IMPROVING healthcare access for island residents, the Sta. Rosa Community Hospital in Barangay Talima, Olango Island, has reopened and now features upgraded, well-equipped facilities with specialized wards to provide comprehensive and accessible healthcare services.
The reopening on Thursday, March 19, 2026, features separate male and female wards, fully air-conditioned, equipped with hospital beds, and furnished with essential medical equipment.
The facility also houses a Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) ward, a general medical ward, and a pediatric ward that provides specialized treatment for gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions.
Mayor Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” King-Chan, who led the reopening, said the City Government is committed to strengthening healthcare services in Olango Island, highlighting the PhilHealth “Yakap” program, which offers free healthcare services and regular check-ups to residents.
The reopened healthcare facility has now expanded its services to include nursing care, dietary support, ultrasound diagnostics, and a fully equipped laboratory.
Hygiene and maternity kits containing soap, vitamins, alcohol, towels, and educational materials promoting proper maternal care and overall wellness were also provided to pregnant women. (DPC)