Health System Shapers

Health System Shapers was launched  on June 19, 2013 at DOH with former DOH Secretaries Dr. Cabral and Dr. Romualdez with Sec. Ona  (as seen in picture)

It started with a speech from Sec. Ona with a little update on what happened since the Aquino Health Agenda. Clarifying PhilHealth's enrollment and coverage rates, progress in maternal health program, additional 9 Cancer centers nationwide, ground breaking of 5 DOH hospitals including Fabella's relocation to its own property(which will be on June 25), Public Private Partnership, RN Heals and mandate for Family Medicine residency are among others that were mentioned in the opening remarks slash update.

At the program proper, Dr. Cabral talked about accurate data and accessible benefits for everyone as key points for shaping the health system. On the other hand, Dr. Romualdez shares the 4 domains of health systems which needs to be focused on (1-Recipient of care, 2-Providers or medical professionals, 3-Institution, 4-Policy making) and that changing the way of health business as well as access to health services are important to health system evolution. 

A forum was also held with a talk show type of interview. The invited guests were given an opportunity to raise questions for the former and for current Secretary. Some of the questions were HMO's role on Universal Health Care, RN Heals deployment which will be now focused on LGU Hospitals and compliance, integrity and ethical standards for pharmaceutical companies as raised by Mr Weigold of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP).  

Series of fora will be held for the Health System Shapers in the future. Let's all help achieve the Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP) by 2016!

xx
Mao Gonzales

Upgrading to Windows 8 OS

 

I have recently upgraded my OS to Windows 8.  My colleagues uses this OS and I find it very efficient thru its applications and dashboard features. After several restart during the reboot process, it was successfully installed. While configuring my settings and personalizing my laptop (Acer Aspire One D270) I found out that all the apps are not working due to resolution problem. Windows 8 could not support resolutions under 1024 x 768. I am so frustrated because I failed to check the internet if my laptop is really capable to carry Win 8.

So, to help those not-so-techy people like me, I listed down some glitches that may be experienced if the device is not supported by Windows 8.

1. Resolution – mentioned earlier. You can resolve this by purchasing a new laptop because you cannot just download drivers and install it.
2. Damaged synaptic driver (multi-gestures feature of track pads) – I downloaded the driver from Synaptics and installed it but nothing happens. (I’m still figuring this one out and searching the web for enlightenment.)
3. Loss Net framework – you will be prompted to install this but I’ll still include the link here
4. You will have to download Adobe Reader, music/video applications (WinAmp, iTunes, VLC, etc). Windows’ application should read this file but remember, it may not be supported for some reasons.
5. You may want to install some Windows Live Essentials. I have, because Windows Journal of 8 is not as efficient like Windows Live Writer.

Nonetheless, I find this new Windows OS a very futuristic development. It looks scary at first and one may think of it as very complicated but you’ll find it as user friendly as other Windows releases and loved it in the end.

xx

Mao Gonzales

Game of Thrones Season 3

 

How come I posted late about Season 3?

Yes, I don’t have the chance since I‘m so full of <insert_company_name_here>!

But alas! Game of Thrones Season 3 is already here! Did you missed it? I vow not to download torrents but I can’t help it!! I’ll just buy the complete season 3 CD when it’s available.

I wish George R.R. Martin finishes the last two novels STAT!

 

Valar Dohaeris!

 

xx
Mao Gonzales

Review: Rizal Without the Overcoat

Rizal Without the Overcoat by Ambeth R. Ocampo

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



A good way to pass time. Has motivational effects from Rizal thru Ambeth's way of delivering history. I wish I have this book back in college. Imagine, I had a crush on Rizal with just lame books and module what more if I have this book! I'm even encouraged to learn a little Spanish. :)

Un libro muy recomendable!



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Windows Live Writer

 

I have been posting blogs from my MS Word 2007 since I discovered Word has this feature. Recently, I updated my Microsoft Office to its latest version - Microsoft Office 2013. I have then neglected to register my blog account due to busy schedule on my work (which I so loved). So just this afternoon, out of boredom this long holiday weekend gives, I attempted to blog again. I am reading a very good book and compelled to share this in my blog.

Attempting to register my blog to MS Word 2013 almost kill my patience. It keeps on prompting “Word cannot register your account.” & why the hell, right? I correctly typed my log-in details, I read the guide over and over again, I consulted forums both for Microsoft and Blogger but the registration is still rejected. So I browse again the web and stumble at this recommendation – Windows Live Writer.

It sure fits my standards and exceeds my expectations. It supports multiple blog accounts, has the features of your blog provider  like categories and queue posts, it does not need to set-up picture provider and automatically uploads picture from your file or from web. You can also edit through source code and can preview posts with your blog lay-out. Also, you can opt to be always reminded to put on title and categories.

What happened earlier reminds me of the saying “Everything happens for a reason.”

 

xx
Mao Gonzales