focuses on the well-being of specific populations in defined area, collaborating with stakeholders
PUBLIC HEALTH
extends beyond communities, encompassing policy development, research and interventions to improve health outcomes at regional, national, or global level
Pre - Spanish and Spanish Period (1565-1898)
TRADITIONAL HEALTH CARE PRACTICES
use of herbs and rituals for healing
1565
first hospital built in CEBU; caters the needs of Spanish army and navy
1578
first medical institutions were established, San Juan de Dios and San Lazaro Hospital
JUNE12 1898
Emilio Aguinaldo established the Bureau of Health
JULY 1 1901
Americans occupied the country, established the Board of Health for the Philippine Islands
MAY 31 , 1939
DOH and Public welfare was organized by Manuel L. Quezon
OCTOBER 4, 1947
DOH was established through the E.O. No. 94
RURAL HEALTH ACT OF 1954
national network of public health institutions at the community level was organized
1960's
more public and private health facilities were built and medical education continued to flourish
1978
the government shifted to parliamentary government
1970's
a national policy for the primary health care approach was implemented
THE SPECTRUM OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
population-based public health practice
medical practice
long-term practice
end-of-life practice
POPULATION-BASED PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE
incorporates aimed disease prevention and health promotion, specific protection, good share of case findings
EXAMPLES OF DELIVERY SETTING:
public, community, and school health programs; public health clinics
MEDICAL PRACTICE
supervision of physician or other traditional health care provider
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary care
PRIMARY CARE
"front line" or "first contact care"
emphasizes early detection and routine care
semi-annual dental check-ups, annual physician exams and health screenings
SECONDARY MEDICAL CARE
specialized attention and ongoing management for common and less frequent encountered medical conditions
usually provided by physicians, ideally upon referral from a primary care source