VSMMC-MHAM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PERINATAL CENTER cutting of ribbon ceremony led by the DOH Secretary, Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rossel-Ubial…
In fostering quality education through social responsibility in the medical field, the MHAM CM strengthened its ties with Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center as the VSMMC-MHAM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PERINATAL CENTER was finally inaugurated and was graced by no less than the Department Of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rossel-Ubial at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center last August 26, 2017 in the afternoon.
Led by the DOH Secretary as the main guest, the blessing and inauguration ceremonies of the 3-storey building of VSMMC-MHAM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PERINATAL CENTER finally took placed after a Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) between VSMMC and MHAM was signed last August 13, 2014 represented by the VSMMC Chief of hospital, Dr. Gerardo Aquino Jr. and MHAM CM President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Elma Aznar-Sierra and VP for Academics, Dr. Arlene M. Diaz who was still the College Dean at that time.
Honored guests and attendees during the blessing of VSMMC-MHAM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PERINATAL CENTER
Having been recently appointed by the Commission on Appointment as the Chief of DOH, Dr. Paulyn Jean B. Rossel-Ubial also graced the ribbon cutting and blessing ceremonies of the other two structures of VSMMC; the new laboratory and the newly-renovated Out-Patient Department (OPD) buildings.
Event guests and VSMMC employees
In her speech, the DOH Secretary said that in line with the Philippine Health Agenda’s tagline, “All for health towards health for all”, VSMMC is now a model medical institution in the Visayas region because of the new facilities.
Gracing with her were DOH Assistant Sec. Leonita Gorgolon, Presidential Assistant Michael Lloyd Dino, North Rep. Raul Del Mar, 4th District Rep. Benhur Salimbangon, DOH 7 Director Jaime Bernadas, Hon. Mary Ann de los Santos, Hon. Wildredo Caminero, among others.
Welcome to VSMMC-MHAM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PERINATAL CENTER
Prescribed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to be complied by all medical institutions in the country, MHAM is committing to VSMMC as the former is in need of a Base Hospital where its medical students can undertake training under the CHED regulations.
The blessing of the MHAM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PERINATAL CENTER
The VSMMC has agreed to serve as Base Hospital and shall open all necessary facilities to MHAM in the achievement of its goals.
From MHAM to VSMMC: Fostering quality education through social responsibility in the medical field
The MHAM team gracefully took part with the presence of faculty-doctors led by Dr. Ma. Socorro Manaloto, Dr. Allan Librando, Dr. Axel Elises, Dr. Marilou Viray, Dr. Flora Cabrera, Dr. Charles Cabataña, Dr. Virgette Gay Diomampo, Dr. Maria Luisita Catuza, Dr. Elmer Kent Lopez, Dr. Abelardo Allera, Dr. Roy Entienza and Dr. Annette Salillas. MHAM CM Corporate Treasurer, Dr. Carlito Astillero; Community Extension Services Office (CESO) Director, Mr. Jarvis Prochina; and IT Consultant, Mr. Francisco Bacalla were also present.
From MHAM to VSMMC: With MHAM CM Community Extension Services Office (CESO) Director, Mr. Jarvis Prochina; Chief of Clinics, Dr. Axel Elises; Dept. of Anatomy and Histology faculty, Dr. Flora Cabrera; Pediatrics faculty, Dr. Charles Cabataña; Obstetrics & Gynecology Dept. Chair, Dr. Marilou Viray; College Dean, Dr. Ma. Socorro Manaloto; Internal Medicine faculty, Dr. Virgette Gay Diomampo; and IT Consultant, Mr. Francisco Bacalla
“The blessing is actually making our partnership with VSMMC public. As an obstetrics and gynecology specialist, this allows better service to our patients and as a dean it brings more opportunities to our students, for learning and service through a partnership between MHAM CM and VSMMC which is our base hospital”, said Dr. Manaloto.
With the MHAM CM Chief of Clinics, Dr. Axel Elises; MHAM CM College Dean, Dr. Ma. Socorro Manaloto; VSMMC Chief Training Officer, Dr. Celia Mabalatan; and MHAM CM Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Marilou Viray…
As the VSMMC agrees to allow the MHAM medical students to be trained in the VSMMC premises with VSMMC’s Chief Training Officer, Dr. Celia M. Mabalatan, MHAM will not allow their students to report to VSMMC without the presence of the clinical instructor and/or preceptor who shall supervise and accompany each student while the latter are within the premises of the VSMMC at all times, as part of the agreement in the training program.
The admitting section of the VSMMC-MHAM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PERINATAL CENTER
As agreed, clinical subjects on Physical Diagnosis for the second year, junior clerkship for the third year and senior clerkship for the fourth year students are subject to the requirement for a Base Hospital.
The blessing ceremony of the VSMMC-MHAM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PERINATAL CENTER’s ground floor area
With the Perinatal Center at its completion towards the forthcoming turnover ceremony, the VSMMC as a government hospital with lots of patients becomes an advantage for MHAM student-clerks with its opportunity to not to wrestled to for possible patients.
The upper floor of the PERINATAL CENTER: With MHAM CM Dept. of Anatomy and Histology faculty, Dr. Flora Cabrera; DOH Secretary, Paulyn Jean B. Rossel-Ubial; MHAM CM Associate Dean for Basic Sciences, Dr. Allan Librando; and VSMMC Chief Training Officer, Dr. Celia M. Mabalatan
Meanwhile, VSMMC Chief of hospital, Dr. Gerardo Aquino Jr., in his speech said that with the new facilities the public may avail the services regardless of socio-economic status including those healthy people who can seek wellness to avoid illness. He also acknowledged and expressed their gratitude to MHAM CM for donating the Perinatal Center. A certificate of recognition to MHAM CM was delightfully received by Dr. Manaloto in behalf of MHAM.
“It is my privilege to welcome all of you here on this memorable day of our hospital, the blessing of our new buildings and this marks another milestone of Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center. It is indeed a historical achievement”, said Dr. Aquino in his welcome remarks.
At present, Dr. Aquino’s two children who are MHAM students are also following his path in the medical field.
VSMMC Chief of hospital, Dr. Gerardo Aquino Jr.
Moreover, the term of the agreement between the VSMMC and MHAM CM shall be fifteen (15) years commencing from August 13, 2014 and will be expiring on August 12, 2029 with the option to renew by both parties under the mutually agreed conditions.
With the VSMMC medical doctors and staff nurses during the blessing ceremony
A program followed after the blessing and inauguration ceremonies of VSMMC’s three structural buildings which will eventually cater the health-related sustainable development goals not just for the Cebuano populace but in the region. The official turnover ceremony of the Perinatal Center to VSMMC will soon take place. (Ana Liza Abao)
With the VSMMC personnel and the MHAM CM Corporate Treasurer, Dr. Carlito Astillero and IT Consultant, Mr. Francisco Bacalla