SM Foundation renovates Naval Station hospital in Zambales

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 22): SM Foundation renovates Naval Station hospital in Zambales

Giant retail-chain store SM Foundation has turned over to Philippine Navy a fully renovated Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Station Hospital in San Miguel, San Antonio, Zambales.

The turnover marks SM Foundation’s 15th improved health facility for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

SM Foundation’s executive director for health Connie Angeles said that "we dedicate SM Foundation’s program on the improvement of the AFP health facilities to our beloved soldiers who risk their lives and limbs that we may enjoy the power of freedom.”

The renovation of NETC Station Hospital started on October 24 that included floor retiling, repainting of the interior and exterior partitions and interior design.

Furniture, appliances and medical supplies are also part of the donation to create a conducive environment for treatment and recuperation of patients.

Done under the SM’s Felicidad T. Sy (FTS) Wellness Program, the renovation of the station hospital will greatly contribute to its goal of being a DOH licensed Primary Care Facility capable of providing various healthcare services to cadets and officers of the NETC with enhanced equipment, facilities and competent health workers.

At present, the NETC Station Hospital is being headed by Ltc. Aurora Lozano, medical corps and a staff of two medical service officers, 12 enlisted personnel and two civilian employees. It provides ECG, X-ray, pharmacy and ambulance transport services to all command and student’s activities.

Vice Admiral Joseph S. Mercado AFP, flag officer-in-command expressed his gratitude to the foundation’s assistance in providing better healthcare to the soldiers of AFP.

“On behalf of the Philippine Navy, I would like to thank SM Foundation for this very noble project that you are giving to this particular command," Mercado said.

Other SM Foundation renovated military facilities include: Air Force City Hospital in Clark, Pampanga; Fort Magsaysay Station Hospital in Cabanatuan; and Air Force General Hospital in Pasay City; NAVSOG Sick Bay in Sangley Cavite;; Camp General Aguinaldo Station Hospital in Quezon City; Fernando Air Base Hospital in Lipa City; Police National Training Institute in Canlubang Laguna; Camp Nakar Station Hospital in Lucena, Quezon; and the Pediatric Ward of the AFP General Hospital in Pasay City.

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