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Medical Matters Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mark Koenig
 Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources and the US Consular Agent are very proud to present Dr. Koeneig as our keynote speaker at this year’s Medical Matters Conference, scheduled to take place on Monday, February 11 from 9 am to 6 pm at the CasaMagna Marriott Resort in Marina Vallarta.
More 2013 Medical Matters Conference Speakers
 Pamela Thompson
Puerto Vallarta Medical Matters sponsors are proud to be hosting some very distinguished physicians as featured speakers at this year's conference, including Registered Dietician Nathalie Batilliot, and Puerto Vallarta Dentist Dr. Octavio Lomeli-Gonzalez.
Polemic Stem-Cell Treatment Clinic Moves to Mexico?
 BanderasNews.com
Celltex, a controversial Houston, Texas based company offering unproven stem-cell treatments, has told its customers they will now be sent to Mexico for procedures. Six months ago the Food & Drug Administration forced Celltex to stop treating patients in the US.
2013 Vallarta Medical Matters Conference Speakers
Pamela Thompson
Puerto Vallarta Medical Matters sponsors are proud to be hosting some very distinguished physicians as featured speakers this year, including Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alberto Marron McNaught and Mariners Insurance Mexico International Business Director, Roberto Castellaños.
SETAC HIV Brigade Providing Free HIV Tests Feb 2
 BanderasNews.com
SETAC kicks off 2013 with the first of ten planned 'HIV Brigades' this year on Saturday, February 2nd, in front of the landmark arches of the Malecon. From 12 -7 pm, volunteers and the staff of SETAC will be providing free, instant, HIV testing for all those interested.
Mexico Aims to Save Babies and Moms with Midwifery
 Monica Ortiz Uribe
These days, the majority of babies are born in hospitals in Mexico, but that hasn't helped reduce the number of maternal deaths. Health officials are re-making the tradition of midwifery and are betting that a new kind of midwife, trained in a clinical setting, can help.
Puerto Vallarta Medical Matters Conference, February 11
 Pamela Thompson
Puerto Vallarta's annual Medical Matters Conference, a no charge community healthcare event featuring options for the Banderas Bay Community regarding day to day well-being and emergency healthcare needs, will be held at the Marriott Resort on February 11, 2013 from 9 am to 6 pm.
Tuberculosis Still Remains a Lethal Threat in Mexico
 Hecko Flores
Tuberculosis is a lethal infection and in 2011 there were more than 500 cases that resulted in deaths in the US. Mexico is one of the many other countries affected to an even greater degree. On average a Mexican man or woman dies from tuberculosis every six hours.
Energy Drink-Related Emergency Room Visits Double
 Garance Burke
A new study suggests the number of people seeking emergency treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide during the past four years, the same time frame in which these supercharged drinks are more popular in stores, bars, and on college campuses.
'Organic Stretching' Offers 3rd Annual Workshop in PV
 BanderasNews.com
Owner/instructor Pat Henry presents the 2013 Organic Stretching Puerto Vallarta Weekend Workshop. The classes include 10 hours of movements and guidance to unlock the restrictions people call 'just getting old,' such as stiffness, climbing stairs & restrictions in movement.
'Stay Healthy!' Medical Information Sessions at VYC
 Richard Williams
Navigating your way through health care in a foreign country can be challenging. The Vallarta Yacht Club wants to help make it easier by providing two 'Stay Healthy!' medical information sessions in January. So mark the dates, bring your questions, and stay healthy!
Urgent: Blood Donations Needed in Vallarta
 Kelly Trainor de O.
The U.S. Consular Agency of Vallarta is requesting B- negative or O- negative blood donations for an American citizen, Herbert M. Heinstein, who is hospitalized at Amerimed Hospital. The local blood bank has no stock of the blood he needs. We are urgently seeking for donations.
Healthcare Resources Breast Bonanza Event
 Pamela Thompson
If you are a woman, you will not want to miss Health Care Resources' Breast Bonanza! This free and informative event will take place from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at O’Rourke and Associates in Plaza Marina.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta January News
 Pamela Thompson
Welcome 2013 and welcome back to all of Vallarta's snowbirds! We decided to skip clinics in December due to the hectic holiday pace for our physicians, but now we are ready to get back in to the swing of things with many clinics planned and the return of our speakers programs.
Mexico Reportedly Lifts Gay/Bisexual Blood Donor Ban
 BanderasNews.com
According to a report by 'Animal Político,' a little noticed Mexican health NOM that essentially does away with a 2-decade ban on blood donations from gay/bi men went into effect on Christmas Day. If the report is correct, Mexico might be the first country on our continent to do so.
Condom Use on the Rise Among Mexican Adolescents
 TheNews.com
According to sexual health expert Adriana Eréndira Vega, television programs dealing with sexuality and the introduction of sex education in schools are contributors to a rise in contraceptive use among Mexican adolescents. 17.4% of babies in Mexico are born to mothers under 20
Long Time Resident Dr. Leslie Korn Publishes 2nd Book
 Marlene Bremner
Long time resident Leslie Korn has published her 2nd book, 'Rhythms of Recovery: Trauma, Nature and the Body.' Influenced by her 25 years of work in the Banderas Bay region, the book provides a comprehensive approach to the treatment of traumatic stress using natural medicine.
U.S. Used Batteries Cause Mexico Health Problems
 Banderas News Team
The spent batteries Americans turn in for recycling are increasingly being sent to Mexico, where their lead is often extracted by crude methods that are illegal in the United States, exposing plant workers and local residents to dangerous levels of a toxic metals.
SETAC Organizes 'Walk for Life!' Saturday
 Paco Arjona
SETAC is organizing the 'Walk for Life' to commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1st. This is the first organized walk to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS ever held in PV and is intended to bring people together to demonstrate solidarity and raise awareness about the pandemic.
Recipes for Triglyceride-Friendly Meals
 webmd.com
Fries or fruit? Ribeye or tuna steak? Soda or water? Every time you decide what to eat, you either increase or decrease your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. These recipes for triglyceride-friendly meals can help you reduce the risk of heart disease.
TV Show Fights Youth Obesity in Mexico
 Rebecca Lyons
US fruit growers have partnered with 'Lazytown,' a global tv show for children that promotes healthy eating, to run a promotional campaign in Mexico to motivate kids to make healthy lifestyle choices. The program will feature in-store promotions in Mexican retail chains.
 Medical Tourism Companies Eyeing Mexico
 Angela Kocherga
Mexico’s beaches beckon tourists seeking a vacation, but some also see the country as a place to escape from soaring medical costs. Two US medical tourism companies are looking at expanding into Mexico. Possible locations include Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel and Playa del Carmen.
Puerto Vallarta Health News November 2012
 Pamela Thompson
Happy November from HealthCare Resources! Pamela will be sending out a full newsletter with lots of bells and whistles very soon which will also include a full list of all of the upcoming clinics and speakers for December, but for now - check out what's happening this month.
Deaths from Diabetes Soaring in Mexico
 Hispanically Speaking News
The director of the advocacy group 'The Power of the Consumer,' presented a study showing that over 89,000 people will die of diabetes in Mexico this year. The study was based on research, official data, and experts’ figures on this year’s outlook for obesity and diabetes.
Hospital Amerimed Open House, October 26
 Pamela Thompson
Hospital Amerimed ends the month of Breast Cancer Awareness with an Open House on October 26, 2012. Stop by between 10 am and 4 pm and meet Dra. Claudia and the mammogram technicians, tour the Radiology Department, enjoy some pink lemonade and a pink cupcake!
Update: Bird Flu Virus Totally Controlled
 Associated Press
President Calderon announced Wednesday that the outbreak of bird flu in western Mexico has been 'totally controlled' after 68 days with no reports on new cases. More than 22 million hens were slaughtered since July, when a national animal health emergency was declared.
Are Mexico's Life Expectancy Rates Falling?
 Circe Vargon
At the 'Medicine of the Future: Towards a Longer Life Expectancy' forum in Tijuana, Federal Secretary of Health Salomon Chertorivski Woldenberg warned that 'life expectancy rates in Mexico will fall if chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease are not controlled.'
Canadian Women Challenged to Donate 1,000 Bras
 Jennifer Lang
Canadian businesswoman Yvonne Hogenes is collecting unwanted, gently-used bras for the upcoming Cancer de Mama Clinic in La Penita, Mexico. The clinic's aim is to provide breast cancer survivors with a wide range of services, including counseling, bras, prosthetics, wigs and makeup.
When Alzheimer's Caregivers Fall Short
 Éthelle Lord, DM
In the course of a conversation with someone this morning, a man asked me a question. He said, 'How do you know if the care center is managed by someone who has a high emotional quota resulting in appropriate care being provided to those living with Alzheimer's?' Here's the answer.
Hairspray Night Raises $58,000 for SETAC
 Laura Gelezunas
Around 400 people were dazzled by the work of 15 local salons at Sky Mandala during 'Hair Spray Night.' This amazing runway spectacular was a benefit for SETAC and their fight against HIV and AIDS in Puerto Vallarta.
Food High in Pesticides and Your Health
 Jordan & Kyla Miller
Much of the produce that is sold today in supermarkets is supplied from farmers who practice conventional farming methods. In other words, the produce has been grown using chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
October 2012 Puerto Vallarta Health News
 Pamela Thompson
An independent resource network that provides total multi-faceted health and well-being services, HealthCare Resources not only acts as a comprehensive solution for all of your health care needs in Puerto Vallarta, but also gives you the inside scoop on some of this fall's upcoming events.
Vallarta Hairdressers Against AIDS Event
 Paco Arjona
The fight against AIDS needs many voices, which is why we invite you to be a part of 'Hairdressers Against AIDS' - an event that recognizes and appreciates the Puerto Vallarta stylists who have agreed to be the campaign's spokes persons - on Sept 29 at SKY Mandala Malecón.
Marriott Breast Cancer Awareness Event
 Lourdes Bizarro
To mark the start of breast cancer awareness month, the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort's Ohtli Spa will host a Pink Cocktail Party on September 28th at 8:00 pm to benefit the 'Esperanza' Foundation, a Puerto Vallarta non-profit association that supports survivors of this disease.
 'Brigade for Life' Marches On in Vallarta
 Javier Gallegos
On August 25, SETAC's second 'Brigade for Life' was held in El Pitillal, where a prevalence of women was noted. In addition to testing and counseling, the Brigade distributed 3500 condoms, 100 prevention brochures, 50 promotional coupons, and 300 'I Use Condoms' bracelets.
Vallarta Resort Last Minute Spa Getaway
 Lourdes Bizarro
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is saying goodbye to summer in proper fashion: with rest and relaxation. The resort's new Spa Getaway Package includes everything vacationers need to enjoy a last minute summer excursion to paradise.
Egg Supply Drops Sharply Due to Bird Flu
 Leticia Paula Cruz
Mexico's Economic Secretariat reported a sharper-than-expected decline in the country's egg supply due to the effects of the bird flu virus in Jalisco. Also, the importation of eggs from other countries is taking longer than anticipated and has put pressure on egg prices.
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