SDG 3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
3.3.2 Health outreach programmes
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University actively promotes public health and community well-being through a wide range of outreach programs, workshops, and collaborative initiatives. These programs aim to strengthen local health systems, reduce health disparities, and foster sustainable community development.
- Local communities
Phetchaburi Rajabhat University places great importance on promoting health and well-being for people of all ages, particularly within local communities, underprivileged groups, and migrant workers. The university has implemented community health service projects, training workshops, and knowledge transfer activities to strengthen community capacity and support sustainable health development.
1.1 “Social Engineer” Project, Na Wung Subdistrict, Phetchaburi Province
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences implemented the “Social Engineer Project” in Na Wung Subdistrict to develop community product business models and organize health information feedback activities through the “Community Development Timeline” tool. Sub-activities under this project included:
– Development of a herbal balm business model
– Development of a Kalamae (traditional Thai caramel candy) business model
– Development of a Khao Krieb Waow (traditional rice cracker) business model
These initiatives enhanced the value of local products while empowering students to become “thinkers, communicators, coordinators, and innovators for the community.” The project integrated health science knowledge with local development, serving as a model for academic collaboration that promotes community well-being and sustainable local economic growth.
1.2 “From Local Roots to Global Impact (NPT–PBRU)” Project
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences organized the “From Local Roots to Global Impact (NPT–PBRU)” project to promote health and well-being for people of all ages through the development of the NPT–PBRU Learning Center. The project featured a series of activities, including:
– A training workshop on phytopharmacy and Thai traditional medicine, utilizing local herbal resources and identity herbs from the Pong Salod Forest;
– Extraction of active compounds from aloe vera and the development of herbal products such as soaps, shampoos, lotions, and Plai (Zingiber cassumunar) balms.
More than 100 participants took part in this initiative, including local government executives from four subdistricts, community members, Village Health Volunteers (VHVs), nursing students, and students from Rovuma University, Republic of Mozambique.
This project reflects the university’s commitment to integrating local wisdom with global collaboration, while advancing community health promotion and sustainable knowledge exchange at both local and international levels.
1.3 “First Aid Contest”
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences organized the “First Aid Contest”, an inter-university competition aimed at promoting and sharing nursing and health science knowledge. A total of 22 teams from various institutions nationwide participated in the event, providing students with opportunities to enhance their first aid skills and apply practical knowledge in real-life scenarios.
1.4 Warm Community Health Promotion and Care Center
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, established the Warm Community Health Promotion and Care Center to provide accessible and holistic healthcare services for students, university personnel, and local residents. The center focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and primary healthcare for individuals across all age groups. The key services offered include:
– Health consultation and primary medical care
– Wound dressing and chronic wound management
– Family planning and midwifery services
– Health promotion and disease prevention programs
This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to advancing community well-being through inclusive, preventive, and sustainable healthcare practices.
1.5 Thai Traditional Medicine Clinic
The Thai Traditional Medicine Clinic, operated by the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, provides holistic healthcare services under the supervision of certified Thai traditional medicine specialists. The clinic offers the following services:
– Traditional Thai massage for health and relaxation
– Application of herbal compresses, inhaled herbal remedies, balms, and massage oils
All treatments are administered and supervised by experienced Thai traditional medicine practitioners to ensure safety, efficacy, and adherence to authentic therapeutic principles.
1.6 “Simple Fitness for Seniors – Stay Active Every Day” Workshop
The Faculty of Education, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, organized a community service activity to promote the well-being of local residents, particularly the elderly, through a workshop titled “Simple Fitness for Seniors – Stay Active Every Day.”
The workshop focused on proper and age-appropriate exercise techniques to strengthen both physical and mental health, reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and improve the overall quality of life for the elderly in the local community.
- Disadvantaged people
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, organized the project “Holistic Elderly Quality of Life Development and Integrated Local Economic Empowerment toward Commercial Expansion” in Sam Krathai Subdistrict, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, under the theme “Age Well Boost: Empowering the Triple-All for an Aging Society.” The project aimed to:
– Promote health and prevent diseases among the elderly;
– Preserve and transfer local health wisdom;
– Conduct skill development workshops on traditional woven handicrafts with distinctive local patterns to generate income.
The initiative was carried out in collaboration with multiple local partners, including the Sam Krathai Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Ban Don Klang Health Promoting Hospital, Ban Don Klang School, Tharnthip Elderly Club, and the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Office of Social Development and Human Security.
- Refugee/immigrant communities
The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, in collaboration with the Nurses’ Association of Thailand, organized the activity “Smart Service, Smart Emergency Aid” under the project “In Honor of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother’s 125th Birthday – 125 Border Patrol Police Schools.” The objectives of this initiative were to:
– Provide training on Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques;
– Enhance survival rates in emergency situations;
– Instill a sense of compassion and public responsibility in young students.
The activity included hands-on practice sessions in emergency assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
A total of 120 primary school students (Grades 4–6) from Ban Khao Chao Border Patrol Police School and Ban Phraek Takroh Border Patrol Police School participated in the training.
This outreach program played a vital role in building life-saving skills, promoting safety awareness, and empowering children in remote and border communities many of whom belong to migrant and underprivileged families to respond effectively during emergency situations.
