SPMC Children’s Cancer and Blood Diseases Unit Soon to Open
The work is ongoing for the new Southern Philippines Medical Center Children’s Cancer and Blood Diseases Unit (SPMC CCBDU). Inauguration is earmarked for April 8, 2010 when the 25-bed capacity Unit will be completed. This facility includes a Pediatric ICU Step Down Unit for children with cancer needing Intermediate ICU Care, a Chemotherapy Room, Blood Diseases Room, Isolation Rooms, Teen’s Room, Procedure Room and an Activity Area. This is the first of its kind in the country with its own dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and support staff including Child Life.
This initiative is in keeping with the continuing efforts to improve the care of childhood cancer in the country particularly those coming from marginalized families.
The SPMC CCBDU is supported by various GOs and NGOs and is an affiliate of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the World Child Cancer Foundation.
September 15th, 2011 at 10:28 am
I’m Christy Carole Sanico, a fresh graduate of Development Communication in CMU. I am currently residing in Tagum City. I would just like to ask if you accept volunteers to assist in your charity works for children with cancer here in Davao City? I am really interested in helping these kids out in simple yet special ways. I believe the presence, dedication and and hearts of people working in your team are powerful weapons that brings inner healing to these kids and to their families as well. I want to be part of this amazing and wonderful advocacy. thank you and God bless you more!