Mission
“Urdaneta Sacred Heart Hospital brings advanced diagnostics, expert specialist care, and complete care together in one hospital — delivered safely, explained clearly, and with compassion for every family who turns to us for care.”
Our story
More than five decades of care
From a 60-bed community hospital founded in 1974 to a growing center for specialized care, USHH has developed alongside Urdaneta City and the families it serves.
Why Sacred Heart?
Built to keep care closer to home
The story began on December 2, 1974, when a group of physicians led by Dr. Felipe T. Tablada opened Urdaneta Doctors Hospital along MacArthur Highway in San Vicente. Dr. Tablada served as its first Medical Director, and the new 60-bed institution set out to bring hospital care closer to Eastern Pangasinan.
The beginning was not easy. Low admissions placed the young hospital under serious financial pressure. Support from community leaders—especially then-Mayor Amadeo R. Perez—helped keep the institution serving patients when its future was uncertain.
In 1979, the hospital organized a formal Board of Trustees, with Amadeo R. Perez as president and Dr. Tablada continuing as Medical Director. It also adopted the name Urdaneta Sacred Heart Hospital. That change marked more than a new identity: it reflected a renewed community commitment to keeping the hospital open and growing.
Management reorganization in 2003 strengthened the institution for its next phase. In 2020, Cristino L. Naguiat Jr. reassumed leadership as the hospital faced the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, USHH is a 128-bed facility with 60 dialysis machines, nuclear medicine, MRI, and expanded cancer-diagnostic and treatment equipment.
Our timeline
Milestones that shaped the hospital
Five moments that explain how the hospital grew.
- 1974
A hospital for Eastern Pangasinan
Urdaneta Doctors Hospital opened on December 2 along MacArthur Highway in San Vicente. Dr. Felipe T. Tablada led the early medical team as its first Medical Director. The hospital began with 60 beds and a commitment to bring hospital care closer to surrounding communities.
- 1979
A new name and renewed leadership
After difficult early years, community support helped the hospital continue. A formal Board of Trustees was established with then-Mayor Amadeo R. Perez as president and Dr. Tablada as Medical Director. The hospital became Urdaneta Sacred Heart Hospital.
- 2003
A stronger organization
A management reorganization prepared the hospital for continued growth, broader services, and new clinical capabilities.
- 2020
Care through a public-health crisis
Cristino L. Naguiat Jr. reassumed leadership as the hospital navigated the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Today
Growing with the region
USHH now has 128 beds, 60 dialysis machines, nuclear medicine, MRI, and expanded diagnostic and treatment capabilities—building on the same purpose that began in 1974.
Care that keeps evolving
Modern capability, human purpose
Growth matters when it makes care easier to reach and navigate.
Current capabilities include a 60-machine dialysis center, advanced MRI, nuclear medicine, and expanded diagnostic and treatment services.
Vision
“To be the hospital North and Central Luzon turns to first for a diagnosis they can trust and specialists they can rely on — recognized for diagnostic excellence, depth of expertise, and consistently high standards of care.”
Where the hospital is going
Goals for access, capability, and outcomes
The hospital’s vision sets near-, medium-, and long-term goals. These are future targets.
Care beyond hospital walls
Strengthen preventive-care outreach and build partnerships with regional schools for health education and research.
Higher standards and regional capability
Pursue Level 3 hospital accreditation and ISO certification while expanding specialty treatments that are not readily available in the region.
A stronger regional center
Continue expanding infrastructure and improving patient outcomes to become a leading healthcare institution for the region.
What guides us
Values made visible in every interaction
The hospital’s values set expectations for clinical work, decisions, and the way every person is treated.
- Moral integrityWe are committed to conducting our clinical and business operations with honesty and transparency, and to upholding ethical and professional standards across every level of the organization.
- Excellence and competenceWe are committed to maintaining high standards of clinical competence through qualified professionals, ongoing professional development, and appropriate investment in technology and infrastructure.
- Compassion and respectWe are committed to upholding the dignity of every patient through respectful, individualized care that addresses both clinical and personal needs.
- Responsibility and accountabilityWe are committed to prioritizing patient safety in the care we provide, maintaining clear accountability across the organization, and working continuously to improve the quality of our services.