28/05/2025
Barangay Lawaan Health Station – Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte
The Barangay Health Station (BHS) of Lawaan serves as the frontline health facility for residents of Barangay Lawaan, one of the southernmost barangays of the Municipality of Tampilisan. Strategically situated to provide accessible and essential health services, the health station supports the well-being of over 1,000 residents in the community.
🏥 Core Services Provided
Under the guidance of the Municipal Health Office of Tampilisan, the Lawaan Health Station offers the following key services:
• Maternal and Child Health Care – prenatal checkups, safe birthing referrals, and postnatal follow-up
• Immunization Programs – regular vaccination drives for infants and children
• Family Planning and Counseling – contraceptive services and reproductive health education
• Nutrition and Feeding Programs – vitamin supplementation and growth monitoring
• Deworming and Disease Prevention – targeted campaigns for school-age children
• Treatment of Minor Illnesses – first aid, basic consultation, and referrals
• Health Education – community information sessions on hygiene, sanitation, and common diseases
👩⚕️ Healthcare Team
The station is staffed by a dedicated Rural Health Midwife and NDP-Nurse II from the DOH supported by:
• Barangay Health Workers (BHWs)
• Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS)
The Lawaan BHS is part of Tampilisan’s network of 14 barangay health stations, aligned with DOH standards. Oversight and training are coordinated with the Tampilisan Rural Health Unit, a DOH-accredited Basic Emergency Maternal and Newborn Care (BEMONC) facility.
