Thousands of residents in Central Luzon have gained access to basic healthcare services following the recent turnover of three new health stations by Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) to communities in the region.
Implemented in partnership with Health Futures Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the Sun Life Barangay Health Stations program expands healthcare access by constructing equipped and fully functional health stations in remote, low-income, and underserved communities. Here, residents can receive health services, including vaccinations, prenatal checkups, and health education.
The stations are complemented by the Community-Based Health and Wellness Program, which trains volunteer residents to serve as community health workers, enabling them to be active partners in managing community health. Having these stations nearby also reduces residents’ travel time and helps lower the cost of seeking healthcare.
Ceremonial turnovers were held to mark the completion of the stations in three barangays: Brgy. Masalasa in Victoria and Brgy. San Agustin in Gerona, Tarlac, and Brgy. Tandoc in Talugtug, Nueva Ecija. This brings the total number of operational stations to 16 across the provinces of Batangas, Tarlac, and Nueva Ecija, with each station providing access to an estimated 5,000 residents.
“These health stations represent our commitment to ensuring that quality healthcare is within reach of all Filipinos, regardless of their location or economic circumstances,” said Joy Castillo, Sun Life Foundation President. “By bringing essential health services directly to these communities, we’re empowering them towards a healthier and brighter future.”
“This is a proof that all of us support the realization of the Universal Health Care (UHC),” said Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan, Health Futures Foundation, Inc. Chairman.
Sun Life Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sun Life Philippines, the country’s first and longest-standing life insurance company. Its mission is to uplift the lives of Filipinos through sustainable initiatives that foster education, health, and environmental sustainability.
