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Full Drive Towards Excellence
Celebrating New Milestones
The pursuit of excellence never ceases. Every new milestone, every step closer to the realization of that vision, is a reason to celebrate.
In the first half of 2008, the Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center achieved new landmarks that embody its continuing commitment to enhance responsiveness to evolving customers’ needs. Several projects, after long months of ardent dedication and effort, were completed.
The New Emergency Room : State-of-the-Art Service
DMMC inaugurated its new Emergency Room on February 1st 2008. Mr. Zosimo Malabanan, DMMC Chairman and his wife Mrs. Vivian Malabanan officially cut the ribbon. The blessing of the new facility was administered by Father Randy Soda-
rio of St. Francis De Sales Major Seminary.
The new Emergency Room is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure fast, effective treatment of urgent cases. A new high-end cardiac monitor is available to further improve diagnostic capabilities. In addition, a piped-in, centralized oxygen supply is in place to further enhance service.
The new ER is more spacious thereby ensuring greater convenience and comfort of patients. From four beds, the ER currently has ten (10) beds and can accommodate more patients and cases. New sections are now available : the mini Operating Room for minor emergency procedures, a special area for OB-Gyne cases, and a segment specifically for children.
A Consultant/ ER Specialist and Resident Doctors are available 24/7 to always provide immediate, reliable service to whoever needs it.
Opening of the Pro-Health Center : The first of its kind in Calabarzon
It was the Month of Hearts, a time to express caring and love. During the third week of February 2008, the DMMC officially inaugurated its Pro-Health Center, a fittingly symbolic way of showing its commitment to promote good health and wellness by providing timely information, guidance and assistance to address various forms of lifestyle disease like Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, and others.
The launching of the Pro-Health Center was a weeklong activity that started on February 11th 2008 with the ribbon cutting by Chairman Zosimo Malabanan and Dra. Carol Montano to formally open its doors to the public. From February 12th - 16th, the Pro-Health Center provided free lectures, diagnostic tests, and dietary consultations to people who knocked on its doors. Spearheaded by Dra. Carol Montano, Dra. Ma. Luz Soria, Dr. Simon Malijan, and Ms. Sonia Panghulan, the lectures touched on various issues such as hypertension, obesity , diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and physical fitness. The hospital staff , in coordination with participating pharmaceutical companies, conducted free screening tests for Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, CBG, FBS. In addition, other free procedures undertaken were Micral Test, Ankle-Brachial Pressure Determination, Osteoporosis test, and BMI analysis.
At DMMC Pro-Health Center, a team of highly-trained health professionals---doctors, nurse, dietitians, physical fitness trainer---is ready to help. The team provides I.N.G.A.T. ( Information*Nutrition*Guidance*Assistance*Training).
Acquisition of Top-of-the-Line Medical Equipment.
To further boost its already modern facilities, DMMC purchased several high-tech equipment from the United States like anesthesia machine, EEG machine, pulse oximeter, cardiac monitor, bronchoscope, surgical table and birthing bed. The acquisition of an ultra-modern CT Scan is in progress to further augment DMMC’s sevices.
Room Renovations.
The expansion of the Communications Room was completed in May 2008 and the refurbishment of the Central Supply Room (CSR) was finished in June 2008 . The renovations were undertaken to bolster performance and efficiency in the delivery of quality service to patients and employees as well.
The Future in Perspective.
In its continuing search for excellence, DMMC shall always look for ways to optimize resources and constantly improve its services. This is a commitment. As it goes on full drive towards excellence, there will be more innovations and landmark achievements in the future.
51st Foundation Anniversary
Full Drive, Double in Five
The engine has been set on maximum gears and running resolutely toward the chequered flag. The battle hymn, resonating like powerful drum-beats, is etched in everybody’s mind and heart---Full Drive, Double in Five !
Focusing on the achievement of strategic goals and commitments, the Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center marked its 51st Foundation Anniversary with a two-day celebration on June 25 & 26, 2008.
The celebration started with a Free Clinic held at the EMMP Building on June 25th as a way of thanking
the countless people who continue to patronize the hospital and its services. Free urinalysis and FBS tests were accorded to patients, and in addition free diagnostic tests like BMI, ECG and Diabetic Foot Screening were undertaken at the hospital’s Pro-Health Center. Free medicines, donated by DMMC doctors, were shared during the said activity.
Simultaneously with the Free Clinic, the DMMC Dermatologists held Free Lectures and Open Forum called “Beauty Secrets from Your Dermatologists ”. The lectures touched on popular topics like Skin Whitening by Dra. Eubañas, the Aging Skin by Dra. Cuadra, Laser Treatment for Hair Removal/Skin Tightening by Dra. De Grano, and Eczemas and Skin diseases by Dra. Malabanan.
“ Maraming Salamat Po Sa Inyong Patuloy Na Pagtitiwala ”--- those words emblazoned on the banners, were translated into concrete action as the consultants, doctors, and DMMC staff joined hands in sharing their time, resources, and talents to help indigent patients and faithful patrons. It was indeed an eloquently meaningfulway to show gratitude to the community and to the public.
In the afternoon of June 25th, a video film about 5S was shown at the Nursing Skills Laboratory. The in-house film production kept the audience gaping with astonishment and amusement with its touch of local humor and award-winning performances from the hospital actors and actresses.
The festivities continued on June 26th as the DMMC motorcade, festooned with balloons and banners, plied around the streets of Tanauan City at about 8:00 in the morning. As the motorcade’s sirens and horns resounded across the city streets, the participating hospital employees, doctors and tricycle drivers proudly declared the 51st Foundation Day Anniversary of DMMC. After the motorcade, a Thanksgiving Mass was held at the Hospital Chapel where the DMMC family joined hands in solemn felicitation for all the blessings received and yet to come.
The afternoon of June 26th was reserved for something special---the awards of recognition to outstanding employees and the year’s out-standing physician. The occasion was made more distinguished by the presence of DMMC’s returning President & CEO, Dr. Edwin M. Mercado, Mrs. Soledad V. Mercado and Ms. Arlene Ledesma, Chief Operating Officer. The Employee of the Year and Department Head of the
Year Awards were accorded to Ms. Anelyn Lim and Ms. Marigay Mendoza respectively, both coming from the Laboratory Department. The Physician of the Year Honor was bestowed upon Dra. Restita Moncayo. While recognizing the employees and physician who achieved sterling performance, the Awards were more of a challenge to all employees to always give their best shots.
The Foundation Day festivity was climaxed by the Bingo Socials where the DMMC family enjoyed a night of fun, live band music and prizes.
Another milestone. A new call to action, a new sense of commitment and duty had been enshrined in everybody’s heart---giving one’s best to achieve goals. Everybody was eagerly looking forward to the future. Full Drive, Double in Five!
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