ABOUT PHILOS HEALTH
OUR STORY
Philos Health was founded in 2004 by a group of San Francisco Bay Area health care providers who wanted to improve the health and medical services of people who had limited access to quality care. The group chose to work in the Philippines in response to stories they heard from Filipino colleagues about the need for improved medical care and healthcare services.
VALUES
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We believe that lasting change comes from close collaboration with the communities we serve. Our programs are not imposed - they are co-created with local leaders and sustained through shared responsibility
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We’re committed to local decision-making, ensuring that priorities are shaped by the community itself.
We emphasize active participation, recognizing that true progress requires both volunteers and local groups working together.
We are outcome-driven, providing evidence to supporters and communities that the lives of those we serve are being measurably improved.
We commit to sustainable healthcare, continuing our work year-round, not just during volunteer visits.
OUR APPROACH
Collaboration
For more than 20 years, Philos Health’s emphasis on collaboration with local communities has been essential to providing impactful service during each medical visit.
Through strong partnerships with local governments, NGOs, and healthcare providers, we’re able to identify community needs, coordinate resources, and consistently deliver effective patient care. These relationships are the foundation of our long-term impact — ensuring that every program is shaped by the people it serves.
Ability to Follow-Up
As a result of returning to the Philippines multiple times per year, Philos Health helps ensure that patients — especially those with hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic needs — receive continuous care in partnership with local providers.
Outcome-Driven Care
Philos Health program staff collect demographic and health outcome data to better understand the specific needs of patients and develop strategies to meet them. This information helps us set new goals, track progress, and manage patient care more effectively over time.
