CITY OF SAN FERNANDO Some 350 residents from the second district of Pampanga went to the Escolastica Romero District Hospital (ERDH) the other day to avail of free tooth extraction under the health program of the provincial government of Pampanga.

Dr. Zenon Ponce, head of the hospital, said the free tooth extraction is part of the Alagang Nanay Preventive Healthcare Program.

The physician reminded the Kapampangans about dental and oral health.

"The infection can spread to other areas of the body, particularly in the brain. It can end up with meningitis, where you will experience headaches, wheezing, fever, and others," he said.

Individuals who want to be included in the program may contact their respective barangay officials, community workers, Barangay Health Workers, and others.