GUAGUA, Pampanga — Pampanga Medical Specialist Hospital (PMSH) has officially inaugurated its new Hemodialysis Center on July 22, marking a milestone in the expansion of accessible and high-quality renal healthcare services for Kapampangans.
Spanning approximately 4,500 square meters, the newly opened facility was designed to accommodate the growing number of patients requiring life-sustaining hemodialysis treatment while providing a more efficient, comfortable, and patient-centered healthcare environment.
The center is equipped with 99 dialysis machines, comprising 62 single-pass units and 37 double-pass units. With the expansion, PMSH has increased its patient capacity from 180 to more than 500, more than doubling its ability to provide dialysis services.
“We give our patients the rest that they deserve. This facility is not only a place for medical care but also a place of dignity and hope for our patients and their families. In this hemodialysis center, we bring experts and specialized healthcare closer to our patients,” said PMSH president Dr. Mildred Mariano in her speech atr the inauguration.
According to the hospital’s management, the newly opened facility is the largest hemodialysis center in Pampanga and among the largest dialysis centers in the region.
“Our capacity is 99 machines plus one. We hope to cater to more than 500 patients. We can do around 150 dialysis sessions a day. Ang daming dialysis patients, and with this center, hindi kami binabaha. May backup kami na osmosis. We want to provide convenience to our patients here in the western portion of Pampanga,” said Dr. Ferdinand De Mesa, a member of the hospital’s board of directors.
To ensure the efficient delivery of care, dialysis treatments will be conducted in three batches daily. This system will allow the hospital to accommodate more patients while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and medical care.
The inauguration ceremony was also attended by Dr. Marilu Malamug, Dr. Zenon Ponce, Dr. Larry Fernando, and Guagua Mayor Joseph Anthony Torres, together with hospital officials, healthcare professionals, local government representatives, and other guests.
“Malaking tulong ang PMSH sa mga Guaguaeño. Addition itong bagong facility na ito, and for sure it will serve our people and help improve the healthcare of our people,” Torres said.
The expanded facility is expected to significantly improve access to renal care and enhance the overall quality, capacity, and efficiency of dialysis services in Pampanga and nearby areas. Press release
