The facility is set to serve not only residents of Barangay Talon-talon but also patients from nearby barangays, including island communities that often face difficulty accessing basic medical services.
The health facility’s activation followed the completion of required standards and coordination with the City Health Office, mirroring earlier developments in the city such as the operationalization of the Super Health Center in Sangali in December 2025. Go, a known health reforms crusader, stressed that bringing healthcare closer to communities remains a practical response to everyday medical needs, particularly for families who cannot afford frequent hospital visits.
“Importante po na mailapit natin ang serbisyong pangkalusugan sa tao mismo, para sa simpleng konsultasyon pa lang ay maagapan na ang sakit at hindi na lumala," said Go in a video message.
He added that facilities like the one in Talon-talon are meant to complement existing hospitals by addressing routine health concerns at the community level. “Kung may Super Health Center sa barangay o malapit sa inyo, mas madali po kayong makakapagpatingin at makakahingi ng payo mula sa mga health workers,” Go said, emphasizing that early detection often prevents more serious and costly medical conditions.
Super Health Centers are designed to focus on primary care, consultation, and early detection, further strengthening the healthcare sector in the country especially in grassroots communities. These facilities are envisioned to decongest major hospitals by handling common illnesses, basic diagnostics, and preventive services at the local level.
Free consultations would be handled by municipal health offices, local government units, and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation through its Konsulta program, ensuring that enrolled members can access medical advice and basic services without additional cost.
Go also urged the DOH and other relevant government agencies to make all super health centers operational to complement the health services needed by local government units, especially in far-flung areas. There must be no white elephant projects to guarantee that these investments truly serve the Filipino people.
Go also acknowledged local officials, including Congressman Jerry Totong Perez, Mayor Khymer Olaso, and Vice Mayor Beng Climaco, for their support to the project, citing the role of local leadership in ensuring that health facilities are properly staffed, maintained, and accessible to residents.
As the Talon-talon Super Health Center begins serving patients, Go reiterated his call for communities to fully utilize available health services. “Sayang po kung may pasilidad na malapit sa inyo pero hindi nagagamit. Para po talaga ito sa inyo at sa inyong pamilya,” underscored Go.
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