Last May 27, 2010, Alfa Coy, 73IB, along with the 1002nd Brigade Medical Team; physicians from Hearts and Brains Incorporated; dentists from General Santos Dental Society; volunteers from Marian Movement of Priest, and the Ugalde Family of Brgy Tuyan, Malapatan held a medical-dental mission that benefited 250 indigents of Brgy Tuyan, Malapatan Sarangani Province. Services rendered include tooth extraction, medical checkup, circumcision, plus feeding for the children. Personnel of the 73rd Infantry Battalion also hosted fun games and provided prizes for the children of the brgy.
Dentists from the General Santos Dental Society have been among the active partners of 73rd IB and 1002Bde in providing free dental services to the people of Sarangani. 75 patients from Brgy Tuyan benefited in this particular event.
Military dentists were also part of the dental team. While army medics perform circumcision to 50 boys taking advantage of the summer vacation.
Neutralizers play hosts to kids during the fun games. 
Medical consultation patients queue for free medicines provided by Hearts and Brains Incorporated, an NGO comprise of doctors and dentist headed by Dr Ruel Cagape, MD. These include medicines for common illnesses, as well as vitamins for mothers and children. Kids, on the other hand line up for food. Around 130 benefited from medical consultations.
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