Kolonia, Pohnpei—August 26, 2024—Governor Stevenson A. Joseph welcomed a delegation from St. Luke’s Hospital in the Republic of the Philippines for a courtesy call at the Governor’s Office, accompanied by Mr. Stuard Penias, Director of the Department of Health and Social Services. The delegation from St. Luke’s included Dr. Anthony Perez, Medical Director; Ms. Veggie Flores, Senior Vice President of Marketing; Ms. Bernadine Pel Go-Le, Manager of Marketing; and Dr. Teresita Canoy, Consultant.
The officials were invited by the Health Committee of the 11th Pohnpei Legislature to strengthen ties and enhance healthcare collaborations. During the visit, the delegation expressed their deep gratitude to the people of Pohnpei for their continued partnership with St. Luke’s, which has provided medical services to Pohnpei for many years. They shared the rich history of St. Luke’s Hospital, which has been delivering healthcare for over 100 years and currently operates two hospitals, with a third under construction. St. Luke’s was also proud to be the first hospital in the Philippines to receive Joint Commission International accreditation. They highlighted advanced capabilities, including telemedicine and specialized care such as kidney and liver transplants.
Governor Joseph reciprocated the gratitude, acknowledging St. Luke’s for their long-standing service to the people of Pohnpei. Both parties explored avenues to further strengthen their relationship, with discussions on future partnerships in training and expanded medical collaboration.
The visit was especially timely, as Governor Joseph is scheduled to depart soon for the Philippines to undergo medical treatment at St. Luke’s Hospital.