SM Foundation hands renewed health center to Caloocan village
A FEW days before New Year’s Day, SM Foundation turned over a transformed Barangay 118-120 Health Center to the city government of Caloocan, bringing the number of Felicidad. T. Sy (FTS) Wellness Centers to 204.
The renovation was made possible through the collaborative efforts of SM Foundation, the Rotary Club of Caloocan, Caloocan City Health Office and the Caloocan local government unit.
Barangay 118-120 Health Center, regarded by the health center staff and barangay health workers as their second home, was turned into a comfortable and well-lit clinic. Gone are the termiteinfested ceilings, the faulty electrical wiring and malfunctioning light bulbs.
Aside from the damaged structure, the health center lacked the necessary equipment and furniture. Health center workers had to make do with worn-out tables and plastic chairs in dispensing their work.
As with other FTS Wellness Centers across the country, SM Foundation ensured that the Barangay 118-120 Health Center would be able to provide a conducive atmosphere for both patients and health workers. Walls were repainted with cheerful colors while new furniture and appliances were provided.
The health center would offer an array of services to include medical consultation or checkup, prenatal or postnatal care, family planning, National Immunization Program, Tuberculosis Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course facility, noncommunicable diseases program, dental services, nutrition program and cervical cancer screening, among others.