Lung Center of the Philippines (Quezon City)

 hospital, training center

The Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) is a non-stock and non-profit corporation that was established on January 16, 1981 by President Ferdinand Marcos under Presidential Decree No. 1823.[1] It was placed under the administration of the Ministry of Health by President Corazon Aquino on July 29, 1986 under Executive Order No. 34. The purpose of its creation was to provide health care that specifically targets lung and pulmonary disease. It is located in Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.

In May 5, 1985 Teen-star Julie Vega dies at LCP's ICU at 6:30 pm due to bronchopneumonia

A fire on May 16, 1998 destroyed much of the LCP's build and equipment. The fire, which started on 2:20 AM claimed eleven lives with 9 more missing. Calixto Zaldivar, the director of the Lung Center of the Philippines, was indicted on October 19, 1999 for criminal negligence. He was accused of ignoring advice from fire inspectors to install safety equipment at the Lung Center.

The Lung Center of the Philippines was reopened on March 1, 1999 and a new LCP building partly funded by its fire insurance is now under construction.

Presently the Center has a bed capacity of 192. It is in the process of acquiring state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. The Center is determined to continue to carry on the legacy of commitment, excellence and top-quality, affordable medical care to thousands of Filipinos.

Address: Quezon Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1104
Trunk line (632) 924.61.01 to 20
Fax Number (632) 924.07.07
E-mail: lungcenter@lcp.gov.ph

Website: www.lcp.gov.ph/
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