Science journalists in the country, who are members of the Philippine Science Journalist Association Inc. (PSciJourn), could now avail themselves of discounted medical services.

This is made possible after officials of PSciJourn and the Philippine-Chinese Charitable Association entered into an agreement to provide medical services to working science journalists at discounted costs.

PSciJourn president Angelo Palmones, who is also dzMM’s station manager, and Dr. James Dy, president and chairman of the board of the Philippine-Chinese Charitable Association, recently signed the memorandum of agreement (MOA) in behalf of their organizations. The signing ceremonies were held at the Philippine-Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center in Manila.

The MOA is valid for one year, subject to renewal as may be agreed by both parties.The agreement provides that in the event PSciJourn members need medical emergencies, the Philippine-Chinese Charitable Association shall provide diagnosis and treatment, including major surgeries, to the journalists at the Philippine-Chinese General Hospital.

The medical center shall provide 50-percent discount on room charges and 30-percent discount on laboratory, pulmonary and x-ray services upon presentation of proof that the patient is a PSciJourn member. (Ramon Efren R. Lazaro)

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Discounted medical services for science journalists

Science journalists in the country, who are members of the Philippine Science Journalist Association Inc. (PSciJourn), could now avail themselves of discounted medical services.