Medical Service…
Mexico has more to offer than great beaches, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine; it can also be a great place to get more reasonably priced medical attention than at home.
One of the greatest advantages to traveling to Mexico for medical care is it's proximity to the United States. You won't be pained by the price of the ticket, or by the length of your flight.
Why travel halfway around the world when you can get reasonably priced medical treatments close to home?
Mexico's hospitals are similarly ranked to those in the U.S. according to the World Health Organization. A majority of Mexican hospitals are clean and modern with a large amount of private rooms. Physicians in Mexico are often known for their level of personal care and interaction with their patients, and will be happy to talk with you about any of your concerns about your treatment.
Bariatric (Weight-loss) and Dental Surgery are two of the most common procedures patients go to Mexico to have done, but knee and hip surgeries and cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are popular as well. Costs can be as low as half of those in the U.S. and waiting times for procedures are almost unheard of.
Mexico has long been a destination for those wishing to save on prescription medications, and for a reason. Like Canada, many medications that are high priced in the United States can be acquired in Mexico for a fraction of the price. Many of these medications are produced by the same international companies that supply them at home and can cut your post-operative care costs down a great deal.
Mexico is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is surrounded on the north by the US, on the south and west by the North Pacific Ocean;
on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea and on the east by the Gulf of Mexico. The “United Mexican States” is a federation comprising of
31 states and a federal district, the capital Mexico City, is one of the world s most populous cities.
With an estimated population of 109 million, it is the 11th most populous country and the most populous Spanish speaking country in the world. As the only Latin
American member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) since 1994, Mexico is firmly established as an upper middle-income country.
Today, Mexico is a traveler's paradise, crammed with a multitude of opposing identities: desert landscapes, snow-capped volcanoes, ancient ruins, teeming industrialized
cities, time-warped colonial towns, glitzy resorts, deserted beaches and a world-beating collection of flora and fauna.
This mix of modern and traditional, clichéd and surreal, is the key to Mexico's charm, whether your passion is throwing back margaritas, listening to howler monkeys, surfing the Mexican Pipeline, scrambling over Mayan ruins or expanding your collection of posable Day of the Dead skeletons.
Mexico is enjoyable year-round, but October to May is generally the most pleasant time to visit. The May-September period can be hot and humid, particularly in the south, and inland temperatures can approach freezing during December-February. Facilities are often heavily booked during Semana Santa (the week before Easter) and Christmas/New Year, the peak domestic travel periods.
Mexico's climate has something for everyone: it's hot and humid along the coastal plains, and drier and more temperate at higher elevations inland (Guadalajara or Mexico City, for example). Try to avoid the southern coast between July and September - the resorts are decidedly soggy and jam-packed.
Currency
Name: Mexican Peso (Peso)
Exchange rate: Go to www.gocurrency.com
Monterrey
Mexico’s third largest city, Monterrey is one of the leading industrial and financial centers of Mexico. Located in the northern part of the country,
the city is very accessible by air from any international location. In addition, its entrepreneurial character has earned it world-wide prestige.
Monterrey is a very versatile city, and there is much more to it than just business and industry. A modern, well-planned city that is easy to navigate
and full of cultural offerings, Monterrey is populated by friendly and helpful people who are eager to present their city as the most advanced in Mexico.
Monterrey was ranked as the most secure city in Latin America and Mexico in 2005 and one of the two most secure in 2006.
Monterrey's population of over one million (three million in the urban area) is the most educated in Mexico and the city on a per capita basis has more colleges,
universities and institutes of technology, than any other Mexican city. Another example of this city's progressive stature is the fact that over twenty per cent of
Mexico's computers are said to be located in Monterrey.
There are a number of nearby attractions to attract tourists, especially those interested in a vacation complimented by all of the amenities that are associated with the convenience that a large city offers. Quality restaurants, modern shopping malls, numerous museums and cultural attractions abound here. The mountains, canyons and desert that surround the city offer pleasant diversion and a wide variety of tourist activities, many of which are not readily available anywhere else in Mexico. Some of the Mexico's best hiking, mountain biking, cave exploring and nature areas are located within fairly close proximity to the city. A visit to Monterrey is sure to surprise even the most accomplished traveler. Tourists often overlook this charming city, opting for the beach resorts and the promotional popularity of other Mexican cities. As word of Monterrey spreads, this should change. Tourism has become more prevalent in recent years, as traveling businessmen spread the word about Monterrey and even return to vacation with their families.
The city is served by the General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (moving more than 5.25 million passengers in 2006). There are many non-stop flights to key US hubs (Atlanta, Chicago-O’Hare, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Los Angeles and Houston-Intercontinental). There is also non-stop service to Madrid, Spain.
More information when visiting Monterrey…
Spanish is the official language of Mexico. English is a secondary language.
Its weather, though reasonably pleasant in spring and autumn, is hot in the summer; the average high reaches 35 °C (95 °F) in August, with an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
Winters are cool but not cold. The average January high is 19 °C (67 °F) and the average low in January is 8 °C (48 °F); however, temperatures below freezing are exceedingly rare.
Rainfall is scarce, but more prominent during May through September. Humidity in winter can be high, although without showers. Snowfall is a very rare event.
Passport is required for entrance from the US.
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Christus Muguerza Hospitals
Founded more than 70 years ago, Christus Muguerza is the first hospital in Mexico to
receive JCI accreditation. Christus Muguerza’s hospitals are located in Monterrey about 160 miles south of the US/Texas border.
Since 2001, the Group has been affiliated with CHRISTUS Health, a faith-based, non-profit health system based in Dallas, TX that is comprised of 40 hospitals, in-patient and long-term care facilities as well as dozens of clinics, physician offices and healthcare services in more than 70 cities in North America.
CHRISTUS Muguerza integrates more than 70 years of medical services and a commitment to innovation which, combined with its affiliation to CHRISTUS Health, a leading Catholic health system in the US, enables it to offer world-class medical services in Mexico.
CHRISTUS Muguerza offers its patients services in virtually every field of medical specialization, such as cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, gynecology, neurology, transplants, plastic surgery and bariatrics. The high-quality procedures and standards focus primarily on patient-safety and well-being. State-of-the-art telemedicine system allows the Group to monitor and follow-up patients in hospitals that share this technology all over the world.
While positioning itself as one of the leading healthcare corporation in Mexico, comparable to the best in the world, CHRISTUS Muguerza has invested more than $100 million dollars in the last four years in facilities, technology and service line development. This has allowed the Group to continue to be a leader in technological innovation and medical infrastructure in global healthcare.
The 2 primary Hospitals are:
