Sorsogon Medical Mission Group Hospital & Health Services Cooperative

11/08/2025

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05/08/2025

05/08/2025

On Call, On Courts, Onwards!

The Bicol Regional Hospital Week has officially begun!The SMMG Singing Ambassadors opened the ceremony with a solemn and heartfelt rendition of “Still” by Hillsong United for the Doxology, followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem. With their Musical Director and Official Conductor, Maestro Edwin J. Balgemino.

This annual regional gathering unites healthcare institutions across Bicol in the spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and wellness. This year, the event is proudly hosted by the Province of Sorsogon and Sorsogon PHO. We are honored to have raised our voices in harmony to mark the beginning of this meaningful celebration.

Padayon, Bicolano healthcare heroes!

Ctto to Bicol Regional Hospital Week Official page

04/08/2025

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30/07/2025

‼️NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS AND CLIENTS ‼️

We would like to inform you that our Membership Services Clerk will be temporarily unavailable for the time being.

During this period, we ask for your kind understanding and patience as we work to continue serving your membership-related needs through alternative channels.

📞 For any inquiries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 0915-479-8094.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

29/07/2025

SMMGHHSC Activates Brain Attack Team; Thrombolysis Now Available for Acute Stroke Patients

Sorsogon City, Philippines — The Sorsogon Medical Mission Group Hospital and Health Services Cooperative (SMMGHHSC) proudly announces the activation of its Brain Attack Team (BAT) and the availability of thrombolytic therapy using recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) for the emergency treatment of acute ischemic stroke.

This milestone was marked by a successful simulation exercise conducted on July 28, 2025, facilitated and evaluated by the internationally recognized ANGELS Initiative. During the drill, SMMGHHSC achieved an impressive door-to-needle time of 33 minutes, surpassing the global benchmark of 60 minutes and positioning the cooperative hospital among the few thrombolysis-prepared hospitals in the region.

The ANGELS Initiative is a global program supported by the World Stroke Organization and endorsed by the Stroke Society of the Philippines, aimed at improving stroke care through standardized protocols, strengthened multidisciplinary teams, and access to timely, life-saving interventions like thrombolysis.

The Acute Stroke Care Program is a priority project of the SMMGHHSC leadership, spearheaded by neurology consultants Dr. Roxanne Halum and Dr. Jasper Cubias. The successful implementation of the BAT and availability of rtPA is a testament to the hospital’s commitment to elevating emergency neurological care in the province. With thrombolysis now available, SMMGHHSC offers stroke patients improved access to early intervention and better outcomes.

As part of its preparation, the hospital conducted training for BAT members on June 18 and July 18, 2025, involving physicians, nurses from the ER, ICU and Stroke Unit, imaging personnel, pharmacy staff, and laboratory teams. These sessions focused on rapid stroke recognition, CT imaging coordination, and the safe administration of thrombolytic therapy in accordance with international standards.

Addressing a National Health Crisis

According to the Department of Health, stroke is the second leading cause of death in the Philippines, affecting over 120,000 Filipinos annually, or approximately one stroke every five minutes. Despite this high incidence, only a small percentage of patients receive timely treatment due to delays in diagnosis, limited access to stroke-ready hospitals, and the unavailability of thrombolytic agents in many facilities.

With the activation of the Brain Attack Team and availability of rtPA, SMMGHHSC joins a growing network of hospitals in the country that is capable of thrombolysis, significantly improving access to evidence-based care in Sorsogon and nearby provinces.

The Cooperative also urges the public to recognize the early signs of stroke using the BE-FAST acronym:
• Balance: Sudden loss of balance or coordination
• Eyes: Sudden vision changes in one or both eyes
• Face: Facial drooping or uneven smile
• Arms: Arm weakness or numbness
• Speech: Slurred or confused speech
• Time: Time to call emergency services immediately

Early recognition and immediate hospital care are crucial. In stroke treatment, time is brain.

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For more information on the Acute Stroke Care Program or emergency services, please contact the SMMGHHSC Emergency Room at 09065862016 or visit our official page.

25/07/2025

*Hand Hygiene Champions and TikTok Challenge Winners Awarded during IPC Day 2025*

During the celebration of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Day at Sorsogon Medical Mission Group Hospital and Health Services Cooperative, July 22, 2025, various units were recognized for their significant contributions to IPC practices and achievements.

*THE HAND HYGIENE CHAMPIONS AWARD** is given to units and professional groups with the highest hand hygiene compliance rate from January to December 2024. The award was first given to the Hemodialysis Main Unit, represented by Nurse Supervisor Ma. Co**ha Dones, for achieving 93.18% hand hygiene rates in their unit from January to December 2024.

This was followed by the Medical Technologists, for the Professional category, who achieved an hand hygiene compliance rate of 86.58% from January to December 2024. They were represented by Chief Medical Technologist Aljane Quintos.

Biggest highlight of the IPC Day celebration is the IPC TikTok Challenges, which showcased the creativity and talent of SMMGHHSC personnel, all while bringing IPC education and knowledge to a wider social media presence.

The People’s Choice Award was given to the Cashiering Section, who's video garnered a total of 640 likes, heart reacts and shares. 3rd Place was the Nutrition and Dietetics Section with an average score of 91.03%, then 2nd Place is the Intensive Care Unit with an average score of 93.76%. In the end, it was the Laboratory Section that garnered the highest admiration for the judges, with an average score of 94.26%. Other TikTok participants were also recognized for their contributions including the Out-Patient Department, Hemodialysis-Main, and Delivery Room.

*CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR IPC HAND HYGIENE CHAMPIONS AND TIKTOK CHALLENGE WINNERS!*

23/07/2025

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL DAY 2025

Sorsogon Medical Mission Group Hospital and Health Services Cooperative celebrated its first Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Day, last July 22, 2025, in support of the annual National IPC Week, celebrated across the country.

Despite the inclement weather, the event was a success with attendees from the various departments and units of the Cooperative hospital, reflecting the importance of infection prevention and control among all personnel.

Warmly hosted by Nurses Jamee Siy and Allan Fortes, the event kicked off with participants and guests welcomed by IPCC Chairperson Dr. Christine Jane Hermo.

Keynote Speaker of the event was Development Officer IV and OIC of the Department of Health - Sorsogon, Ms. Maita Mortega, who highlighted the theme of this year's National IPC Week, “IPC Champions: Leading the Way to Safer Healthcare”. She reminded our participants that all healthcare workers are IPC Champions in their own, unique ways.

IPC Day would not be complete without expert discussions on the latest science and practices in infection prevention and control. The first session on techniques on improving hand hygiene compliance was discussed by Harold Duran, PhD, Nurse Supervisor and trained IPC Nurse from the Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center. His presentation focused on the multimodal strategies implemented by the BRHMC HIPCC to increase hand hygiene compliance that dramatically reduced rates of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in the said medical center. This was followed by a discussion on care bundles or a set of evidenced-based practices, that when implemented together, reduces the risk of HAI among admitted patients, by Dr. Joan Bonaobra, Infectious Disease Specialist and IPC Chairperson of the Daraga Doctor’s Hospital. She also touched on the necessity of updated hospital antibiograms as a tool for healthcare providers in combating the threat of antimicrobial resistance in hospital environments.

Highlights of the IPC Day also included the presentation of the Hand Hygiene Champions Award and the announcement of winners of the IPC TikTok challenge, participated by various hospital units.

To solemnly affirm the Cooperative’s commitment for IPC, Dr. Hermo led the group in the Declaration and Signing of the Pledge of Commitment for IPC, which included hospital leaders, physicians, guests and participants.

IPC Day was formally closed with the remarks of Dr. Verdi Gamad, Medical Director, to which she thanked our guest speakers, participants, winners and the members of Infection Prevention and Control Committee, particularly Dr. Hermo, Ms. Karla Arimado, IPC Nurse, and the Nursing Service Office for spearheading the event.

Infection Prevention and Control Day 2025 went on to be a successful event, a celebration of accomplishments over the years and an affirmation of the role of all healthcare providers in ensuring safe, infection-free, quality care for our patients.

21/07/2025

Sorsogon Medical Mission Group Hospital & Health Services Cooperative will be celebrating its first Infection Prevention and Control Day, tomorrow, July 22, 2025, in solidarity with the National Infection Prevention and Control Week celebrations held all over the Philippines.

This year's theme "IPC Champions: Leading the Way to Safer Healthcare", highlights the necessary role of leaders in infection prevention and control towards ensuring safe and quality care in healthcare facilities by championing the science of IPC practices.

SMMGHHSC is delighted to welcome our Keynote Speaker, Ms. Maita M. Mortega, Development Officer IV of the Department of Health and Officer- In-Charge of the Sorsogon Provincial Department of Health Office. She will be accompanied by Resource Speakers on Infection Prevention and Control namely; Dr. Joan E. Bonaobra, Infectious Disease Specialist, and Mr. Harold H. Duran, IPC Nurse.

Other highlights will include the Awarding of IPC Hand Hygiene Champions and the Winners of the IPC TikTok Challenge, and the Declaration of IPC Commitment.

SMMGHHSC IPC Day 2025 will be a celebration of both the Cooperative's achievements in infection prevention and control, and an affirmation of its commitment to patient safety and improved outcomes.

Join us as we celebrate IPC Day at Sorsogon Medical Mission Group Hospital and Health Services Cooperative!

21/07/2025

16/07/2025

🧼📱 TikTok Showdown: IPC Week 2025 Edition! 🎶🩺

As we celebrate National Infection Prevention and Control Week 2025, our amazing hospital units have put their creativity and advocacy into motion — literally! 💃🧤🧴

With the theme, "IPC Champions: Leading the Way to Safer Healthcare," each team showcased their infection prevention practices through fun, informative, and engaging TikTok videos!

💙 Support your favorite entry by reacting 👍❤️ and sharing 📲 the video!

Let’s spread awareness — and a little healthy competition — as we champion a safer healthcare environment together!

10/07/2025

📢 We’re Hiring! 🏥💼
Join our growing team at SMMGHHSC!

We are looking for qualified and dedicated professionals to fill the following positions:

🩻 Radiologic Technologist
💊 Pharmacist

If you're passionate about patient care, committed to excellence, and ready to make a difference in healthcare, we want you on our team!

📩 Submit your application to: smmghhsc.hr@gmail.com

Be part of a hospital that values service, integrity, and compassionate care. 💙