ANNOUNCEMENT: Department of Health Services
Men’s and Women’s Health Weeks 2026 - Registration Time and Clinic Hours
The Department of Health Services sincerely apologizes to the general public for the incorrect information previously provided, which indicated that the clinics would begin at 8:00 AM. The clinic time schedule has now been connected and will begin at 9:00 AM each day. Client registration at the medical record starts at 8:30 am.
Once again, the Department of Health Services is pleased to remind everyone of the return of Men’s and Women’s Health Week. These events will be held from September 7th to 11th, 2026, and October 5th to 9th, 2026. These services are provided free of charge to all men and women aged 18 years and above.
What and When?
Men’s Health Week: September 7th to 11th, 2026
Women’s Health Week: October 5th to 9th, 2026
Daily Operating Hours:
Registration starts: 8:30 AM each day
Morning Clinic start: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Lunch Break: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Afternoon Clinics start: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (or until we have registered a total 50 clients)
Closes at 3:00 PM to ensure all registered clients are seen for the day
Registration Process:
Registration begins daily at 9:00 AM at the Medical Records Room, where you will receive an encounter form and your medical chart.
Process to the designated waiting area and wait until your name is called for registration at the Outpatient Department (OPD) front desk. Staff will then guide you to the next station.
Available Services:
Blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate assessments
Measurement of weight, height, and Body Mass Index (BMI)
Blood glucose testing, HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B &C, and tuberculosis (TB)
Physical examinations and consultations with healthcare providers
Prostate screening for men
Breast examinations and screenings for women
Cancer risk assessments and follow-up testing
Immunizations for Influenza and Tetanus Toxoid
Referral services to other health programs as necessary
Mental health and wellbeing surveys and interviews
Dental examinations and appointments
Health education and advice
Important Reminders:
To ensure accurate blood glucose readings, clients are advised to fast (abstain from eating, drinking fluids, or chewing betel but) from midnight prior to their scheduled appointment.
Please bring a small snack and drinks if you have fasted, to ensure you have a light breakfast during and throughout the health screening.
Additional Information:
All Public Health clinics will be temporarily closed during these events to facilitate the Health Weeks.
Outpatient clinics (OPD) will continue to operate as usual.
Each day, a maximum of 50 clients may register in the morning and 50 in the afternoon.
We strongly encourage eligible men and women to take advantage of these free health screenings.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
For Further clarification and information:
Please contact the Department of Health Services at 350-2110 or 2114. Request to speak with staff members from the Public Health Programs or WCHC during working hours.
Thank you.
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