Category Archives: health care

More on Health Care in Panama

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Kris Cunningham

One of my good blog friends shared a link to a post written by Larry Mathews HERE. Larry had COPD and lived in David for quite a few years, but eventually went back to the USA for more medical care. … Continue reading →

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Some Interesting Thoughts About Health Care from another blog

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

This is from Future Expats Forum  I tried to share by reblogging it here but it didn’t work. Please excuse the previous blank post. Here is the cut and paste version from the Future Expats Forum website. Yes, those of … Continue reading →

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Dengue Fever

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

A flyer fell out of a package of trash bags so I picked it up. I know that there is dengue fever in Panama, and that the authorities are working hard to prevent it and educate people on mosquito control. … Continue reading →

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Doing Good Deeds

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I recently met someone who takes doing good deeds extremely seriously. I met Tom McCormack and learned a bit about all the amazing things he does in Panama. It started with my good friend Haydeé who is a special ed … Continue reading →

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Moving Abroad – Health Care – NY Times Article

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I was contacted recently by Tim Gray, a writer for the NY Times. He’s an excellent journalist, a really nice guy, and I’ve enjoyed our conversations and correspondence a lot. He’s written an article about health care and insurance options … Continue reading →

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My turn with the dentist

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I was many months overdue for a cleaning and checkup, so I figured it was my turn to see the dentist. This was accomplished in short order for $30, and cleaning was done by the dentist himself. I’ve had trouble … Continue reading →

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A Medical Appointment, a Trip to the Lab, Mae Lewis Hospital

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Ma had a follow up appointment with the GP, Dr Luz Visuette at Mae Lewis Hospital. I went along for the appointment this time so I was able to observe.  I found the doctor kind, caring, thorough, and very competent. She … Continue reading →

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More Encounters with the Panama Health Care System

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Ma went back to see the eye doctor. It’s dryer and windier here now so her allergies and dry eyes were bothering her more. She got some different eye drops and a referral to an allergist. Again, we just showed … Continue reading →

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a Trip to the Dentist

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Dental care is less expensive here in Panama. People travel here for care and even with travel expenses, they save money. So, we decided to wait until we were here to get any further dental care. My husband needed a … Continue reading →

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A trip to the Doctor

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

One of the most frequent questions I get from people in the US – What is the medical care like down there? My husband’s 92 year old mother is with us and she needed a little help (nothing serious, prescription … Continue reading →

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