In a landmark achievement that places General Santos City at the forefront of Philippine cardiovascular care, St. Elizabeth Hospital has been officially recognized as the first and only health facility in Mindanao accredited by PhilHealth for the Z Benefit Package for Heart Valve Repair or Replacement, a groundbreaking milestone in the treatment of valvular heart disease.

This distinction does not merely represent another feather in the hospital’s cap, it marks a monumental step forward for Filipino heart patients, especially those from underserved regions. For decades, many Filipinos suffering from valvular heart disease were either forced to delay surgery due to financial constraints or travel far from home to access quality cardiac care. Today, St. Elizabeth Hospital changes that narrative.

A Breakthrough for Filipino Patients

The PhilHealth Z Benefit Package was designed to address the financial burden of patients with catastrophic illnesses, conditions deemed “Z cases” because they are medically and economically life-altering. Heart valve disease is one such case. That changes with St. Elizabeth Hospital’s pioneering accreditation.

“This milestone is deeply personal for all of us at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Being the first and only hospital in the country accredited by PhilHealth for heart valve repair or replacement under the Z Benefit means we can finally say: you don’t have to leave your hometown or go into debt to receive life-saving heart care.

I’ve seen too many families struggle, delay treatment, or lose hope because help felt too far or too expensive. That changes today. This is not just about being first, it’s about making sure our people get the chance to live longer, healthier lives.  To every Filipino patient, we are here for you. Always,” says Mr. Antonio Veneracion, St. Elizabeth Hospital Chief Executive Officer.

As part of its commitment to service, St. Elizabeth Hospital now makes it possible for eligible Filipinos to undergo life-saving heart valve surgeries with significant financial support from PhilHealth, under the Z package. This reduces, if not removes, the economic barrier that often stands between patients and survival.

 

 

“Serbisyong Mula Sa Puso, Para Sa Puso.”

This achievement resonates deeply with the hospital’s enduring commitment: “Serbisyong Mula Sa Puso, Para Sa Puso.” It’s a promise fulfilled, not just through words, but through action, innovation, and compassionate healthcare delivery.

In becoming the first and only PhilHealth-accredited facility in Mindanao for this particular Z Benefit, St. Elizabeth Hospital doesn’t just lead, it transforms the landscape of cardiac care.

For more information about the Z Benefit Program for valvular heart disease, please call InfoHub at 0962-316-0214.  St. Elizabeth Hospital is located along the National Highway, General Santos City, Philippines.

St. Elizabeth Hospital is a proud member of Metro Pacific Health, the most trusted and largest private hospital network in the Philippines.