The Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) announced on Thursday that it has inaugurated its expanded Sleep Laboratory on Tuesday and the upgraded facility, located at the MakatiMed Institute of Neurological, Neurosurgical and Behavioral Sciences (M.I.N.D.S.), aims to enhance the hospital’s ability to diagnose and treat sleep disorders.

M.I.N.D.S. director Dr. Edgardo Juan L. Tolentino Jr. stressed the significance of the expansion in his welcome remarks, stating it would advance Neuroscience and Sleep Medicine.

“Today, as we open the doors to this advanced facility, we take a major step towards realizing our vision of becoming the nation’s most trusted Neuroscience healthcare institution,” Tolentino said.

“Sleep is fundamental to neurological and mental well-being. With this expansion, we integrate cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment while ensuring every patient interaction is guided by expertise and empathy,” he added.

Meantime, MakatiMed medical director and interim co-president and CEO Dr. Saturnino P. Javier congratulated M.I.N.D.S. and highlighted the hospital’s ongoing investment in improving healthcare services, recognizing Neurology as a key program at MakatiMed.

The expansion of the Sleep Laboratory is intended to accommodate more patients seeking sleep evaluations.