GENERAL SANTOS CITY – St. Elizabeth Hospital has formally opened its Critical Care Complex, a modernized facility built to serve the most urgent healthcare needs of General Santos and the SOCCSKSARGEN region.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony gathered hospital leaders, specialists, and city officials led by Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao, alongside representatives from the Department of Health Region XII and PhilHealth Region XII.
Five Specialized Units, One Mission
The Critical Care Complex brings together five highly specialized units, designed to provide advanced treatment in the most critical situations:
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU): 11 state-of-the-art beds equipped with the latest monitoring and life-support systems.
- Pediatric ICU (PICU): 5 beds for children in critical condition, with facilities that balance advanced care with family-centered support.
- Neonatal ICU (NICU): Specialized equipment and dedicated staff to care for premature and high-risk newborns.
- Coronary Care Unit (CCU): 3 beds focused on cardiac emergencies, backed by St. Elizabeth’s Cath Lab and Open-Heart Surgery program—the only one in Region 12.
- Surgical ICU (SICU): 2 beds for enhanced recovery and close monitoring of patients after major surgeries.
St. Elizabeth Hospital is also PhilHealth Z Benefit–accredited for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) and remains the only hospital in the Philippines accredited for Valvular Heart Disease treatment.
The event underscored St. Elizabeth Hospital’s role as a pioneer in advanced medical care for the region, ensuring that Generals and nearby provinces have access to top-tier, world-class treatment.
A Commitment to the Community
“This facility is more than just a renovation; it is a bold statement of our commitment to our community,” said Antonio G. Veneracion, CEO of St. Elizabeth Hospital.
“Our vision has always been clear: to give every patient, from the most fragile newborn to the most critically ill adult, the best chance at life. This Critical Care Complex is proof that when we invest in innovation, compassion, and people, we build not just a hospital, but a legacy of care. We built this for you, for your families, and for every life we are called to save.”
Mayor Pacquiao’s Message
Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao praised the hospital’s dedication to upgrading healthcare facilities for the benefit of the city and the region:
“This day is meaningful not only for St. Elizabeth Hospital but for the whole of General Santos City. The opening of this upgraded Critical Care Complex is proof of your dedication to give our Generals the highest quality of medical service. Every life is precious, and with modern facilities and compassionate care, our people can now face emergencies with greater hope.”
Leading the Milestone
Among those who took part in the ribbon-cutting were:
- Antonio G. Veneracion, SEHI Chief Executive Officer
- Dr. Ma. Helena Veneracion-Garcia, Chief Medical Officer
- Mr. Augusto Palisoc, SEHI Chairman
- Mr. Celso Bernard Lopez, SEHI President
- Dr. Ronaldo Veneracion, SEHI Board Member
- Dr. Karl Hill Florida, Infectious Disease Specialist
- Dr. Anna Lorainne Samonte-Lucero, Interventional Cardiologist
- Dr. Ralph Anislag, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist
- Mr. Paulo Vincent Torres, Deputy CEO, Howard Hubbard Memorial Hospital
- Dr. Aristides Concepcion Tan, Regional Director, DOH Region XII
- Dr. Hector Zenon Malate, Regional VP, PhilHealth Region XII
- Hon. Lorelie Pacquiao, Mayor of General Santos City
The unveiling of the upgraded facility marks another milestone in St. Elizabeth Hospital’s decades-long mission to deliver world-class healthcare to Generals and the wider SOCCSKSARGEN community.
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