ba kung paano maclaim yung xray and  
sputum results ko and required pa ba yung orange card para maclaim yun?  
Nawala ko na kasi yung orang card ko.

Tnks! 

I

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ADVISORY: RITM-ARG is Closed Tomorrow!

ADVISORY

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT

RITM-ARG IS

CLOSED TOMORROW

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013.

The Treatment Hub will resume operations

on Wednesday, October 16, 2013.

Thank You!

"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"

-Pozziepinoy-

Want to be ASSISTED for the HIV TEST?? 

Check this link:

CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

If you have comments or questions, please click this link:

Contact Pozziepinoy

© Copyright. All Rights Reserved by Pozziepinoy 2012

Credits: 

Image by FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Tags: HIV Manila, HIV Philippines, AIDS Manila, AIDS Philippines, HIV/AIDS Manila, HIV/AIDS Philippines

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Email 674: CD4 in RITM-ARG

Hi! 

Good morning. 

Do we have CD4 Test Count done every weekend at RITG-ARG? I still don't have my comfirmatory result yet, but my doctor gave me a slip/recommendation. Apparently, I can't afford the cost of it at Medical City. How much will I pay if I have thru RITM? Will the recommendation of my doctor be enough for me to avail of the test or are there any other documents that I have to present? What time can I go there for the test if ever?
I haven't enrolled myself yet at the Hub since I haven't talked to my doctor yet and request for transfer but that's what I am planning to do. For the time being, I just need to have the test done so that I can start taking ARV for faster recovery. Hope you'll be able to assist me with my concern.

Appreciate your help towards us who are in need.

Thank you and more power!

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