Ms. Arlene P. Ledesma takes over the reins of Riverside Medical Center, Inc. effective June 1, 2010.  She succeeds Dr. Hector L. Torre whose term as president saw numerous improvements to the equipment and facilities, as well as in the management of both the Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital and Riverside College.

Ms. Ledesma carries a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from De La Salle University.  She also has a Masteral Degree in Business Administration, as well as having successfully completed the Hospital Management Program of the Ateneo Business School.

She was previously the Chief Operating Officer of Daniel Mercado Medical Center (DMMC) and DMMC Institute of Health Services.  DMMC is a 100-bed, tertiary, level 4 hospital serving the people of Tanauan, Batangas.

Welcome to the RMC family Ms. Arlene!

The Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Foundation held its 13th Golf Tournament last May 21-23 at the Negros Occidental Golf & Country Club.  Unmindful of the sweltering heat, around 300 golfers from all over the country attended the 3-day tournament.  The Tournament is a yearly affair for the Foundation as a means to fund its charitable projects.

During the Awards Night held last May 23, the DPOT Foundation, though Chairman Mr. Mark Torre and RMC President Dr. Hector Torre, donated a check for P300,000 to the Priest Care Office.

And to allay fears that this would be the last Golf Tournament of the Foundation, Dr. Torre announced that the Tournament will be back next year, even bigger and better.

The Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital, in cooperation with SoundSleep, formally opened the Sleep Clinic at Room 505 of the Hospital.  A simple blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last May 17.  The affair was attended by members of  Top Management and several officers of DPOTMH.  Also in attendance were representatives from SoundSleep.

The Sleep Clinic is designed to diagnose and treat Sleep Apnea.  This is a common sleeping disorder wherein your breathing stops during sleep for 25 seconds or more, sometimes more than 300 times a night.  This puts you at risk for serious complication, or may even prove fatal.

For inquiries regarding the Sleep Clinic or to schedule an appointment, please call Ms. Anna Ramos at (034) 476-4285.

The Dr. Pablo O. Torre Foundation held a Medical and Surgical Mission last  May 30 at Brgy. Vista Alegre.  The activity was requested and sponsored by the Riverside College in cooperation with the Riverside College Alumni Association.  The recipient-beneficiaries of the Mission were the adopted communities of Riverside College in Brgy. Vista Alegre.  Volunteer doctors, staff, and students worked hand-in-hand to assist the more than 300 patients who availed of the free adult consultation, pedia consultation, circumcision and excision.

The passenger elevator at the Annex of the Hospital is now operational and ready to service patients.  The elevator was blessed last May 17 by Rev. Fr. Dominic Dexter Somcio.

As per Memorandum from the Office of the President, only in-patients are allowed to use this elevator.  Employees and doctors are requested to utilize the stairs.

The Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PCAPI) formally thanked DPOTMH VP for Operations, Reynaldo Torre for gracing their 30th Annual Convention as resource person and speaker on the topic, Riverside Medical Center Waste Management last April 30, 2010 at The Legend, Palawan, Puerto Princesa.

The Convention, aptly themed Reducing the Impact of Climate Change, aimed to give the participants up-to-date and comprehensive information on the science and threats of climate change.  It also highlighted the mitigating and adaptive measures that could address the real and already present crisis engendered by climate change.

Last May 5, Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital, through the Office for Medical Affairs and the Infection Control Office, celebrated Handwashing Day.  The following were the fun and informative activities scheduled during that day:

Morning Activities

9:00am - Registration

            Prayer by Fr. Dominic Dexter Somcio

            National Anthem

            Opening Remarks

                        by Dr. Henry Alavaren

                        Infection Control Chairman

            Film Showing (Handwashing)

            Handwashing Demo

            Handwashing for Kids with Jollibee

Afternoon Activities

1:00pm - Registration

            Jingle Making Participants

            Song Prayer by PAX Christi

            Introduction of Judges

            Jingle Making Contest

                        Theme:

                        Sing-Along with

                                    Soap & Water

            Announcement of Winners

            Closing Remarks

                        By Dr. Andrea Torre

                        VP for Medical Affairs

Be a part of the Global Annual Handwashing Campaign of the World Health Organization

SAVE LIVES: Clean your Hands

The Riverside Medical Center, Inc. family celebrated its annual Summer Activity last April 18 and 25, 2010.  Because  a large number of attendees were expected,  the activity had to be split into two days.

The Summer Activity was held at the Torre Pines Driving Range in Tonggoy, Brgy. Mandalagan.  Buses were made  available by Top Management to shuttle employees coming from the hospital and school to the site.

Though the weather was a bit too warm for comfort, the event was fun-filled and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.  The day kicked off with a thanksgiving mass officiated by Fr. Doods Somcio.  After the holy mass, Dr. Hector and Sir Panyo shared some encouraging words for the employees.  The event last April 25 was doubly special as it was also the birthday of Sir Mark.

The parlor games were very competitive, as usual.  But more importantly, people had fun.  The supervisors, section, and department heads happily served a sumptuous lunch for all the employees.

While people left the event earlier than they did last year because of the heat, the event was considered a success.

Until next year!

Several employees and officers of RMC managed to squeeze in time for further studies in between their hectic work regimen.  Their patience and determination finally paid off as they graduated from their respective courses at UNO-R last March.  Graduating with Doctorate degrees were:  SVP for Finance and Corporate Planning Soccoro Victoria de Leon (Business Management) and Portia Murillo (Ph.D in Education, Major in Educational Management).  Those with Masteral degrees in Business Administration were: SVP for Administration Mark Torre, Engr. Alfonso Pineda, VP for Medical Affairs Dr. Andrea Joanne Torre, Yvette Yap, and Catherine Nicavera.

SVP de Leon was also given the High Academic Distinction Award and the Most Outstanding Dissertation Award.

Ms. Danielle Baquillos’ entry won the top prize for the DPOT Scholar’s Logo Making Contest, taking home a cash prize of P1,000.  Ms. Baquillo’s winning entry is now the official logo of the DPOT scholars and will be used initially as a design for their pins, banners, and shirts.