Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center

07/01/2026

‼️DOH: PANGANIB NG KULANG AT SOBRANG NUTRISYON MAAIWASAN KUNG GAGAWIN ANG PINGGANG PINOY‼️

Ang kakulangan at sobra sa nutrisyon ay parehong delikado sa bata man o sa matanda.

Payo ng DOH, gawin ang Pinggang Pinoy para sa pagkaing balanse.

05/01/2026

𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑯𝑴𝑪 𝑼𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒂 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑬𝒓𝒂 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒏𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝑪𝒚𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚
by: Dr. Zeus Lord Angel M. Alcaraz, MD, DPSP

The Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMHMC) successfully held the blessing ceremony of its newly installed flow cytometry analyzer last December 18, 2025, marking a milestone in the advancement of diagnostic and cancer care services in Northern Luzon.

The ceremony was officiated by Very Reverend Noel Ian G. Rabago and was graced by the Medical Center Chief Dr. Maria Lourdes K. Otayza, along with the staff of the Department of Pathology and Laboratories, hospital administrators, and various employees of MMMHMC.

This diagnostic technology enhances the hospital’s capacity to accurately diagnose leukemia and lymphoma, as well as to monitor disease and treatment response. Consequently, it allows Pathologists to provide precise, data-driven interpretations that support improved clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Such development reinforces MMMHMC’s role as a leading tertiary referral center in Northern Luzon and its commitment to continuously upgrading diagnostic services in support of high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.

04/01/2026

01/01/2026

22/12/2025

𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉: 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒊𝒇𝒕-𝑮𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝑴𝑴𝑯𝑴𝑪 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝟒𝟏𝟑 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔

As part of the hospital’s annual tradition, the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMHMC) conducted its gift-giving activity on December 19, 2025, distributing grocery packs, 5 kilograms of rice, and fruits to a total of 413 patients.

Patients and their watchers expressed their gratitude for the gifts they received.

The activity has long been a Christmas tradition of the institution, aimed not only at providing care but also at uplifting the spirits of patients during the holiday season.

𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳: 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰.

Written by: Ms. Maureen Michelle S. Sunio
Video by: Ms. Maureen Michelle S. Sunio & Mr. Jevelson P. Madarcos
Reels by: Mr. Rob Alfreid T. Mandac

22/12/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐔𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐔𝐀𝐄)

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22/12/2025

𝐌𝐌𝐌𝐇𝐌𝐂 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘📣📣📣
December 3, 2025

In observance of the following holiday proclamations, there will be NO OPD Consultations on:

December 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
December 24 - Christmas Eve
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 30 - Rizal Day
December 31 - New Year’s Eve
January 1, 2026 - New Year’s Day

For appointments & other updates, download the My Health App at https://eclinic2.mmmhmc.net/my-health

15/12/2025

𝑷𝑨𝑵𝑶𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑵: 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒓𝒂𝒘 𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒏 𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝒎𝒈𝒂 𝑩𝑯𝑾𝒔

Isinagawa sa ikalawang araw ng Kampeon ng Kalusugan noong Disyembre 12, 2025 para sa mga BHWs ang iba't-ibang aktibidad tulad ng paggawa ng Empathy Mapping at role-playing sa tamang pakikipag-ugnayan sa komunidad.

Layunin ng MMMHMC na higit pang pagtibayin ang programa ng health promotion sa lahat ng komunidad ng Ilocos Norte sa pamamagitan ng mga barangay HEPOs at ma-integrate sa kanilang kultura ang behavior change.

Written by: Maureen Michelle S. Sunio
Video and Reel by: Rob Alfreid T. Mandac

12/12/2025

𝐌𝐌𝐌𝐇𝐌𝐂 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMHMC) once again affirmed its position as one of the region’s leading public health institutions after garnering major distinctions at the Gawad Kalusugan 2025, held on December 11 at the Speaker Pro-Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center.

The prestigious annual recognition is organized by the Ilocos Center for Health Development. With this year’s theme, “Local Action, Universal Health: Honoring Achievements in Advancing DOH 8-Point Action Agenda,” the awards aim to spotlight institutions that significantly contributed to the attainment of the DOH 8-Point Action Agenda.

MMMHMC, headed by Dr. Maria Lourdes K. Otayza, earned distinctions across three major award categories, bringing home the following eight (8) awards:

MADAYDAYAW AWARD for advancing DOH Programs and contributing to the realization of DOH 8-point Agenda

PALBAYANI AWARDS:
1.National Immunization Program Award - Implementation of Para sa Bawat Babae at Mag-Ina (PBBM-IN) Campaign
2.Newborn Screening Exemplary Award
3.Top Implementer on Pharmaceutical Management

BANUAR TI SALUN-AT AWARDS:
1.Best AIDS, STI/HIV Prevention and Control Program Implementer (Treatment Hub) FIRST PLACE
2.Exemplary Award for Integrated Hospital Operations and Management Program
3.Kampeon ng Kalusugan: Best Health Promotion Practice - Hospital Category FIRST PLACE
4.Best Hospital Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit

These awards are a testament to MMMHMC’s commitment to deliver high-quality, people-centered, and equitable care for all.

11/12/2025

𝑷𝑨𝑵𝑶𝑶𝑹𝑰𝑵: 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒔𝒂 𝑼𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒓𝒂𝒘 𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒏 𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝒎𝒈𝒂 𝑩𝑯𝑾𝒔

Isinasagawa ng MMMHMC ang Kampeon ng Kalusugan: Capacity Building for Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) as Health Education and Promotion Officers (HEPOs) on the Ground ngayong December 11–12, 2025. Layunin ng programang ito na bigyan ng sapat na kaalaman at kasanayan ang ating mga BHWs bilang mga frontliners sa pagpapatupad ng health promotion at disease prevention activities.

Ang aktibidad ay dinaluhan ng 80 BHWs mula sa mga bayan ng Banna, Badoc, Batac, Currimao, Marcos, Nueva Era, Paoay, at Pinili.

Ito na ang ika-limang batch mula nang ilunsad ang programa noong 2023.

Written by: Maureen Michelle S. Sunio
Video and Reel by: Rob Alfreid T. Mandac

10/12/2025

MMMHMC IS AWARDED THE 5-GREEN STAR RATING (GREEN AND SAFE HEALTH FACILITY AWARD)

We are honored to be awarded the 5-Green Star Rating during the National Green and Safe Health Facilities Recognition on December 1, 2025. Having received the same 5-star rating in 2022, this is the highest distinction that recognizes our commitment to environmental stewardship, patient safety, and resilient health systems.

At Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital, we believe that caring for people goes hand in hand with caring for the environment.

Together, we build a sustainable future for our community.