BALER, Aurora — The Provincial Government of Aurora inaugurated the new 64-slice Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Facility and Multipurpose Covered Court at Aurora Memorial Hospital (AMH) in Barangay Reserva, Baler, on Monday, November 9, 2026, marking another development in the province’s healthcare services.

The state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment is expected to enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide faster and more accurate medical assessments, support early disease detection, and reduce the need for patients to travel to neighboring provinces for CT Scan examinations.

Governor Isidro P. Galban, Vice Governor Patrick Alexis Angara, members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Myrna P. Nicer, and hospital officials led by AMH Chief of Hospital Dr. Ariel A. Bitong Jr. attended the inauguration.

During the event, Galban reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to upgrading medical facilities and expanding access to quality healthcare services in government-run hospitals across Aurora.

Angara, in a Facebook post following the inauguration, welcomed the opening of the new facilities and called for further improvements in AMH’s mental health services to ensure that residents needing psychological and emotional support have accessible programs and assistance.

He also highlighted the Mental Health Ordinance he sponsored, which seeks to strengthen mental health programs and services for Aurora residents.

Meanwhile, Provincial Board Member Yam Kuan Tolentino, a former AMH chief nurse, described the CT Scan Facility and Multipurpose Covered Court as significant additions that would benefit patients, healthcare workers, and the community.

In its initial advisory, AMH announced that the CT Scan service would be available exclusively to admitted patients and those in the Emergency Room (ER). Further updates on service availability will be posted on the hospital’s official Facebook page.

The new facilities form part of the provincial government’s continuing efforts to modernize public healthcare infrastructure and provide Aurorans with more accessible and reliable medical services. (Jason de Asis)

TOP 📸 || Advancing healthcare services in Aurora! The inauguration of the new 64-slice CT Scan Facility and Multipurpose Covered Court at Aurora Memorial Hospital marks another step toward modernizing medical facilities, strengthening diagnostic capabilities, and improving access to quality healthcare and mental health services for every Auroran. (Jason de Asis)