The Department of Health (DOH) Central Luzon Center for Health Development (CLCHD) cited local government units, health facilities, and partner institutions for their outstanding contribution in ensuring efficient health service delivery to every citizen in the region.
CLCHD Regional Director Corazon Flores said the Central Luzon Excellence Award for Health (CLEXAH) serves as recognition of merit and token of thanksgiving bestowed by the DOH to organizations for their support and implementation of the various health programs and initiatives, who did not just meet the standard indicators, but went way and beyond to ensure the provision of quality healthcare services in their communities.
“Our achievement in the DOH [Central Luzon] is not our achievement alone. It’s your achievement from the local government units, from the provincial hospitals, that benefit all the constituents of Central Luzon,” she pressed.
Flores added that the region was able to survive all the earthquakes, floodings, outbreaks, and other problems encountered in the past because everyone works together and does their part selflessly.
For its 10th CLEXAH awarding rites, a total of 61 institutions were awarded under 10 categories.
Among these are the Pioneer Four-Star Green and Safe Health Facilities including the Escolastica Romero District Hospital, Aurora Memorial Hospital, Overseas Filipino Workers’ Hospital, and Concepcion District Hospital.
Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital and Dr. Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center were recognized as Five-Star Green and Safe Health Facilities; while the Inspirational Four-Star Green and Safe Health Facilities include the Rogaciano M. Mercado Memorial Hospital, Congressman Enrique “Henry” M. Cojuangco Memorial District Hospital, Gilberto O. Teodoro Memorial Hospital, and M.V. Gallego Cabanatuan City General Hospital.
Tarlac Province was cited as the Green, Safe, and Healthy Province Awardee, while the Malaria-Free Province Award was given to Nueva Ecija and Zambales Provinces.
The Good Practice in Health Award was given to Hermosa, Bataan; Casiguran, Aurora; Province of Bataan; Olongapo City, Zambales; and Talavera, Nueva Ecija; while the Excellence Award on Universal Healthcare Implementation awardees are the provinces of Tarlac and Bataan.
Special Awards for Partners in Program Implementation were also conferred to Barangay Health Worker Federation; Mariveles Mental Wellness and General Hospital; Mega Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center; Treatment and Rehabilitation Center – Bataan; Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center; Dr. Paulino Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center; Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital; Talavera General Hospital; Joni Villanueva General Hospital; Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc.; Philippine Business for Social Progress; United Nations Children’s Fund; and World Health Organization.
The provincial governments of Bulacan and Zambales, as well as the local governments of Hagonoy, Guiguinto, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulakan, and Paombong in Bulacan; San Luis and Dingalan in Aurora; Gapan City in Nueva Ecija; Anao and Mayantoc in Tarlac; Sasmuan in Pampanga; and Candelaria, San Antonio, and Masinloc in Zambales garnered the Excellence in the Implementation of the 8-Priority Health Outcomes Award.
Also, the provincial governments of Bulacan and Bataan, as well as the local governments of Dingalan in Aurora; City of San Jose Del Monte, Guiguinto, Angat, and Balagtas in Bulacan; Pantabangan, Rizal, and Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija; and Guagua and Sta. Ana in Pampanga were cited with the Outstanding Performance in 2023 LGU Health Scorecard.
On behalf of all the awardees, Bulacan Provincial Health Officer Edwin Tecson, who delivered Governor Daniel Fernando’s message, said the awards they received are proof that they meet local health reforms and national health targets based on DOH programs.
Tecson added that in their province, the health of their people is their number one priority, and the very reason why they are advocating for the universal health care law.
“With this award, let us be reminded that true excellence is about resilience to overcome health crises, the ability to discover innovative approaches to sustainable development programs, and inclusivity where everyone benefits and everyone is valued. The province of Bulacan will continue to be your partner in maintaining a healthy, safe, and prosperous region in the country for a long time,” he said.
This year’s CLEXAH awarding carries the theme “A Decade of Health Champions: Celebrating 10 Years of Exemplary Healthcare Services and Commitment in Central Luzon”. (CLJD/MJSC, PIA Region 3, Pampanga)