The UP Alliance of Concerned Dormitories (UP ACD) Alumni Legacy Project advances its mission of empowering communities through free online webinars focused on health education, skills development, and community service. Following its successful launch in November 2024 with a Stroke Awareness Talk by Dr. Jennifer Manzano, the project now presents its next session on Hypertension Awareness, featuring Dr. Deborah David Ona on February 23, 2025, from 8:00 to 9:30 PM.
The webinar series was initiated to honor the legacy of Brix Suelto, a respected UP ACD alumnus who dedicated his life to serving the people and was an organ donor at his passing in October 2024. The project embodies his spirit by inviting UP ACD alumni now leaders in various fields to share valuable knowledge with the community. As stated in the ACD Legacy Project rationale, the initiative seeks to “continue his legacy of love for the Philippines and Filipinos worldwide.”
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Hypertension Awareness Webinar
The upcoming Hypertension Awareness webinar, “High Blood Pressure Demystified by Dr. Deborah David-Ona,” aims to educate participants on the causes, risks, and prevention of high blood pressure, a major health concern affecting many Filipinos. Dr. Deborah David Ona will lead the discussion, offering insights on managing hypertension for a healthier life.
Dr. Ona is a leading Hypertension Specialist in the Philippines, dedicated to hypertension advocacy, research, and patient care. She serves as a Hypertension Specialist at the UP Philippine General Hospital (UP PGH), Senior Vice President & Medical Director at St. Luke’s Medical Center, and Regent at the Philippine College of Physicians. Dr. Ona was the first recipient of the prestigious Dr. Aida Baltazar Hypertension Fellowship Grant, which enabled her to train at Boston University College of Medicine. Committed to addressing the rising prevalence of hypertension in the Philippines, she returned home to improve disease prevention, treatment, and research. Dr. Ona is a UP ACD alumna from the Kalayaan and Sampaguita Residence Halls of UP Diliman, continuing her mission to promote better heart health for Filipinos.
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Quick Action on Stroke
The first session in November 2024 was titled “A Lifesaving Guide to Stroke Awareness with Dr. Jennifer Manzano,” focused on stroke awareness, highlighting early warning signs and preventive measures. Dr. Manzano emphasized the urgency of quick action when there are symptoms of a stroke. She shared the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T. which is used internationally to remind people of the symptoms of a stroke and what to do when the signs are observed.
Here is the B.E.F.A.S.T card you can download and share with your family and friends:
Dr. Jennifer Manzano is a highly experienced adult neurologist specializing in stroke management and comprehensive neurologic care. She has extensive expertise in treating epilepsy, peripheral nerve diseases, muscle disorders, dementia, cognitive impairments, and movement disorders. A strong advocate for brain health and patient-centered treatment, Dr. Manzano is committed to improving neurologic care in the Philippines as the Head of Neurology at Manila Med, Director of the Asian Brain Institute at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center, President of the Stroke Society of the Philippines South Luzon Chapter, and a member of the Philippine Neurological Association Stroke Council. Dr. Jennifer Manzano is a UP ACD alumna from the Kalayaan and Kamia Residence Halls of UP Diliman.
The success of this inaugural talk encouraged the organizers to expand the series, ensuring more free and accessible learning opportunities for Filipinos.
Join the free Hypertension Awareness webinar on February 23, 2025, at 8:00 PM, and be part of this meaningful initiative.
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