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Quezon Medical Center unveils expanded emergency department
The Quezon Provincial Hospital Network–Quezon Medical Center in Lucena City has inaugurated a modernized emergency room facility, significantly enhancing the province's capacity to handle urgent medical cases. The new 1,698.75 square-meter department features specialized treatment areas and diagnostic capabilities.
LSN Philippines ·
LUCENA CITY — The Quezon Provincial Hospital Network–Quezon Medical Center (QPHN-QMC) formally opened its upgraded emergency room on Monday, marking a major expansion of critical care infrastructure in Quezon Province.
The new emergency facility spans 1,698.75 square meters and incorporates multiple specialized treatment zones designed to improve patient throughput and medical outcomes. The expanded department includes an isolation room for infectious disease cases, a dedicated operating room for emergency surgical interventions, and specialized clinics for ear, nose, and throat conditions and ophthalmology services.
Additional amenities within the facility encompass a behavioral health area for psychiatric emergencies, an on-site laboratory for rapid diagnostic testing, and a pharmacy equipped to dispense medications immediately. The modernization reflects efforts by the provincial hospital network to strengthen emergency medical services across the region.
The facility upgrade aims to reduce patient wait times and enhance the quality of emergency care available to residents of Quezon Province and the surrounding areas. Hospital officials indicated that the expanded capacity will enable the medical center to accommodate a higher volume of emergency cases while maintaining service standards.