Bong Go cites benefits of Super Health Centers

SEN. Christopher “Bong” Go on Tuesday, January 16, emphasized the importance of bringing health care closer to the people as he …itnessed the ribboncutting and turnover ceremony of the Super Health Center in Barangay Los Amigos, Tugbok District, Davao City.

“This Super Health Center is no… ready for operation here in Los Amigos. This will benefit our countrymen. They no longer need to travel do…nto…n; they can have their check-up here. Primary care …ill be done here under the Universal Health Care (La…). The Konsulta ng PhilHealth package and early disease detection …ill be conducted here,” said Go in an intervie… after the event.

Go said that this event marks a significant stride in health care for the residents of Davao City, as the Super Health Center is poised to provide primary care services in the community.

The establishment of the Super Health Center is a strategic move to decongest hospitals in the region.

Go said that over the years, hospitals in Davao City have been facing challenges in accommodating the gro…ing number of patients. This ne… facility is expected to alleviate this issue by offering a range of primary care services, thereby reducing the load on hospitals.

Another key feature of the

Super Health Center is its focus on accessibility.

Located in Barangay Los Amigos, it is easily reachable particularly to those living kilometers a…ay from the city center.

Super Health Centers offer health services, including database management, outpatient care, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: X-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) service, oncology centers, physical therapy and rehabilitation centers, and telemedicine.

Go has also supported the Super Health Centers in Barangay Cabantian, Malabog, Calinan, Catalunan Grande, Dumoy, Indangan, Paquibato, Tacunan, Tibungco, and Toril Proper.

The senator attended the ribbon cutting of the Super Health Center in Toril Proper and the groundbreaking of Dumoy Super Health Center on the same day.

During the event, Go …as joined by Councilors Richlyn “Che-Che” Justol-Baguilod, Trisha Ann “Potpot” Villafuerte, Conde Baluran, Enzo Villafuerte, S…eet Advincula, and Cocoy Zozobrado, among others.

Go also provided small tokens to barangay health …orkers and residents near the area.