RESIDENTS of Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, are now a step closer to more accessible and responsive healthcare with the inauguration of the new Santa Lucia Super Health Center in Barangay Vical on October 28, 2026, marking another milestone in bringing essential health services closer to the communities that need them most.
The inauguration highlighted the strong partnership between the Department of Health (DOH) – Ilocos Region, the Municipal Government of Santa Lucia, and the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur, and in strengthening primary healthcare and expanding access to quality health services at the community level.
DOH – Ilocos Region Health System Support and Coordination Division OIC Engr. John Foz emphasized the importance of strong collaboration among national government agencies, provincial governments, and local government units in advancing Universal Health Care.
Through investments in community-based health facilities, DOH – Ilocos Region continues to support the development of local health systems that prioritize accessibility, quality, and people-centered healthcare.
The provincial Government of Ilocos Sur reaffirmed its commitment to supporting healthcare initiatives that put the welfare of Ilocanos at the forefront underscoring the importance of bringing health services closer to residents, ensuring that communities have better access to responsive and quality healthcare without having to travel far for essential medical attention.
The newly inaugurated facility is expected to strengthen the municipality’s capacity to deliver primary healthcare services, promote preventive healthcare, and provide residents with a more accessible point of care. It also represents an important investment in building a stronger local health system where early consultation, disease prevention, and timely intervention can become more accessible to families.
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