Press Release - Bong Go supports groundbreaking of Super Health Center in Cauayan, Negros Occidental

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, commended the groundbreaking of another Super Health Center in the country which aims to bring primary health services closer to communities, this time in Barangay Talacdan, Cauayan, Negros Occidental.

The event marks the raising of the 2nd Super Health Center in the municipality, with the first in Barangay Poblacion, which started construction in January of this year. It was led by Governor Bong Lacson, Mayor Rey Tabujara, Vice Mayor Anna Liza Tabujara Soriano, and other officials.

In a message, Go highlighted the importance of Super Health Centers in communities, emphasizing their focus on primary care, medical consultations, and early disease detection to prevent further health complications.

"These centers serve as the first line of defense in our healthcare system. By providing primary care, we can reduce the burden on larger hospitals and ensure that every Filipino, regardless of their location, has access to essential health services," Go stated.

He also praised the Department of Health (DOH) and the local government for their efforts to make medical services more accessible, acknowledging that such initiatives are pivotal in improving the overall health and well-being of the community.

"I commend the DOH and the local government of Cauayan for their commitment to bringing healthcare closer to the people. This initiative is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together for the common good," said Go.

The Super Health Center is envisioned as a "medium version" of a polyclinic, functioning as an enhanced rural health unit. It will offer a comprehensive range of services, including database management, outpatient care, birthing facilities, isolation units, diagnostic services (such as laboratory, x-ray, and ultrasound), a pharmacy, and an ambulatory surgical unit. Moreover, specialized services like eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) care, oncology centers, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and telemedicine will be available to cater to the diverse healthcare needs of the community.

Through the collective efforts of Go, the DOH led by Secretary Teodoro