May 2023 Health News from Pamela Thompson
| Happy Spring! We say good-bye to most of our winter snowbirds and we wish them a good summer. Life goes on here during the summer months! One just needs to move a bit slower with the heat and humidity. Best advice: STAY HYDRATED. |
 Do you know your blood type? For the month of May, I have a special for you to find out. Regular price: 203 pesos Price in May: 150 pesos There are several locations and you must have an order from me. Let me know if you would like one. May 24, 2023, 9:00am Diana Miramontes, Nutritionist/Dietician – If you have attended any of her programs, you know she is stellar! On May 24 she will be doing a presentation on how to get vitamins and minerals (good ones!) in the summer months with cool, refreshing smoothies and other healthy yummies. No charge. RSVP: pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com We hope to see you there! Women’s Check-up Special – We have a really great, complete and economical Women’s Check-up and for the month of May, we are offering a 10 percent discount! I had posted on Facebook with a big response but we still have plenty of spaces left. If you are interested in participating, please email me and I will send the details. We also have a good Men’s check-up as well. Vallarta has a shortage on specific specialists. We work with two great endocrinologists but they have become so popular, it is several months for an appointment! Last month, thankfully we had a new endocrinologist move to Vallarta, Dr. Tirado. Do you need to see an endocrinologist for issues? Diabetes, thyroid issues and much more. If you would like an appointment, please email me your request. And speaking of long waits – for dermatologists – I work with five and appointments have been averaging 2 to 5 months out! If you are returning in the fall, I suggest scheduling your dermatology appointment this summer! Let me know. CLINICS in MAY – To participate in any of our clinics, please EMAIL with the request, indicate which clinic, complete name(s) of the person wishing to attend. I will acknowledge your request and send your appointment details shortly after. CONTACT: pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com All are cash unless otherwise noted.  May 11, 2023 Men’s Urology Clinic – Dr. Jonathan Robles 500 pesos Discounted price on PSA and Urinalysis May 12, 2023 Vascular Clinic – Dr. Hector Escoto 600 pesos Poor blood flow, especially in the legs, can cause a lot of pain, sometimes even a clot. Varicose veins as well. Our vascular specialist will evaluate completely and make recommendations. May 12, 2023 Eye Clinic – Dr. Rodrigo Gonzales 500 pesos Complete eye exam, pressure test. May 17, 2023 Shoulder Clinic – Dr. Joel Galindo 500 pesos Do you have shoulder pain? Osteoarthritis? Can you not lift your arms above your head? If you have any of these, this is a good clinic for you. Our orthopedic doing the clinic specializes in shoulders. Xray (2 views) available with a discount to be done prior to the clinic. May 18, 2023 and May 24, 2023 Skin Clinic – Dr. Daniel Velasco 550 pesos Dr. Velasco is an oncological surgeon and has done these extra-popular skin checks from head to toe for many years. He is checking for skin cancer (not dermatology issues). May 25, 2023 Spine Clinic – Dr. Ricardo Martinez 500 pesos Spine/Neck pain? This is a good time to have a consult with a specialist – with a 50 percent discount. Discounts on Xrays prior. May 26, 2023 Mammogram Clinic – 2,300 pesos (cash or credit card) 3D Tomosynthesis machine, low-pressure, low radiation. Breast ultrasound included if deemed necessary. Physical exam by oncologist. Summer Stuff – With the summer months, there is more time to do some things that in the high season, not able to do. Several years ago (pre-covid) during the summer months we would go to the movies once a week – discounted day and nice and cool. I will start that again. Activities – Are you interested in doing a class? Decopauge, learn to crochet, making a catrina doll and much more. I will try to get some things organized and out there. Do you have an idea for a group activity? Can you do one yourself? Send on the info and let’s see what we can do! I am wide open for ideas! If you would like to receive notifications of summer activities, please email me and let me know. Ongoing – I am happy to accept anything from gently used clothes, baby layette items, smaller items for a bazaar, craft supplies (for kids), coloring books, crayons, medical supplies – I find a home for pretty much anything. If you have anything, you can contact me and we will gratefully accept. I also post events, items, etc on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pam.thompsonwebb Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, MRI, physician consults (all specialties), x-rays, lab studies, physical therapy, homecare – we have it all and if you need something scheduled, or just information, please email me. Here’s to a happy, healthy and kind springtime in Puerto Vallarta. Thank you for reading this! Pam Thompson pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com |
