Building on over 50 years of excellence in Neurosciences, Makati Medical Center announced the establishment of the Makati Medical Center Institute of Neurological, Neurosurgical, and Behavioral Sciences (M.I.N.D.S.) with the unveiling of a commemorative marker at the hospital’s auditorium on Nov. 19, 2024.
Dedicated to delivering unparalleled services and achieving transformative patient outcomes, the Institute aims to redefine the landscape of neuroscience care in the Philippines.
Rooted in the pioneering work of the Department of Neurosciences, founded in 1973 by neurosurgeon Dr. Romeo H. Gustilo†, M.I.N.D.S. brings together the expertise of three clinical departments: Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. While each department operates independently, they collaborate under the shared discipline of neuroscience to provide comprehensive and specialized care.
The Institute envisions itself as the country’s most trusted neuroscience institution, championing masterful care, a nurturing environment, superior competence, and cutting-edge technology. Guided by its core values of Mindfulness, Integrity, Nurturance, Dedication, and Service Excellence, it promises a holistic approach to healthcare for both mind and body.
Dr. Edgardo Juan L. Tolentino, Director of M.I.N.D.S., emphasized the Institute’s mission, stating, “It reflects our commitment to integrating holistic and compassionate care into every patient interaction based on our Malasakit culture. It also underscores our drive to stay at the forefront of advancements in medical knowledge, technologies, and practices.”
Through ongoing professional development and pioneering research, M.I.N.D.S. ensures it remains at the forefront of medical excellence. By upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and competence, it continues to earn the trust and confidence of patients and the broader healthcare community.
MakatiMed Interim Co-President and CEO Saturnino P. Javier also expressed pride in the newly launched Institute. He remarked, “I have no doubt that M.I.N.D.S. will translate to better services for all our patients at Makati Medical Center, providing the kind of care MakatiMed is known for: compassionate, patient-centered, ethical, professional, evidence-based, and delivered by experts and competent individuals.”
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