Living with HIV in the Philippines

The official blog of The Project Red Ribbon Care Management Foundation, Inc. (TRR).

  • TRR LOVE FUND

    TRR Love Fund is the arm of the foundation which provides medical assistance to the financially challenged PLHIV.

  • Care assistance for HIV Test

    The Care Assistant Program involves assistance to HIV testing and HIV and AIDS Treatment hubs in the Philippines. Our volunteers schedule the client to the clinic or hub, assist with the procedure in the clinic or hub and conduct peer counseling

  • HOTLINE ASSISTANCE

    With the TRR Hotline Numbers, our volunteers answer concerns and inquiries about HIV and AIDS, do counselling, refers clients to nearest HIV Testing facility, HIV and AIDS Treatment Hub and government and NGO organizations for support

  • PEER COUNSELING

    The foundation volunteers conduct one-on-one counseling either on the phone or in person. They also conduct group counseling

  • SUPPORT GROUP TALK

    The support group talk (SGT) is a program that involves giving HIV lectures by guest speakers, discuss topics about HIV, care, treatment and support, discussion issues related to HIV

  • OUTREACH PROGRAM

    The foundation's outreach program is geared towards providing support to our fellow PLHIV's in the HIV and AIDS Treatment Hubs. Volunteers hand out of donations of medicines and special gifts to PLHIV, give inspirational talks by invited guests to a group of PLHIV, bonding over snacks or meal, visit the sick who are confined in the hospital

  • Referral System

    As part of treatment, the foundation's referral program involves our volunteers referring clients to specialized doctors who are HIV friendly. The foundation has it's own list of specialty doctors of low cost for the indigent PLHIV.

  • Online Support Group

    The foundation has a private Online Support Group in facebook. This group of advocates, supporters, counselors, health Workers and PLHIV

  • Home Health

    Aside from client counselling, the foundation volunteers also do family counselling and home visitation for awareness and continuance of care.

  • Health Fitness

    The foundation believes in holistic approach to treatment and care, thus inclusion of these programs: yoga, dance, swimming, jogging and running, boot camp workouts

  • EVENTS

    As part of awareness and education program, the foundation organizes its own national events to coincide with the international AIDS events: World AIDS Day and International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Showing posts with label San Lazaro Hospital. Show all posts
Showing posts with label San Lazaro Hospital. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

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Email 520: On Blood Bags for Transfusion


Dear Pozzie,

I need blood transfusions due to Anemia, TB and AIDS. Everytime I go to SLH I always require a minimum of 5 bags sometimes to 12 bags of blood transfused as my hemoglobin level dips really low. Someone has told me that there may be a limit to blood transfusions done. Is this true? I am scared to ask my physician. If it is, then I am done!

Friday, December 20, 2013

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Email 423: Relative Needs ARV

Sir/Madam,

I have a relative that is HIV positive and needs to be on the retro antiviral treatment. His CD4 count is 300 but i don't know his viral load. I heard that the government is giving a free anti retro viral meds at San Lazaro Hospital. How true is this? I want him to avail this medicine to help to slow down the virus and help to extend his life. I hope that it is free, I also heard that this medicine is very expensive. I would really appreciate your help with regards to this matter. thank you very much.My email address is XXX.

Ana     

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

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ADVISORY: San Lazaro Hospital H4 Closed on Monday, October 28, 2013

ADVISORY


San Lazaro Hospital H4
is 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!







"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"

-Pozziepinoy-



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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

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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!

Monday, October 14, 2013

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ADVISORY: San Lazaro Hospital-SACCL is Closed Tomorrow!


ADVISORY


PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT
SAN LAZARO HOSPITAL
SACCL DEPARTMENT
 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-



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Thursday, August 8, 2013

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Email 508: CD4 Test in San Lazaro Hospital


Hi,

 ask ko lng kung free pa ang cd4 count sa SLH as of this writing. And how much I need to pay if it case its not free anymore. Will I pay less because I'm Philheath member? im been working for 6 years  as regular employee so up to date ang payment ko sa philheath ko.

thanks

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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Email 224: About Labs in RITM-ARG

Hi Pozziepinoy.

I just want to ask regarding my ab test, etc. My treatment hub is at San Lazaro, but quite expensive. Is it possible to get my lab test at RITM Alabang and give it San Lazaro?

XXX

Saturday, December 15, 2012

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Email 160: Something Good To Share About


I received this email and it is really something to share about. All of us PLHIV's have the right to seek assistance with regards to our condition and we deserve to be assisted by our treatment hubs and HIV/AIDS Organizations.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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Email 132: Worried Woman

Hello Pozziepinoy.

 By the way I'm XXX.  I just really want to know what's going on. 

Thursday, November 22, 2012

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Email 130: ARV's in RITM-ARG



Hi Pozziepinoy,

I was not able to go to RITM-ARG as I ran out of time. As expected, I was only able to get for one month supply of ARV from San Lazaro Hospital.  I will be coming back this December to get my ARV again.  Hopefully this time I will be able to go to RITM-ARG.

Is there a specific day where ARV are distributed to patients in RITM-ARG?  Im having problems because ARV are only given to patients in SLH every thursday and the doctor won't allow me to get it on other days. 

Regards
XXX


POZZIEPINOY'S REPLY

Hi XXX,

Thank you for your email again.

You can get refills for ARV's in RITM-ARG everyday except during the weekends.

Stay healthy,
Pozziepinoy

"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"

-Pozziepinoy-


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Email 129: Which Hub is Best?




Hi Pozziepinoy,

San po ba mas magandang maging pasyente, sa San Lazaro or RITM-ARG?

Kelangan po bang magpaadmit if magte-take na ng ARV? Thanks!


(Translation: Where is the best to be a patient, in San Lazaro or RITM-ARG?

Does one need to be admitted when one is about to take ARV's?

Thanks!)

XXX



POZZIEPINOY'S RESPONSE

Hi XXX,

Thank you for your email.


Like what I always advice to people, chose an HIV/AIDS treatment hub that is near you so accessibility to lab tests and medicines are easier. If you are in Manila area, best to go to San Lazaro Hospital or PGH-SAGIP. If you are from the south, go to RITM-ARG. However, if you opt to go to RITM-ARG, I can assist you. The staff there are so friendly and professional.

On your second question, you don't need to be admitted to a hospital if you are about to take ARV's. Once you have been prescribed with the medicines, you will be sent home and you will be adviced to observe for 2 weeks for possible side effects. This is what they call the trial period of ARV prescription.

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


Stay healthy,
Pozziepinoy

"WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
NO PLHIV is alone with his or her struggle with HIV!"

-Pozziepinoy-


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