Dialysis machines donated; Great Physician inaugurated
Many good deeds are done quietly by Civic Organizations in our city and province; it is good to recognize and be inspired
by the good works of the many generous and enthusiastic
persons and organizations helping our community
by way of this CIVIC CIRCLE Corner.
Recently Dr. EZ “Boy” Benemerito, a 2005 Negrense Awardee who pioneered the vision of establishing the Dialysis Center at the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital, was in Dumaguete for a personal visit. He also brought medical equipment and supplies for the La Libertad Rural Health Center. He was welcomed by the members of the Rotary Club of Dumaguete, the local club that partnered with Dr. Benemerito’s Rotary Club of Port St. Lucie in setting up the Dialysis Center. Pictures show the NOPH medical staff and patients in the Dialysis room and Rotary club members with Dr. Boy Benemerito.
A new addition to Dumaguete’s program for children is the Great Physician Rehabilitation Center located in S L Teves Subdivision, Calindagan. The Center inauguration and blessing on January 16, 2006 was attended by no less than the Norwegian Ambassador, his Excellency Ambassador Stohle Torstein Risa with our Governor Arnaiz and Mayor Perdices.
The Center is called The Great Physician Rehabilitation Center (GPRC) in honor of the Great Physician himself. This children’s rehabilitation center is funded by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) and the Norwegian Disabled Care Foundation (NDCF). At the moment, they are working with 48 children with various disabilities like cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, mental retardation and learning disability. The Center is staffed with an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, and a special education teacher.
Meanwhile, if anyone wants to share a short article or picture of any good deed, feel free to email me at fromhappylady@hotmail.com or mail it to The NEGROS CHRONICLE, Dumaguete City 6200. Happy Sunday!

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