CDH Strengthens Cancer Care Access Through Partnership with St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center
Calamba Doctors Hospital (CDH) continues to advance its mission of providing accessible, patient-centered, and quality healthcare through a new partnership with St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center. The collaboration was formally established through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), marking another important step in expanding specialized healthcare services for patients throughout the CALABARZON region.
This strategic partnership aims to strengthen cancer care referral pathways, allowing patients to gain easier access to advanced treatment options and comprehensive support services. By working together, both institutions seek to address the growing need for specialized oncology care while ensuring that patients receive timely and coordinated treatment closer to home.
One of the key highlights of the partnership is improved access to VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy), an advanced radiation therapy technology designed to deliver highly precise radiation treatments. VMAT enables healthcare providers to target cancerous tissues more accurately while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy organs and tissues. This innovative approach not only enhances treatment effectiveness but also helps improve patient comfort and outcomes throughout the treatment journey.
Representing Calamba Doctors Hospital during the signing ceremony were Dr. Domingo O. Amistad, Dr. Archiebald M. Bonagua, Dr. Robert Banatin, Mr. Ronaldo Pua, Ms. Claire Balmes, and Ms. Janmari Rose Valencia. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Dra. Nora A. Torres, Dr. Florentino T. Afable, and Dr. Ma. Cecille Cruz of St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center, highlighting the shared commitment of both institutions to strengthen healthcare collaboration and patient care initiatives.
The partnership reflects a common vision of delivering comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services that respond to the evolving needs of the communities they serve. Through enhanced referral systems, patients requiring specialized cancer treatment can benefit from improved coordination of care, streamlined access to services, and greater opportunities to receive the medical attention they need at the right time.
Beyond expanding treatment options, the collaboration also aims to connect more patients with available healthcare assistance and support programs. By bridging resources and expertise between the two institutions, the partnership strives to remove barriers that often prevent patients from accessing specialized care, particularly those facing complex medical conditions such as cancer.
As healthcare continues to evolve, Calamba Doctors Hospital remains dedicated to building meaningful partnerships that improve patient outcomes and promote community well-being. This collaboration with St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center represents a shared commitment to innovation, excellence, and compassionate service in the field of cancer care.
Together, CDH and St. Frances Cabrini Medical Center move forward with a united mission: to ensure that more patients across the region receive the care, support, and hope they deserve, bringing world-class healthcare closer to the communities that need it most.
