DOH-Western Visayas Sanitarium and General Hospital

31/03/2026

In view of the Office of the President Memorandum Circular No. 116 series of 2026, and in observance of the Lenten Week, WVSGH Outpatient Department (OPD) services shall be available only until 12:00 noon tomorrow (April 1, 2026).

Regular OPD operations shall resume at 8:00 AM on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Emergency and other essential hospital services shall remain operational.

27/03/2026

📢 OPD SERVICES SCHEDULE – WESTERN VISAYAS SANITARIUM AND GENERAL HOSPITAL

Good day!

We are pleased to inform the public of the updated Outpatient Department (OPD) services schedule of Western Visayas Sanitarium and General Hospital.

🕗 Clinic Hours:
Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)

Our OPD offers a wide range of services including:
✔️ Family and Community Medicine
✔️ Internal Medicine
✔️ Pediatrics
✔️ Surgery
✔️ Orthopedics
✔️ Psychological Services
✔️ Psychiatry
✔️ Specialty Clinics (Cardiology, Nephrology, Pulmonary Medicine, ENT, Infectious Diseases, etc.)

📍 Location:
BUCAS OPD (1st and 2nd Level)

Please be guided accordingly on the specific schedule of each specialty clinic as reflected in the attached schedule.

We encourage everyone to plan their visits ahead to ensure a smooth and efficient consultation experience.

💙 Your health is our priority.

27/03/2026

Please be informed that the operations of the Physical Rehabilitation Unit shall be temporarily suspended on March 30–31, 2026, to facilitate its transfer to the Public Health Unit (PHU) Building.

We're suspending operations temporarily to safely and efficiently relocate equipment, records, and personnel, and to prepare the new facility for continued service delivery.

Regular operations of the Physical Rehabilitation Unit shall resume upon completion of the transfer, and a separate advisory will be issued accordingly.

All concerned patients and stakeholders are advised to make the necessary arrangements. For urgent concerns, you may coordinate with the Hospital through the appropriate offices.

For information and guidance.

26/03/2026

Capping National Women’s Month HAPPILY

26/03/2026

26 March 2026
As part of the National Women's Month Celebration 2026, WVSGH Gender and Development Committee organizes an in-house lecture on Financial Stewardship and Management towards empowerment. Ms. Ma. Mhee A. Magnifioco, SAO for Finance shared her insights on the topic: Empowered to Steward: We for Gender Equality, Financial Integrity, and Inclusive Society while Mr. Joaquin T. Sapul, Jr., Chief Nursing Officer, shared his insights on the topic: Managing Financial Responsibilities and Accountabilities.

This year's sub-theme is “Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas!” which highlights on reclaiming the spirit of the Babaylan (pre-colonial community leaders) in promoting women’s leadership, strength, and influence in nation-building and community development.

23/03/2026

23 March 2026
WVSGH warmly celebrates with the Ilonggo community in welcoming Dr. Helen Dyquianco Tobias, MDM, CSEE as the Director IV of DOH Western Visayas Center for Health Development.

A courtesy visit was made today by WVSGH Top Management as represented by the leadership of Dr. Stephanie Abello, OIC-MCCII along with Dr. Ronar Silao, Head of Medical Clinical Services; Atty. Robespierre Tersol, Service Chief of HOPSS; and Mr. Joaquin Sapul, Jr., Chief, WVSGH - Nursing Service Division.

19/03/2026

📌 SAVE FOR EMERGENCY: WVSGH Contact Numbers

Para sa mabilis na pag-access, narito ang aming updated NA contact details:
📞 Trunkline: (033) 332-4586
📱 🚑 Emergency Hotline: 033) 336-3407
🏥 Admissions: Local 120
Ambulance Service: -s- with Emergency Hotline

I-save ang mga numerong ito para sa anumang medikal na pangangailangan. Bukas kami 24/7 para sa inyo!

18/03/2026

Stronger Systems Through Partnership

Collaboration is essential. It exemplifies genuine public health action.

The National Stakeholder Consultative Meeting for the Establishment of SALAG PH, or Snakebites Action, Logistics, and Antivenom Group Philippines, was successfully held from March 9 to 13, 2026, in Bacolod City.

This significant initiative was organized by Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital, in collaboration with the Department of Health, Disease Prevention and Control Bureau, through the Environmental and Occupational Health Division and the Toxicology Specialty Centers.

We are proud to share that the Western Visayas Sanitarium and General Hospital (WVSGH) was represented by Dr. Armie Gutierrez, Medical Specialist II, who actively participated in discussions on snakebite epidemiology, clinical management, and antivenom logistics.

The consultative meeting shows a shared commitment to strengthen coordination within health systems, improve access to life-saving antivenom, and establish a unified clinical pathway for snakebite envenoming in the Philippines.

WVSGH supports this advocacy because stronger systems built through partnership save lives.

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Stronger systems through partnership 🐍

The National Stakeholder Consultative Meeting for the Establishment of SALAG-PH (Snakebites Action, Logistics and Anti-Venom Group Philippines) was held on March 9–13, 2026 in Bacolod City, bringing together key partners committed to improving snakebite prevention and management in the Philippines.

The activity was organized by Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital, in collaboration with the Department of Health – Disease Prevention and Control Bureau, through the Environmental and Occupational Health Division and Toxicology Specialty Centers.

This consultative meeting gathered stakeholders to discuss snakebite epidemiology, clinical management of envenomation, antivenom logistics, and the development of a unified clinical pathway for snakebite envenoming in the Philippines, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening coordination, improving access to antivenom, and enhancing patient care nationwide.

18/03/2026

Many thanks, WVMC!!!

17/03/2026

The Western Visayas Sanitarium and General Hospital (WVSGH) proudly received a Certificate of Recognition from the Child Protection Network Foundation, Inc. (CPN) for its consistent and proper use of the Women and Children Protection Management Information System (WCPMIS) covering the period January to December 2025.

This recognition underscores WVSGH’s strong commitment to improving documentation, monitoring, and reporting systems that support the protection of women and children, ensuring services for survivors of violence and abuse are provided with professionalism, precision, and responsibility.

Dr. Dani Valderrama and the WVSGH Women and Children Protection Unit (WCPU) Team received the certificate, which was shared with the hospital community during the Flag Raising Ceremony on March 16, 2026.

This milestone reflects the WVSGH WCPU team's dedication to advancing evidence-based care and protection services for vulnerable parts of our community.

17/03/2026

World Social Work Day 2026 | WVSGH

The Western Visayas Sanitarium and General Hospital – Medical Social Work Department proudly participates in the global celebration of World Social Work Day 2026 with the theme:

“Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society.”

The poster and advocacy message were shared during the Flag Raising Ceremony on March 16, 2026, by Ms. Jaffe Mae Oliquino, Social Welfare Officer III, who emphasized the vital role of medical social workers in delivering compassionate, holistic, and patient-centered care beyond clinical treatment.

Medical Social Workers act as advocates, counselors, and partners in healing, assisting patients and families in navigating the social, emotional, and economic challenges that come with illness. Their work reinforces the hospital’s commitment to empathy, collaboration, and social justice in healthcare.

As we observe World Social Work Day on March 17, 2026, WVSGH acknowledges the dedication of our Medical Social Work Department in fostering hope, harmony, and stronger communities through service.

13/03/2026

13 March 2026
Maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) certification (ISO 9001:2025) requires ongoing, systematic efforts to ensure compliance, foster continuous improvement, and prepare for annual surveillance audits.

Kudos, WVSGH Management, ISO Core, Service and Unit Heads and all personnel and staff for this achievement!!!