March Health News from Pamela Thompson
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CLINICS FOR MARCH HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
Better late than never I guess! Just way too much going on to have our clinics last month! We did have excellent speakers programs though. Let’s get started!
Speakers Programs
All of our speakers programs require an RSVP.
There is never a charge for a speakers program.
We do not take kindly to ‘no shows’.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CLINICS FOR MARCH HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
March 17, 2020
9:00 am
Hospital San Javier Marina
End of Life Re-cap
This is a re-cap of our very popular program “End of Live Decisions in Puerto Vallarta”. I will cover all aspects – from decisions to cremation.
March 19, 2020
9:00 am
Clinic Sanmare
Mexican Salsas!
Our nutritionist, Monica, will cover everything you need to know about Mexican Salsas! Spices, textures, smells!
March 24, 2020
9:00 am
Hospital San Javier Marina
Parkinson’s 101 We are so very proud to have Jill Ater present this program! You can go to this link and learn about Jill:
https://www.davisphinneyfoundation.org/teams/jill-ater/ We have tried here, in the past, to form a Parkinson’s Support Group, without much success. Now with Jill living here, there are a lot of possibilities for support and information. If you or anyone you know has
Parkinson’s, we really hope that you will attend.
March 26, 2020
9:00 am
Clinic Sanmare
Healthy Heart and Diabetes Cooking
Our nutritionist, dietician will offer some ideas and suggestions for
some healthy cooking for anyone with heart disease and diabetes or
pre-diabetes. We all want a healthy heart!
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CLINICS FOR MARCH HAVE BEEN CANCELLED
Clinics!
All of our clinics are SCREENING clinics meaning no procedures are
performed at the clinics. These are discounted consults, screening for
something particular.
To participate: Send an email stating the clinic you would like to attend
and if you have a preferred time frame (no promises but I will try!). You will receive a detailed email with directions, time, location of the clinic
and confirmation.
Ear Clinic
March 17, 2020 – Bucerias
March 20, 2020 – Puerto Vallarta
400 pesos
These clinics are performed by an ENT who will check inside your ears
and clean if necessary. Note: This is NOT a hearing test! We do have a
wonderful audiologist if you need a hearing test.
Eye Clinic
March 17, 2020
400 pesos
Vision exam, pressure test for glaucoma, exam and evaluation by an
ophthalmologist.
Cardiac Clinic
March 18, 2020
Price: 650 pesos
Includes consult/interview with a cardiologist, EKG, Blood Pressure
check. We recommend that prior to your appointment, you have a
cholesterol profile and we are offering this at a discounted price. (This is
an amazing savings – outside of our
Clinic, the price for this is 1,200 pesos). Note: This clinic cannot
substitute for a pre-op cardiac consult or an insurance cardiac
appointment.
Shoulder Clinic
March 18, 2020
400 pesos plus 400 pesos for X-ray of shoulder (one) or 800 pesos for
both shoulders. Your choice.
(If you have a recent shoulder X-ray and you can bring the FILMS then
of course, you do not need another).
Evaluation and review with bilingual orthopedic who will offer
recommendations/treatment options if needed of your shoulder.
Skin Clinic
March 19, 2020 and March 25, 2020
400 pesos
This is a skin cancer screening check by an oncologist (not by a
dermatologist). He checks from your scalp all the way to the bottoms of
your feet. These clinics fill quickly.
Knee Clinic
March 25, 2020
400 pesos plus 400 pesos for X-ray of knee (one) or 800 pesos for both
knees. Your choice.
(If you have a recent knee X-ray and you can bring the FILMS then of
course, you do not need another).
Evaluation and review with bilingual orthopedic who will offer
recommendations/treatment options if needed of your knee or knees.
Vascular Clinic
March 26, 2020
400 pesos
Our Vascular specialist will evaluate your blood flow, varicose veins, and
your risk factors for vascular disease. You will receive a report with
recommendations.
Mammogram Clinic
March 27, 2020
2,100 pesos
Includes a 3D digital mammogram with state of the art, tomosynthesis
machine, (the only one in the area) using low-radiation and low pressure
technique, breast ultrasound (if deemed necessary), a manual exam and
a complete review and explanation of your films. These are performed
by a breast specialist and an oncologist.
Men’s Urology Clinic
March 27, 2020
700 pesos
Includes consult/interview with our urologist, ultrasound of kidneys,
bladder and prostate, measurement of residual urine. We recommend
prior to your appointment a PSA and Urinalysis and we offer these at a
discounted price.
Women’s Clinic
March 31, 2020
Price: 775 pesos
Includes consult, Pap smear, pelvic exam by a female GYN.
This and That!
As always, we have ongoing Men’s and Women’s Check-ups,
Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, MRI, CT scan, Ultrasound, Lab studies. We
have a huge variety of physician specialists from cardiologists to
geriatric specialists. We do not sell insurance but we work with good
agents and we can make sure you understand the entire insurance
process.
If you see my Facebook posts, you know that I am begging for blood
donations nearly every other day. If you can donate, please do so!
Watch for a blood drive the end of March. Information will be posted
on Facebook.
We have a wonderful, completely bilingual geriatric specialist with us
now! For an appointment, just let me know. As well, in April she will be doing a series of speakers program related to aging. If you have specific
topic ideas, please do send them on!
As we slide in to the ‘low season’, our physical donations for the various
folks in need that we work with will drop off substantially. We supply
food every month to our Kids with Cancer and their families (18 in
total). If you are able to assist with any of the supplies, please let me
know and I will send you the list.
We also gather newborn items for the babies at Hospital Regional.
As well, Hospital Regional has a bazaar every Thursday to raise funds
for extremely poor, terminal patients. We accept gently used clothing,
small household items. What a great cause!
I try to assist those who ‘fall through the cracks’ so in reality, I can use
anything! Items can always be dropped off at my office at Hospital San
Javier Marina, even if I am not there. Our security guards are great at
putting items in my office.
Wash your hands! Wash your hands! Wash your hands!
Please contact us for anything you might need, questions you might
have.
Happy March!
Pamela Thompson
pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com
https://www.facebook.com/pam.thompsonwebb
