Capitol Medical Center
Capitol Medical Center | |
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Capitol Medical Center, Inc. | |
Geography | |
Location | Quezon Avenue cor. Scout Magbanua St., Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City 1103, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Coordinates | 14°38′03.5″N 121°01′21.7″E / 14.634306°N 121.022694°E |
Services | |
Emergency department | Yes |
Beds | 300 (2013) |
History | |
Opened | March 19, 1970 |
Building details | |
General information | |
Construction started | May 1, 1968 |
Completed | March 19, 1970 |
Opening | June 22, 1970 |
Website | |
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Capitol Medical Center is a tertiary hospital located in Quezon City, Philippines.
History
The hospital was founded by Thelma N. Clemente, Luis C. Clemente and fellow medical professionals.[1]
The groundbreaking of the hospital took place on May 1, 1968, and was inaugurated on March 19, 1970. It opened to the public a few months later on June 22, 1970. In 2013 it is reported that the Capitol Medical Center has 300 beds, 200 more than the initial 100 beds upon its establishment.[2]
The first kidney transplant was done in the hospital in November 1970. The hospital also had national firsts such as the first private hospital to host a center for Spinal Disorder which was established in 1977, the first
Capitol continued to expand and upgrade its facilities. The hospital established a voice and swallowing clinic catering to voice professionals and
Before founder, Thelma N. Clemente's death on November 11, 2016, a new and complete facilities for
In 2017, Capitol Medical Center, Inc. established a partnership with Mount Grace Hospitals, Inc.
In 2024, CMC became the 10th facility under
External links
- Media related to Capitol Medical Center at Wikimedia Commons
References
- ^ "Capitol Medical Center - Quezon City, Philippines". Capitolmedical.org. March 19, 1970. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ "Capitol Medical Center turns 43". Manila Bulletin. June 16, 2013. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
- ^ a b "About Capitol Medical Center". Capitol Medical Center. Capitol Medical Center, Inc. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- ^ San Luis, Bel (November 16, 2016). "Amazing Dr. Thelma Clemente". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- ^ "Capitol Medical Center Milestone: 10th PhilHealth Z Benefit Facility for Kidney Transplants, 25th Nationwide". Manila Bulletin. March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.