Hospitals in Mexico: 10 things to know
Relocation expert Amy Jones sheds light on the painful topic of going to the ER, getting admitted to a room, and eventually getting discharged.
Health Itinerary, peace of mind, and a helping hand
Health Itinerary is a Mérida-based company with one mission, peace of mind for customers.
Mérida to get a new hospital to replace the 115-year-old O’Horán
Mérida is set to get a new hospital to replace its over 100-year-old Augusto O’Horán medical center. The much-needed hospital will be built with both state and federal funds. The exact location of the new hospital is yet to be disclosed but authorities have mentioned that it would be built in Mérida’s south near the…
Children’s hospital in jeopardy as support dries up
Yucatán’s CRIT children’s hospital faces serious cutbacks due to budget shortfalls resulting from a dramatic decrease in donations and public funds. The hospital, run by Fundación Teletón, relies on private donations and funding from the Yucatán state government, both of which have diminished drastically. “When initially examining the viability of the CRIT Yucatán, state authorities…
It’s always better to be over prepared when it comes to COVID-19, says Governor
Yucatán’s state government has already invested over 44 million MXP in the construction of two new emergency COVID-19 hospitals. “We are not expecting another major surge of COVID-19 patients, but if it comes, we must be prepared,” said Yucatán Gov. Mauricio Vila Dorsal. The first of these emergency hospitals was set up in Mérdia’s Siglo…
Shriners Hospital reaches children in remote parts of Yucatán, for free
Shriners Hospital in Mexico City is offering free care to children in Yucatán using telemedicine technologies. Mexico City-based doctors are treating up to 20 minors a day, mostly for orthopedic treatments and burn injuries. Telemedicine is the distribution of health services and information via electronic and telecommunication technologies. Shriners is expanding its free telemedicine services…
8th coronavirus death as temporary hospital reportedly rises in Valladolid
Saturday’s COVID-19 death was a first for the colonial city of Valladolid, said Mayor Enrique Ayora Sosa. The victim was a 68-year-old man who had been hospitalized and had obesity as a complicating condition. In the same city work has apparently begun on a temporary hospital, under an inflatable tent, that would accommodate coronavirus patients….
US couple says they’re trapped inside Progreso hospital
An Atlanta couple has been stuck inside a Progreso hospital will come home soon with a little help from filmmaker Tyler Perry.
Yucatan seen as medical capital of southeastern Mexico and Central America
Merida, Yucatan — With the opening of the Faro del Mayab Hospital, Yucatan the center of quality medical services in southeastern Mexico and Central America, Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal said Friday during the inauguration of the modern nine-story facility. “Today, from Puebla to Panama, Yucatan has established itself as the place where people come to…
Canadian couple financially wiped out after stay in Mérida hospital
Paula and David Hughes were almost stranded when a prolonged trip to Clinica de Mérida resulted in a ruinous bill.
2 new hospitals open; 3rd one due in a few weeks
President Enrique Peña Nieto attended opening ceremonies for two new hospitals in the west side of the city. If he stayed a while longer, he could have been here for a third opening.
Waiting room becomes a dance floor at Mérida hospitals
To take the edge off the long, tedious wait for a doctor’s appointment, the IMSS has started a program that encourages festive dancing in hospitals.
Parents, premature baby are home after U.S. officials confront Cancun hospital
A newborn baby is home in the United States after U.S. officials intervened in what they call a two-day-long billing dispute.
Canadian tourist nearly loses foot after delaying care
Waiting to come home to look after an infection nearly cost a Manitoba man his foot.
Thousands travel far for Mérida hospitals
Every year, 35,000 nationals from Tabasco, Campeche and Quintana Roo come here for highly specialized services, such as treatment for diabetes or cancer.
New private hospital due in 2017
Construction of a new, nine-story private medical facility will begin in January north of the periférico, a mile north of the of the City Center mall.
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