Taguig–Pateros District Hospital Explained

Taguig–Pateros District Hospital
Coordinates:14.5108°N 121.0341°W
Location:East Service Road, Western Bicutan, Taguig
Region:Metro Manila
Country:Philippines
Funding:Government, public
Type:General
Opened:1994

The Taguig–Pateros District Hospital (TPDH) is a municipal-funded hospital in the City of Taguig, Philippines. It was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 7842, which was passed into law on December 16, 1994, as a 100-bed hospital under the Department of Health.[1] The hospital was turned-over to the City of Taguig in September 2006 by virtue of Executive Order No, 567, s. 2006.[2]

History

In 2016, TPDH opened its intensive care unit (ICU), with 10 beds for adults, 6 for children, and 12 for newborns.[3] In 2019, the Out-Patient Department of TPDH was inaugurated.[4]

Facilities

TPDH was expanded in 2022, with the construction a new five-storey building that focuses on women and children's health, including chemotherapy and breast clinics, as well as a drop-in center for social hygiene.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Republic Act No. 7842 . Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines . December 16, 1994 . April 19, 2024 .
  2. Web site: Executive Order No. 567 . The LawPhil Project / Arellano Law Foundation . September 8, 2006 . April 19, 2024 .
  3. Web site: Taguig-Pateros hospital gets ICU unit . PhilStar Global . Frialde . Mike . June 30, 2016 . April 19, 2024 .
  4. Web site: Pwede nang magpagamot: Lani Cayetano opens Taguig-Pateros hospital’s outpatient dep’t . Politiko . April 29, 2019 . April 19, 2024 .
  5. Web site: Taguig builds more medical facilities . Manila Standard . June 8, 2022 . April 6, 2024 .