Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - We're mid-summer now and it seems these months are just zipping by! Sure, the weather is a tad warm, but the gorgeous views that come with the rains are well worth it. HealthCare Resources has a variety of Clinics scheduled in August, and in September, we rest! No clinics are scheduled in September - but of course, we will be available for your medical needs. we return in full force with our regular clinics, plus some new ones, come October.

Below, please find our August Clinics schedule. If you would like to participate, please email me at pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com for a space.

Skin Clinic
August 15, 2013
Have your body checked from the top of your head/scalp to the bottoms of your feet. This is performed by an oncologist (not a dermatologist.) This is most definitely one of our most popular clinics! Price: $300 pesos (PLUS members pay $250 pesos)

Women's Clinic
August 20, 2013
Complete GYN exam including consult, pap smear, and pelvic exam - all performed by a wonderful, bi-lingual GYN. Price: $775 pesos (PLUS members pay $690 pesos)

Mammogram Clinic
August 21, 2013
This is one of the most important appointments ladies can make! Our Mammogram Clinic is very popular in that we have a breast specialist/radiologist and as well, the clinic includes a manual exam along with a complete explanation of your mammogram. Price includes ultrasound as well, if deemed necessary. Price: $920 pesos (PLUS Members pay $820)

Ear Clinic
August 22, 2013
That amount of "gunk" that builds up in our ears, especially here with the humidity, is embarrassing! Have your ears checked completely by our star ENT physician, using his state-of-the-art equipment. Cleaning performed if necessary. Important: This is NOT a hearing test. Our audiologist who comes monthly from the United States will not be returning until September. Price: $375 pesos (PLUS members pay $325)

Vascular Clinic
August 23, 2013
Includes an evaluation by a vascular specialist, checking the blood flow in your body. Pulses in your legs and carotid arteries evaluated. Price: $400 pesos (PLUS members pay $350 pesos)

Cardiology Clinic
August 28, 2013
Complete cardiac evaluation, including an EKG. This is an excellent "baseline" evaluation to see how your heart is working! Price: $550 pesos (PLUS members pay $500 pesos)

NOTE: All of the above clinics are "screening" clinics. No procedures are performed.

August – Special Colonoscopy Price!

This is a very, very important test to have! The regular price is $4,900 pesos. My price for the month of August is $4,000 pesos. In October, my price will go up to $4,500 pesos. Just go ahead and get it done! Email me for details.

We have begun "Hot Topic Mondays" and they are very popular! These are casual presentations on a variety of health-related topics given by healthcare professionals. These will continue through August, none in September and then begin again in October! They are no charge events. They are held at 10 am at Hospital Amerimed. Since many of you reading this are not in the area at this time, please email me if you would like the calendar. Space is limited and an RSVP is mandatory.
*I would love to have your topic suggestions.

This and That

It's back to school here, mid-August. New Life Mexico supports a vast amount of kids who come from very low income families. School supplies are extremely difficult for these families/children to obtain. We would like to ask for your assistance with whatever type of school supplies you can donate. Calculators, colored pencils, rulers, pencil boxes, backpacks, erasers, glue sticks, notebooks. These can be dropped off at Mailbox Etc (southside) or my office at Hospital Amerimed. Every little bit helps!

The Saturday Market Co-op located at the Paradise Community Center is very proud to be open every single Saturday of the year. You'll find everything from bagels to aprons, honey mustard to bracelets – so many fun finds! Email me for further information.

Wouldn't you like to walk down this refreshing, cool path? Visit the Hacienda Jalisco in San Sebastian to beat the heat of Vallarta! August and September are gorgeous months up in the mountains and we have summer rates! Email info@haciendajalisco.com for further info.

We are thrilled (and very proud!) to welcome Dra. Lety Arichiaga to our group of physicians with offices at Hospital Amerimed. She's a star pediatrician, completely bi-lingual! Watch for our "clinics for kids" to begin in the fall.

February 11, 2014! That's the date of the next Medical Matters conference at the Hotel Marriott. Every year, it seems to get bigger and better and this one will be no exception!

If you would like more information about the HealthCare Resources PLUS program, click HERE. (Prices are in pesos) *If you are currently a PLUS member, if you renew prior to your expiration date you will receive a 10% discount.

If you are here for the winter months only, it is time to begin looking into traveler's insurance. I do not sell insurance, but I do work with several great representatives. As well, if you live here full time and are looking for medical coverage, we have reps for those types of policies too. Either way, please make sure you have proper medical coverage!

At Healthcare Resources Puerto Vallarta, we are here to assist you in any way possible. We have a group of twenty-seven physicians of all specialties and it is important that you are established with one, especially if you live here full time.

We hope you are having a happy and healthy Summer, wherever you are!
Pamela Thompson
healthcareresourcespv.com
pamela(at)healthcareresourcespv.com
Phone (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.