Another Good Experience with Costa Rica’s Health Care System?
I have found Costa Rica’s health care to be excellent.
As I have mentioned in previous columns October is the month when it rains most in Costa Rica. Unfortunately during this time of year a lot of people contact colds, the flu and other respiratory ailments due to the damp weather.
No matter how good I take care of myself I seem to get some type of cold or flu this time of year. Recently, I experienced cold like symptoms that lasted about three days. I started to feel a lot better after the fourth day but I still had a persistent cough and congestion. A week went by and I still didn’t feel one hundred percent. So, I went to the branch of the Clínca Bíblica in Heredia near where I live.
The Clínica Bíblica is one of the country’s two best private hospitals. Their main hospital is located in San José but fortunately they have a small clinic in Downtown Heredia. They have a doctor on staff, offer laboratory services and have a small pharmacy with home delivery.
I dropped in without an appointment and saw the doctor almost immediately. She took her time examining me and determined I had a bronchial infection. She gave me a couple of injections to get rid of the immediate symptoms. Dr. Pamela also prescribed several medicines which I had to take for about a week.
That was a few days ago and I am finally starting to feel better. Today I took my usual morning walk and had a lot more energy.
In the 27 years I have lived here, I have found Costa Rica’s health care to be excellent. I have had two operations with excellent results as well as numerous bouts with colds and the flu like the one I describe above and am extremely pleased with the care I have received.
So as you can see good quality medical care should not be an issue if you choose to retire here.
January 27th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Cruz Amarilla
is an enterprise that offers medical services at our amply equipped clinic. We are located in La Geroma; Rohrmoser -1.3 miles north of the US Embassy.
We are pleased to announce our first in a series of clinics for women!
GYNECOLOGICAL EXAM REMARKABLELY ONLY $12.00!
February 12th through the 15th Dra. Iris Schmitz will perform gynecological exams from 9am through 3pm. Appointments are scheduled in 15 minute intervals. Test results will be available within 5 to 7 days following your exam. A follow-up consultation with the Doctor will be scheduled when your results are in at which time the follow-up appointment will be set.
BONE DENSITY TESTING – COMPLIMENTARY!
To complement the exams, a doctor specializing in Osteoporosis will conduct bone density testing FREE OF CHARGE!.
Appointments will be scheduled from 9am-3pm, in 15 minute increments on February 12th and 13th. Results are presented to our patients immediately after the exam.
Shuttle service will be provided if necessary on the east side of the U.S. Embassy near the parking lot where Spoon is located. We are conveniently located 1.3 miles north of the US Embassy by car. The clinic is on the right side of the street near Farmacia Evelin. Yellow balloons will mark our location!
Due to the demand for appointments, it is necessary to confirm a time and date with us (15 minute increments). Simply send an email to the administrative offices at: cruzamarillaorg@yahoo.com or call 2231-6441. We will need: patient name, age, including contact information to confirm your appointment.
Our principles, assurance and services stand above any level of professionalism, experience, spirit of service and rapidity that every patient deserves. We offer you the security of family doctors with the knowledge and technology of the 21st century for your entire family.
We operate 24 hours Emergency Service, 365 days of the year.
cruzamarilla@yahoo.com Phone: 2231-6160
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