New Rizal Provincial Hospital System: A Proposed Level 3 General Hospital in Morong/ Era Joy C. Anano

Bachelor's Thesis

College of Architecture and Fine Arts: Bachelor of Fine Arts.-- Technological University of The Philippines, 2025

Includes bibliographic references and index.

This study explores the state of the provincial healthcare system in Rizal,
focusing on identifying the existing gaps. The researchers aim to evaluate the
practicality of establishing a level 3 hospital in Rizal by analyzing these gaps and
supporting these with the findings and legal bases.
As assessed by the researchers, Rizal is currently the only province in
Region 4-A without a level 3 hospital. This presents a continuing challenge for
Rizaleños, whose access to quality and wide-range healthcare remains limited.
Despite the province’s large and rapidly growing population, its healthcare system
has not evolved to adequately meet the increasing demand. Consequently, many
Rizaleños are forced to leave the province to seek higher medical services, often
traveling to Metro Manila which is inconvenient and distant.
This study utilizes a descriptive research method, utilizing case studies,
interviews, and surveys. A total of 171 respondents, residents and healthcare
workers from Rizal participated in the survey. The results reveal strong public
anticipation for the proposal, with respondents emphasizing the need for improved
healthcare services and a more organized healthcare system.
The study also evaluates the prime location for the proposal. The 1.44
hectares (14,484 square meters) selected site is located in Barangay San Juan,
Morong, Rizal. Situated at the center of the province, this location was deemed
suitable based on the site selection. In developing the proposal, the researchers
considered the site’s historical context to ensure a more comprehensive analysis,
with the ultimate goal of enhancing the province’s healthcare system.