WELCOME
Philippine Nurses Association of Alabama
The purpose of the Philippine Nurses Association of ALABAMA is to provide an organization that will uphold the image and foster the welfare of the Philippine-American Nurses in the state of Alabama.Supporting professional advancement of all Filipino American nurses and health for all through nursing care, education, scholarship, management and research.
President's Message
Welcome! Thank you for visiting the Philippine Nurses Association of Alabama website. PNAAL was founded in August of 2019. It is our vision to be the lead organization in Alabama that advocates for the Filipino American nurses and our associate members, an active contributor to nursing and health-related policies and laws in the state of Alabama as well as in the nation. We are driven by our core value of giving back to the nursing profession, and our community.
Mabuhay ang Filipino!
Dominador "Jun" Bitago, CRNA
For Existing and New Members:
Thanksgiving Message
Gratitude and appreciation are quintessential elements to the celebration of Thanksgiving. In as much as Thanksgiving most often highlights the rosy happenings of life, authentic thanksgiving encompasses the valleys of life as well.
Yes, we are thankful for our loved ones, our inner circle, our communities. We are thankful for out jobs, our professional advancements and growth. We are thankful for our health and well-being. We are thankful for our opportunities to re-create, have fun, and enjoy life.
Yes, we are also thankful for the valleys of life that draw us near our God, our family, our friends. We are thankful for phases of hardship as they provide opportunities to grow and become stronger. We are thankful for the crucible of life, as the Pilgrims, the original celebrator of Thanksgiving, were. They know that, despite their challenges and difficulties, they serve a sovereign, sufficient, and benevolent God.
Gratitude and appreciation are not ends in themselves. They are the starting blocks to reaching out to others. It is my strong conviction that Thanksgiving should be a moving force for us to give back and to care for others.
This year, PNA Alabama has been actively involved in giving back to the community, impacting thousands of lives locally and internationally. Our organization has been a conduit of giving back to our profession via our involvement in local, regional, and national PNAA activities.
My wish is for you and your family to experience a meaningful Thanksgiving. May it direct you to a vision and a mission bigger than yourself. May it prompt you to action, giving back to your profession of nursing, and your community.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Dominador “Jun” Bitago, MNA, CRNA
President, PNAAL, 2023-2025
Program Director, Continuing Education, PNAAL, ABNP 1549
PNAAL Newsletter #5 final (3).pdfMeet Our Members
Mica Maria Gregorio Cargile
Mica has been a nurse for 11 years. She has spent most of her nursing career in acute care at UAB hospital. She has worked as a medical-surgical travel nurse as well as special care in an assisted living facility. She has a 2-year-old daughter named Luna Soleil whom they adore. She loves to travel.
Mica has created and maintained the PNA Alabama website for the last four years.
We appreciate your work Mica, both in the clinical field as well as for PNAAL!
Serpico Estrella
Serpico, “Pikoy”, has been a nurse for 12 years. He presently works on the cardiac telemetry floor of Brookwood Medical Center. He has worked at the stepdown unit of Princeton Medical Center and at Fresenius Dialysis as well. His excellent nursing work has been recognized. He was given the DAISY award last November 2023.
We are proud of you, Pikoy, of what you accomplished and continue to accomplish in the clinical field!
On the first Saturday of January, 2024, PNA Alabama worked with the Filipino-American Association of Greater Birmingham to give back to the community by volunteering at the Alabama Childhood Food Solutions, living out our core value of giving back.
On first Saturdays of each month, PNA Alabama has committed to serve the community through the Alabama Childhood Food Solutions. Join us this coming Saturday, October 7, from 8:30 to 11:30 am as we give back to our community. You can volunteer 1, 2, or 3 hours.
There is joy in serving others. May you find it as PNA Alabama provides an opportunity for its members to serve and give back.
Jun Bitago, CRNA
Incoming President, PNAAL
5k and Potluck Picnic 2022
The PNA Alabama Executive Board would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for coming and/or supporting the fundraising activity as well as the picnic that followed.