Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - We know there are still plenty of folks in the area for the summer months. Our End of Life Presentation brought us a total of 225 attendees. Full clinics last month as well. And a great turn-out at the “Mix and Mingle” Breakfast on July 8th. Hurray!

A Few Upcoming Clinics:

July 18, 2011
Ear Clinic
Cost: $375 pesos (PLUS members pay $350 pesos)
Have your ears checked and cleaned by our fabulous ENT, Dr. Diaz-Nuñez. One of our most popular clinics! (Note: This is NOT a hearing test.)

July 21, 2011
Skin Clinic
$275 pesos (PLUS members pay $225 pesos)
A scalp to toes skin cancer screening performed by an oncologist.

July 26, 2011
Mammogram Clinic
$920 pesos (PLUS members pay $820 pesos)
Mammogram, ultrasound, if necessary, and manual exam.

August 2, 2011
Women’s Health Clinic
$775 pesos (PLUS members pay $700 pesos)
Includes pap smear, pelvic exam, consult.
Optional Bone Scan: $600 pesos

Ongoing:
Colonoscopy – Just do it!
Complete Men’s Check Up
Complete Women’s Check Up
Cardiac Check Up
Discounted lab work and diagnostic studies

To schedule an appointment for any of the clinics above, please email me directly. Include your phone number.

Other News Items:

Every Monday throughout the summer, join us at Los Mangos Library at 4 pm for Classic Movie Mondays. Great films from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Great fun and cheap price! (Yummy popcorn as well!)

Our Mix and Mingle event of July 8 was such a success, we are planning one again soon in either Sayulita or San Pancho. For those in Vallarta, why not plan a day at one of the northern beaches and explore the area? And if you live in the northern bay, please do send me an email so I can pick your brain for location, participants, etc.

I am rotating days at Hospital Medasist and the new Hospital Amerimed. Perhaps you’d like to set a time to meet, go over local healthcare information, tour the hospital(s), ask questions, obtain information. I am happy to do this – so send me an email and we can set up a time.

Our PLUS membership has been a huge success! The benefits are currently being updated and will be up on our website soon. This is a great way to save money on everything from our clinics to inpatient services at two hospitals and as well, we will create a personalized medical record for you. Email me for details.

Be sure and stay WELL hydrated during these steamy summer days. Dehydration can cause some strange symptoms from dizziness to nausea. Drink your water! And a super way to “Keep Cool” are the very popular cooling scarves that are being seen all over town.

With specialized “cooling crystals” imbedded in to the high quality fabric, they are easy to use by just soaking in water for about 30 minutes. Place on your neck and Woo-Hoo! Cool for hours! No website yet – but please feel free to email me for details and photos. And they even have them for doggies!

One last note - I am really attempting to put into place the Fall-Winter schedule for speakers programs, clinics and presentations. If you have a group that might be interested, please contact me. And – I'm very open to suggestions and new ideas.

Remember that we work with 26 physicians – there is no increased charge to you to have us make your appointments. Actually, oftentimes, you will receive a discount. It is very important to establish yourself with a personal physician. Let us help you do this.

Here’s to a happy and healthy summer!
Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta
Cell: 044-322-107-7007
Blog: PamPV.wordpress.com

Pamela Thompson has lived and worked in Puerto Vallarta for over 17 years, 10 of them in health care. Pamela now leads HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, a local healthcare resource network. Her years of experience and expertise are available to you by emailing your questions to pamela(at)healthcareresourcespv.com or by visiting HealthCareResourcesPV.com.

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