SM Foundation has completed the renovation and turnover of the San Vicente Health Center in Quezon City, which is set to serve around 15,000 residents from four nearby barangays.
The facility was renovated in partnership with the Quezon City local government and in line with Department of Health standards, enabling it to apply for accreditation as a Primary Care Facility.
The upgrades include improved consultation rooms, expanded waiting areas, a pharmacy and dental clinic, a breastfeeding area, and dedicated spaces for elderly patients, pregnant women, and children, intended to support efficient service delivery and patient access. The foundation has also equipped the health facility with DigiKonsulta.
City health officials said the upgraded health center is expected to help improve preventive and health-seeking behavior among residents by providing a more functional and accessible venue for routine consultations, maternal and childcare, immunization, and other essential services.
As part of efforts to boost its health and medical programs, SM Foundation held a medical mission alongside the turnover, providing free medical check-ups, X-ray services, and electrocardiograms (ECG) to more than 300 residents.
The SM Retail also distributed health kits to residents and toys to young students in the community.
The San Vicente Health Center is the 225th health facility completed by SM Foundation nationwide and the 10th upgraded in Quezon City.
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