Press release by Richard Jordan, PR Coordinator for DentaRica, LLC
Clemmons, NC -- Patients from the midwest and North Carolina are meeting DentaRica staff (known locally as NC Medical Travel to Costa Rica). Once together, they will board the same flight to travel on the last leg on the journey to Costa Rica's paradise of healthcare affordability. This is an image of the ideal DentaRica experience. Personal guidance and travel assistance literally all the way. This level of personal service is the VIP treatment (a $1,000 value), and offered to this group free of charge as a promotion.
Once in Costa Rica itself, the personal service doesn't stop there. Staff in North Carolina will remotely coordinate appointments and bookings and travel arrangements. One of the more complicated things will be making sure all our staff and shuttles know who to pick up when, because many of our medical and dental appointments involve consultations and thus new appointments will be frequent. Add to this that medical appointments are notorious for delays and running longer than expected. Add to that that we will have various tours leaving on different days at different times. Volcanoes, crocodile overlooks, coffee plantations, 200-foot waterfalls, white beaches, rainforests. Logistics is our biggest job, and that's what we're here for.
About DentaRica:
DentaRica (locally known as NC Medical Travel) is a USA-based company with an open-to-the-public office in Clemmons, NC. They make medical travel convenient and much safer than unassisted medical tourism through various means, including finding trustworthy Costa Rican partners, performing background checks on these partners, setting up appointments, answering questions from USA residents, and when needed guiding their guests personally.
Their website is www.ncmedicaltravel.com/
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Washington Post article: "A $10,000 Blood Test? Yes, Really!"
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/08/15/a-10000-blood-test-yes-really/
This article disturbed us so much, and I'm sure it will you, too. But it is good information, and turning a blind eye to the broken healthcare in the United States helps no one, least of all yourself.
We are proud that our company, NC Medical Travel to Costa Rica, can provide a way out for our fellow Americans stuck in between a rock and a hard place..all while getting top notch medical care and a great vacation, to boot!
We are not a charity, although like a good charity we help average people have a better quality of life. But only if they are willing to try something a little bit out-of-the-ordinary.
This article disturbed us so much, and I'm sure it will you, too. But it is good information, and turning a blind eye to the broken healthcare in the United States helps no one, least of all yourself.
We are proud that our company, NC Medical Travel to Costa Rica, can provide a way out for our fellow Americans stuck in between a rock and a hard place..all while getting top notch medical care and a great vacation, to boot!
We are not a charity, although like a good charity we help average people have a better quality of life. But only if they are willing to try something a little bit out-of-the-ordinary.
Monday, June 30, 2014
NC Medical Travel to Costa Rica to be exhibitor at both Dixie Classic Fair and NC Mountain State Fair
Press release written by Richard Jordan, PR Coordinator for NC Medical Travel
06-30-2014
Clemmons, NC -- NC Medical Travel to Costa Rica (known internationally as DentaRica) is making final arrangements to be exhibitors at two major regional fairs, the Dixie Classic Fair in October and the NC Mountain State Fair in September. They will be unveiling their newest promotional video, made in conjunction with the partner hospital, Clinica Unibe.
This video has been a true international effort, with part filmed in North Carolina and part made in Costa Rica. It is designed to help businesses understand exactly how NC Medical Travel can benefit their bottom line, as well as their value to both existing and prospective employees. In it, specific questions are answered, such as "Why will my employees chose to travel?"
These fairs are both well-attended, and NC Medical Travel anticipates meeting many types of people, although most will be individuals and small business owners. The new video, even if not directly addressing these attendees, will be of extreme interest. The video features a patient testimonial of a NC resident while in Costa Rica for treatment from partners of NC Medical Travel. The video clearly shows the hospital itself, the doctors, and even the airport! Perhaps most importantly they will see for themselves the high standards in healthcare practiced by the Costa Rican facilities.
To better illustrate the cost savings being discussed, it is often useful to compare the cost and savings of various costly procedures as hip replacements and knee surgery. It is realistic for U.S. health costs to be $50,000 for many such procedures. The Costa Rican cost may be as low only $16,000 for the same procedure with the same FDA guidelines. $24,000 is an enormous savings, weather to a business or to an individual.
About NC Medical Travel to Costa Rica:
DentaRica (locally known as NC Medical Travel) is a USA-based company with an open-to-the-public office in Clemmons, NC. They help both individuals and businesses to significantly reduce costs for healthcare. They make the cost savings of medical travel convenient and much safer than unaided medical tourism through various means, including finding trustworthy Costa Rican partners, performing background checks on these partners, setting up appointments, answering questions from USA residents, and when needed guiding their guests personally.
Their website is www.ncmedicaltravel.com/
About Unibe Hospital:
Clinica Unibe is a hospital located in sunny Costa Rica, in the capital city, San Jose. Their facility has all the required Costa Rican Ministry of Health permits, plus they have had the AAAASF accreditation since 2010. Unibe Hospital was the first such facility in Costa Rica to receive the honor of AAAASF accreditation.
Their website is www.clinicaunibe.net/
About the NC Mounain State Fair:
In 2013, the NC Mountain State Fair drew over 191,000 during the 10-day event.
Their website is http://www.mountainfair.org/
About the Dixie Classic Fair:
In 2013, the Dixie Classic Fair drew over 320,000 people during the 10-day event.
Their website is http://www.dcfair.com/
06-30-2014
Clemmons, NC -- NC Medical Travel to Costa Rica (known internationally as DentaRica) is making final arrangements to be exhibitors at two major regional fairs, the Dixie Classic Fair in October and the NC Mountain State Fair in September. They will be unveiling their newest promotional video, made in conjunction with the partner hospital, Clinica Unibe.
This video has been a true international effort, with part filmed in North Carolina and part made in Costa Rica. It is designed to help businesses understand exactly how NC Medical Travel can benefit their bottom line, as well as their value to both existing and prospective employees. In it, specific questions are answered, such as "Why will my employees chose to travel?"
These fairs are both well-attended, and NC Medical Travel anticipates meeting many types of people, although most will be individuals and small business owners. The new video, even if not directly addressing these attendees, will be of extreme interest. The video features a patient testimonial of a NC resident while in Costa Rica for treatment from partners of NC Medical Travel. The video clearly shows the hospital itself, the doctors, and even the airport! Perhaps most importantly they will see for themselves the high standards in healthcare practiced by the Costa Rican facilities.
To better illustrate the cost savings being discussed, it is often useful to compare the cost and savings of various costly procedures as hip replacements and knee surgery. It is realistic for U.S. health costs to be $50,000 for many such procedures. The Costa Rican cost may be as low only $16,000 for the same procedure with the same FDA guidelines. $24,000 is an enormous savings, weather to a business or to an individual.
About NC Medical Travel to Costa Rica:
DentaRica (locally known as NC Medical Travel) is a USA-based company with an open-to-the-public office in Clemmons, NC. They help both individuals and businesses to significantly reduce costs for healthcare. They make the cost savings of medical travel convenient and much safer than unaided medical tourism through various means, including finding trustworthy Costa Rican partners, performing background checks on these partners, setting up appointments, answering questions from USA residents, and when needed guiding their guests personally.
Their website is www.ncmedicaltravel.com/
About Unibe Hospital:
Clinica Unibe is a hospital located in sunny Costa Rica, in the capital city, San Jose. Their facility has all the required Costa Rican Ministry of Health permits, plus they have had the AAAASF accreditation since 2010. Unibe Hospital was the first such facility in Costa Rica to receive the honor of AAAASF accreditation.
Their website is www.clinicaunibe.net/
About the NC Mounain State Fair:
In 2013, the NC Mountain State Fair drew over 191,000 during the 10-day event.
Their website is http://www.mountainfair.org/
About the Dixie Classic Fair:
In 2013, the Dixie Classic Fair drew over 320,000 people during the 10-day event.
Their website is http://www.dcfair.com/
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
World Health Organization's ratings for nation's overall healthcare
Although wikipedia is not entirely accurate, this information is widely in agreement with other sites, including the WHO's own.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/
What is really amazing is how the US is not rated especially high, although not especially low either.
This is not new information or anything secret. It is simply not widely thought about.
Costa Rica is ranked HIGHER than the U.S. See for yourself. Why would someone who has decided on medical tourism choose to travel to a country with a lower rating? As far as money matters are the reason, Costa Rica is as affordable as many other destinations.
Recently, I wrote a blog post about escaping USA hospitals because of medical errors and sloppy healthcare. The WHO rankings demonstrate the same problems, and also the urgency to find a better alternative.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/
What is really amazing is how the US is not rated especially high, although not especially low either.
This is not new information or anything secret. It is simply not widely thought about.
Costa Rica is ranked HIGHER than the U.S. See for yourself. Why would someone who has decided on medical tourism choose to travel to a country with a lower rating? As far as money matters are the reason, Costa Rica is as affordable as many other destinations.
Recently, I wrote a blog post about escaping USA hospitals because of medical errors and sloppy healthcare. The WHO rankings demonstrate the same problems, and also the urgency to find a better alternative.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Podcast: Real patient testimonial interview on HealthcareElsewhere
The podcast HealthcareElsewhere (http://healthcareelsewhere.com) is a new thing in cyberspace, but it is helping to address an old problem: finding better medical care for yourself and those you love. This show looks at all sorts of alternatives and think-outside-the-box solutions, in many different countries, but in the last few days they have released TWO MORE shows relating to Costa Rica, and more specifically featuring our select partner Unibe Hospital (Clinica Unibe).
The podcast is cleverly hosted by John Cote, whose truth-seeking talents try and get at the full stories.
First, on May 17th, the podcast host interviewed Dr. Luis Wachong, CEO of Unibe Hospital, with a focus on the quality at his facility, assured with their international accreditations:
http://healthcareelsewhere.com/2014/05/17/029-the-benefits-of-u-s-accredited-healthcare-in-costa-rica-with-luis-wachong/
Then, on May 20, just a few days later, the show interviews one of his patients! This gentleman traveled with DentaRica's assistance and saw the clear benefit to our Wellness Package.
http://healthcareelsewhere.com/2014/05/20/32-traveling-to-costa-rica-for-annual-checkups-with-steven-strotman/
The podcast is cleverly hosted by John Cote, whose truth-seeking talents try and get at the full stories.
First, on May 17th, the podcast host interviewed Dr. Luis Wachong, CEO of Unibe Hospital, with a focus on the quality at his facility, assured with their international accreditations:
http://healthcareelsewhere.com/2014/05/17/029-the-benefits-of-u-s-accredited-healthcare-in-costa-rica-with-luis-wachong/
Then, on May 20, just a few days later, the show interviews one of his patients! This gentleman traveled with DentaRica's assistance and saw the clear benefit to our Wellness Package.
http://healthcareelsewhere.com/2014/05/20/32-traveling-to-costa-rica-for-annual-checkups-with-steven-strotman/
Informative podcast interview with CEO of Unibe Hospital on HealthcareElsewhere!
The podcast HealthcareElsewhere (http://healthcareelsewhere.com) is a new thing in cyberspace, but it is helping to address an old problem: finding better medical care for yourself and those you love. This show looks at all sorts of alternatives and think-outside-the-box solutions, in many different countries, but in the last few days they have released TWO MORE shows relating to Costa Rica, and more specifically featuring our select partner Unibe Hospital (Clinica Unibe).
The podcast is cleverly hosted by John Cote, whose truth-seeking talents try and get at the full stories.
First, on May 17th, the podcast host interviewed Dr. Luis Wachong, CEO of Unibe Hospital, with a focus on the quality at his facility, assured with their international accreditations:
http://healthcareelsewhere.com/2014/05/17/029-the-benefits-of-u-s-accredited-healthcare-in-costa-rica-with-luis-wachong/
Then, on May 20, just a few days later, the show interviews one of his patients! This gentleman traveled with DentaRica's assistance and saw the clear benefit to our Wellness Package.
http://healthcareelsewhere.com/2014/05/20/32-traveling-to-costa-rica-for-annual-checkups-with-steven-strotman/
The podcast is cleverly hosted by John Cote, whose truth-seeking talents try and get at the full stories.
First, on May 17th, the podcast host interviewed Dr. Luis Wachong, CEO of Unibe Hospital, with a focus on the quality at his facility, assured with their international accreditations:
http://healthcareelsewhere.com/2014/05/17/029-the-benefits-of-u-s-accredited-healthcare-in-costa-rica-with-luis-wachong/
Then, on May 20, just a few days later, the show interviews one of his patients! This gentleman traveled with DentaRica's assistance and saw the clear benefit to our Wellness Package.
http://healthcareelsewhere.com/2014/05/20/32-traveling-to-costa-rica-for-annual-checkups-with-steven-strotman/
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Our Owner, Kathy Jordan, interviewed on podcast HealthcareElsewhere!
Listen to this great show!
http://healthcareelsewhere.com/2014/05/09/costa-ricas-compassionate-care-with-kathy-jordan-of-north-carolina-medical-travel/
This podcast is about medical tourism as a topic of interest (from any country) and is not affiliated with any medical or tourism providers, and really seems to have a strong ethic for unbiased journalism (unless a desire for humane, safe, and fair healthcare counts as a bias).
The host, John Cote, and his wife are both veterans of the U.S. military and their patriotism for the United States as a country and a people does not extend to a blind trust in U.S. healthcare as a single option for anyone, and although many times a very good option, U.S. healthcare is not the only alternative. This is what the show is about: alternatives to local, U.S. healthcare.
We were thrilled to be a part of the podcast, and hope to be again soon.
Their website is: www.healthcareelsewhere.com and says:
"Welcome to Healthcare Elsewhere, Your Daily Medical Tourism Show!
http://healthcareelsewhere.com/2014/05/09/costa-ricas-compassionate-care-with-kathy-jordan-of-north-carolina-medical-travel/
This podcast is about medical tourism as a topic of interest (from any country) and is not affiliated with any medical or tourism providers, and really seems to have a strong ethic for unbiased journalism (unless a desire for humane, safe, and fair healthcare counts as a bias).
The host, John Cote, and his wife are both veterans of the U.S. military and their patriotism for the United States as a country and a people does not extend to a blind trust in U.S. healthcare as a single option for anyone, and although many times a very good option, U.S. healthcare is not the only alternative. This is what the show is about: alternatives to local, U.S. healthcare.
We were thrilled to be a part of the podcast, and hope to be again soon.
Their website is: www.healthcareelsewhere.com and says:
"Welcome to Healthcare Elsewhere, Your Daily Medical Tourism Show!
Every day, host John Cote shares the success stories of people just like you, who have traveled elsewhere to take care of their healthcare needs. Join us as we interview Doctors and healthcare experts from around the world and reveal cutting edge medical breakthroughs."
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