Category: District Hospital
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PHO, PPSK Conduct Medical Mission For National Children’s Month
The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO), in partnership with the Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan (PPSK Iloilo Province), conducted a Medical and Dental Mission on November 28, 2024, in Barangay Bancal, Carles, as part of the National Children’s Month celebration. The mission provided free health services to over 300 residents from Bancal and nearby barangays.…
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Iloilo Hospitals Recognized For Excellence In Green And Safe Health Practices
The Department of Health (DOH) Western Visayas Center for Health Development honored five Iloilo hospitals for their outstanding commitment to green and safe healthcare practices during the recent Regional Awarding of Partners and Stakeholders at Punta Villa, Inland Resort. The event celebrated health facilities across the region that achieved core objectives in 2024, marking significant…
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Banate Gets Garbage Compactor From Capitol
The Iloilo Provincial Government funded the purchase of a P4.9 million garbage compactor for the municipality of Banate to enhance the town’s solid waste management system. The equipment can cater to 12 to 15 tons of wastes daily. It is expected to optimize waste collection processes and reduce the volume of wastes. Gov. Arthur Defensor…
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Capitol’s Upgraded Lactation Room Now Ready To Serve Breastfeeding Mothers
The Iloilo provincial government supports the breastfeeding journey of mothers and ensures that they have a designated area for feeding their babies. The establishment of a Lactation Room is in compliance with Republic Act No. 10028 or The Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009. The upgraded Lactation Room located at the 2nd floor of the…
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Key Agencies Meet On P22M Medical Waste Incinerator Project At Lambunao Hospital
A coordination meeting was recently held between key agencies, including the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), the Provincial Hospital Management Office (HMO), Provincial Engineer’s Office (PEO), Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), and the contractor to discuss the construction of a P22-million medical waste incinerator at Dr. Ricardo Y. Ladrido…
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Reducing Carbon Footprint In Our Hospitals
Solar-powered hospitals in Iloilo Province underscore the local government’s commitment to sustainability. Through the installation of solar energy systems, healthcare facilities like the Dr. Ricardo Y. Ladrido Memorial Hospital, Iloilo Provincial Hospital – IPH, and Ramon D. Duremdes District Hospital are enhancing infrastructure while reducing their carbon footprint. This initiative is a significant step towards…
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PBBM Distributes Patient Transport Vehicles To 18 Iloilo LGUs To Enhance Healthcare Access
18 local government units in Iloilo Province were provided with Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) by President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos, Jr. today in Passi City, as part of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s Medical Transport Vehicle Donation Program. The recipient LGUs included the towns of Badiangan, Balasan, Barotac Nuevo, Barotac Viejo, Bingawan, Calinog, Carles, Estancia, Lambunao,…
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IPG Advances Renewable Energy With Phase 2 Of Solar PV Installation At Aleosan District Hospital
The Iloilo Provincial Government (IPG) continues to lead efforts in mainstreaming renewable energy (RE) and promoting energy efficiency and conservation (EEC) in Western Visayas. As part of this ongoing initiative, the IPG turned over Phase 2 of the rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation with streetlights at the Aleosan District Hospital in Alimodian. This installation is…
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Iloilo District Hospitals Win Green And Safe Health Facilities Video Contest
Four district hospitals in Iloilo Province have been recognized for their exemplary efforts in promoting environmentally sustainable and safe healthcare practices. These hospitals were declared winners of the Best Practices and Advocacy Video Presentation Contest during the Green and Safe Health Facilities Summit 2024, held in line with the Hospital Week Celebration. The Iloilo Provincial…
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Iloilo Provincial Hospital Now A DOH-Certified HIV Confirmatory Laboratory
The Iloilo Provincial Hospital (IPH) achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first and only DOH-certified HIV Confirmatory Laboratory in the Province of Iloilo. With the certification, the IPH can now perform testing and confirmatory laboratory procedures such as HIV/AIDS Testing and Rapid HIV Diagnostics Algorithm (rHIVda) confirmatory test, reducing the need for diagnostic referrals…