Puerto Princesa City – The renovation of health facilities, an important component of the health and medical advocacy of SM Foundation, does not only cover barangay health centers.
It includes the rehabilitation of military health stations where both uniformed and civilian personnel and their dependents are given medical attention. Last July 10, a refurbished Naval Station Apolinario Jalandoon Medical Dispensary in the city was inaugurated and formally turned over to the Philippine Navy, a major service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines by SM Foundation.
Following standards set by the Department of Health, the upgrade covered both the exterior and interior of the health facility. Walls were repainted to provide a cheerful and conducive environment to healthcare workers and patients. Inverter-type of air conditioner units and refrigerator were installed to reduce power consumption. LED lights were likewise used. Aside from the medical dispensary makeover, SM Foundation donated furniture including hospital beds and medicines for its pharmacy.
Edwin Andrews Air Base Hospital, BGen Benito N. Ebuen Air Base Hospital, Philippine Air Force General Hospital, Air Force City Hospital in Clark, Fernando Airbase Station Hospital in Lipa, the Convalescence, Orthopedic & Heroes Ward of the V, Luna Hospital, now the AFP Hospital and Camp Evangelista Station Hospital Annex in Cagayan de Oro City, among others.