SM Foundation drives medical missions to more communities

SM Foundation is continuing its long-running effort to bring healthcare services to communities with limited healthcare access.

In Dumaguete City, beneficiaries line up at the SM Foundation mobile clinic to receive free X-rays and ECG services.

Its Medical Mission program began in 2001 and has since conducted more than 1,700 medical missions, reaching over 1.3 million patients across the country.

Dr. Bless Bertos, Senior Project Manager for SM Foundation’s Health and Medical Programs, examines a patient from San Remigio, Cebu to determine the appropriate care, medicines and vitamins to prescribe.

Carried out with the help of various social good partners, the initiative has adapted over time to address the needs of its beneficiaries. A mobile clinic has been supporting the missions, equipped with X-ray and ECG machines, as well as blood and urine analyzers for on-site diagnosis and treatment.

Volunteers and social good partners provide care for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa.

In recent weeks, the foundation has brought its services to multiple locations. These included SM City Puerto Princesa Brgy. Salvacion and Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa, Dumaguete City, and Valencia in Negros Oriental, San Remio, Bogo, and Naval Station Central Visayas in Cebu. Over a thousand patients in the said areas received consultations, diagnostic services, and basic medical care.

Philippine Navy personnel, their families, and nearby residents receive medical services during the mission at Naval Station Central Visayas.

SM Foundation is set to conduct more medical missions in the coming months. These activities will run alongside its Wellness Center program, which involves the revamp and rehabilitation of health centers and hospitals to improve healthcare delivery. (SM Foundation)

SM Foundation continues community support through its medical missions

SM Foundation continues its mission to strengthen communities through accessible healthcare by conducting medical missions in grassroots areas, recently serving over 2,000 individuals in Batangas and Quezon City.

The two-day medical mission of SM Foundation in Nasugbu, Batangas, on June 10-11 served more than 500 individuals

The two-day mission in Nasugbu, Batangas, on June 10-11 served more than 500 individuals, including medical consultations, dental check-ups, laboratory tests, and free X-rays, ECG in the SM Foundation Mobile Clinic.

In Quezon City, the mission at SM City Fairview on June 13 provided care to over 1,400 patients, with high turnout for medical, dental, bone screening and blood tests, and other preventive screenings.

Volunteers warmly assist patients during the medical mission, helping ensure they feel supported and cared for throughout their checkup.

The medical mission, part of the SM Foundation’s health and medical programs, has reached over 1.3 million patients nationwide. Conducted with social good partners and volunteers, it aims to provide quality healthcare and promote preventive health in their host communities.

SM Foundation’s resident doctor conducts thorough check-ups to ensure that quality care is provided to the community.

Discover more about SM Foundation's social good programs today: https://bit.ly/4mEIfF4 (SM Foundation)