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Helen Madamba

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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Thank you for moderating the #HealthXPH tonight mam Iris @endocrinewitch.bsky.social i enjoyed it. Kept thinking about our no-blame quarterly maternal-perinatal statistics: we discuss mortalities without blaming each other, just finding solutions to identified problems. #HealthXPH HCWs speak up.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
True #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Psychological safety is being able to voice out your thoughts and ideas without fear of judgement or blame. It is difficult for multi-disciplinary conferences, but it is possible with an experienced facilitator or moderator. #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
This is the reason why we start questioning the youngest member of the team so that the question goes up the ranks. No embarrassment. #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Condolence @stephaniemiaco.bsky.social #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Yes I think interprofessional collaboration matters to achieve the patient's best outcome. If there is conflict, the policy that overrides all other policies would be the patient's best interests #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
#HealthXPH this is true. There is a sort of "pakikisama" among healthcare workers, not to call out co-workers especially not in public.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
There was a time when as an intern I would answer questions that residents couldnt answer. Somebody told me I should just stay quiet because the residents would be humiliated. #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
That's it, thank you so much @bonedocph.bsky.social @stephaniemiaco.bsky.social for joining our #HealthXPH chat on reimagining patient satisfaction in the digital era. We hope that technology can catch up with the true needs of healthcare so that HCPs can focus on patient satisfaction. Amping!
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Let's move on to T3. How do we measure patient satisfaction in terms of what truly matters to both patients and health care providers? #HealthXPH Monitoring and evaluation is important as a feedback mechanism to know we're headed the right direction and it gives our patients a voice.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Sharing here T2 even as we continue sharing T1. T2 is about how technology affects patient satisfaction. T2. What is the Role of Technology in Patient Satisfaction? #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Let's get the ball rolling with T1. How do we define patient satisfaction both from the patient side and the healthcare provider side? #healthXPH there might be a disconnect in perspectives so we dont want to make any assumptions.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Our Cebu Provincial Board Member at large Dr Stanley Caminero celebrated his birthday at the mission today and continues to push for improvements in healthcare service delivery in Cebu. #HealthXPH Happy birthday!
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
The KAAMBAG team is on Bantayan island, Argao and Moalboal this weekend doing simultaneous HIV missions. Horay! #HealthXPH i was with team Argao and we successfully tested 150 patients. Amazing! How is everybody doing?
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Good evening #HealthXPH HELEN here from Cebu, moderating our chat on Reimagining Patient Satisfaction in a Digital Era. Who are available to chat tonight? @endocrinewitch.bsky.social @bonedocph.bsky.social @stephaniemiaco.bsky.social Pre-chat blogpost here: medium.com/@helenvmadam...
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Join us tonight May 2, 2026 (Saturday) 9PM MLA time for our #HealthXPH chat on Reimagining Patient Satisfaction in a Digital Era! Pre-chat blogpost here: medium.com/@helenvmadam...
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Good evening #HealthXPH HELEN here from Cebu signing in for tonight's chat on starting over. Great seeing you doc @bonedocph.bsky.social and appreciate the insights from our talk. First question is how long you would last if you lost your job? I think that got the ball rolling...
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Remo Aguilar @bonedocph.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Inviting everyone to the #HealthXPh Chat- Starting Over: On Being a Beginner Again, this Sat April 25, 2026, 9–10 PM MlaTime, Let’s have the conversation medicine rarely makes space for. remomd.com/starting-ove... @endocrinewitch.bsky.social @helenvmadamba.bsky.social @stephaniemiaco.bsky.social
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Starting Over: On Being a Beginner Again - Cast & Curious
There’s a particular discomfort in being competent at one thing and incompetent at another. For years, I knew what I was doing. I could walk into a room and trust my training, my experience, my reflex...
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
On top on learning skills to advance the art of our craft, we need to learn to "read the land" and be sensitive to political cues because although we are non-partisan, Health is Political. #healthXPH not everyone needs to know what you are doing.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Middle stages of my career, I realized that it is not enough to be the best you can be, because outshining other people might not be politically correct - especially when you work with more senior leaders. #healthXPH bullying in the workplace can also be a source of burnout, so be kind.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
I find that getting my hands dirty with soil (or cocopeat) and planting vegetables make me feel better. Doing something manual can provide the endorphins I need when I'm stuck with a mental problem. On my condo balcony, I have a mini-vertical garden with tomatoes, okra, oregano, mustard #healthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Am happy that our students are recognized for their work both in school and in the community. Recognition goes a long way to maintain motivation and prevent burnout! #HealthXPH We need to be generous with our praise!
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
I think I first experienced burn out fairly recently when I suddenly had to drag my feet to head for work, hard starting in the mornings. Having menopausal symptoms of disturbed sleep patterns did not help either, so I had to take some time off the rest my mind and recharge and reflect. #healthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
I guess the 4-day work week helps also to decompress more with a longer weekend. It allowed me to consider devoting time to the farm again... with focused energy during the work week and more time for farm endeavors on the weekend #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Self-care is having a twinning haircut with my mom, hehehehe... sometimes taking a non-working break to socialize and reconnect with family and friends can address burnout issues. #HealthXPH I shouldnt feel guilty about taking a day off from work. Sundays are for family and the folks!
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
One hour is up! Thank you so much @bonedocph.bsky.social @stephaniemiaco.bsky.social @jkatzaman.bsky.social for joining tonight's #HealthXPH chat. We wish a Happy National Women's Month to all mothers, sisters, daughters and women-supporting people out there! Peace!
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Moving on to T3. Most medical missions settle for public health lectures due to cost constraints. How do we move beyond just awareness to actually trigger behavioral change to improve health-seeking behavior? #HealthXPH knowledge is not enough.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Let's move on to T2. In case we get successful at integrating health screenings for women, how do we include marginalized groups like transgenders, non-binary individuals and sex workers? #healthXPH always important to remain gender sensitive these days.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
In case of a jackpot, it might be overwhelming to accept multiple diagnosis in one sitting. #healthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Whether it is areas for physical privacy of examinations or provision of auditory privacy for HIV counseling and testing, in most government hospitals and clinics, SPACE is really an issue. #healthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Let's get started with T1. Integrated women's health screening is all about integrating reproductive and sexual health and rights into day to day services. What are the clinical and administrative barriers to implementing this in a single visit? #healthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
The idea of providing all possible services in one sitting takes advantage of the opportunistic character of medical missions. #healthXPH It would be nice to offer it routinely in our clinics for patient convenience and efficiency of services.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
I just volunteered to include HIV screening in our POGS mission for women's health screening with breast and cervical CA screening. I ended up giving a short talk to convince women to get screened, especially since our services were offered for free! #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Good evening #HealthXPH HELEN here from Cebu signing in for our Saturday night tweetchat habit. Tonight we are discussing about integrated women's health screening in celebration of National Women's Month. Who's online?
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Join us tonight at 9PM on #HealthXPH chat to discuss about Integrated Women's Health Screening in celebration of National Women's Month @endocrinewitch.bsky.social @bonedocph.bsky.social @stephaniemiaco.bsky.social @docbuboy.bsky.social Pre-chat blogpost here: medium.com/@helenvmadam...
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The Whole Woman: Redefining Preventive Health and Screening
It’s the last few days of National Women’s Month and a few days ago, I was at a “Bongga Ka Dai” women’s empowerment activity where OBGYNs…
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
I am happy when the resources in our government hospitals match the ideal instead of settling for what patients can afford. There have been massive improvements in fund utilization these past few years. #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Is this like a reverse double standard? #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Helen here from Cebu, standing by for our #HealthXPH chat on Deflectiom Bias, moderated by @bonedocph.bsky.social how is everyone doing!
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
I would think that AI avatars would be like clones with the same line of thinking, which will allow doctors to walk the extra mile and allow patients wider access to you. #HealthXPH the question is whether or not we TRUST the avatar not to harm the patients.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Precisely! #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Interesting topic on AI avatars #HealthXPH Scary though.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Every Thursday we have the KAAMBAG Webinars on TEACHCebu (Targetting Enhanced Awareness and Control of HIV in Cebu) from 7PM to 8PM on facebook live. Thank you for joining me tonight. #HealthXPH Have a good weekend.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
T3 is next. Do suggest sustainable innovations that can remove structural barriers (like stigma and discrimination) to increase uptake of HIV testing (making the process simpler) #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
T3 is about removing structural barriers like stigma and discrimination, ensuring healthcare access to the young key population. Any suggestions? Bright ideas?
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Let's move on to T2. I'm sure social media has a role in offering prevention and treatment options to reduce HIV incidence. Can you share your ideas? #HealthXPH It would be nice to utilize AI for these HIV prevention and treatment strategies.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
We were invited by the Girl Scouts of the Philippines where we gave lectures and panel discussion and even offered free HIV testing. #HealthXPH It's an opportunity more for values education and normalizing HIV testing more than anything else.
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
It would be an advantage to the government financially if we can stop HIV spread. Imagine that Philhealth OHAT package pays P14,625 per quarter. If you had 1,000 PLHIVs their treatment would cost P58.5M each year #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Sharing ahead T1 to jumpstart our discussion: let's talk about youth-led leadership. How do we empower the youth to be agents of change to advocate for STI/HIV prevention? #HealthXPH
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Helen Madamba @helenvmadamba.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Good evening #HealthXPH HELEN here from Cebu, moderating tonight's tweetchat on HIV and how we can reach the young key population to stop HIV spread. Who's online? How was your week? My friends Lay and Craches facilitated our support group for WLHIV this morning.
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