Club Rolls Out 2nd Medical Caravan in Baguio and Dau

Building on its commitment to accessible healthcare, RC Makati successfully conducted the second leg of its Medical Caravan, reaching communities in Baguio and Dau.

The initiative follows the first leg of the medical caravan held last November in Ilocos, where services were delivered in Vigan. However, the mission was unfortunately cut short due to the threat of a super typhoon, preventing the team from proceeding to Narvacan and Baguio.

On March 4, Pres. Eddie Galvez, Dir. Michael Hsu, and George Haxton embarked on a road trip to Baguio to lead the medical mission—demonstrating the Club’s hands-on approach in bringing services directly to communities.

That evening, RC Makati hosted a welcome dinner at Amare La Cucina in Baguio with members of RC Baguio Summer Capital, led by Pres. Raio Bautista, together with the medical team from WoW Clinic and the Philippine Cancer Society. Also joining the dinner were PP Bing Matoto and Ida Joseph, who were already in Baguio for a separate engagement.

The following day, the team carried out the medical mission at Pinewoods Golf and Country Club, serving the caddies, utility workers, and staff of the facility. The caravan featured the WoW Clinic+ team, which conducted blood tests, ECGs, and urine dipstick tests, and provided essential medicines, alongside the Cancer Screening Bus that performed breast and cervical cancer screenings.

For Pinewood, over 130 patients were given medical attention. A total of 125 patients underwent blood tests, 89 received ECG tests, and 94 were screened for cancer. Of those screened, six patients tested positive and are now being attended to and monitored by the Philippine Cancer Society, ensuring continuity of care beyond the mission.

On March 6, the second day of the mission, the two medical buses were deployed to the University of Baguio (UB), this time serving the school’s staff, utilities, and even some students. A total of 62 individuals underwent blood tests, while 63 received ECG tests. The cancer screening reached 115 individuals, with eight testing positive and three recommended for biopsy, again ensuring that proper follow-through care is provided.

Right after the University of Baguio mission, the RC Makati team once again boarded the van—this time heading to Dau for the final leg of the caravan. That evening, a fellowship dinner hosted by the Club was held at The Bean Factory, with PN Chris Cruz, PDG Ariel Jersey & PP Ehgee Dayrit, and several members of RC Dau in attendance.

The following morning, the team proceeded to the RC Dau Clubhouse, a facility supported by RC Makati in 1990 during the term of PP Fidel Alfonso, where they met the members of RC Dau led by Pres. Rainier Spillers. The medical mission in Dau provided comprehensive services, with 153 patients undergoing blood tests, 72 receiving ECG tests, and over 171 medical consultations conducted. More than 70 individuals were screened for cancer, with seven cases identified as positive for a mass and referred for further care.

In total, the second Medical Caravan benefited over 420 patients across three sites, reflecting the scale and impact of the initiative.

Through this initiative, RC Makati continues to uphold its commitment to disease prevention and treatment—bringing not only healthcare services, but also hope and compassion to the communities it serves.