The St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) is facing a manpower shortage as over a hundred of their health workers are under quarantine after being exposed to coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an official of the hospital said Thursday, Sept. 23. St. Luke’s Medical Center (Photo from Wikimedia) In an...
To say that medicine as a science and as a profession is essential in a time of pandemic is a huge understatement. It arms us against possible illnesses that could be worsened by COVID-19. It calms our nerves and makes us feel safe and our loved ones protected. That’s why it is just right to...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has designated a new hospital chief at the Victoriano Luna Medical Center, the military's highest echelon of care and its premiere health facility. Col. Manuel Fidel Magtira (left) takes command of the V. Luna Medical Center, replacing Col. Fatima Claire...
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) wards and critical care units of St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) have hit full capacity. St. Luke's Medical Center (Wikimedia) In a statement on Monday, Sept. 6, SLMC urged people experiencing COVID-19 symptoms to look for other healthcare facilities as its...
Two modular hospitals intended for moderate to severe cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Davao City were recently built within the government-run Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC). (Photo courtesy of the DPWH) The additional facilities were turned over to the hospital located in...
The Veterans Memorial Medical Center is in urgent need of P490 million worth of new medical equipment but was advised to try to secure them using the green fees derived from its operation of a golf course in Quezon City. Rep. Jericho Nograles This was revealed when Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA)...
The Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) on Sunday, Aug. 29, denied that its health workers will be taking part in a mass walkout on Monday. (Photo from CGHMC's official Facebook page) CGHMC said the circulating news in some media outlets of a looming protest by their employees are...
The health workers of Tondo Medical Center (TMC) held a snake rally and noise barrage inside the hospital premises to air their disappointment at the Department of Health (DOH) and the government over lack of concern and gross negligence for the well-being of healthcare personnel. (Photo from AHW)...
St. Luke’s Medical Center (Photo from SLMC) The St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) clarified on Friday, Aug. 27, that the number of resignations among its healthcare workers “is not at alarming levels.” The SLMC issued the clarification after one of its official said in an interview that the...
The temporary closure of the St. Luke's Medical Center's (SLMC) coronavirus disease (COVID-19) wards is mainly due to the lack of manpower in the facility, its official said Thursday, Aug. 26. MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO "It's mainly on manpower. The rooms, 'yan pwedeng i-extend, pero 'yung...
Health workers from Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRRMMC) on Wednesday, Aug. 25, held a noise barrage in front of their hospital lobby to call for the release of their withheld coronavirus disease (COVID-19) benefits. (Photo from AHW) JRRMMC Employees Union-Alliance of Health Workers...
The St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) has assured that its health workers are "properly compensated" for the important work that they are doing amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. St. Luke's Medical Center (Photo from Wikimedia) In a statement, SLMC said the hospital continued giving...
