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By The Medical City (TMC), Ortigas | November 27, 2025
The Medical City’s Emergency Room is equipped to help you with any kind of emergency this holiday season.
The Christmas season brings reunions, festivities, and well-deserved breaks. It also happens to be one of the busiest times for emergency care. Slips and falls, food-related illnesses, and time-sensitive conditions such as stroke and heart attack tend to rise during the holidays due to stress, fatigue, and overindulgence.
At The Medical City (TMC) FastER, you can celebrate with confidence knowing that expert emergency care is available any time you need it. TMC’s Emergency Room remains on full alert, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all throughout the holiday period. Whether it’s a minor injury or a life-threatening situation, our team is ready to respond quickly and efficiently.
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The Medical City’s Heart Attack and Stroke Programs are certified by the Joint Commission International.
The Medical City holds international accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI) for its Stroke Program and Acute Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) Program. This recognition affirms the hospital’s commitment to meeting rigorous global standards, particularly in delivering rapid and coordinated care for these life-threatening emergencies.
For patients, this means receiving faster, evidence-based interventions that support better survival and recovery, along with specialized emergency pathways designed to minimize delays from diagnosis to treatment. They are cared for by a multidisciplinary team trained to respond with precision during the most critical moments.
During the holidays, when stroke and heart attack incidents tend to increase, patients and families can rely on The Medical City for care aligned with international best practices.
Health emergencies are stressful enough without the added concern of unexpected expenses. Patients seeking care at The Medical City may use their PhilHealth benefits, including the PhilHealth Outpatient Emergency Care Benefit, which helps cover costs for qualified emergency cases.
Aside from coverage for stroke and heart attack procedures, below are the conditions included in the 27 Emergency Symptoms Benefit:

27 urgent symptoms covered by PhilHealth Benefits.
The holiday season should be spent enjoying moments that matter. Should an emergency arise, The Medical City’s Emergency Room is equipped to provide seamless and expert care from the moment you arrive.
For urgent concerns this Christmas season, trust that The Medical City FastER is here for you—day and night, all holidays long.
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