TIM eMagazine Issue 6 | Page 3

THE MEDICAL CITY NETWORK Reaching Out to the Nation and to the World P remier health institution The Medical City (TMC) continues to expand its national and global footprint with four provincial hospitals and 37 clinic sites in 34 locations in Metro Manila and in select provinces in the Philippines. TMC has also taken its brand into the global arena through the ownership and operation of Guam Regional Medical City (GRMC), the first and only private hospital in Guam, and the establishment of ambulatory clinics in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. GRMC is a 130-bed tertiary level hospital that will offer world-class health services tailored to the needs of the island and the rest of the Micronesia Region. “Our proximity, affordability and cultural similarity make TMC-Main an attractive and cost-effective alternative to receiving treatment on the US mainland,” said Dr. Alfredo R.A. Bengzon, TMC President and CEO. In its pursuit to provide high-quality healthcare to the large and growing population of Filipinos in GCC countries, TMC has partnered with the KAPICO group, a leading player in the automotive, healthcare, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors in the Middle East, to establish a network of ambulatory care and diagnostic centers, similar to the TMC Clinics in the Philippines. The first clinic was established in Dubai in October 2015 also this year having over 700,000 Filipinos in residence, many of whom are professionals and hold managerial positions, and all with access to some form of health insurance. Its vibrant and investor-friendly economy further commends Dubai as the optimal maiden site. The clinics offer multi-specialty consultations, diagnostic services, day surgery and pharmacy. The vision is to replicate the Dubai model in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. In the Philippines, the four provincial hospitals are TMC Iloilo, TMC Clark, TMC South Luzon, and TMC Pangasinan. TMC Iloilo was inaugurated in 2009. TMC Clark formally opened to serve patients in Central Luzon in January 2015. TMC South Luzon, formerly known as Southern Luzon Hospital and Medical Center (SLHMC), was launched in October 2015. TMC Pangasinan, the latest addition to the TMC network, unveiled plans for its expansion in December 2015. Renovation and construction are expected to be completed in 2018. Last year, three more TMC clinics were opened and they are located in Regis-Katipunan, SM Light Mall and in SM San Mateo. The opening of the new clinics brings them closer to the target of opening 50 clinics in 2017 when TMC celebrates its 50th year. “With all these developments, we can stake our claim as having the largest healthcare network in the country,” Dr. Bengzon said. For more information about The Medical City Health Network please call 988-1000; 988-7000 ext. 6516.