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Mayor Zamora vows quality healthcare through city hospitals

Published Aug 14, 2023 06:23 am

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora showcased the improvements made at the San Juan City Medical Center (SJMC) as the city government continues to deliver on its promise in bringing quality healthcare services to its residents and the public.

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San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora

 

"Mula sa pagkakaroon ng mga modernong kagamitan at pasilidad hanggang sa paghahatid ng mas mataas na antas na serbisyong medikal, mula sa pagpapalawak ng kaalaman ng ating healthworkers hanggang sa tuloy-tuloy na paglinang ng kanilang kakayahan, mula sa dating may bayad ultimo ang bulak at alcohol hanggang sa pagiging Zero Balance Billing na natin ngayon (From acquiring modern equipment and facilities bringing a high level of medical services to the public, to further expanding the knowledge and skills of our health workers, the hospital continues to put its best foot forward in serving our constituents. Gone are the days when you have to pay even for cotton and alcohol. Now, we have introduced the Zero Balance Billing to our patients)," Zamora said.

"Ilan lamang po ang mga ito sa patunay ng katuparan ng ating ipinangakong Makabagong San Juan para sa kalusugan ng mga San Juaneño (These are just some of the proofs which attest to our commitment in having a Makabagong San Juan focusing on the health of San Juaneños)," he added.

The mayor explained that in the coming months, the city government will launch more initiatives to improve the SJMC.

"Mayroon pa po tayong mga bagong proyekto at programa na nakakasa na sa ilalim ng pamumuno ng ating magaling na Medical Director na si Doctor and General Joseph Acosta. Gaya ng patuloy na upgrading ng ating mga hardware at software para sa mas pinalawak na automated system, ang pagtatayo ng Wellness Center para sa holistic approach on preventive medicine. Nariyan din ang ating pinagsusumikapang hemodialysis and oncology units, pati na rin ang bagong hospital parking building sa tulong ni Cong. Bel Zamora at marami pang iba (There are a lot more projects and programs being prepared under the leadership of our Medical Director Dr. Joseph Acosta. These include the upgrading the hardware and software of our expanded automated system, the creation of a Wellness Center for the holistic approach on preventive medicine, additional hemodialysis and oncology units, and a new hospital parking building with the help of Cong. Bel Zamora)," Zamora noted.

He thanked the national government, private sector, non-government organizations (NGOs), Cong. Bel, all the members of the city council, and all the health workers of the city for making the Makabagong San Juan a reality.

San Juan City had earlier expanded its healthcare services to San Juaneños by announcing its free medical assistance program to all its indigent residents.

The medical assistance program covers the following services:

1. Laboratory and diagnostic procedures - Ancillary, Cardiology, Neurology, Bone Density scan, CT scan, General Ultrasound, Mammogram, X-ray, etc.

2. Vaccination - Dengue, Chickenpox, Hepa, Measles, Anti-rabies, etc.

3.Rehabilitation and physical therapy

Zamora also reminded those who wish to avail of the city's free medical services to bring the necessary requirements such as:

- Barangay Indigency for Medical Assistance of beneficiary (three original copies)
- Diagnostic/Laboratory request (three photocopies)
- Photocopy of a valid ID of the patient (three photocopies)

Residents should bring the requirements to the Public Assistance Center (PAC) at the San Juan City Hall for processing.

 

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