Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - On Tuesday, December 8 from 2:00 until 4:00 pm, the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad will hold a panel discussion about medical issues that expatriates often face when in Mexico at the Red Room Cabaret.

Moderated by Paul Crist, panel members Pamela Thompson, John Wilson-Bugbee and Susan Wichterman will make recommendations regarding interacting with local public and private medical systems and explain current efforts affecting the Affordable Care Act & Medicare.

Pam Thompson leads HealthCare Resources PV, an independent resource network designed to promote health and well-being. She provides referrals for physicians and emergency care, assistance in preparing, translating, and submitting insurance claims, information and assistance in navigating the local health care community of GP, specialists, hospitals, and support services. She will offer an overview of medical resources and insurance options, physician referrals, and assistance with obtaining regular and emergency treatment while living in, or visiting, Mexico.

ALL are welcome and admission is FREE. The Red Room at ACT II Stages is located at Insurgentes #300 on the corner of Basilio Badillo on the South side of Puerto Vallarta.

With country committees and local chapters in over 80 countries around the world, Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party organization for the millions of Americans living outside the United States. For more information about the Costa Banderas Chapter of Democrats Abroad, click HERE. For local assistance, contact Jack Kirkpatrick, Chair, at wjkirkpatrick(at)msn.com.

Pamela Thompson has lived and worked in Puerto Vallarta for over 19 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.