SMFI upgrades QC health center

The San Vicente Health Center (SVHC) is the 225th health facility completed by SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) nationwide and the 10th upgraded in Quezon City.

Aiming to serve around 15,000 residents from four nearby barangays, the health facility’s renovation in partnership with the Quezon City government followed Department of Health standards, enabling it to apply for accreditation as a primary care facility (PCF).

With basic, first-level medical services available to individuals and families, a PCF is usually the first place people go for health concerns before being referred to hospitals or specialists.

SMFI improved the SVHC’s consultation rooms, expanded waiting areas, a pharmacy and dental clinic, a breastfeeding area, and dedicated spaces for elderly patients, pregnant women and children. The foundation also equipped the health facility with DigiKonsulta, which allows patients to consult doctors and healthcare providers online or through digital platforms instead of visiting a clinic in person. The consultation can be via video or phone call, or online messaging.

During the turnover ceremony for SVHC, the Foundation held a medical mission, providing free medical check-ups, X-ray services and electrocardiograms to more than 300 residents. 

The SM Retail also distributed health kits to residents and toys to young students in the community.