# Mary Johnston Hospital 

> Healing Together


## Posts

- [Successful Completion of Basic Research Ethics Training Lecture](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/erc-updated/): The ERC successfully conducted its Basic Research Ethics Training Program from August 25-29, 2025, via Google Classroom. The Training was designed for residents and Post-Graduate Interns (PGIs) across departments. A post-training evaluation showed that the program met its objective of equipping participants with the knowledge needed for research protocol submission. Attendees found the guidelines and insights particularly helpful in simplifying the research process.  The program garnered 46 responses, with 30 participants completing the full training and receiving e-certificates. A key takeaway from participant feedback was a strong desire for advanced training opportunities in the future.
- [Renewed Partnership Between Mary Johnston Hospital and Manila Cathedral School](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/renewed-partnership-between-mary-johnston-hospital-and-manila-cathedral-school/): A post-pandemic partnership resumption between  Mary Johnston Hospital and Manila Cathedral School took place last February 10, 2025. Being a Work Immersion Program of Senior High Students taking up the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Strand), it focuses on building academic excellence and health care education among students. This promises to be a window of learning toward potential allied health courses. Students will have hands-on experience in a hospital setting, being exposed to the Nursing Wards, Pharmacy Unit, Physical Rehabilitation Unit, Laboratory Department and Radiology Unit of our health facility.This will give them a bird’s eye view of possible
- [Story of Faith: First Patient of the MJH Pediatric Oncology Ward](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/story-of-faith-first-patient-of-the-mjh-pediatric-oncology-ward/): With the support of Adonai’s Mercy House Foundation and Dr. Lalie Pablo, Mcfrancis Pierre Flores, was admitted to the Pediatric Oncology Ward of Mary Johnston Hospital last January 27, 2025.  Mcfrancis had a rash on his body and liquid gushing out from his ears last year, his mother shared. They decided to consult with an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctor and dermatologist. The rash had blood clots, and they were advised to have the rash biopsied. The results confirmed Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH), a rare illness of a cell build-up in a human body which damages tissue and forms
- [Mary Johnston Hospital Bible Week 2025](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/mj-bible-week-2025/): Presidential Proclamation #124 declares the month of January as National Bible Month. The National Bible month celebrations were led by Rev. Sarah Garduque. Emphasis was given to have our communities acknowledge the significance of the Bible in their lives and our nation. In observing this special month at Mary Johnston Hospital, we highlight the Bible’s enduring impact on our culture, values, and faith. We honor its teachings, stories, and messages of love, hope, and redemption. Words of encouragement and welcome from one of our respected Board of Trustees, Atty. Robinson Landicho, and an Inspirational Bible Talk message from our beloved
- [How a Small Department Makes a Huge Impact](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/how-a-small-department-makes-a-huge-impact/): The office of the Medical Social Work Department (MSWD) is small compared to other offices of the Mary Johnston Hospital (MJH); but this modest working area that accommodates four staff members passes through a full spectrum of human emotions — joy, frustration, hope, and even sorrow.  The MSWD serves as the heart of the Manila-based mission hospital that reaches out to the community’s most vulnerable. Indeed, its impact goes beyond the walls of MJH. What exactly is the Medical Social Work Department (MSWD), and what sets it apart from other departments? Unlike other departments that focus on inpatient and outpatient
- [Forging a Partnership for Healing: MJH and WMRI Unite](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/forging-a-partnership-for-healing-mjh-and-wmri-unite/): Dr. Glenn Roy V. Paraso, Executive Director of Mary Johnston Hospital (MJH), met with Mr. George Samson, President of World Medical Relief, Inc. (WMRI), to discuss a potential partnership aimed at conducting healing missions in the Philippines. WMRI, a Detroit-based non-profit organization, specializes in providing medical equipment, devices, and supplies from U.S. hospitals to underserved healthcare institutions worldwide. This collaboration was initiated through WMRI’s Asia representative, Dr. Irineo Alvaro, who also serves as President of Wesleyan University Philippines (WUP). The meeting took place during WMRI’s 71st Gala Night on November 9 in Michigan, United States, where MJH was invited as
- [GBGM Missionary Visits MJH](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/gbgm-missionary-visits-mjh/): Dr. David Scott, Director of Mission and Theology and Strategic Planning visited the Mary Johnston Hospital on a recent engagement with the UMC Headquarters. It was an eye opener for Dr. Scott, on this his first visit, to see the different ministries and history of the facility as marked and lived through its 118 years. Partnering with the Global Ministries Board has played a significant role in the health systems strengthening portion of the infrastructure and capacities of the facility. He was delighted to hear of the eight varied health innovations and legacies of the hospital covering – 1) Project
- [MJH Celebrates World Pharmacists Day with Health Awareness Lectures](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/mjh-celebrates-world-pharmacists-day-with-health-awareness-lectures/): MJH Celebrates World Pharmacists Day with Health Awareness Lectures By Jeris Diego Ledesma MANILA (September 25, 2024) — The Mary Johnston Hospital (MJH) has joined the global celebration of World Pharmacists Day themed “Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs.” The event featured a series of health awareness lectures conducted by the hospital's pharmacy team led by Jaymee Quilang, Kiel James Baliao, Rain-Jasmine Ricardo, Abby Yuson, and Gelene Mendones.
- [MJH Becomes First Mission Hospital to Open a Cancer Ward for Children](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/mjh-becomes-first-mission-hospital-to-open-a-cancer-ward-for-children/): MANILA, Philippines — There was a sense of anticipation in the air at the pediatric section on the second floor of Mary Johnston Hospital on the late morning of August 26, 2024. Outside the ward, once known as the “Masonic Ward” for children with orthopedic disabilities, the hallway was adorned with vibrant flowers and colorful ribbons, hinting at something extraordinary about to unfold. Well-dressed guests, including a few distinguished foreigners, mingled with the hospital’s Board of Trustees and executives, led by MJH Executive Director Dr. Glenn Roy V. Paraso and its Chairperson Reiner Puno. They were joined by members of
- [MJH, GNW Mark Historic Union With Online Consecration Service](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/mjh-gnw-mark-historic-union-with-online-consecration-service/): In an unprecedented union that promises to reshape the future of health and spiritual care at the only Methodist mission hospital in the Philippines, Mary Johnston Hospital (MJH) and the Greater Northwest (GNW) Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church (UMC) consecrated a groundbreaking partnership on May 24 (May 23 in Seattle, WA). This historic alliance, held online via Zoom, signals the dawn of a transformative journey, uniting the two institutions in their shared mission to heal bodies and souls. Bishop Ruby-Nell Estrella, resident bishop of the Manila Episcopal Area (MEA), delivered the Exhortation of the Word. (See separate report)
- [When Filipinos offer someone an “alampay”](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/when-filipinos-offer-someone-an-alampay/): The “alampay” or shawl holds a deep significance in Filipino culture. It symbolizes many long-held values and traditions of our people. Among its important meanings are: Warmth and Welcome. Presenting a shawl is a gesture of hospitality and warmth. It signifies Filipino hospitality and the desire to make guests feel at home. Respect and Honor. A shawl symbolizes respect. It is given to someone held in high esteem. Cultural Sharing. The act of offering an “alampay” symbolizes the sharing of Filipino culture and heritage. It represents a bridge between cultures, fostering understanding and connection. Protection and Care. The alampay symbolizes
- [Guess who was surprised when DOH paid a ‘surprise visit’ to MJH](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/guess-who-was-surprised-when-doh-paid-a-surprise-visit-to-mjh/): “Mary Johnston Hospital (MJH) has really leveled up since our last visit!” This was the remark of Engr. Maria Axxess Retirva, one of the accreditors of the Philippine national government’s Department of Health (DOH). “It’s a pleasant surprise for me to know that MJH is the only hospital that is serious in its effort to its wards by providing a restroom for each patient and their guardians,” Engr. Retirva added. “Who knows what we will find our in our next visit!” This was after the DOH’s Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB) paid a two-day visit to thoroughly inspect
- [Go M.A.D!](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/go-m-a-d/): “This is a life changing experience!” This is what Nurse Dwight shout out during his testimony on the recent Spiritual Retreat that took place in CCT just this May 9-10,2024. As part of the Healing Together ministry of the institution, the MJHCORD ( Mary Johnston Hospital Community Of Redeemed Doctors), the Interns, Residents and Consultants had a mountaintop experience in the recently concluded retreat, with the theme:” Go Make A Difference.” The retreat was well planned and prayed for, resulting to their success story. All lecturer’s lessons centered on the Grace of Faith inspired from Ephesians 2:8-10, “For by grace
- [MJH to forge a historic tie with a US-based annual conference](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/mary-johnston-hospital-to-forge-a-historic-tie-with-a-us-based-annual-conference/): The Mary Johnston Hospital (MJH), a 118-year-old mission hospital in the Philippine Central Conference (PCC) and the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area (GNEA) of the United Methodist Church (UMC) is set to forge a historic partnership on May 24, Manila time (May 23 in Seattle, WA time). An online consecration service to celebrate the new partnership will be broadcast on Facebook (@MJHhealingtogether1906) simultaneously in Manila and Seattle, WA, at 11:30 a.m. on May 24, 2024, and at 7:30 p.m. on May 23, 2024, respectively. Bishop Ruby-Nell Estrella, resident bishop of the Manila Episcopal Area (MEA) representing the MJH, and Bishop Cedrick
- [MJH and Jabez’s Prayer: A Plea to Serve Better](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/mjh-and-jabezs-prayer-a-plea-to-serve-better/): Who is Jabez in the Book of Chronicles? What is his significance to Mary Johnston Hospital (MJH) today? Jabez is renowned as the biblical figure who boldly implored God to expand his territory. In his famous prayer, he cried out for protection and blessings, demonstrating his unwavering faith and dependence on God. Jabez’s audacity to seek divine favor with an open heart serves as a testament that boundless possibilities await those who dare to ask. Like Jabez, MJH has been fervently pleading for an expansion of its own territories. Founded as a mission institution at the turn of the 20th
- [K-POP(NERS) IN HEALTH](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/k-popners-in-health/): New partners pose after the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Mary Johnston Hospital, Inc. (MJH) and The End of Earth Mission in Philippines (TEEM)  on April 19, 2024 at the Valencia Conference Room in MJH. Standing from left are : MJH Chaplain the Rev. Sarah Garduque, TEEM Chairman the Rev. Seung Hee Kim, MJH Executive Director Dr. Glenn Roy V. Paraso, MJH Medical Director Dr. Evangelina Duran, and TEEM Director the Rev. Jacob Lee. The partnership will focus on medical missions, prayer support, equipment enhancement, and improvement of healing spaces in pursuit of strengthening  community-based programs. “The partnership will
- [RENOVATION OF NEW PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY WARD IN MJH STARTS](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/renovation-of-new-pediatric-oncology-ward-in-mjh-starts/): In a moment steeped in historical significance, Ms. Nancy Nicolas, the Executive Director of Adonai’s Mercy House (AMH), joins hands with Mr. Reiner Puno, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of MJH, in cutting the ceremonial ribbon that signifies the start of the renovation of the Pediatric Oncology Ward within the 117-year-old Mary Johnston Hospital (MJH) on the morning of February 20, 2024. This rite was dedicated to children grappling with cancer and receiving support from AMH. The rehabilitation of the room once called the Masonic Ward that treated children with disabilities and youth is anticipated to reach completion by

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- [Ethics Review Committee](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/erc/): Ethics Review Committee Our commitment extends to a wide range of specialties and services so we can attain an utmost ways of healing together. About us Organizational Chart Process Flow Downloadable Forms  (ERC) is the body that will implement the institutional policy of overseeing the ethical soundness of the institutional research produced by researchers and MJH residents. All institutional research proposals must undergo ethics review and shall gain certification clearance from the MJH ERC Form No. 1 | Curriculum VitaeForm No. 2 | Nomination FormForm No. 3 | Confidentiality AgreementForm No. 4 | Disclosure-of-Conflict-of Interest AgreementForm No. 5 | Protocol
- [Our Doctors](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/doctors/): Our Doctors Our commitment extends to a wide range of specialties and services so we can attain an utmost ways of healing together. Internal Medicine Our commitment extends to a wide range of specialties and services so we can attain an utmost ways of healing together. Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) We provide comprehensive care to women at every stage of their lives, from adolescence until menopause and beyond Pediatrics Our Pediatrics is dedicated to providing children with comprehensive medical care, as well as supporting their growth and development so that they have the best possible chance of fulfilling their potential.
- [Careers](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/careers/): Careers We are actively working on this page, and something is coming up soon to serve you better.  Philhealth Staff The hospital that we are serving today began on December 10, 1906, as a small clinic, the Dispensaria Betaña in a Bible School for women along Rizal Avenue in Sta. Cruz, Manila. The room was offered by the principal of the Bible school at the request of Dr. Rebecca Parish, a missionary doctor from Indiana, USA, sent by the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the USA. This Position is currently accepting applicants. Qualifications Graduate of
- [Careers - Draft](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/draft/): Careers Join Mary Johnston Hospital’s Healing Journey and become a valued member of our team by applying today! We currently have no job openings at the moment.  Philhealth Staff The hospital that we are serving today began on December 10, 1906, as a small clinic, the Dispensaria Betaña in a Bible School for women along Rizal Avenue in Sta. Cruz, Manila. The room was offered by the principal of the Bible school at the request of Dr. Rebecca Parish, a missionary doctor from Indiana, USA, sent by the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the USA.
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- [About Us](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/aboutus/): Our Story The hospital that we are serving today began on December 10, 1906, as a small clinic, the Dispensaria Betaña in a Bible School for women along Rizal Avenue in Sta. Cruz, Manila. The room was offered by the principal of the Bible school at the request of Dr. Rebecca Parish, a missionary doctor from Indiana, USA, sent by the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the USA. Our History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BexKh-bkKH0 Healing Together Mary Johnston Hospital has (6) six major clinical departments and recognized by the different specialty societies for its Residency Training Program for Department
- [Specialties & Services](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/services/): Specialties & Services We are dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of holistic care, community programs, education, training and research. In order to meet the diverse healthcare needs of our community, our commitment extends to a wide range of specialties and services so we can attain an utmost ways of healing together. Schedule an appointment (soon) Internal Medicine Providing comprehensive medical care for adults, managing a wide range of health issues from common illnesses to complex medical conditions Pediatrics Our Pediatrics is dedicated to providing children with comprehensive medical care, as well as supporting their growth and development so that
- [8 Health  Innovations](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/healthinnovations/): 8 Health Innovations Drawing the bonds of integrative healing to the next generation. The health innovation themes are meant to encourage and engage in bringing about healing together. As legacy initiatives, they draw the bonds of integrative healing to the next generation. Know more about our Eight (8) Health innovation themes for engagement as we become a part of a community that heals together.  News and Stories Our 8 Health Innovations: Wesleyan Medical Health Systems (MJWS) Towards holistic health, the WMHS, a UMC-inspired health approach is envisioned to serve church members where they may be, and as an intentional community
- [News & Stories](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/stories/): News & Stories In our dedication to providing top-notch holistic healthcare, we are convinced that sharing the stories of Mary Johnston Hospital brings hope and healing to our partners and community. Blog MJH, GNW Mark Historic Union With Online Consecration Service Fortune Nicolas4 June 2024 Blog When Filipinos offer someone an “alampay” Fortune Nicolas28 May 2024 Blog Guess who was surprised when DOH paid a ‘surprise visit’ to MJH Reniel Sanchez24 May 2024 Blog Go M.A.D! Sarah Garduque23 May 2024 Blog MJH to forge a historic tie with a US-based annual conference Fortune Nicolas22 May 2024   Back MJH, GNW Mark
- [Contact Us](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/contactus/): Healing Together For a full recovery, we advocate for providing comprehensive support to all our patients, covering check-ups, facilities, follow-up care, and discharge processes. 24/7 Emergency Hotline (02) 5318 – 6600 loc. 225 Email us mjh1906@maryjohnstonhospital.org our address 1221 Juan Nolaso St., Tondo, Manila, Philippines 1012 Contact Us Frequently asked questions The Doctor is In. Our highly trained team of doctors are available to help you immediately, whether it’s a sudden illness, injury, or medical emergency that requires urgent treatment. Our Doctors Pharmacy We offer 24-hour laboratory services and pharmaceutical assistance to cater to your urgent and specific medication requirements.
- [Healing Together](https://maryjohnstonhospital.org/): 8 Health Legacy Innovations The health innovation themes are meant to encourage and engage to bring about healing together. As legacy initiatives, they draw the bonds of integrative healing to the next generation. Below are Eight (8) Health innovation themes for engagement. Likewise deemed legacy initiatives, they draw the bonds of integrative healing to the next generation. Read More 8 Health Legacy Innovations The health innovation themes are meant to encourage and engage in bringing about healing together. As legacy initiatives, they draw the bonds of integrative healing to the next generation. Know more about our Eight (8) Health innovation


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