History of Medical Technology in the Philippines Flashcards
Two most important events that triggered the start of medical laboratory practice here in The Philippines
The opening of the Suez Canal and World War II in 1944
Role of Suez Canal in triggering the start of medical laboratory practice in the Philippines
Facilitated the dissemination of information from the west to the east
Where United States bases were built in the Philippines during WW II
Leyte
brought the medical facilities as well as a health care team here to The Philippines
26th medical laboratory of the sixth US army brigade
location of the first laboratory in the Philippines
Quiricada Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila
When the 6th US army brigade left the laboratory
June 1945
First hospital the spaniards established
Hospital Real in Cebu
Built by the Franciscans for the poor and lepers
San Lazaro Hospital
hospital founded for poor spaniards.
Hospital de San Juan de Dios
Founded by the Dominicans
University of Sto. Tomas
hospital founded in Cavite
Hospital de San Jose
first established by UST in 1875
faculties of pharmacy and medicine
Journal created for Science and Medicine
Boletin de Medicina de Manila (1886)
Revisita Farmaceutica de Filipinas (1893)
Cronicas de Ciencias Medicas (1985)
they produced and distributed vaccine lymph
Central Board of Vaccination
Number of regular vaccinators by 1898
122 regular vaccinators in Manila and other major towns
appointed to provide healthcare services throughout the country.
Provincial medical officers
Established in 1883 and was later expanded in 1886
Board of Health and Charity
Established by the Spanish authorities and was used to examine the food, water, and clinical samples
Laboratorio Municipal de Manila
employed as a chemical expert in Laboratorio Municipal de Manila and pioneered water testing, forensics, and environmental studies
General Antonio Luna
Explored by the Spaniards by the end of the 19th century
microbial causes of disease
Time when the advancements in medicine and healthcare during the Spanish colonial rule broke down
1899-1902 (The Philippine-American war)
What the Spanish Military Hospital was converted into after the fall of Manila
First Reserve Hospital
Chief surgeon of the Division of the Pacific and Eight Army Corps and converted the Spanish Military Hospital into the First Reserve Hospital
Lt. Col. Henry Lipincott
Successor and director of the First Reserve Hospital and made use of the laboratory to perform autopsies, as well as to examine blood, feces. and urine along with other laboratory services
Richard P. Strong
established during the reign of US government, with the help of the Philippine Commission
Bureau of Government Laboratories
What was the Bureau of Government Laboratories established under
Philippine Commission Act No. 156
Where the Bureau of Government Laboratories was located
Calle Herran, Ermita, Manila
first director of The Bureau of Government Laboratories
Paul Freer
what the civilian board of health established by the Americans was changed into
Bureau of Health
What the University of the Philippines College of Public Health formally opened which aimed to provide proper training to the philippine health services medical officers.
Certificate in Public Health Program
Reorganized the laboratory after WW II ended
Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda and assisted by Dr. Mariano Icasiano
offered a training program for individuals aspiring to become laboratory workers
Dr. Pio de Roda and Dr. Prudencia Sta. ANa
approved a 4 year course in BSMT
Bureau of Private Education
opened the first school of Medical Technology in The Philippines
Manila Sanitarium and Hospital
Lead the opening of Medical technology in Manila Sanitarium and Hospital
Mrs. Willa Hedrick and Dr. Elvin Hedrick
Associated with Manila Sanitarium and hospital’s start of medical internship and training program
Loma Linda University in California
