IMUS CITY, CAVITE - successfully hosted a medical mission on August 27, 2026, at the Imus Youth Center, where 150 patients received free medical services through a partnership between Wellpoint Medical Clinic and Diagnostic Center and the City Government of Imus. The event, held as part of Wellpoint's 21st-anniversary celebration, brought essential healthcare services closer to residents, offering screenings, consultations, medicines, and food assistance to those in need.
A Collaborative Effort for Community Health
The medical mission at the Imus Youth Center was made possible through a private-public partnership between Wellpoint Medical Clinic and the City Government of Imus. The Imus Youth Center, which has served as a venue for community activities and educational events, provided an accessible location for residents to avail themselves of free healthcare services. The event featured free scoliosis, bone, and anemia screenings, consultations in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, General Medicine, and Family Medicine, as well as free medicines and food distribution.
The mission was led by City Health Officer Dr. Ferdinand Mina, Wellpoint President and Founder Dr. Mary Melodie Patos-Abram, Assistant Medical Director Dr. Arlynn Sanchez-Garduque, General Manager John Henry A. Patos, and Board Member Rachel De Guzman. Through this collaboration with the private sector, the City Government of Imus continues to promote programs that provide easier access to medical services, fostering a healthier community for all Imuseños.
The Imus Youth Center as a Community Health Hub
The Imus Youth Center, where the medical mission was held, is located within the DepEd Imus Pilot Elementary School complex and has been used for various community activities, including the National History Month lecture "Si Rizal at ang mga Batang Bayani" held on August 28, 2026. The successful turnout of 150 patients demonstrates the community's need for accessible healthcare services and the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in addressing this need.
Wellpoint Medical Clinic's 21st-anniversary celebration through this medical mission reflects the growing trend of private healthcare providers partnering with local governments to bring services directly to communities. As Imus continues to expand its healthcare initiatives, events like this help ensure that residents have access to essential medical care.
