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Maragusan Provincial Hospital

Maragusan, Davao de Oro

DDOPH.MARAGUSAN@davaodeoro.gov.ph

OFFICIAL MESSAGE OF THE DEPARTMENT HEAD

Golden Greetings everyone!!!

With the challenging years that have passed most especially during the pandemic, our resiliency was being tested.

Technology affects almost every aspect of 21st century life, from transport efficiency and safety to access to food and healthcare, socialization and productivity. The power of the internet has enabled global communities to form, and ideas and resources to be shared more easily. Modern technology is used for many lifestyle conveniences, from our smartphones to our vehicles, but it's also saving lives every second by advancing our medical science.

Technology allows the world's most state-of-the-art hospitals to catch and treat diseases faster and more efficient than ever.

When used during an emergency, social media can help expand the reach of your message due to social sharing and the vast number of citizens who actively utilize the platforms. It can serve as an open communication channel for residents to respond back, ask questions, and provide updates.

In our institution, during and even after the pandemic, mass media has played a very important role in the dissemination of the COVID-related information to the general public and to follow safe practices. Individuals who rarely read, watch, or listen to the news regularly before COVID-19 are now using it in routine.

Thus, digital platforms help build more resilient societies to the pandemic, as people can now access official information, enroll in e-courses, take online jobs, send mobile money and even receive telemedicine—no matter where they live.

Social media has changed the way we live our lives and will continue to do so in the future. That's because social media is a great place to get new information, make new friends, and voice your opinion.
NEIL P. ESTOYA,MD, FPSMSI, MPA
Chief Hospital