Gov. Lilia G. Pineda declared that the people of Arayat town may now enjoy improved hospital facilities and services with the recent inauguration of the Dr. Emigdio Cruz, Sr. Memorial District Hospital in Bgy. Lacquios.

Upgraded for P9.7 million, the 25-bed hospital features a private room, a storeroom where supplies are safely kept, a motorpool/garage and a dormitory for hospital personnel.

“Kasama ito sa ating pagnanais na maisaayos ang pasilidad ng mga ospital sa probinsya at mas mapagsilbihan ang mga nangangailangan ng serbisyong medikal,” Pineda said.

She also emphasized that efficient medical services for her constituents should include upgraded hospital buildings, modern equipment, very good hospital staff and medical specialists.

“Mahirap ang magkaroon ng karamdaman, kaya dapat maayos ang pakikitungo sa mga pasyente upang ’di na madagdagan pa ang paghihirap nila,” Pineda advised the hospital staff.

Arayat Mayor Luis Espino lauded the governor for her continuing efforts in upgrading hospitals, among other infrastructures, to give people the high quality services that they need.

“Ako, si Vice-Mayor Larry Trinidad at ang Sangguniang Bayan ay malaki ang pasasalamat sa gobernadora at sa pamunuan ng lalawigan dahil sa ipinakikitang pagmamalasakit sa pangangailangan ng mga mamamayan, lalo na sa Arayat.”