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A New Kind of Landmark
Cagayan de Oro just made history, literally. Inside JRBGH, healthcare and heritage now share the same walls.
Because it's the first museum ever built inside a hospital in all of Northern Mindanao, the exhibit instantly became a landmark moment for the city.
The Story Behind the Story
At the launch on Monday, August 24, curator Christopher L. Gomez put it simply: the exhibition tells not only the story of medicine, but the story of people, service, and compassion in Cagayan de Oro.
From there, photographs, medical instruments, documents, and memories trace how healthcare has evolved in the city over the decades.
What's on Display
Visitors will find records tied to the hospital's first chief nurse, first physician, and pioneering OB-GYN. There's even the hospital's very first X-ray machine on display.
Together with the City Museum of Cagayan de Oro, and timed to History Month and JRBGH's 63rd anniversary, the collaboration brought real weight to the celebration.
Why It Matters
City Councilor Dr. Paolo Gaane, representing Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy, joined the celebration alongside other supporters.
Ultimately, the museum preserves more than artifacts. It safeguards legacy, so future generations understand the people behind the city's healthcare story.
