VSMMC - Regional Heart Center

26/11/2025

Women’s health is complex, diverse, and at times, life-threatening—demanding our attention, expertise, and innovation.

Join us for an extraordinary series of sessions that explore critical issues affecting women and gender-diverse individuals:

🤰 Gravidocardia: When 2 Lives Are at Risk with Dr. Humildad Asumpta Igaña – understand the challenges of managing cardiovascular disease in pregnancy, where both maternal and fetal lives hang in the balance.

🌈 Cardiovascular Disease in the LGBTQ Community: The Trans-Femme ATBP with Dr. Celine Aquino – uncover the unique cardiovascular risks, barriers to care, and tailored strategies for the trans-femme community.

💡 The Need for a Women’s Health Program with Dr. Michelle Libre-Razote – explore why structured, multidisciplinary programs are essential for prevention, early detection, and comprehensive care for women across the lifespan.

“RHC 7 at the Forefront: Creating Equity in Access to Cardiovascular Care”
November 28, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

REGISTER now! 🫀

26/11/2025

𝟐 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎! 🎉
𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫!

Join us as we gather for a meaningful and impactful Scientific Meeting and Symposium, bringing together leaders, experts, and advocates shaping cardiovascular care in the region.

Prepare for insightful discussions and a celebration of 10 years of dedication on November 28, 2025 at the Casino Español de Cebu with the theme, “RHC 7 at the Forefront: Creating Equity in Access to Cardiovascular Care”

Kay Dinhi Sa Sotto, Kalidad Nga Serbisyo, Among Garbo!

25/11/2025

Building stronger heart starts with collaboration!

Join our experts! Dr. Anthony Earl Uy, Dr. Kristine Astrid Cuizon, and Dr. Karen Caudor in an in-depth panel discussion on the heart failure clinic model.
Explore how multidisciplinary teams—including cardiologists, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and therapists—work together to optimize patient care, improve medication adherence, and enhance quality of life. Learn about practical strategies, innovative programs, and digital health integration that are shaping the future of heart failure management.

Together, they embody excellence and a shared commitment to ensuring that quality cardiovascular care is equitable, advanced, and accessible to all.

Celebrate this momentous milestone with us as we mark a decade of heart-centered service at the Regional Heart Center.

“RHC 7 at the Forefront: Creating Equity in Access to Cardiovascular Care”
November 28, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Casino Español de Cebu | CPD units applied | Registration fees apply

See you at this historic gathering—let’s celebrate 10 years of impact, service, and heart. ❤️‍🔥

25/11/2025

Meet the another batch of dedicated experts leading to our 1st Scientific Meeting and Symposium!

From silent beginnings to life-altering complications, Rheumatic Heart Disease spans a spectrum that every clinician must understand.

Join Dr. John Albert Montaya, Dr. Mitzi Chua, Dr. Jehan Karen Sumalpong, and Dr. Jun Maximo Lasco II in an expert panel discussion as they explore its pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and management.

Gain insights to improve patient care and take action against this preventable global challenge.

"RHC 7 at the Forefront: Creating Equity in Access to Cardiovascular Care"
November 28, 2025

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25/11/2025

𝟑 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎! ❤️‍🔥
𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡-𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫!

In just a few days, we gather with esteemed speakers, partners, and heart health advocates to champion this year’s theme, “RHC 7 at the Forefront: Creating Equity in Access to Cardiovascular Care”

Get ready for a full day of learning, inspiration, and collaboration.

The countdown begins — see you soon on November 28, 2025 at the Casino Español de Cebu!

Kay Dinhi Sa Sotto, Kalidad Nga Serbisyo, Among Garbo!

25/11/2025

📣 Only 3 days left until the big day!

You still have the chance to register and be part of a milestone event—the First Scientific Meeting and Symposia of the Heart of Hope Foundation, in cooperation with VSMMC–Regional Heart Center, as we celebrate its 10th Anniversary.

Join us for a day filled with meaningful insights, valuable learnings, and the latest updates in cardiovascular technology and treatment.

Don’t miss this landmark gathering dedicated to advancing heart care for all! 🫀

17/11/2025

𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞!

Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center – Regional Heart Center proudly invites you to the 1st Scientific Meeting and Symposium as we celebrate 10 years of the Regional Heart Center!

With the theme, “RHC 7 at the Forefront: Creating Equity in Access to Cardiovascular Care” on November 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM at the Casino Español de Cebu.

Join experts, advocates, and healthcare professionals in this landmark gathering — a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we continue our mission to make cardiovascular care accessible for all.

💡 CPD units applied
💰 Registration fees apply
🔥 Early bird rate until November 21 only!

For inquiries and registration, you may contact us through 0930 775 1516 and/or heartcenter@vsmmc.doh.gov.ph

Kay Dinhi sa Sotto, Kalidad nga Serbisyo, Among Garbo!

𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞!

Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center – Regional Heart Center proudly invites you to the 1st Scientific Meeting and Symposium as we celebrate 10 years of the Regional Heart Center!

With the theme, “RHC 7 at the Forefront: Creating Equity in Access to Cardiovascular Care” on November 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM at the Casino Español de Cebu.

Join experts, advocates, and healthcare professionals in this landmark gathering — a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we continue our mission to make cardiovascular care accessible for all.

💡 CPD units applied
💰 Registration fees apply
🔥 Early bird rate until November 15 only!

For inquiries and registration, you may contact us through 0930 775 1516 and/or heartcenter@vsmmc.doh.gov.ph

Kay Dinhi sa Sotto, Kalidad nga Serbisyo, Among Garbo!

17/11/2025

Step into the forefront of cardiovascular innovation with three powerhouse sessions that will transform your clinical practice:

💉 Latest Scientific Insights on Antithrombotic Therapy with Dr. Rey Adam Cordovez – decode landmark trials, evolving guidelines, and precision strategies to optimize patient care.

⚡ Selection of Reperfusion Strategy: What Are My Options? with Dr. Calsmer Chiong – master the critical decisions in STEMI management, from PCI to fibrinolysis to pharmaco-invasive approaches.

🔪 Small Incisions: MIDCAB with Dr. Erwyn Novilla – discover how minimally invasive coronary surgery is redefining recovery, outcomes, and patient-centered care.

Join us on November 28!

17/11/2025

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦!

As we celebrate 10 years of the VSMMC Regional Heart Center, our specialty center head, Dr. Wilfredo Ypil, one of our distinguished speakers, will open the stage with expertise, passion, and a shared commitment to creating equity in access to cardiovascular care.

Join us and be part of this milestone event!

“RHC 7 at the Forefront: Creating Equity in Access to Cardiovascular Care on November 28, 2025 | ⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM at Casino Español de Cebu.

💡 CPD units applied
💰 Early bird rate until November 21 only!

Stay tuned for Batch 2!

For inquiries and registration, you may contact us through 0930 775 1516 and/or heartcenter@vsmmc.doh.gov.ph

Kay Dinhi sa Sotto, Kalidad nga Serbisyo, Among Garbo!

04/09/2025

SAVE THE DATE! ❤️

Be part of a historic milestone—
The Heart of Hope Foundation in partnership with Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center- Regional Heart Center invites you

🌟 Theme:
“RHC 7 at the Forefront: Creating Equity in Access to Cardiovascular Care”

📅 November 28, 2025
📍 Casino Español de Cebu

Join us as we bring together experts, innovators, and frontliners to advance cardiovascular care, foster collaboration, and champion equal access for every patient.

✨ Mark your calendars—your presence will shape the future of heart health in the region!

30/05/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐌. 𝐘𝐩𝐢𝐥 𝐉𝐫.!

We extend our warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Wilfredo M. Ypil Jr. for being honored with the prestigious Most Distinguished Teacher Award, conferred by the Philippine Heart Association and the Philippine College of Cardiology last May 27, 2025.

This remarkable recognition is a testament to your unwavering dedication, exceptional teaching acumen, and lifelong commitment to shaping the next generation of physicians and healthcare professionals.

We are incredibly proud of this well-deserved achievement and join the community in celebrating your legacy of learning and service.

Kay Dinhi Sa Sotto, Kalidad nga Serbisyo, Among Garbo!

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30/05/2025

𝐕𝐒𝐌𝐌𝐂 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐔𝐩!

We’re proud to share that VSMMC emerged as 2nd runner-up among 8 competing Regional Heart Centers at the 1st Ultimate National Cardiovascular Nursing Quiz Bee, held last May 22, 2025, at Dr. Avelino Aventura Hall, Philippine Heart Center, Quezon City.

Hosted by the Society of Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioners of the Philippines, Inc., this prestigious event showcased the brilliance and dedication of our cardiovascular nursing team.

To our brilliant cardiovascular nursing team—your hard work, preparation, and determination have brought honor not just to our institution, but to the entire Region VII. You inspire us to continue beating stronger with every challenge.

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