ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA - In a powerful move to ease the heavy emotional and financial toll of cancer treatments, the Hann Foundation, Inc. (HFI) and Sacred Heart Medical Center (SHMC) have officially joined forces. The two organizations signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to deliver direct financial relief and enhanced clinical environments for oncology patients. The milestone partnership aims to transform specialized cancer care from an unattainable luxury into an accessible lifeline. Under the new agreement, qualified patients undergoing treatment at the SHMC Cancer Center will receive substantial financial assistance to cover the steep costs of critical chemotherapy and radiation cycles.
Strengthening the Pillars of Care
The historic signing coincided with a milestone event—the 17th Anniversary celebration of Sacred Heart Medical Center. Representing SHMC during the formal proceedings were top executives, including President and CEO Dr. Nenita Tan-Canlas, Medical Director Dr. Maria Josefina Tan, and Cancer Center Director Dr. Misael Cruz. HFI's delegation was led by Executive Director Ana Christi G. Galura and Foundation Administration Manager Mirasol M. Simon. Beyond direct medical subsidization, the scope of the agreement covers the physical environment of the healing journey. HFI has committed to fully furnishing and upgrading the SHMC Cancer Center's reception area and its patient support group office. The revamped facilities will be intentionally designed to offer a warm, comforting sanctuary where patients and their families can find solace, dignity, and a sense of shared community while waiting for treatments.
A Commitment to Accessible Healthcare
Through this latest collaborative venture, HFI aggressively reinforces its corporate Health Pillar. By aligning with premier medical institutions like SHMC, the foundation continues its mission to dissolve socio-economic barriers, placing premium, empathetic healthcare well within reach of vulnerable communities. This partnership reflects the growing importance of public-private collaboration in addressing the healthcare needs of Filipinos, particularly those facing catastrophic illnesses like cancer. For patients in Pampanga and surrounding provinces, the collaboration between HFI and SHMC offers renewed hope and tangible support during their most challenging times. The initiative also aligns with the foundation's broader commitment to community development, which has included support for education, environmental conservation, and livelihood programs across Central Luzon.
