Explore a recent incident in Costa Rica involving a helicopter’s use for either capturing a criminal or saving a young girl’s life. Learn about the implications of this decision and the need for improved resource management.
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Hotels are suffering greatly due to the restrictions needed to stop the spread of covid-19. They report over 10,000 cancelled nights and expect a fall of up to 90% because…
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A wonderful pediatric cardiovascular surgeon from Costa Rica, Javier Brenes González, was hired by Dallas Children’s Medical City, in Texas. This 42-year-old doctor is recognized for his service that saved…
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The CCSS is planning to use the “day hospital” modality of care more and more. It also plans to treat more patients in their homes. Starting in Calderón Guardia Hospital…
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The national transplant program has been failing in so many ways. One of the results of these failures is that the number of people waiting for organs has doubled in…
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The Red Cross purchased 11 new ambulances, valued at ₡254 million. The purchase was made thanks to the Social Protection Board. The high roof microbus type emergency vehicles are a…
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The 50-year anniversary of Hospital Mexico is being commemorated with a giant light display that alternately projects the flags of Costa Rica and Mexico. The design goes from the second…
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7 foreign medical specialists have had their permits to practice in Costa Rica suspended because they did not pass the test put forth by the College of Physicians which issues…