ILOILO City – The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo is introducing more opportunities for clinical research in Western Visayas which is essential in developing new medications with the opening of its own Molecular Laboratory.
Positioned as a Center for Research Reference Laboratory for Clinical Trial Use, TMC Iloilo’s Molecular Laboratory is seen to cater to more clinical trials and other related research that may lead to medical milestones and breakthroughs.
TMC Iloilo’s Molecular Laboratory officially opened on June 20 and was graced by TMC Iloilo executives led by the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Felix Ray Villa.
“TMC Iloilo is once again taking the lead in making healthcare innovations possible through our Molecular Laboratory. This facility is not just meant to make our laboratory services more efficient. This will be also a game changer in the region’s healthcare landscape as we make clinical research more accessible,” Dr. Villa noted.
Aside from being a center for clinical trials, TMC Iloilo’s Molecular Laboratory makes the hospital’s laboratory services more efficient with its faster turnaround time for results. Moreover, the said facility also helps doctors treat infectious diseases sooner and more precise with its advanced systems. Thus, impacting treatment and care of patients.
With this new development, TMC Iloilo remains true to its commitment of making healthcare available for all through its innovative approach amidst the challenges of the pandemic.
“As a hospital known for our pioneering programs, we remain to be committed in bringing healthcare services closer to the Ilonggos. With our newly-opened Molecular Laboratory, we further affirm that commitment to our patient partners,” Dr. Villa added.
ABOUT THE MEDICAL CITY ILOILO
TMC Iloilo is one of the five local hospitals of The Medical City brand. Its other hospitals are located in Ortigas, Clark, South Luzon and Pangasinan.
Entered Iloilo in 2009, it is the first hospital in Iloilo City to introduce the “Patient Partnership” service philosophy, a value of care that focuses on making every patient a partner in their journey towards wellness.
The Medical City is the largest healthcare network that owns and operates Guam Regional Medical City, the first Filipino-owned hospital in the United States and an ambulatory Clinic in Dubai./PN
