A THREAD: THE Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) has been placed in the spotlight since last night due to having the largest allocation of compensation under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporations (Philhealth) Internal Reimbursement Mechanism (IRM).

However,not much context was given on SPMC and how it plays an important role in the health system of not only Davao Region but also for Mindanao.

Here are Sunstar Davao stories written during the Centennial Celebration of SPMC that'll allow you to know more about the hospital:

On SPMC's 100 year journey:

SPMC marks 100 years of hospital-based health care (Aug. 10, 2017)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/157940/Business/SPMC-marks-100-years-of-hospital-based-health-care-

On Dr. Leopoldo Vega:
Leading the pack (Aug. 10, 2017)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/157944 

On SPMC's improvements
Hospital upgrade continues (Aug. 10, 2017)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/157938/Business/Hospital-upgrade-continues

On some of SPMC's specialty centers:

1. Mindanao's only mental facility is among the country’s best (Aug. 12, 2017)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/157949/Business/Mindanaos-only-mental-facility-is-among-the-countrys-best

2. One of a kind (Aug. 10, 2017)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/157942 

3. Burn Unit: The only one in Mindanao (Aug. 10, 2017)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/157937/Business/Burn-Unit-The-only-one-in-Mindanao

4. Heart Center for the poor (Aug. 10, 2017)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/157936 

5. Giving hope to children with cancer (Aug. 10, 2017)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/157943 

6. Improved capabilities for HIV-Aids treatment (Aug. 1, 2017)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/156329/Business/Improved-capabilities-for-HIV-Aids-treatment

7. Making kidney care accessible to all (Aug. 11, 2017)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/157945/Business/Making-kidney-care-accessible-to-all

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