St Paul Hospital Cavite Inc.

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St Paul Hospital Cavite History



HOSPITAL PROFILE





St. Paul Hospital Cavite, Inc. (formerly Dr. Jose P. Rizal Hospital & National Medical Research Center) is owned and managed by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres.


Located in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, it is dedicated to helping communities in the resettlement areas improve their quality of life through providing medical services, medical assistance, and training to deserving individuals and families in need who live in the area.


It seeks to address basic needs of health services and sanitation. By bridging the gap between those looking for help and those eager to help, SPHC facilitates the completion of health (medical) projects that profoundly affect a community and the development of responsible medical staff and students.


Since its humble beginnings as a starter hospital of 12 beds, the hospital has grown and presently has 100 beds.



historical background





The initial major project of the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Foundation was the construction of a hospital in an area where most indigent families would benefit.


Since the government had started relocating the indigent families in the squatter areas of Metro Manila to Dasmariñas, Cavite, the Board felt that this place was the most appropriate site for the hospital.


Representation was made with the People’s Homesite and Housing Corporation (now, the National Housing Authority) to provide a sizable lot for this purpose. Fortunately, the Foundation was given a lot almost two (2) hectares in size (19,190 sq. meters) with a contract of Usufruct for fifteen (15) years subject to renewals.


Through the intercession of the late President Ferdinand Marcos, a Presidential Decree was issued authorizing a nationwide campaign for this project.



Starter Hospital





On September 21, 1976, the new Starter Hospital with a capacity of 12 beds was blessed and inaugurated.


 a big room for out-patient service

 2 wards, 1 for men and1 for women

 two baths and toilets

 an x-ray room

 operating and delivery rooms

 storage room and a kitchen


Medical and Paramedical staff was provided by the Rural Health Unit of Dasmariñas, Cavite under the supervision of Department of Health.



The Dr. Jose P. Rizal Hospital and
National Medical Research Center





The Starter Hospital could not cope with the increasing demand for medical services in the resettlement area. Thus, a new 100-bed hospital, the Dr. Jose P. Rizal National Medical Research Center (Hospital) was constructed.

  • On June 19, 1977, the hospital was inaugurated by then First Lady Imelda R. Marcos.
  • September 28, 1977, the Foundation entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Health and National Housing Authority to make the hospital operational and facilitate its avowed objectives:
    • That the Department of Health will provide the staffing, maintenance, and operation of the hospital.
    • That the Foundation would make available to the communities around and neighboring areas, the facilities and equipment of the hospital.
    • That the National Housing Authority would respect the Contract of Usufruct, which provided service connection for electricity and water and assist in the maintenance of the road approaching the compound.
    • In 1979, the foundation expressed its desire to modify the Memorandum of Agreement which in effect would place the administrative management and operation of the said hospital under its direct supervision and control.
    • January 1980, the foundation had direct supervision and control over the administration and operation of the hospital.
    • On August 21, 1980, a contract of Affiliation was made between the DJPRNMRCH and the Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo School whereby the latter would provide the medical staff of the Hospital.
    • In 1985, Dr. Campos solicited the services of Mo. La Croix Ilagan, SPC of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres manages the hospital.
    • In June 1994, the management of the hospital was turned over to the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres with a provision allowing them to get a third party to supply the medical staff.
    • On February 14, 2007, the foundation announced to their employees that they will cease the operation of the hospital effective March 31, 2007.
    • April 1, 2007, the Community of Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres took over the operation of the hospital.
    • On January 18, 2008, the hospital was registered to Securities and Exchange Commission under its new name, ST. PAUL HOSPITAL CAVITE.
    • July 28, 2008, the hospital received its license to operate from the Department of Health.
    • From September to December 2008 there was a series of renovations and construction in the Hospital such as the following: construction of grills at the Laundry Dryer Area, lighting of the covered walk; relocation of laboratory, business office, and canteen; renovation of ultrasound and Pharmacy.​
    • In February 2009, the Hospital expanded the Intensive Care Unit and changed the ceiling of the Nurse Station on the 3rd Floor.
    • To reinforce our Holistic, Compassionate, and Quality Approach in Health Care, the acquisition of a High Connectivity Laboratory Information System for total IT solutions in the field of clinical laboratory testing was blessed on January 30, 2009.
    • Repair of the Medical Arts Building canopy ceiling and renovation/repair of the OutPatient Unit.​
    • The vacant spaces surrounding the Hospital are a relaxing mini-eco-park.


St Paul Hospital Cavite Inc.



Congressional Ave., Burol II, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite, 4114
Contact Us: (046) 481-8270 to 72