HEALTH
AND MEDICAL
MEDICAL MISSION PROJECT
Indigent families in areas within the vicinity of SM malls as well as disaster victims,
are given assistance through the foundation's medical missions. Known as Gamot Para sa Kapwa, these missions bring together the Department of
Health medical volunteers, NGO's and local officials.
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THE HOSPITAL ACTIVITY CENTERS
Keeping in mind the plight of sick children, SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) has set up SM
Activity Centers in numerous pediatric wards of Government Hospitals all over the country.
The center is a fully furnished recreation room that provides worthwhile activities to
chronically ill patients. Wall to wall murals, toys, play equipment and educational
materials are provided for. With Activity Center's child-friendly approach --- children's
fear and apprehnsions of hospitals and doctor are eased.
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THE SM Hospice Unit
While there is nothing more that can be done to cure, ther eis no limit to what can be
done to make the patient as comfortable as possible. SM Foundation creates the appropriate
atmosphere in its Hospice Care Unit. Serious and terminally ill patients benefit from the
program.
When the cure of the disease is no longer possible, the focus of treatment shifts from
curing to caring. This is where SM Foundation comes in... TO CARE!
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The SM Foundation Mobile Clinic
is utilized in medical missions providing diagnostic and laboratory services such
as x-ray, Electro Cardiograph(ECG), Urinalysis, Fecalysis, Complete Blood Count(CBC) and
dental extractions.
SM Centers for the Elderly
is utilized in medical missions providing diagnostic and laboratory services such
as x-ray, Electro Cardiograph(ECG), Urinalysis, Fecalysis, Complete Blood Count(CBC) and
dental extractions.
