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==Laoag hospital promotes medical tourism== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R01&article=331332214543 | |||
*By: Ma. Cristina C. Arzadon | |||
*''March 20, 2012'' | |||
LAOAG CITY- Consistent with the government’s medical tourism campaign, the Laoag City government will soon offer a health and wellness center at the Laoag City General Hospital (LCGH). | |||
At present, the city government has bought equipment that users can avail of from treadmills, stationary bikes, weights, elliptical trainers and other accessories. The center will also include a spa and sauna. | |||
Laoag Mayor Michael Fariñas said the hospital intends to provide full medical care and health wellness to achieve a holistic health care program. | |||
User policies for the center from membership and proper use of the facilities are now being finalized. | |||
Trained personnel will be provided to assist and guide members and other users in determining the appropriate type of exercise depending on their needs. | |||
The city government continues to allocate funds for the hospital’s improvement to attract more clients from here and abroad keeping in mind the number of Overseas Filipino Workers who frequently come home to avail of the country’s affordable medical care. | |||
The LCGH has become Ilocos Norte’s show window for modern health care whose priority is to provide the poor with appropriate medical attention without having to spend exorbitant fees. | |||
The Department of Health recently upgraded the LCGH as a level 2 hospital following a series of evaluation it conducted. | |||
As a level 2 hospital, the LCGH is now allowed to conduct major operation procedures and apply for higher PhilHealth benefits. | |||
==Forum on traditional weaving set in Laoag== | ==Forum on traditional weaving set in Laoag== | ||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R01&article=331332143077 | *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R01&article=331332143077 | ||