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Dial 33-80808 to Save-A-Life : The Medical City Iloilo levels up emergency response thru Emergency Medical Services 24/7 hotline

Staying true to its commitment in making healthcare closer to the Ilonggos by bringing in innovative programs and services here, The Medical City Iloilo  (TMC-Iloilo) is again launching another pioneering program that will be beneficial to the Ilonggo community.


TMC Iloilo officially launched the first hospital-based Emergency Medical Services in Iloilo today. Alongside with it, the hospital is also introducing its Medical Emergency Hotline Number 33-80808, a 24/7 hotline for medical emergencies.

With the competent and highly-skilled Emergency Medical Team of TMC Iloilo, patients are ensured that they will receive quality care based on the standards set for this program. TMC Iloilo Emergency Medical Team has undergone series of specialized trainings to equip them with the skills and capabilities to respond to medical emergencies.

The team are now capable of performing medical emergency procedures on the place of the incident before transporting the patient to the hospital. With TMC Iloilo EMS, emergency responses will no longer be just transporting patients. The patients are also assured of an immediate medical intervention that increases the chances of survival.


The team is being headed by TMC Iloilo Emergency Medicine Specialist Dr. Sally-Mae Abelanes and TMC Iloilo Chief Medical Officer and Iloilo’s first and only Critical Intensivist Dr. Debbie Noblezada-Uy. Both specialists were skilled and trained to handle emergency medical cases in any given scenario.


For health emergencies, dial 33-80808 to save a life.


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