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Focus on Lakeside Healthcare – ChapalaMed

Lakeside is fortunate to have many competent medical professionals, both those who have their practices Lakeside and those who come from Guadalajara for office hours. Dr. Santiago Hernandez is the expert speaker on the local medical system at our FOCUS learning seminars and he graciously agreed to a wide-ranging interview including his medical practice, medical tourism Lakeside, and stem cell therapy. The interview will be published in installments on our site over the next few weeks. First, let's get acquainted with Dr. Hernandez and ChapalaMed. Please tell our readers about your medical … [Read more...]

Medical Tourism in Mexico

A growing number of Baby Boomers are taking advantage of low cost medical, dental and prescription drugs in Mexico. Mexico has quickly earned a reputation for quality medical care at a greatly reduced cost. Baby Boomers and retirees on fixed or retirement incomes have shown the largest increase in utilization of Mexican medical and dental services. Mexico is a prime destination for Medical Tourism. Medical Tourism is one of the fastest growing health care industries. The USA is in a health care crisis and patients are starting to travel abroad in search of the best quality and the most … [Read more...]

In Case of Emergency Will You Make It On Time – Part II

Over a year ago we reported on the construction of two new hospitals in the Lakeside area, a first for Lakeside, where in the past all hospitalization cases were referred to Guadalajara, a 45 minute to one hour journey, depending on traffic. The new private Hospital San Antonio del Lago de Chapala officially opened for business on April 26, 2019 and one of our recent FOCUS alumni became its 4th admitted patient after a sudden health emergency. He has graciously agreed to share his story with us for the benefit of other expats wondering about the quality of medical care in Mexico. Expat … [Read more...]

Prescription Medication and Over the Counter Drugs in Mexico

There are likely more farmacias (pharmacies) per head in Mexico than many other countries. Drugs are all pre-packaged usually in little boxes as opposed to plastic pill bottles, and either made locally or imported. Cost wise, local drugs are similar or less expensive than what you are used to, with imported drugs being a little more expensive. Depending on the drug you need, the generic farmacias may have the best prices. One of the biggest benefits of the INAPAM card that provides discounts to enrolled seniors over 60 of any nationality (as long as you are a temporary or permanent … [Read more...]

Lakeside Care Options

Overview Many who are considering a move to Lakeside are interested in local care options including assisted living facilities either for a loved one or for themselves at some point. Assisted living is a fairly new concept in Mexico, because most Mexicans still consider it a duty and an honor to care for their elderly family members. Recent statistics point out that in the state of Jalisco there are only ~2,000 elderly Mexicans in assisted living out of an elderly Jalisco population of ~758,000. However, there are currently over two dozen assisted living centers and nursing homes at … [Read more...]