St. Paul Hospital Cavite (formerly Dr. Jose P. Rizal Hospital & National Medical Research Center) is a hospital owned and managed by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres located in Dasmariñas City, Cavite dedicated to helping communities in the resettlement areas improve their quality of life through providing medical services.

36 years of service since April 26, 1988

     The initial major project of the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Memorial Foundation was the construction of a hospital in an area where most indigent families would benefit. Since the government had started relocating the indigent families in the squatter areas of Metro Manila to Dasmariñas, Cavite the Board felt that this place was the most appropriate site for the hospital. Representation was made with the People’s Homesite and Housing Corporations (now, the National Housing Authority) to provide a sizeable lot for this purpose. Fortunately, the Foundation was given a lot almost two hectares in size (17,308 sq. mtrs) with a contract of Usufruct for fifteen (15) years subject to renewals.

     Thru the intercession of the late President Ferdinand Marcos, a Presidential decree was issued authorizing a nationwide campaign for this project.

On September 21, 1976, the new Starter Hospital with a capacity of 12 beds was blessed and inaugurated.

• A big room for out-patient service
• 2 wards, 1 men and 1 for women
• Two baths and toilets
• An x-ray room
• Operating and delivery rooms
• Storage room and a kitchen

The Starter Hospital could not cope with increasing demand for medical services in the resettlement area. Thus, a new 100 bed hospital, the Dr. Jose P. Rizal National Medical Research Center (Hospital) was constructed.

• June 19, 197 – the hospital was inaugurated by then First Lady Imelda R. Marcos
• September 28, 1977 – the Foundation entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Health and National Housing Authority to make the hospital operational and facilities its avowed objectives.
  - That the Department of Health will provide the staffing, maintenance and operation of the hospital.
  - That the Foundation would make available to the communities around and neighboring areas, the facilities and equipment of the hospital.
  - That the National Housing Authority would respect the Contract of Usufruct, which provided service connection for electricity and water and assist in the maintenance of the road approaching the compound.
• In 1979 – the foundation expressed their desire to modify the Memorandum of Agreement which in effect would place the Administrative management and operation of the said hospital under its direct supervision and control
• January 1980 – the foundation had the direct supervision and control over the administration and operation of the hospital.
• August 21, 1980 – a contract of Affiliation was made between the DJPRNMRCH and the Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo School whereby the latter would provide the medical staff of the Hospital.
• 1985 – Dr. Campos solicit the services of Mo. La Croix Ilagan, SPC of Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres to manage the hospital.
• June 1994 – the management of the hospital was turned over to the Sisters of St. Paul if Chartres with a provision allowing them to get third party to supply the medical staff.
• February 14, 2007 – the foundation announced to their employees that they will cease the operation of the hospital effective March 31, 2007.
• April 1, 2007 – the Community of Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres took over the ownership and administration of the hospital.
• January 18, 2008 – the hospital & ownership was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in its new name, ST. PAUL HOSPITAL, CAVITE.
• July 28, 2008 – the hospital received its license to operate from the Department of Health.
• From September to December 2008 – there were series of renovation and construction in the Hospital such as: construction of grills at Laundry Dryer Area; Lighting the Covered Walk; Relocation of Laboratory, Business Office and Canteen; and Renovation of Pharmacy and medical records.
• February 2009 – the Hospital expanded the Intensive Care Unit and renovated the ceiling of the Nurse Station at 3rd Floor.
• January 30, 2009 – To reinforce our Holistic, Compassionate and Quality Approach in Health Care, acquisition of High Connectivity Laboratory Information System for total IT solutions in the field of clinical laboratory testing was blessed January 30, 2009.

The following Sisters have generously and zealously rendered their services and dedication to the healing ministry as Administrator:

1985 – 1997	Mo. La Croix Ilagan, SPC
1997 – 2003	Sr. Angelica Castor, SPC
2003 – 2006	Sr. Aurora Caspe, SPC
2006 – 2008	Sr. Estrelle Marie Camagan, SPC
2008 – 2009	Sr. Arcelita Sarnillo, SPC
2009 - 2010	Sr. Herieta Esmero, SPC
2010 – 2011	Sr. Evelyn Aguilar, SPC
2011 – 2014	Sr. Ma. Linda Tanalgo, SPC
2014 – Present	Sr. Arcelita Sarnillo, SPC