Alagang PDH Ako Stories: More Than a Hospital: A Second Home Built on Trust and Care

Finding Comfort and Compassion at Parañaque Doctors Hospital

At Parañaque Doctors Hospital, care goes beyond medicine. It’s about building trust, offering comfort, and creating a second home for families facing life’s toughest challenges. This is the story of Thelma and her family—a journey of hope, compassion, and unwavering support that defines what Alagang PDH truly means.

“What stands out most to us is the consistent warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care we receive from the PDH team—proof that compassion is at the heart of every visit.”
— Rene, Thelma’s Husband, PDH Patient Companion

A Journey That Led Home
For many families, the journey through illness can be a heavy burden. But for one couple—empty nesters who’ve built a life filled with love, laughter, and resilience—their story is also one of deep gratitude.
Since 2022, PDH has become their second home. Thelma, the patient, was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in 2021. Guided by their son, a doctor, they sought care that would not only provide proper treatment but also offer comfort, familiarity, and peace of mind.

More Than Medicine: The Power of Connection
It wasn’t a difficult choice. Their trusted family doctor, Dr. Rico Tee, is a regular consultant at PDH. So did other familiar faces—Thelma’s sister-in-law, a childhood friend, and even their own son who occasionally performs procedures at the hospital. “Everything just felt like it fit,” her husband shared. “Why go far when good care is close by?”

From the start, the PDH team—from the doctors and nurses to the staff at the admitting office and blood bank—has made them feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. “They’re knowledgeable, accommodating, and they treat us like family,” he said, recalling names of staff they now know by heart. Even the hospital guards and maintenance crew have become part of their routine visits, offering familiar greetings that feel like home.

Defining Alaga in the Smallest Ways
What stands out most to them is the consistent warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care they receive from the entire PDH team—proof that compassion is at the heart of every visit.

When asked what keeps them coming back, he smiles and says, “It’s not just the treatment. It’s trust. It’s connection. It’s feeling like we’re in good hands.”

This is what Alagang PDH means to them—more than care, it’s family.

At PDH, the true healing comes not just from medicine, but from the heartfelt compassion and unwavering support that embraces every patient like family. Here, hope is nurtured, and no one walks their journey alone.