The Medical Education Study Program of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar continued its commitment to improving community health through a Community Service Program (PkM) focused on strengthening the role of community health posts (Posyandu). The activity, which included free medical consultations and health examinations, was held at Posyandu Teratai, Tamarunang Village, Somba Opu District, Gowa Regency, on Wednesday, 10 December 2025.

A total of 42 residents participated in the free health screening. Based on registration data, the participants were predominantly adults aged 41–55 years (48.6%), followed by older adults (≥56 years) at 28.5%, young adults (19–40 years) at 20%, and adolescents (≤18 years) at 2.9%. This demographic distribution highlights that degenerative and musculoskeletal complaints remain predominant health challenges within the community.

The most frequently reported complaints included knee pain, joint pain, muscle cramps, headaches, and gastric disorders. In addition, the team identified several cases of hypertension, which were promptly managed and accompanied by education on routine monitoring. Respiratory symptoms such as coughs and colds were also commonly encountered and addressed according to appropriate medical assessment.

The activity involved clinical clerkship (co-assistant) medical students who gained direct practical experience in community healthcare services. The participating students were:
dr. Muhammad Risqullah Ammar, dr. Arief Zaqiuddin, and dr. Aaliyah Pryanditha Maharani.

These students were supervised by dr. Nurmila, Sp.PD, whose presence ensured that clinical assessments, medication administration, and health education were conducted in accordance with established medical standards.

“This activity not only supports the community but also raises awareness of the importance of regular health check-ups, particularly among older adults and individuals in their productive years,” stated dr. Nurmila, Sp.PD.

FMHS Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar remains committed to expanding community-centered service networks while strengthening preventive, promotive, and curative health education for the people of South Sulawesi.

FKIK Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar Gelar Pemeriksaan Kesehatan Gratis di Posyandu Teratai Gowa

Program Studi Pendidikan dokter, Fakultas Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan (FKIK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar kembali menunjukkan komitmennya dalam meningkatkan kualitas kesehatan masyarakat melalui kegiatan PKM Penguatan Peran Posyandu berupa konsultasi dan pemeriksaan kesehatan gratis. Kegiatan ini digelar di Posyandu Teratai, Kelurahan Tamarunang, Kecamatan Somba Opu, Kabupaten Gowa, pada Rabu, 10 Desember 2025.

Sebanyak 42 warga mengikuti pemeriksaan kesehatan gratis ini. Berdasarkan hasil registrasi, peserta didominasi oleh kelompok usia dewasa (41–55 tahun) sebanyak 48,6%, disusul lansia (≥56 tahun) sebanyak 28,5%, dewasa muda (19–40 tahun) sebanyak 20%, serta remaja (≤18 tahun) sebesar 2,9%. Dominasi kelompok usia menengah dan lanjut ini menguatkan bahwa keluhan degeneratif dan muskuloskeletal merupakan tantangan kesehatan yang dominan di masyarakat.

Keluhan terbanyak pada pemeriksaan ini meliputi nyeri lutut, nyeri sendi, kram otot, pusing/nyeri kepala, serta keluhan lambung. Selain itu, tim juga menemukan beberapa kasus hipertensi, yang langsung mendapatkan penanganan cepat dan edukasi kontrol rutin. Keluhan pernapasan seperti batuk pilek juga masih banyak dijumpai dan ditangani sesuai pemeriksaan medis.

Kegiatan ini melibatkan mahasiswa koas profesi dokter yang mendapatkan pengalaman praktik langsung dalam pelayanan kesehatan masyarakat. Adapun mahasiswa yang terlibat yaitu: dr. Muhammad Risqullah Ammar, dr. Arief Zaqiuddin, dr. Aaliyah Pryanditha Maharani

Para mahasiswa tersebut berada di bawah supervisi dr. Nurmila, Sp.PD. Kehadiran beliau memastikan asesmen klinis, pemberian obat, serta edukasi kesehatan diberikan sesuai standar pelayanan medis.

“Kegiatan ini bukan hanya membantu masyarakat, tetapi juga meningkatkan kesadaran akan pentingnya pemeriksaan rutin, terutama pada kelompok usia lanjut dan usia produktif,” ujar dr. Nurmila, Sp.PD.

FKIK Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar berkomitmen untuk terus memperluas jejaring layanan berbasis pengabdian masyarakat serta meningkatkan edukasi kesehatan preventif, promotif, dan kuratif bagi masyarakat Sulawesi Selatan.