Bicol Medical Center

17/09/2025

BICOL'S FIRST DECEASED MULTI-ORGAN DONOR RETRIEVAL

Another medical milestone after the successful retrieval of the lungs and kidneys of a deceased organ donor.

Read more about it here 👇

17/09/2025

STRENGTHENING NEONATAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE: ENHANCING COMPETENCY THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE NEONATAL RESUSCITATION TRAINING PROGRAM

The Neonatal Center of Bicol Medical Center successfully conducted the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) on September 4–5, 2025 at the Lotus Blu Hotel Function Hall. With the theme “Strengthening Neonatal Emergency Response: Enhancing Competency through a Comprehensive Neonatal Resuscitation Training Program”, the training aimed to strengthen the competencies of healthcare providers in managing neonatal emergencies, ensuring timely and effective interventions for newborns in critical conditions.

The program was facilitated by distinguished experts from the Philippine Society of Newborn Medicine (PSNbM), namely Dr. Elsie Lizette D. Urbino-Fernandez, Dr. Liza Marie P. Bejemino, Dr. Leslie Anne Q. Moises, Dr. Nicole Rosalie M. Matilac, Dr. Donna T. Rances, Dr. Mary Ann Cyril Mesalucha and Ms. Julie Jaynney Caparas , who served as trainers and resource speakers. Their expertise and commitment provided participants with updated knowledge and hands-on skills essential for effective neonatal resuscitation.

A total of 50 participants attended the program, consisting of 4 pediatric residents and 33 nursing personnel from different areas of Bicol Medical Center, as well as 13 participants from institutions such as Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital (BRTTH), Bicol Regional General Hospital and Geriatric Medical Center (BRGHGMC), Naga Imaging Center Cooperative (NICC) and Universidad de Sta. Isabel Health Services Department, all of the mentioned hospitals are providing care to neonatal patients.

Through this activity, participants were equipped with evidence-based practices, teamwork strategies, and critical decision-making skills needed to deliver immediate and appropriate care to newborns. The successful conduct of this program reflects BMC’s continuing commitment to advancing neonatal care and fostering collaborations to improve newborn survival outcomes.

16/09/2025

Celebrating Excellence in Emergency Nursing!

Last September 11, 2025, the Bicol Medical Center – Emergency Department, together with our partners, proudly held the Graduation Ceremony of the Competency Development Program (CDP) in Emergency Nursing – Batch Hiraya.

This milestone honors the 21 graduates who have successfully completed intensive training across medical, surgical & trauma, pediatric, and obstetric-gynecological emergencies, along with advanced clinical skills and practicum experiences.

The CDP is more than just a program—it is a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and service. With the support of our facilitators, resource persons, external partner institutions, and the unwavering leadership of our Nursing Service, Batch Hiraya is now ready to bring their knowledge, skills, and compassion to the frontlines of emergency care.

Special thanks to our Guest of Honor, Hon. Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, for her inspiring message, and to all who made this journey possible.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partner hospitals and institutions for their trust and collaboration:

🏥 Naga City General Hospital
🏥 Bicol Region General Hospital and Geriatric Medical Center
🏥 Maria L. Eleazar General Hospital
🏥 Rural Health Unit II – Pili
🏥 Camp Elias Angeles Station Hospital, 9th Infantry Division Hospital

Congratulations, Batch Hiraya!

May your dedication continue to save lives and uplift communities.

16/09/2025

16/09/2025

The BMC Main Hospital's Out-Patient Department (OPD), Rehabilitation Medicine, and Cancer Center will be closed from September 18 until September 20, 2025 (Thursday until Saturday) pursuant to Naga City Exectuive Order No. 048 S. 2025, in celebration of the 2025 Peñafrancia Festivities.

In addition, BMC Pili BUCAS (DSJRMMH) and the Out-Patient Department at the Department of Psychiatry (DSJRMMH), Brgy. Cadlan, Pili, Cam. Sur will be closed on Friday, September 19, 2025 as per Malacañang Proclamation No. 1022 declaring the said date as a special non-working day in Camarines Sur Third District Municipalities including the Municipality of Pili.

NOTE: As a DOH-retained hospital, BMC's wards and Emergency Department will still operate 24/7.

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15/09/2025

This is Auriculotherapy—a form of acupuncture that focuses on the ear as a microsystem of the entire body.

BMC shares Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine of Acupunture and Acudetox to our Public Safety Officers during their Lay Lecture and Public Health Advocacy last September 4, 2025.

14/09/2025

The Bicol Medical Center proudly shares the success of the National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Day Activity.

Through the strong collaboration of the Public Health Unit, HEMS, and Cardiac Center, this meaningful event strengthened our community’s knowledge and skills in essential lifesaving measures.

We are deeply honored to have received a Letter and Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Health, recognizing our collective efforts to promote health and safety.

Congratulations to Bicol Medical Center through the efforts of:
✍️ Writer: Psyche C. Pante, RN
📝 Editor: Mr. Ariel C. Papalid

With special acknowledgment to:

Contributors:
1. Rosalina S. Flores, MD
2. Mr. Irsam Flores
3. Mr. Mike Matias

Public Health Unit:
1. Nathalie P. Lazaro, MD
2. Armie C. Cedo, RN

HEMS:
1. Lawrence Edeniño Lao I. Lao, MD
2. George S. Callada, RN
3. Carmille Ann H. Pormalejo, RN
4. Jeanette A. Barbosa, RN
5. Joy A. Altez, RN

Cardiac Center:
1. Eloisa Victoria C. Barrion, MD
2. Karl Joseph C. Chavez, MD
3. Maritess B. Savilla, RN

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who took part and supported this significant activity. Together, we continue to build a healthier and safer community for all.

📹 Watch the highlights of our CPR Day through this raw video presentation.

11/09/2025

The BMC Main Hospital's Out-Patient Department (OPD), Rehabilitation Medicine, and Cancer Center will be closed on Friday, September 12, 2025.

This is pursuant to Naga City Exectuive Order No. 048 S. 2025, in celebration of the 2025 Peñafrancia Traslacion Procession.

NOTE: As a DOH-retained hospital, BMC's wards and Emergency Department will still operate 24/7.

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11/09/2025

🟢 Ngayong Sabado, September 13, ay magkakaroon ng Handog ng Pangulo: Libreng OPD at BUCAS Services at Consultations ang Bicol Medical Center—BMC Naga at BMC Pili.

📍 BMC Naga OPD
✅️ Surgery, Pedia, Medicine, Gyne Consultations
✅️ ABTC Consultation and Vaccinations

📍 BMC Pili BUCAS
✅️ General Consultations
✅️ ABTC Consultation and Vaccinations

Magkita-kita po tayo ngayong Sabado! Magsisimula po ang triaging mula alas 7 hanggang alas 10 ng umaga.

Maraming Salamat po!




Magkita-kita po tayo ngayong Sabado!

👉🏽 Magsisimula po ang triaging mula alas 7 hanggang alas 10 ng umaga.

Maraming Salamat po!

09/09/2025

Individualized and personalized patient programs, new and improved equipment and a team of dedicated and passionate staff lead by Dr. Venggie Azcarraga-Ong— this is the BMC Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Center.

Where compassionate care meets cutting edge technology.

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09/09/2025

Pagpupugay sa ating mga Physical Therapists lalong lalo na sa ating mga PTs sa BMC Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine!

Hindi matatawaran ang inyong dedikasyon sa pag-papanumbalik ng lakas at sigla sa ating mga pasyente. 💪

Thank you for all that you do! 🤗

09/09/2025

After its fulfillment of all required documents and program standards including the submission of the Manual of Operations and Residency Training Manual and in the interest of service and in recognition of the granted Authority to Operate for First Year (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026) by the Philippine Dermatological Society as an Applicant Institution for the Residency Training Program, the BMC Section of Dermatology is now the Department of Dermatology!

And after a rigorous selection process, the BMC Dermatology Department has come up with its Pioneer Batch of Residents:

🟢 DR. KATHLEEN MARIE CARNICER
🟢 DR.LOURNA DAWN FRANCISCO
🟢 DR.KEITH RUSSEL GAVINO
🟢 DR. WYNETH CATHRYN TAM-NAJAR

Their official appointments were released last August 18,2025 and on September 4, 2025 were sworn in as employees of BMC on a temporary capacity.

Congratulations indeed, BMC Department of Dermatology!