St Lukes rated among worlds most beautiful hospitals

Its a patients nightmare Confined to a hospital inhabited by people with the worst health conditions one can ever imagine he becomes witness to a larger metaphor of a malignant diseasethe depressing sight and grueling routine in a cold strained setting
This is on top of the patients infirmity that makes him confront his own mortality
Despite this or maybe because of it local hospital officials have worked on a prescription that would provide progressive medical care in a healthier happier atmosphere
Marilen Lagniton vice president for communication of St Lukes Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City told the Philippine Daily Inquirer that the best compliment she received from a patient on his way out of the hospital was a parting thank you for making my stay pleasurable and comfortable
Grateful patient
Its not only an honor for the hospital but for the country as well and will surely contribute to its tourist arrival Lagniton said adding that the grateful patient traveled all the way from Canada to seek medical treatment in the hospital
SLMC in Global City recently landed on the list of the Worlds Most Beautiful Hospitals a distinction conferred by editors of the USbased magazine Healthcare Management News and Insights in their March issue The first and only Philippine hospital to be included on the list it placed No 11 from among 25 of the worlds best alongside medical facilities in the United States Europe Central America Middle East and Asia
Only three hospitals were cited in Asia the two others located in Bangkok and Hong Kong
No boundaries
In developing the list the magazine said interior and exterior features and their healthpromoting qualities were considered Designs including warm woods and natureinspired elements soft color schemes and exterior facades designed with regard to their natural settings placed these facilities on the list
The magazine cited SLMC as proof that healthfocused design has no boundaries
The impressive interior and exterior design as well as visitor and patient reviews for your hospital contributed to your ranking and we are happy to deliver the good news Lagniton said quoting the magazines congratulatory email
The magazine also noted that SLMC has received international accreditation and is recognized as one of the best hospitals in Asia and the entire world which is why it regularly receives patients from around Asia Micronesia the Middle East Europe and the United States
Lagniton noted that the citation was not solicited
SLMC stands on a land area of 16 hectares with a floor space of 154000 square meters in Fort Bonifacio Taguig City
It is composed of two medium rise towers the hospital proper having 600 beds and its Medical Arts building housing a 40unit hotel for caregivers
Affordable
Lagniton said that contrary to popular belief the hospitals rates are affordable even as it has various services that address the patients and familys needs
Rates per night can be as low as P1000 in a fourbed private room and P1800 in a twobed private room Private rooms range from P2500 to P6000 Suite rooms are also available
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Lagniton added that a hotel was constructed inside the hospital complex for relatives who want to stay close to the hospital
A shuttle coaster also travels from the corner of McKinley Road and goes around the Global City for free
Its an added free service to visitors and relatives of patients because we believe that support from your loved ones is a major factor for early recovery and comfort of the patient Lagniton said
Lagniton added that the twoyearold hospital is known for its expert doctors stateoftheart technology continuing improvement in patient safety and quality care expertisedriven rates and customer service
She said the SLMC leads all medical specialties in the country which includes cardiovascular medicine neurology and neurosurgery cancer and digestive and liver diseases
She said the hospital has also acquired the most modern equipment and is also committed to continually improving its services through advanced training of doctors and medical staff

Date : 10 Apr, 2012
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