San Joaquin Mother and Child Hospital

29/10/2025

𝐒𝐉𝐌𝐂𝐇 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧, 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 - 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. San Joaquin Mother and Child Hospital Nursing Service Office marked its Nurses' Week Celebration today, honoring the dedication and compassion of nurses who continue to be at the heart of patient care.

Although the weeklong celebration officially runs from October 27–31, 2025, today’s highlight event gathered nurses, hospital staff, and patients under the theme, “Innovate, Advocate, Transform: The Nurse’s Blueprint for a Changing World.” The theme underscored the vital role nurses play in adapting to healthcare’s evolving demands through innovation, advocacy, and transformational leadership.

The program started with a short ceremony celebrating the unwavering commitment of SJMCH nurses to patient welfare and quality care. A key feature of the event was the Recognition and Awarding of Outstanding Nurses, where exemplary individuals were honored for their excellence, professionalism, and compassion in service.

Adding a heartfelt touch to the occasion was the “Wall of Thanks”, where patients and their families posted messages of gratitude, appreciation, and encouragement to the nursing staff. These handwritten notes stood as powerful reminders of how nurses’ everyday acts of care make lasting impacts on the lives they touch.

To cap off the day’s celebration, participants gathered at the Snacks Corner, where nurses and colleagues shared light moments and camaraderie over refreshments.

The SJMCH Nurses Week Celebration not only recognized the invaluable contributions of nurses but also reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to supporting and empowering its frontline caregivers. As the world of healthcare continues to change, SJMCH stands united with its nurses in embracing innovation, compassion, and transformative care.

"𝑾𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎- 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑵𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔. 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑵𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔' 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒂 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒅𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒚" said Ma. Jocelyn S. Serag, Acting Chief Nurse.

21/10/2025

𝐒𝐉𝐌𝐂𝐇 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐎 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 - San Joaquin Mother and Child Hospital garnered top honors at the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, winning 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 and 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐤 – 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 during the regional recognition rites held at Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City, Iloilo.

The awards were received by Dr. Rodel G. Gedalanga, Chief of Hospital I, and Ms. Eloisa Joy N. Sigue, the hospital’s PhilHealth In-Charge, on behalf of SJMCH. The recognition highlights the hospital’s exemplary performance in PhilHealth operations, compliance, and service delivery in support of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP).

According to PhilHealth Region VI, the PhilHealth Pasidungog 2025 aims to give reward and recognition to their stakeholders who have greatly contributed to the success and implementation of its programs and initiatives.

The Outstanding Infirmary Award recognizes institutions that show exceptional dedication to prompt renewal and report submission, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and the highest standards in healthcare management. While the Outstanding Clerk – Infirmary Award honors hospital’s dedication to excellence, demonstrated through timely coordination, rigorous compliance to standards, and an unrelenting pursuit of member satisfaction, resulting in outstanding performance.

With these recognitions, SJMCH stands as a model of dedication and accountability in the public health sector, proving that infirmaries can make a lasting impact through compassionate service, strong teamwork, and unwavering commitment to the Filipino people’s right to health care.

17/10/2025

15/10/2025

𝐒𝐉𝐌𝐂𝐇 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐒𝐉𝐌𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐏𝐃 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 - In observance of Global Handwashing Day, the San Joaquin Mother and Child Hospital conducted a health awareness activity with the theme “𝑰𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒃𝒆 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒔, 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒚𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒆.”

The event highlighted the importance of proper hand hygiene and the critical role it plays in infection prevention and control. Activities included a lecture on hand hygiene and the administration of the Hepatitis B vaccine to frontline healthcare workers, underscoring the hospital’s commitment to the safety and well-being of both its staff and patients.

During his message, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Chairman Dr. Fillaro emphasized that healthcare workers are among those at high risk of occupational exposure to infectious diseases such as Hepatitis B due to contact with blood and bodily fluids.

“With vaccination, we provide two-way protection to safeguarding ourselves as healthcare providers and ensuring the safety of our patients,” Dr. Fillaro said.

The celebration served as a reminder that consistent handwashing remains the most effective and simplest measure to prevent the spread of infections within healthcare settings. SJMCH’s initiative aligns with the global effort to promote hygiene and strengthen infection prevention practices across health institutions.

08/10/2025

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑮𝒐𝒗. 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒖𝒓 "𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒐" 𝑫𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒓.!🎂

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐉𝐌𝐂𝐇 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲!💚

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐆𝐎𝐕 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐎!🎂💙

On this special day, we extend our heartfelt greetings to the epitome of good governance and a tireless leader who wants nothing but the best for the Ilonggos. Your steady leadership and passion to serve never go unnoticed.

May this year bring you good health, strength and wisdom as you strive to achieve your vision of a robust, progressive, globally-competitive, and resilient Iloilo.

Many happy returns, Gov Toto! Padayon lang sa pagserbisyo!

04/10/2025

𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐉𝐌𝐂𝐇 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐇Ó𝐘 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐉𝐎𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐍!

Team SJMCH joins the IHÓY SAN JOAQUIN HALF MARATHON organized by the Philippine Extreme Sports Explorer Club, Inc., Run Iloilo, SJ Road Runners, and the Local Government Unit of San Joaquin. 🏃‍♂️

SJMCH road runner with the presence of our Chief of Hospital, Dr. Gedalanga, led the team to championing health, wellness, and active living. 🏃‍♂️👨‍⚕️

Congratulations to SJMCH runners and special mention to our very own Ms. Jennybeth Secatin, Medical Technologist, who finished 3rd place at 10 km category. ✨🥈

SJMCH always believed in the principle that wellness is holistic. To heal the body, one must also nurture the mind, the spirit, and the community that surrounds every patient.💚

📸credits: Doc. Sheril Satana

02/10/2025

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲! 🚑

𝒪𝒸𝓉𝑜𝒷𝑒𝓇 𝟤, 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟧. Our hospital ambulance recently underwent a thorough assessment for Type 1 licensing by the Department of Health - Regulation, Licensing, and Enforcement Division (DOH-RLED) led by Ms. Krizana Cassandra A. Loredo, Licensing Officer III, as part of our commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare. 🚨

This step ensures that our emergency transport is fully equipped, compliant with standards, and ready to serve the community whenever needed. This is one of the important requirements as we prepare for Level 1 hospital accreditation—a step closer to raising the standard of care for our community.✨

A huge thank you to our dedicated team who worked hard on the paperwork and licensing of our hospital ambulance. 💚

01/10/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Source: 2025 Revised Revenue Code of Iloilo (Provincial Ordinance No. 2025-341)

24/09/2025

𝐒𝐉𝐌𝐂𝐇 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐖𝐏𝐈!

We are honored to welcome the Board of Directors of the Association of Medical Social Workers, Inc. (AMSWPI) for a courtesy visit led by their President Roselyn N. Mararac from Mariveles Mental Wellness and General Hospital. All other BODs are coming from different hospitals around the Philippines.

We thank AMSWPI for their time and we look forward to continued partnership in promoting excellence in medical social work practice.

17/09/2025

𝐒𝐉𝐌𝐂𝐇 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓💚

September 17, 2025. This year's theme "𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅", SJMCH affirms that every newborn is a life waiting to bloom, and every child carries the hope of the future. By prioritizing their safety, we not only prevent harm, but also safeguard generations to come.👨‍👧‍👦

As part of the celebration, the Nursing Service Office led by Acting Chief Nurse Ma. Jocelyn S. Serag and Patient Safety Officer Ma. Syrell Selirio conducted a program through a Patient Safety Booth, video presentation, and health education sessions.✨

One of the highlights is a coloring activity for children entitled "Color Me Safely — a fun and creative way to help kids understand simple safety concepts early on. Every child received a Safety Kit as a prize. The program ended with a closing remarks from our Chief of Hospital, Dr. Rodel G. Gedalanga, reminding us that safety is a promise we keep from the very beginning.🎨

Every newborn and every child deserves safety and care from the very first moment. As patients and families, speak up, ask questions and get involved. As health workers, listen, act with compassion and vigilance. Together, we commit— Patient Safety from the start! ✨💚

09/09/2025

𝐒𝐉𝐌𝐂𝐇 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬.

September 9, 2025. In a bold move to strengthen healthcare delivery, the Iloilo Provincial Government through the leadership of Gov. Arthur "Toto" Defensor Jr. and the Hospital Management Office through San Joaquin Mother and Child Hospital, extends its medical service coverage to the Province of Antique, Municipality of Hamtic. This initiative aims to provide communities with greater access to essential health services and reduce the need for patients of Hamtic, Antique especially in the southernmost areas of the municipality to travel long distances for health care.

As part of this initiative, the hospital has proposed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Local Government Unit of Hamtic, Antique headed by Mayor Julius Ronald L. Pacificador. The MOA will outline the shared responsibilities of both parties including promotion of health care services, establishing referral systems, and health program coordination.

The MOA was also introduced to the Municipal Sangguniang Bayan Office for deliberation and review.

Through this expansion, SJMCH reaffirms its mission in providing equitable, people-centered, and quality health services through good governance and ensuring that healthcare is not limited by geography but extended to every community in need.

04/09/2025

Congratulations to our Pedia Doctor, Dr. Espina!👨‍⚕️

Your SJMCH Family is so proud of you! 💚

The Medical City Iloilo celebrates Dr. Ron Ace Espina, TMC Iloilo Pediatric Hospitalist for passing the Philippine Pediatric Society Specialty Board Written and Oral Examinations for Diplomates, given last March 3, 5, 7, and 9, 2025.

Your dedication and commitment to excellence continue to inspire us all.

Congratulations and we are proud of you, Patient Partner!