Dr. Joel Carlo S. Tumang - Pediatrician

05/10/2026

[USAPANG DENTAL HEALTH]

Isa ang sweetened beverages sa mga pangunahing dahilan ng pagkasira ng ngipin ng mga chikiting. Ang sugar (glucose at fructose) na nasa inuming ito ay kinakain ng bacteria sa ating bibig na sya namang sumisira ng mga ngipin.

Lingid sa ating kaalaman, kahit ang fruit juices ay pwede ding makasira ng ngipin ng mga bata.

ANO ANG MAAARING GAWIN?
- Hangga’t maaari, iwasan ang sweetened beverages (softdrinks, fruit juices, milk tea, atbp.). Tubig ang safest na ipainom sa mga bata more than 1 year old, at gatas naman (especially breastmilk) sa mga bata less than 1 year old
- Ang fruit juices ay hindi maaaring ibigay sa mga bata less than 1 year old. Limitahan ito sa 4oz (ounces) sa edad 1-3 years old, at 4-6oz sa mga bata 4-6 years old.
- Pagkatapos kumain, painumin ng tubig ang bata para ma-flush out ang anumang food particles sa bibig;
- Sa mga bata more than 2 years old, iwasan na ang pagdede gamit ang feeding bottle. Iwasan na din ang pagtulog ng bata na kakatapos lang dumede. Dapat: inom ng gatas > magsepilyo > pagtulog;
- Kapag lumitaw na ang unang ngipin ng bata, pwede itong linisin gamit ang soft cloth o soft toothbrush, dalawang beses sa isang araw;
- Ang best time para bumisita sa dentista ay sa unang pagsulpot ng ngipin ni baby. Gawing regular ang pagbisita sa dentista, kada 6 na buwan;
- Turuan na din ang mga bata ng tamang flossing, para maiwasan ang pagkasira ng ngipin sa gilid;
- Importante din na tayo mismo ay magpakita ng magandang halimbawa sa ating mga chikiting - umiwas sa sweetened beverages, magsepilyo at least dalawang beses sa isang araw at mag-floss, at kumonsulta sa dentista kasama sina baby!

Salamat Cartoonist ZACH sa isang makabuluhang graphic! 👏🏻

Excess intake of sweetened beverages causes dental caries.

02/10/2026

25/09/2026

📢CLINIC ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

Our clinic (Optimaltrust Diagnostics) is closed today, September 25, 2026, due to a power interruption.

WE ARE SORRY FOR THE LATE NOTICE.

Next clinic schedule are as follows:

MENARA HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS
Dolores, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Saturday, Sept 26, 2026
10 AM - 12 PM

TUMANG PEDIATRIC CLINIC
San Jose Malino, Mexico
Saturday, Sept 26, 2026
2 PM - 5 PM

OPTIMALTRUST DIAGNOSTICS
San Antonio, Mexico
Monday, Sept 28, 2026
10 AM - 12 PM

18/09/2026

Ano nga ba ang epilepsy?

07/09/2026

Wow, swerte naman ng patients, may bagong clinic si Doc Shan, ngayon sa San Fernando naman!

To ates, mommies, titas and lolas - eto na ang chance mo to get high-quality obstetric and gynecologic care.

I can attest to how good Doc Shan is, based din sa feedback ng parents ng patients ko na sya ang nagpaanak - maasikaso, caters to questions (kahit gaano kasimple o complicated yan!) and very friendly. Parang nakipag-kwentuhan ka lang daw sa barkada mo kapag kausap mo sya during consultation, ganun daw ka-light ang feeling. Tama ba, ?

Book your consult now and experience ang ! 🤰🏻👩🏻👩🏻‍⚕️

You and your beautiful baby are special to us!

05/09/2026

📢 CLINIC ADVISORY 📢

To better improve our patient services, Doc JC will be attending the annual convention of the Philippine Society of Allergology, Asthma and Immunology on September 7-8, 2026.

In line with this, our clinics (San Antonio - Optimaltrust Diagnostics, and San Jose Malino) will be CLOSED on the said dates.

For emergency and urgent cases, please proceed to the nearest ER DEPARTMENT, for immediate assessment and evaluation.

We are sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

FOR THE FILIPINO CHILD!

01/09/2026

GOOD MORNING! 🎄🧑🏻‍🎄🎁

Our San Antonio clinic (Optimaltrust Diagnostics) will be open today, September 1, 2026.
See you, kids and parents!

30/08/2026

📢📢📢 CLINIC ADVISORY 📢📢📢

Due to the inclement weather and flooding around the clinic area, clinic at San Antonio, Mexico (Optimaltrust Diagnostics) will be closed today, August 31, 2026.

Clinic resumes tomorrow, September 1, 2026, if the weather improves and flooding subsides. Please stay tuned for further announcements.

Will give an update regarding our San Jose Malino clinic.

Thank you and may God bless us all!

NOTICE ‼

We’re closed today, August 31, 2026. Please stay safe and dry, everyone! 🤍

29/08/2026

🙏🏻🙏🏻

ORATIO IMPERATA FOR PAMPANGA

Almighty and merciful Father, we come to You in our need, aware of our frailty and sinfulness, yet confident in Your infinite love.
We humbly implore Your protection, through the intercession of Sto. Cristo del Perdon, over the Province of Pampanga and its people. Spare us from all calamities: from devastating floods brought about by violent typhoons and the relentless (Southwest Monsoon) that afflict our communities.
Guard our homes, our crops, and our livelihood. Heal the sick, comfort the dying, and grant eternal rest to the faithful departed.
Strengthen our faith in You, and unite us in the bonds of charity and solidarity. Grant us Your pardon for our offenses, and the grace to amend our lives. Make us true instruments of Your peace.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Closing Invocations:
Our Lady of Remedies, pray for us.
Sto. Cristo del Perdon, have mercy on us. 🙏🏻

29/08/2026

📢📢📢 CLINIC ADVISORY 📢📢📢

For the safety of our patients and staff, our SAN JOSE MALINO clinic is CLOSED today, August 29, 2026 due to severe weather conditions.

Our clinic will resume on Monday, August 31, 2026, should the weather conditions improve.

For scheduled patients, please notify us if you wish to be rescheduled on a later date.

WE ARE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

Stay safe po and may God bless us all.