healthcare costa rica

There are a ton of differences between Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) hospitals and private ones and also differences between them and public hospitals in other countries. Many professionals…

While many are afraid and thinking, “Did I pass someone on the street who is infected? Should I go to the emergency room?,” the truth is there are only 13…

Soon after a court case was opened against him, a Cuban doctor fled Costa Rica and went to Miami, in March 2018. He has since been extradited from the US…

Costa Rica News – After breaking his pelvis, back and arm in a fall in a Central American jungle, a Hamilton man and his wife say they are now stuck in Costa Rica…

Costa Rica News – It’s that time again: The 3-year-old daughter falls asleep on the sofa watching her favorite cartoon. Her mother tucks her into bed and suddenly remembers she forgot…

Costa Rica News – Electronic prescriptions are going to halve the waiting times at CCSS pharmacies. 13 health areas already have this type of digital processing but it’ll be available in…

Costa Rica Health – In the United States, we look at health care as a transaction with a high price and for a profit. We visit the doctor for a cure, and…

Costa Rica News – The Zika virus has already had cases in Costa Rica, but other long term effects might be a side effect of this virus. The children of…