SM Foundation renovates 13th military hospital
The Philippine Military Academy’s (PMA) Fort Del Pilar Station Hospital in Baguio City is the 13th military facility to be renovated and refurbished by SM Foundation. It also hosts the 105th Felicidad T. Sy Wellness Center.
Renovated was the Operating and Delivery Room (OR/DR) complex and the officers and cadets’ ward of the hospital. Aside from renovating its infrastructure, brand new medical equipment was also donated to support the hospital’s needs. This includes an anesthesia machine, OR LED lights, multi parameters monitors, ECG units, portable ultrasound machine, infusion pumps, heavy duty suction machine as well as other furnishings for the officers and cadets’ wards. The second phase of renovation will also continue the refurbishment of the cadets’ ward as well as the reconstruction of the second floor pediatric room and reception area which will become a Felicidad T. Sy Wellness Center for Children.
The 50-bed capacity hospital which dispenses medical services to cadets, military personnel and their dependents aside from authorized civilians, was downgraded last year because of its decrepit facilities. With the renovation and new equipment, the hospital’s level is expected to revert to its level 2 DOHaccreditation.
For the past years, SM Foundation has been helping renovate and refurbish military facilities in recognition of the AFP’s role in the defense and security of the country. The Foundation also takes cognizance of the active participation of the military in disaster relief operations.
SM Foundation’s Executive Director for Health Connie Angeles said, “We at SM Foundation are deeply honored to be able to contribute to those who serve the country, specifically with the Philippine Military Academy, by way of donations and improvements of the Fort Del Pilar Station Hospital.”
“To our gallant men in uniform, we at SM Foundation will continue to support you,” said Angeles. “All for you dear soldiers, who risk their lives and limbs that we may enjoy the power of freedom.”
Other SM Foundation renovated military facilities include: Air Force General Hospital in Pasay City; NAVSOG Sick Bay in Sangley Cavite; Air Force City Hospital in Clark, Pampanga; 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; Fort Magsaysay Station Hospital in Cabanatuan; and the Pediatric Ward of the AFP General Hospital in Pasay City.