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HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta
"...for all of your health care needs."


| HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Website: HealthCareResourcespv.com Email: info(at)healthcareresourcespv.com Tel: (322) 222-9638 Mobile: 044-322-107-7007 Nextel: 145-6912 | Whether you are here on vacation or here to stay, it is important to know where to find the right physician or health care practitioner when you need one.
 An independent resource network that provides total multi-faceted health and well-being services, HealthCare Resources offers multiple no-charge and minimal charge services to both residents and visitors in the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay area, acting as a comprehensive solution for all of your health care needs.
 Services offered include physician referrals (all specialties,) claim preparation, home care services, plastic and orthopedic surgery, surgical packages (including bariatric,) and insurance sales.
 Clinical services include mammogram, health exams (for both men and women) and skin exams among other services. Non-clinical services include English-speaking assistance to help you find the right doctor, physician referrals, insurance claim services and various support group services.
 Informative Speakers Programs are extensive and cover today's relative health topics such as cardiac care, weight loss surgery, breast health, prostate health, skin care, local hospital services, menopause, cancer, diabetes, and end of life decisions within our area, among others.
 HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta has quickly become the community's information center for health care services, programs, and medical needs in the Puerto Vallarta area and currently works with 26 board certified, professional physicians along with every local private hospital in the area.
 Created to assist you in a sensitively personalized and caring manner, HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta is committed to providing you with the most up-to-date health information and services. For more information, visit HealthCareResourcespv.com.


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HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Presents: Do I Need a Mexican Will?
Pamela Thompson
 If you are a full- or part-time resident or own property in Puerto Vallarta, you won't want to miss a special presentation by Lic. Rolo Romero, who will answer your questions about Mexican wills at the International Friendship Club House on Monday, November 23rd at 10:00 am.
Puerto Vallarta Mid-November Health News
Pamela Thompson
 High season has arrived - and things are getting busy! It's so fun to see friends who have returned for "the season" and many more tourists strolling the streets. Here's what we at HealthCare Resources have in store for you this month, and some great things to look forward to during the high season.
Free Rheumatology Lecture at CasaMagna
Pamela Thompson
 On Thursday, November 12th at 9:30 am, Sharp HealthCare in San Diego, California and HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta will present a free lecture by Rheumatology Specialist, Dr. Corrie Broudy, at the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa in Marina Vallarta.
H1N1 Flu Update for Mexico Travelers
Pamela Thompson
 As we begin our high season here in Puerto Vallarta, we have been receiving emails requesting information on the status of health issues in the Banderas Bay area, particularly about H1N1 flu (formerly called 'Swine Flu') in the states of Nayarit and Jalisco.
Los Mangos Library Update
Pamela Thompson
 With the children's library, Sally's Corner, nearing completion and the Autumn Concert Series kicking off with a violin and piano recital performed by Daniel Juarez Armenta and Alejandro Villareal on October 17, there is always something special happening at Biblioteca Los Mangos!
Flu and H1N1 Vaccines in Puerto Vallarta
Pamela Thompson
 The request for H1N1 vaccines in the Banderas Bay area has been overwhelming. As per several authorities, H1N1 vaccines will only be available through the local Health Department. However, the 'regular' flu vaccines are now available from Puerto Vallarta area doctors and clinics.
Meet Doctor Pedro Lopez-Cueto
Pamela Thompson
 Doctor Pedro Lopez-Cueto is an Engish speaking Urologist in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico who has specialized knowledge and skills regarding problems of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs.
Puerto Vallarta October Health News
Pamela Thompson
 As September winds down, we that have been here in Puerto Vallarta all summer are excited for folks to return so that we can say 'Bienvenidos' to all of our friends! October is going to be a jam-packed month with HealthCare Resources offering numerous clinics and special events.
The Season of Giving is Fast Approaching
Pamela Thompson
 The Vida Nueva street children shelter in Puerto Vallarta wants to be able to give the boys a Merry Christmas. We very much need your help to achieve this. The holiday season is one of the most difficult times for the children as it highlights that they are away from their families.
Mouth Magic in Mexico (or, I Am the Biggest Dental Weenie in the World!)
Pamela Thompson
 I would prefer to walk on hot coals, slide down a banister of razor blades or have a Chinese Water Torture than sit in a dentist's chair. I am a dental weenie! I finally found a dentist I like and trust and will be chronicling the re-invention of my teeth for other dental-weenies.
Puerto Vallarta Summer Food Drive Success
Pam Thompson
 What began in the Spring as an effort to help our friends and neighbors here in Puerto Vallarta through some very, very tough economic times through the summer months, blossomed into a massive undertaking, resulting in over 17,050 kg of food delivered to those who needed it most.
Health Services in the Bay of Banderas
Julia Caranci
 Vacations are fun: in theory. But what if you need a doctor while in Mexico but you don't speak Spanish? How do you know where to find specific services and what is and isn't covered by your health insurance? Pamela Thompson has the answers to these and other health-related questions.
Medical Tourism: Plastic Surgery in Paradise
Pamela Thompson
 As Medical Tourism becomes more and more popular, people are discovering that geographically, Puerto Vallarta is much more accessible than Thailand or India. They are taking advantage of Vallarta's lower prices, state-of-the-art facilities and top-notch plastic surgeons.
Vallarta Food Drive: Mission Accomplished
Pamela Thompson
 It is with a huge amount of pleasure and pride to announce that we now have sufficient funds to cover the DIF's Summer Food Distribution through September, as was the original goal when we started the Puerto Vallarta Community Food Drive back in May. But there is still work to do...
The Abdominal Journey Continues... The Colonoscopy
Pamela Thompson
 I know. I know. The thought of having a Colonoscopy done is not pleasant. It's not something folks look forward to doing. No grand anticipation of the big day. But honestly, it's not THAT bad! And, with Healthcare Resources Puerto Vallarta, you can have it done - and save money - this summer.
Vallarta Food Drive - It Takes a Village
Pamela Thompson
 This week brought another 525 little smiles as food packages were distributed to the children in DIF's Child Protective Services Programs. As we reach the half-way point of the Vallarta Summer Food Drive, we need a couple more big 'pushes' to keep distributing through the end of September.
Puerto Vallarta Mid-Summer Health News
Pamela Thompson
 It's hot and humid here in Puerto Vallarta. Even though even though there are less people here in the Banderas Bay area, there are still lots of fun things to do - from health clinics to the Food Drive and BINGO for Beans and Babies. I hope wherever you are, you are cool, happy and healthy!
G3Mex Joins Puerto Vallarta Food Drive
Pamela Thompson
 G3Mex Real Estate Company has joined Pamela Thompson and PVRPV in their efforts to help locals meet the basic needs of their families by collecting food to be distributed via DIF's various programs through the Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay Area Food Drive.
PV Food Drive Continues Through September
Pamela Thompson
 The thin, but smiling, children who lined up at yesterday's Food Drive distribution to the DIF-Child Protective Services program reminded me that times are beyond tough for many families in Puerto Vallarta. Join us in our commitment to keep this project going strong through September.
Bariatric Surgery - Is it for You?
Pamela Thompson
 What's the real truth about bariatrics? Is it a quick fix? Does the usual rapid weight loss last? Bariatric surgery is not a decision to be taken lightly. It is a tool - not a cure. A huge part of it is mental. It involves giving up your current relationship with food and changing it - forever!
A Little Time and Love Can Feed a Family
Pamela Thompson
 On Friday, June 5th, a fairly sweltering evening, 35 Food Drive volunteers spent 37 minutes at the PVRPV offices putting together nearly 700 individual food packages, each containing enough beans, rice, lentils, soup pasta and bullion cubes to feed a local family of four for one week.
Vallarta Food Drive Extremely Successful
Pamela Thompson
 I must say that when I first dreamed of making the Vallarta Food Drive a reality I never, in my wildest imaginings, believed - or even hoped - for such outstanding support, organization, love and hard work that has been taking place in our community since the program's inception.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta News
Pamela Thompson
 Even though things slow down a bit as the heat and humidity return to Puerto Vallarta, there are some great summertime specials and quite a few clinics planned for the next few months. Here at HealthCare Resources, we're busy making plans for next season's new projects, clinics and services.
Vallarta & Banderas Bay Area Food Drive
Pamela Thompson
 Over the past month, thousands of people in the Banderas Bay area have been impacted by the lack of tourists, resulting in a loss of jobs and income and leaving hard-working locals struggling to meet the basic needs of their families. It is now time for us all to step up to the plate and help out.
Puerto Vallarta/Jalisco Swine Flu Updates
Pamela Thompson
 With all the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, should you be afraid to travel to Puerto Vallarta? Health Care Resources Puerto Vallarta's Pamela Thompson has the latest news and health reports from around Banderas Bay.
Puerto Vallarta Hospital Basics - Part 2
Pamela Thompson
 Last week, we covered Puerto Vallarta hospital basics, such as the admission process and getting settled in to your hospital room. This week, we'll cover what you can expect as a patient in a Puerto Vallarta hospital, including diagnostic studies, treatments and the discharge process.
Puerto Vallarta Hospital Basics
Pamela Thompson
 If you should ever need to be admitted to a hospital here in Puerto Vallarta, it's best to be prepared and know the basics BEFORE you are quite ill and in the Emergency Room.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Spring News
Pamela Thompson
 As the Puerto Vallarta High Season winds down and we head in to Semana Santa-Easter vacations, many 'snowbirds' are returning to the US and Canada. For those who live here year-round there are plenty of things to keep you healthy and happy this Spring.
Things You Need to Know About PV Doctors
Pamela Thompson
 Here in Puerto Vallarta there are many doctors and specialists offering high-quality emergency care and routine medical or surgical procedures. Here are some things you need to know when consulting a local physician, and how much you can expect to pay.
Mammogram - The Big and Small of It
Pamela Thompson
 I hold Mammogram Clinics and preach the importance of women having a mammogram all the time. And then I go nearly five years without one. Gee, anyone with some sense knows the statistics of breast cancer and the vital importance of having a mammogram.
HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta Mid-February Update
Pamela Thompson
 It's nearly the middle of February, but seems the further I go, the 'behinder' I get! Updates will be released as more information becomes available, but here are a few of the clinics, programs and activities scheduled for the upcoming weeks.
January Puerto Vallarta Health News
Pamela Thompson
 Here we are at the start of a brand new year! Taking care of your own personal health, taking responsibility for it, should be a top priority. Here's what we have in store for you during January and some things to look forward to in February.
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