By Ruben A.Veloria
ZAMBALES, Philippines – The San Marcelino District Hospital (SMDH) here formally received on Monday one newly constructed building and equipment that will help in providing additional medical services to residents.
Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. led the turn-over ceremony. Congressman Jay Khonghun (1st Dist, Zambales), and Rowena Zabat-San MAteo, acting Branch Manager of PhilHealth, also grace the ceremony.
According to Gov. Ebdane, the San Marcelino District Hospital has always been serving as example to other government agencies which prioritizes improvement of its facility for the welfare of the Zambalenos.
“That is why I salute you for extending your professionalism and dedication to the job you chose to serve our people. That is why the Office of the Governor does not gets tired of doing its best to improve our hospital,” said Gov. Ebdane.
As gesture of his sincerity, Gov. Ebdane announced that he already acquired three hectares of land nearby where he plan to construct the new and bigger hospital.
He also mentioned that the DoH has pledged the amount of P300 Million for the project.
“However, the amount maybe not enough budget for a bigger hospital, so we are to add more fund from the taxes derived from lahar extractions,” Ebdane said.
In closing, Gov. Ebdane reminded all the employees of SMDH, especially the front liners, to be always ready with lots of patience in dealing with patients and their companions.
“Always wear your best smiles. Because you are forbidden to frown, show irritation or act sulky in front of the patients,” he added.
Meanwhile, Chief of Hospital Dr. Cresencio Gonzales Jr. said that among the new equipment and facilities that turned-over to SMDH were the new dietary building, Ambulatory Surgery Clinic, office for Hospital Information System, upgraded public comfort rooms, and an ambulance which was acquired through the DOH-Health Facilities Enhancement Program.
Other important equipment and apparatus received by SMDH includes endoscopy and other medical equipment, brand new ambulance, and the official implementation of PhilHealth GAMOT and YAKAP program.
“The new facilities and equipment are not just structures, they are the manifestations of true care for the dignity and welfare of every patient,” Gonzales said.
Meanwhile, Cong. Khonghun said because of the effective management and operation of SMDH, the hospital serves as the hub of faster relief of patients, and promised to double the budget of the hospital to guarantee bigger improvement.
