Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - We are excited! High season is just around the corner – and we have our October/November/December calendar ready! This has been quite a task – and be aware that there might be some other additions – but at least now, you can take a look at the next three months and plan accordingly.

Save the Date!
On Monday, February 6, 2012, there will be a Medical Matters Expo at the Hotel Marriott in Puerto Vallarta. Up to 50 exhibitors, all health-related along with a wide variety of speakers' programs for the entire day. HealthCare Resources is very proud to be presenting the Medical Matters Expo with the support of, and in conjunction with, Sharp Hospital (San Diego), the US Consular Agency and the Hotel Marriott. This event is free to the public. Last year, we did this in November – and it was a huge success! This year, we expect approximately 1,000 people since it will be held in February.

Clinic Information:
Please be aware that our scheduled clinics are "screening clinics" only. There are no procedures performed and are not included in the price of the clinic.

Eye Clinic – $400 pesos ($350 pesos PLUS members)
Complete vision test, glaucoma test, pressure test

Foot Clinic – $300 pesos ($250 pesos PLUS members)
Complete exam and evaluation of your feet. Podiatrist will check your skin, toenails, scan of your feet to check balance and foot arches (to check blood flow).

Ear Clinic – $375 pesos ($325 pesos PLUS members)
State of the art equipment used to "see inside of your ears" and clean if necessary. This is not a hearing test.

Mammogram Clinic – $920 pesos ($828 pesos PLUS members)
Digital mammogram, manual exam and ultrasound

Women’s Clinic – $775 pesos ($690 pesos PLUS members)
Complete exam including pelvic exam, Pap smear, consult performed by a bi-lingual female GYN. Optional bone density test

Skin Clinic – $275 pesos ($225 pesos PLUS members)
Check your skin from scalp to toes by an oncologist, looking for Skin Cancer

Vascular Clinic – $400 pesos ($350 pesos PLUS members)
Check for arterial or venous diseases with clinical exploration checking distal pulses, capillary filling, varicose veins.

Hearing Testing: We now have a super audiologist that comes from the United States once a month. If you are in need of hearing aids/hearing test, please email me and I will schedule with her next visit.

Ongoing:

• Colonoscopy – special discounted price
• Men’s and Women’s Complete Check Ups
• Lab and Radiology Studies

If you live in the Northern Bay area (San Pancho, Sayulita, etc.,) we will begin doing some of our clinics in your area in January. Woo-Hoo!

October Clinic Dates:

October 3 – Ear Clinic
October 4 – Foot Clinic
October 7 – Mammogram Clinic
October 11 – Women’s Clinic
October 12 – Eye Clinic
October 13 – Skin Clinic
October 17 – Vascular Clinic

November Clinic Dates:

November 4 – Mammogram Clinic
November 7 – Ear Clinic
November 8 – Foot Clinic
November 15 – Women’s Clinic
November 17 – Skin Clinic
November 21 – Vascular Clinic
November 23 – Eye Clinic

December Clinic Dates:

December 2 – Mammogram Clinic
December 5 – Ear Clinic
December 6 – Foot Clinic
December 7 – Skin Clinic
December 13 – Women’s Clinic
December 15 – Eye Clinic
December 28 – Vascular Clinic

To schedule an appointment for any of the above clinics, please send an email to us at pamela(at)healthcareresourcespv.com along with your name(s), phone contact and time preference.

Other Scheduled Programs:

October 20 – "Breakfast With a Gynecologist" – Sit down and have an informal chat with Dra. Laura Garcia, ask questions on everything from hormones to hysterectomies. • RSVP only • Location TBA • Time: 9 am • No charge (Breakfast not included)

November 9 - "What’s New in HealthCare in the Area/Welcome Back!" – A general overview on insurance, what’s new in the area, purchase PLUS memberships – you name it! Then, we will tour the new Amerimed. • RSVP only • Location: Plaza Marina – O’Rourke and Associates • Time: 10 am • No charge

November 11 – "What’s New in Cardiology" – Two fabulous bi-lingual cardiologists will go over "new stuff" in Cardiology. Will include question and answer session. • Location: TBA • Time: TBA • No charge

November 18 – Come by anytime between 11 am and 2 pm to Hospital Medasist (4th floor) – have lunch, learn about HealthCare Resources programs and as well, if you are interested in volunteering for various programs, let’s chat!

November 30 – General HealthCare Info – Bucerias Bilingual Community Center • 7 pm

December 3 – HealthCare Resources will be at "Get to Know La Cruz" at the La Cruz Yacht Club to answer your health care questions. • 7 pm

December 9 – "Welcome Back Northern Bay" – HealthCare Resources will go over anything and everything regarding health care and as well, present the January, February and March Northern Bay Calendar. • Location: EntreAmigos • Time: 10 am • No charge

December 16 – "Me and My Menopause" – A rollicking good time about hormones and your health presented by a psychiatrist, cardiologist, therapist, gynecologist – this was a HUGE hit last season! Super information along with a lot of fun! • Location: TBA • Time: 9 am • $100 pesos (No charge for PLUS members)

December 19 – HealthCare Resources will cover everything from insurance to air evacuation at the Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Vallarta. • Time: TBA

For any of the above presentations, please email me for details.

Flu Vaccines - At the time of this writing, I have not yet received the final details for flu vaccines. IF you are interested in one, please send me an email and I will put you on a list to let you know the moment I have the information!

HealthCare Resources PLUS Membership:

As you can see above, PLUS members receive a discounted price to clinics, presentations, etc. As well, we have updated and added many new benefits to the program! For all of the details and information, please click HERE.

Blog: I don’t do a lot of blogging but I do try and post every now and then! These posts are separate articles (usually) from my regular newsletters, articles. You can sign up to receive the blog updates directly in to your inbox by going to pampv.wordpress.com. On the right-hand side of the page, you will see the area to "subscribe." It’s easy!

We are very excited about "high season" and the additions, changes, updates – anything and everything to make the health care maze easier for you. We are also very proud of the 26 physicians that we work with. Please email me with any and all questions/comments/RSVP’s/clinic appointments... or just to say "Hola!"

Here’s to a happy and healthy season!
Warm regards,
Pamela Thompson
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta
pamela(at)healthcareresourcespv.com
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.

Click HERE to learn more about the health and well-being services offered by HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta.