Health & Wellness Dental and Medical Information

I was not searching for a bargain....just the best doctor.

 

I did receive 20% off Senior Discount and am a member Phil Health. My federal health insurance does not apply here.

 

Saw this on FaceBook today (April 09, 2021).
Things are getting better.
SUMC Heart Institute made its first cardiac procedure on NegOr
To improve its service to the community, the SUMC Heart Institute paves the way to do minimally invasive, minor to moderate cardiovascular procedures.
Last April 7, 2021, a groundbreaking cardiac procedure, the first of its kind in the province, was performed at the SUMC Operating Room.
This was made possible with the upgraded team of the Heart Institute with the addition of cardiovascular specialists who performed the procedure.
Dr. Erwyn G. Novilla, a Board-Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon who had his training both in Singapore and the Philippine Heart Center, was the primary doctor who performed the procedure. Dr. Novilla garnered 3rd place in the medical licensure exam during his time.
Dr. Neil Vincent J. Sanico, also a Board certified Cardiovascular surgeon having received his training from the Philippine Heart Center ably assisted Dr. Novilla.
Dr. Mitzi G. Chio, a board-Certified specialist who practices Adult Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, assisted with the procedure. She completed her training at the St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) Heart Institute in Quezon City. Dr. Chio specializes in inserting cardiac catheters, coronary angiograms, and angioplasty.
SUMC HI will offer all these services once the Cath Lab is in full swing.
With the upgraded team of cardiovascular specialists, the current capability of the SUMC HI include the following:
•Carotid endarterectomy
•Vascular access procedures
•Interventions for chronic venous insufficiency: vein stripping and phlebectomy
•Interventions for peripheral artery disease: thrombectomy/embolectomy, endarterectomy/ anatomic & extra-anatomic bypass
•Elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
•Temporary and Permanent pacemaker insertion
SUMCFI Press Release

 

Can foreigner seniors get that discount? My understanding was not.

 

I didn't think so either. But, my wife filled out paperwork and I now have a laminated card. Honestly, I believe it should be for Philippine senior citizens only.

 

Do you truly believe that the government would issue me a card if I was not entitled to it?

 

I will check it out and report back.