Every day, there are more cases of acute severe hepatitis in children in the world. However, the cause of this serious illness and the reason why it only seems to affect minors is still unknown. Read on and learn more about childhood hepatitis.
What is hepatitis in children and what are its symptoms?Osteoporosis is a silent condition that thins the bones, causes fractures, and back and neck pain, and can take away up to 15 centimeters of your height. Most people know that calcium strengthens the bones and is an excellent weapon against osteoporosis. But, did you know that there are more than a dozen ways to combat this dangerous disease? Discover here 9 ways to fight off osteoporosis.
My friend: Life is the art of encounters. It was my sole pleasure meeting you in this path of life as my friend and fellow doctor. Your absence truly hurts, but it’s comforting to know that I was blessed with your friendship; and that will always remain. Hasta pronto amigo. – Dr. Jorge Villanueva Hernandez
The coronavirus pandemic that´s disturbing both Mexico and the world in 2020, has also affected students of the Centro Universitario de la Costa (CUCosta) and its families. Particularly, they have suffered from severe economic constraints and a lack of job opportunities. Thus, this grave economic crisis has placed these student´s undergraduate studies in jeopardy. Consequently, in order to provide the needed financial aid scholarships, Hospital CMQ and the Board of Directors of this university worked together to raise 400 thousand pesos. Fortunately, with this scholarships for Mexican students in need of financial aid, more than 295 low income students will be able to continue with their undergraduate studies.
Due to their potential severity, diseases of the respiratory system in children should not be taken lightly. In this interview, Dr. Salvador Gonzalez, the top pediatric pulmonologist in Puerto Vallarta shares his story with us. He tells us about his medical training, the medical services that he offers, the most common respiratory illnesses in children, and the most severe ones; those that without the proper medical attention can affect a child, putting his life in danger.
The first Open-Heart Surgery in the Banderas Bay region was a major success! Our team of renowned heart surgeons, interventional and clinical cardiologists performed a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), most commonly known as Open-Heart Surgery. This is truly an outstanding medical landmark for the region and its inhabitants, as they will now be able to have access to the most advanced medical care without having to travel abroad.
With a massive attendance, Medical Matters Puerto Vallarta 2019 offered the community of foreign visitors and residents, mainly from America and Canada, free information about the best local healthcare services, providers and physicians, medical related exhibits, and a complete speaker program with a wide variety of topics.
Hospital CMQ’s doctors and medical staff will be attending the Medical Matters expo this Monday the 11th of February at Hotel Marriott. This will be our fourth time participating with an information booth about the medical services we offer at our three hospital locations. It’s a free event; anyone interested in healthcare and wellbeing can attend. See you there!
To lose the last 5 kilos, to spend more time with family, to travel more, to save up, etc. Our New Year's Resolutions look very similar year after year. Don’t you think? But if you really want to make a change in your life (health and personal), discover here the resolutions that doctors want you to achieve this coming 2019.
Hospital CMQ City Center is the official provider of healthcare and hospital facilities to the little kids who are part of the Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip Program funded by the International Friendship Club of Puerto Vallarta. A program that has changes the lives of more than 300 Mexican children and their families. Discover here more about the program and what can you do to be part of it.
Our world is experiencing an emergency because of obesity. There is a real need for trained specialists and hospital institutions who are capable of fighting this reality. This is why, along with Dr. Sergio del Hoyo, we have received an official certification that goes from 2018-2023 at the XX International Congress from the Mexican College of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases to perform safe obesity surgery practices.
“Be there for someone. Give blood. Share life”. Blood donation is a topic that causes anxiety and nervousness for many people. But, did you know that it provides a sense of hope and it increases the quality of life of the patients who need it? With this information, you can prepare for what to expect before, during, and after donation.
Our Walk-In Clinic and Urgent Care at Hospital CMQ City Center is right in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. Some of the benefits of our Walk-in Clinic are no wait times, flexible business hours, and bilingual primary care services. Receive immediate care by our medical and nursing staff without an appointment.