Clark Opens First Children's Specialty Hospital in Central Luzon

STATE-RUN Clark Development Corp. has opened Central Luzon’s first pediatric specialty hospital inside the Clark Freeport Zone, with operations set to begin on Aug. 1. Operated by the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital under the Department of Health, the seven-storey facility will provide outpatient, inpatient, emergency and urgent care services. It is the first phase of the Clark Multi-Specialty Medical Center, which will later include cardiovascular and cancer facilities. Bloomberry Cultural Foundation funded construction, while the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. supplied equipment. The hospital will serve patients across Northern and Central Luzon. — Beatriz Marie D. Cruz