In a major advancement for health care access, residents suffering from chronic kidney disease can now receive treatment at the newly opened hemodialysis unit of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Hospital, which opened on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
“I am deeply thankful to our beloved Governor for this free dialysis. It is a tremendous help for us, especially since we cannot work properly due to our health issues,” said Jesbert Mag-usa, a 35-year-old patient from Sapang Dalaga who has been battling stage 5 chronic kidney disease for six years now.
Mag-usa previously underwent dialysis at St. Therese Hospital in Oroquieta City, paying as much as P1,450 per session.
Dialysis patient Carl Escabarte, a resident of Talic, Oroquieta City, shared: “Our dream of extending our lives to be with our families has come true. This is a huge help for us, as before, the expenses were high, but now there are none, and we also receive monthly medical assistance of P3,000. We are very thankful.”
Oaminal emphasized his administration’s commitment to quality health care
“We assure you that the provincial government of Misamis Occidental, along with the leadership of our 14 municipalities and 3 cities, is dedicated to providing you with high-quality, free health services. You will not incur any expenses as beneficiaries of our hemodialysis center,” Oaminal said.
The Hemodialysis Unit features 31 machines and can accommodate an average of 93 patients daily.
It operates from Mondays to Saturdays, including holidays, with treatment sessions running from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., offering 4-hour sessions three times a week.
The unit is staffed by two nephrologists and four physicians, ensuring expert medical care at all times.
Supported by a dedicated team of 23 nurses and eight technicians trained at the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City, the unit is committed to delivering high-quality service.
