Upon applying for financial assistance, the patient and/or immediate family member is evaluated by the social worker to determine his financial capability and resources to participate in the treatment process.

Medical Assistance Program - Extending part-free medical/surgical services to patients with cardiovascular and heart-related illnesses

Although heavily involved in the diagnosis, treatment and management of heart ailments, the Philippine Heart Center continues to maintain its focus on the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, the preferred option in arresting the incidence of this malady.  

In pursuit of this goal, the Center has published among others "The Healthy  HeartCookbook" featuring low cholesterol, low salt recipes for heart patients and weight watchers. With over 20,000 copies sold, the Cookbook, with the first volume launched in 1990 and now on its 5th printing, is considered a legitimate bestseller in the Philippine book market. A second volume came off the press in 1993 that has more recipes and features a variety of meat dishes, soups, vegetables and desserts. Likewise, the "HeartLetter" is a regular magazine designed to help the public understand heart diseases, their prevention and treatment.  

The teaching of the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases in public elementaryand high schools was a landmark program of the Center. Following a successful test period in the early 1980's, the integration of heart health care into the regular curriculum was made possible with the help of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.

The Center also conducts regular courses in Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support for those who need to know the proper ways to restore and support life following a heart attack.