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Mexico Achieves Universal Health Coverage
 Banderas News Team
Despite periods of economic downturns and crisis, Mexico recently achieved a significant milestone – enrolling 52.6 million previously uninsured Mexicans in public medical insurance programs and thereby achieving universal health coverage in less than a decade.
Puerto Vallarta Reconstructive Surgery Campaign
 Visit Puerto Vallarta
During July's XII Annual Meeting of Medica Sur, members of the Medical Society and SEMARNAT held a Puerto Vallarta Reconstructive Surgery Campaign. Surgeries performed included lip, palate and nose reconstruction, scar revision for burn victims, hand surgery, and ear restoration.
 SETAC GLBT Community Center 'Brigades For Life'
 Javier Gallegos
Taking the tools of education and prevention of HIV - rapid tests, condoms, lubricants, brochures, prevention packages, etc. - directly to the people in Puerto Vallarta and surrounding communities is the purpose of SETAC Community Center's 'Brigades for Life' program.
Mexicans Hooked on Bottled Water
 Elisabeth Malkin
Despite reassurances from authorities that municipal plants pump clean water into the supply network, skepticism is widespread. In many communities across Mexico, talk of tap water is constant — whether there is any, how it smells, what color it is, or whether it carries insects.
H7N3 Update: 8 Million Chickens Slain
 Christine Hsu
Officials announced that eight million chickens have been slaughtered and 66 million more have been vaccinated in an effort to contain a bird flu outbreak in the western state of Jalisco, Mexico. The UN reports that, in different parts of the world, the virus has infected humans.
Sex Survey: Mexicans 2nd Most Satisfied
 Nkechi Opurum
In an effort to comprehend what constitutes 'intimate well-being,' condom manufacturer Durex conducted an online survey questioning every aspect of the sex lives of people all across the globe. Among the findings, Mexicans rank as the 2nd most sexually satisfied people in the world.
Female Condoms in Spotlight at AIDS 2012
 Ishdeep Kohli
XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) delegates voted for female condoms, sending a clear message that female condom introduction must be supported by strong, well-resourced and strategic programs in countries and communities where unmet need is acute.
Vaccinations Start for Bird Flu Outbreak
 AFP
Mexico has begun vaccinating some 10 million poultry against the highly contagious bird flu strain, H7N3, that has already led to the deaths of five million birds. The goal is to have a batch of 80 million vaccinations to end the epidemic and the economic impact on the industry.
Bird-Flu Update: 4 Million Chickens Slain
 Banderas News Team
There has now been almost 4 million chickens slaughtered as part of the effort to contain the bird-flu outbreak affecting farms in Mexico's western state of Jalisco. The virus has been detected at 33 of the 253 chicken farms inspected by Senasica, Mexico's food safety agency.
SETAC Center's Ongoing 'Got Milk' Project
 Javier Gallegos
The SETAC GLBT Community Center and the Puerto Vallarta CAPASIT clinic encourage the community to join their ongoing 'Give Milk' campaign, which is focused on helping HIV positive mothers feed their young children without the risk of infecting them with the virus.
Puerto Vallarta Health News: Summer 2012
 Pamela Thompson
Here at HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, we are combining our July and August newsletter for several reasons - the main one being that I am behind! But we have plenty of health screening clinics scheduled for July and August to keep you healthy throughout the summer months.
Millions of Poultry Slain Due to Bird Flu
 AFP
Officials have slain 2.5 million birds at poultry farms in the state of Jalisco, Mexico over the past three weeks in an attempt to contain a bird flu outbreak, according to the agriculture ministry. The H7N3 virus has occasionally caused human disease in various parts of the world.
Poultry Virus Affects 10 Jalisco Farms
 Jean Guerrero
The avian influenza virus found in two municipalities of the central-western state of Jalisco, Mexico, has led to the loss of 870,000 chickens as of this past Friday, but is thought to be contained to 10 poultry farms, the Agriculture Ministry's food-safety service said.
War on Drugs Worsens HIV/AIDS Epidemic?
 Stephen C. Webster
The Global Commission on Drug Policy, an assemblage of former national leaders, has issued a report that calls the war on drugs the main reason for the AIDS epidemic around the world. The group includes former presidents of Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Poland, Brazil and Switzerland.
Millions Invested in Mexican Health Study
 Banderas News Team
With an investment of $65 million, Instituto Carlos Slim de la Salud (The Carlos Slim Health Institute) launched a research project to find the genetic causes of the propensity of Mexicans to diabetes and certain types of cancer - such as breast cancer.
Dr. Hector Escoto Explains Spider Veins
 Pamela Thompson
Spider Veins are quite common, more so in women than in men. HealthCare Resources interviewed Puerto Vallarta Vascular Specialist and Surgeon, Dr. Hector Escoto to learn a bit more about this condition, and how you can reduce the risk of developing them.
Mexico's Infatuation with Coca-Cola
 Murray Page
Mexicans are the world's largest consumers of Coca-Cola, with an average per person consumption of 59.4 gallons a year. Mexico's Consumer Protection Agency has made the recommendation that the government raise taxes on soft drinks to lower its alarming diabetes rate.
Puerto Vallarta Health News: June 2012
 Pamela Thompson
Things are really heating up here in the Banderas Bay region, so be sure to stay cool and hydrated! No matter the weather, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta will continue to offer health clinics throughout the summer months. (We will be vacationing in September.)
Choosing to Have Surgery in Mexico
 RonMorgan.net
For many the decision to live full or part-time in the Puerto Vallarta area revolves around the availability of good medical care. Fortunately, the cost of treatment is extremely reasonable and the quality of medical personnel and services here is outstanding.
Agencies to Educate Children on Obesity
 Patrick Ferguson
Mexico is well-known for its high diabetes and child obesity rates. On Monday, the Public Education Secretariat and the Health Secretariat met to work on implementing programs in public schools to raise awareness about nutrition, obesity, sex, and other health topics.
US-Mexico Cooperation on Health Security
 US Dept. of Health & Human Services
During the 65th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, US Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Mexico Secretary of Health Salomon Chertorivski announced a series of steps to strengthen health security cooperation between the two countries.
Puerto Vallarta Health News: May 2012
 Pamela Thompson
We have a full month of clinics coming up, including a couple of new ones - Men’s Urology and a Cardiology clinic. Held in various locations, these are screening clinics only, no procedures are performed, and can only be booked through HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta.
Indigenous Health Uses for Passionflower
 Leslie Korn, PhD, MPH
Leslie Korn, PhD, MPH, explains traditional indigenous uses of passionflower, including its use for health problems like dysentery (diarrhea with stomachache), neuralgia (aching nerves), painful menstrual cycles, heart palpitations, mental fatigue, high blood pressure, and more.
What is the Best Breakfast for You?
 Manuel Villacorta
Most people have heard about the importance of starting the day with a healthy breakfast for weight management and overall health. So the question is not 'should you eat breakfast' but, 'what is the best breakfast?'
2012 SETAC 'Semana Protegida' Campaign a Success
 Paco Arjona
From April 5-7, volunteers from SETAC, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the Puerto Vallarta Department of Public Health, Comusida, and the CAPASITS HIV clinic reached out to the community by distributing 25,000 free condoms and 300 vouchers for free rapid HIV testing.
Mexican Obesity Epidemic Linked to NAFTA
 Richard Dangler
As Mexico's food supply becomes more Americanized, their struggle with obesity and related health problems are becoming more Americanized as well. A new study links macro-economic trade reforms like NAFTA and the obesity epidemic in Mexico.
Teenagers Account 24% of Mexican Births
 John Thomas
Of the approximately 2 million annual births in Mexico, roughly 480,000, or 24 percent are born to mothers between the ages of 14 and 19 according to the Health Secretariat. His statement called for greater funding for programs that provide information to young people.
PV Sleepwell for a Better Night's Sleep
 Kevin and Rhnee Mohan
Diagnosing and treating sleep apnea is critical to successfully managing a person's health. If you are snoring loudly and experiencing daytime sleepiness, find a professional and have an over-night study performed. It could change your life.
Oil From BP Disaster Entered Food Chain
 Diego Sancho
Since the explosion of the BP Deepwater drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, scientists have been trying to determine the impact on the environment. Study confirms that oil from the disaster entered the ocean's food chain through tiny organisms called zooplankton.
Chefs Keep Mexico's Traditions Alive... & Healthy
 Ignacio de los Reyes
Home-made corn tortillas filled with chile sauce and grasshoppers as a starter, roasted iguana for the main course and a glass of agave liquor favored with worms to chase it all down. These are all dishes easily found in the markets and restaurants of Mexico.
Octopus: A Healty Alternative to Lent Dish
 Diego Sancho
The Mexican National Institute of Fish suggested yesterday that during the upcoming Lent period, octopus would make a nutritious alternative to the fish dishes consumed during the week before Easter, a traditional time when some Catholics abstain from eating meat.
Wellness Begins With a Good Night's Sleep
 Kevin and Rhnee Mohan
Sleep apnea may well be the most significant, costly, easily treated, and least understood health issue we face. Recent studies show that 50 to 65 million Americans are at risk for having the disease. PV Sleep Well specializes in testing for sleep apnea.
166 Dead From Swine Flu Virus This Year
 LAHT
Three seasonal flu viruses are currently active in Mexico; swine (AH1N1), influenza A (AH3N2) and influenza B. A total of 166 people have died of the flu virus in Mexico so far this year, a figure that shows a 23% increase in deaths in one week.
The 3rd Global Forum on Medical Tourism
 Rodrigo López Becerril
The 3rd Global Forum on Medical Tourism will be held in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in August of 2012. This year, the Forum will bring medical tourism facilitators, brokers, travel agencies, insurance companies, finance, and media companies specializing in the US and Canada.
Mexico Patents Heroin Vaccine
 TheNews.com
Speaking at an Addiction Technology Transfer Network presentation, Mexican Health Secretary Salomón Chertoriviski, announced that the Mexican government has patented the first-ever heroin vaccine as part of its fight against drug addiction.
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