SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM
The Davao Regional Medical Center advocates a 100% smoke-free environment. As part of the advocacy and campaign to a healthier lifestyle, the DRMC Smoking Cessation Clinic provides a free service to help the DRMC employees and walk-in clienteles to stop smoking to improve their health.
The DRMC Smoking Cessation Clinic is located at the 2nd floor of the OPD building, beside Conference Room A.
Clinic Schedule:
- Monday-Friday (except holidays), 8am-5pm
Quit line Number: 0922-6808893 (sun)
Services Offered:
- Recruitment of clients (hospital employees, referral from other clinical departments, walk-in clients)
- One on one or group behavioral counselling
- Telephone support
- Stress management
- Medical intervention (pharmacologic)
- Healthy lifestyle promotion
- IEC distribution
Smoking Cessation Program Coordinators:
- Dr. Marjorie Pelegrino – Over-all Program Manager
- Dr. Kristine C. Israel-Zantua – SCP Medical Coordinator
- Ms. Agnes Catoera, RN – HEPO III
- Ms. Alyne Mercado, RN – SCP Nurse Coordinator
Smoking Cessation Clinic Providers:
- Dr. Kristine C. Israel-Zantua
- Dr. Suzette H. Solis
- Dr. Cindy B. Beldua
- Dr. Milfe A. Ababa
Smoking Cessation Program Task Force:
- Chairman: Dr. Chrysteler Q. Clet
- Co-chairman: Mr. Fructuso Vicada, Jr., RN
- Members: Ms. Zenaida B. Bañez
Ms. Leah A. Alonzo
Ms. Christine M. Malagapo
Ms. Darlene Joy P. Caligdong
Mr. Fritz Jason A. Angeles
Mr. Harvey S. Patayan
Mr. Marvin M. Veloso
Prepared by:
Kristine C. Israel-Zantua, MD, DFM
SCP Medical Coordinator