| AFP Medical Center | |
|---|---|
 Unit Seal of the AFP Medical Center | |
| Active |
1937 - September 3, 1946 (1st Army General Hospital) |
| Country |
 Philippines |
| Allegiance |
Republic of the Philippines |
| Branch | Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Type | Combat Support Hospital |
| Role | Military Health and Well-being |
| Size | 1000+ Military and Civilian Personnel |
| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Garrison/HQ | V. Luna General Hospital, Quezon City |
| Nickname(s) | V-Luna,AFP Hospital |
| Anniversaries | 3 September |
| Decorations |
 Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
 BGEN NORMANDO T STA ANA JR AFP[1] |
| Insignia | |
| AFP Medical Corps Branch Insignia |
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center,[2] also known as the V. Luna General Hospital or the AFP General Hospital, is one the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Wide Support Units tasked to provide state of the art medical care to Military and Civilian Personnel of the AFP, which includes their immediate dependents.
Mission[]
The mission of the AFPMC is to:[3]
- Provide Health Service Support to the AFP and its National Mandate.
- Provide tertiary health care to its patients.
History[]
Facade of the AFP Medical Center Main Building.
The V. Luna General Hospital was named after COL VICTORIANO LUNA[4] who was then Chief of the Medical Service and Adviser to the Chief of Staff. He came up with the idea in 1935 of putting up an Army Station Hospital to address the health service needs of a growing army.[4]
By 1937, Army Engineers started the design conceptualization and construction of Dr Luna's dream. On September 3, 1946, pursuant to Headquarters Philippine Army (HPA) GO Nr 512, the 1st Philippine Army General Hospital was named Colonel Victoriano Luna General Hospital in honor of the very man who dreamed of nothing but giving the best medical care to the Filipino soldier.[4]
Until now, the AFP Medical center continuous to provide the best medical care to Military and Civilian Personnel of the AFP as well as their immediate dependents. Latest advancements in medical technologies are being acquired to suit the ever growing needs of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Units[]
The units under the AFPMC control are as follows:[5]
- Headquarters & Headquarters Service Group
- V. Luna General Hospital
- AFP Medical Service School
- 1st Forward Medics
- IHR
See also[]
References[]
- Citations
- ↑ http://www.afpmedicalcenter.com/mc6/afpmc2/aboutus/leaders.htm
- ↑ http://www.afpmedicalcenter.com/
- ↑ http://www.afpmedicalcenter.com/mc6/afpmc2/aboutus/mission.htm
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 http://www.afpmedicalcenter.com/mc6/afpmc2/aboutus/history.htm
- ↑ http://www.afpmedicalcenter.com/mc6/afpmc2/aboutus/orgchart_afpmc.htm
- Bibliography
The original article can be found at Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center and the edit history here.