Unibe Hospital of Costa Rica Attending Conference in Florida

Press release written by Richard Jordan, PR Coordinator at DentaRica, LLC

Unibe Hospital in Costa Rica, as part of its ongoing effort to reach the international medical tourism market, is proud to be attending the 2014 Medical Travel and International Business Summit to be held in Miami Beach, Florida in May. It will be the first such event held outside of Costa Rica. The Summit, hosted by PROMED, is the fifth of these annual events, and is to be held at the Deauville Beach Resort.

Unibe Hospital, in sunny Costa Rica, can serve USA patients with the quality they are used to. Moreover, a US patient can a lot of money without sacrificing value. Costa Rica, in general, is rated even higher than the US in terms of healthcare. 

May 6th through May 8th, the Costa Rican promoters of medical travel are hosting this convention to gather the most respected institutions of Costa Rican medical tourism and provide network opportunities for both Costa Rican and international parties. Education, business meetings, and investment opportunities all play a role, as well.

Although Americans travelling to Costa Rica for healthcare alternatives has been going on for many decades, there has recently been a more unified effort to promote medical tourism. And Unibe Hospital, along with USA-based partner DentaRica, LLC (also known as NC Medical Travel) are part of that renewed effort.

Unibe Hospital is proud to be sending its own Medical Director as a guest speaker.  Dr. Maria Amalia Matamoros will be speaking on Wednesday, May 7th.

Additionally, Dr. Ronald Iverson, President of the highly respected and American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities International (AAAASFI), will be speaking on ethical considerations in medical tourism. His organization is part of largest not-for-profit accrediting organization in the United States. 

ICT, the Costa Rican tourism board, will also be attending. The owner of DentaRica Travel, LLC, is certified by ICT as a destination specialist. DentaRica is a US travel business that can assist US patients in visiting PROMED-cetified hospitals and clinics, such as Unibe.

Unibe Hospital was one of the founders of PROMED, and remains proud of its contribution to making Costa Rica one the best destinations in the world for medical tourism. This conference is part of PROMED's ongoing promotional efforts. The USA locale this year is designed to better reach business interests in the North American markets. PROMED certifies healthcare providers for high quality standards but also works towards satisfaction for all foreign travelers.

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 DentaRica:
DentaRica (also 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 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 PROMED: PROMED is the Council for the International Promotion of Costa Rica Medicine. It’s a non-profit organization that coordinates the efforts carried out to ensure the quality of services provided by the private health industry in Costa Rica. They develop regulatory standards and promotes the certification of service providers with the support of international bodies.

Press release: Unibe Hospital Gives Better Health Through Preventative Medicine

Press release written by Richard Jordan, PR Coordinator at DentaRica, LLC

Clemmons, NC -- Clinica Unibe, one of the best hospitals in Costa Rica, just a four-hour flight south of Florida, can make the quality of life better for thousands of USA residents, and has been doing so for the last decade. Although they are certainly qualified to perform full treatments and surgeries just like any USA hospital (and have the credentials to back it up), it seems worthwhile to explain just how preventative care with Unibe Hospital can make YOUR life better, or the lives of those you love.

Many Americans have experienced painful medical situations that could have been fairly easily (and cheaply!) treated if properly attended to earlier. Many people will see concerning health warning signs, but delay attending to those concerns until the situation becomes an emergency. Even if a healthcare "nuisance" turns out to be just that -- a nuisance -- in many other cases early detection of a problem is literally a matter of life and death. This hardly needs explaining.

What does need explaining is how Unibe Hospital (in Costa Rica), working hand-in-hand with DentaRica Travel (in North Carolina, USA), can help.

Preventative care, such as MRIs and colonoscopies and other routine diagnostic testing, are often costly in the USA. For people facing that situation, a few days' travel to Costa Rica including a visit to Unibe Hospital can make an enormous difference. Such a visit can make possible what did not seem possible. A $2000 diagnostic might be as little as $400, while the flight itself (charged by the airlines) can be as little as $200. This is not a joke.

With shockingly low prices like that, many people are naturally concerned about the quality of care at Unibe Hospital. On the contrary, the quality of care is very high and very modern. The standards are very high. They use cutting-edge technology. The experience and education of doctors and staff is excellent and comparable to a hospital in the USA. The prices are low because of the national healthcare program in Costa Rica. Please read an interview conducted with Dr. Luis Wachong of Clinica Unibe:  http://www.clinicaunibe.net/Blank-2.html

About Unibe Hosptial:
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 DentaRica:
DentaRica (also 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 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 the AAAASF:
The AAAASF, based in the United States, is an internationally-known quality assurance organization, the American Ambulatory Accreditation Association for Surgical Facilities. Today more than 2000 ambulatory surgery facilities are accredited by AAAASF, the largest not-for-profit accrediting organization in the United States.
Their website is http://www.aaaasf.org/

wow! Our newest press release is very widespread on the internet!

Our newest press release, submitted yesterday to ABNewswire, is looking very successful.
"Clinica Unibe Hospital Approved by Christian Healthcare Ministries"
written by DentaRica PR Coordinator Richard Jordan
These are only a few links to the article:
http://www.northcarolinaheadlines.com/8191-clinica-unibe-hospital-approved-by-christian-healthcare-ministries_nch.html
http://www.nbc12.com/global/link.asp?l=201078&GUID=26853155&Page=MediaViewer&ChannelID=6917
http://finance.boston.com/boston/news/read/26853155/

http://www.morningrelease.com/1719-clinica-unibe-hospital-approved-by-christian-healthcare-ministries_mor.html

http://www.eastcoastsentinel.com/5570-clinica-unibe-hospital-approved-by-christian-healthcare-ministries_ece.html
http://finance.yourjax.com/inergize.yourjax/news/read/26853155/
http://finance.wearegreenbay.com/inergize.wearegreenbay/news/read/26853155/

DentaRica Travel joins Greensboro (NC) Chamber of Commerce

DentaRica, LLC, is very pleased to announce that we have joined the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce in Greensboro, NC, a metropolitan area near Clemmons, NC, where their office is. We have joined as "NC Medical Travel to Costa Rica" to better explain who we are and what we do. Our website is listed as ncmedicaltravel.com although both websites function well and are just designed to meet different needs.

This memberships adds credibility to the rather new DentaRica business, and the resources provided as part of membership are going to add many new opportunities for our business to grow. Along with their new office space, this is a measure designed to make our customers feel more comfortable.

Additionally, this is part of an effort we are making to reach out to small businesses to let them know of our out-of-the-box solutions. With the new ObamaCare landscape, we know our services won't work for everybody. However, especially for certain medical needs not provided by insurance, our services meet a substantial need. Cosmetic surgery, or procedures that insurance companies decide are optional, are almost always going to leave employers and their employees in a lurch. Dental care is very often a source of unfilled needs (no pun intended). And we are here to help.
Please visit the Chamber website at greensboro.com

The Chamber has frequent meetings, and DentaRica staff plans to make the most of them.

One of the difficulties of any new business, or even an old one that is expanding, it convincing new customers that they are trustworthy and legitimate. DentaRica encourages smart shoppers. And unlike many businesses who try to 'trick' even a smart shopper with gimmicks and false advertising, their goal is to be the obvious best choice in value, quality, and service.

Announcing our New Office in Clemmons, NC !

I haven't been posting much lately, but I have been busy with many projects and making valuable business contacts...and setting up our new office!

And I have photos! We'd love for you to drop by and see us. If you do, our experienced and well-traveled staff will be thrilled to explain how all this works.

Since my last posts, we have had many successful travellers save money...sometimes an unbelievable amount! We calculated that one particular gentleman saved over $13,000 on his costly procedures. Yes, he spent money too, but he didn't have to break the bank.

We have made agreements with the website MediBid.com,, operated out of the USA, and we invite you to use their resource. Basically, it applies the convenience of eBay to medical care, except in reverse. You say what you need, and doctors make offers. We at DentaRica (that's more convenient to say than MC Medical Travel) assist our partner doctors in making their bids to patients in the USA.

We expect people to have questions, and we even encourage it. The more we can show you, the more you'll have confidence in us. And that's the way we do business: with personal assistance at no extra charge...before, (especially important!) during, and after your trip.

Our new office is located in Clemmons, NC, 10 minutes from Winston-Salem, NC. We are easily located right off a major highway in an elegant restored historic building, among various other office suites. We are in Suite 128, so come on down to sunny Costa Rica!

News Article: Costa Rica ranked best Central Amer. country for retirees

I strongly encourage you to read this recent article I found, even if you are only considering a visit to beautiful Costa Rica. It gives you a good idea of the conditions there!

http://www.ticotimes.net/More-news/News-Briefs/Costa-Rica-ranked-best-Central-American-country-for-elderly-retirees-new-report-says_Tuesday-October-08-2013

When you read this article, please keep a few things in mind that they don't mention.
Mostly, these tips I have all boil down to:  moving isn't for everybody, and certainly should not be undertaken without a good amount of personal research first, including a few trips there!

DentaRica is pleased we can offer "trial run" trips to Costa Rica as simple vacations, plus perhaps a doctor consultation or a tour of a hospital (on days when you are not visiting a rain forest or museum). This is a great resource, whether you are considering a move or merely wanting to see medical and dental facilities before you decide.

According to AARP, most Americans who move to Costa Rica move back home within one year, but for those willing to adapt to a change in climate and culture and lifestyle, it can be a very beneficial move (in terms of health, happiness, low stress, and even public safety).  In my travels around Costa Rica as a tourism destination specialist and medical tourism facilitator, I have met people from the USA (even from my hometown area) trying to "escape" to Costa Rica for a variety of reasons  --bad debt, bad marriages, lack of retirement savings, lack of health coverage, etc. 

People who are irresponsible and who have poor family relationships in the USA are not likely to have a greater level of personal happiness or improved health in Costa Rica, or anywhere else for that matter. 

People who have never traveled to an under-developed county in the past may be dissatisfied. The electrical service goes off at times, and some services such as mail are virtually non existent.  The roads are congested and in ill repair partly because of the heavy rains and runoff, and the pedestrian does not have the right of way.  The desserts are not sweet, the language is different, and the country is not handicap friendly.   Consumer goods (such as appliances) are very expensive, nearly twice the price as in the USA.  Real estate is very expensive. 

People who have a  low degree of mobility or some existing health issues may not be comfortable. As I said, the country in general is not especially handicap friendly. Getting around may be tricky. The health care system there in not entirely free for residents, and most citizens in the USA will have lower payments under the Affordable Care Act if they have a low income.  Advantages are the fresh fruit and vegetables, but my local supermarket sells Costa Rica pineapples and bananas, in addition to the locally grown collard greens and cool weather crops.  There is a lot of hype about moving to Ecuador, Costa Rica, Brazil, Spain, and any number of countries. 

This all being said, one can have a good life in Costa Rica, but no one should read an article and sell their home and move there, as did one senior I recently met from Oregon when I was last there.  She needed mobility devices like a scooter, and had health issues,  did not speak Spanish and had no family for support.  Basic activities for her were extremely difficult while there.  These types of people read online articles and then leap into a change of lifestyle with false assumptions and information.  Some tour companies will capitalize on someone's ignorance and charge fees to "show them around; introduce them to Costa Rica" and "help them find housing and move"  through seminars that cost thousands of dollars.  

What needs to be remembered here is that the Tico Times article is addressing which of the Central American countries is best for retirees, and is not looking at the entire spectrum that compares it to elsewhere in the world.  I often have to be brutally honest in my business of DentaRica, explaining to people that if they live in the USA, then they are better off living in America  and traveling to Costa Rica as a tourist to take advantage of their high quality, low cost healthcare and dental treatments, and to tour around and enjoy Costa Rica as a tropical paradise destination, then go home.  The country of Costa Rica also does not need gringos that are fleeing bad debts,  bad relationships or criminal backgrounds.  

Would you try medical tourism for 10 THOUSAND dollars?

I just updated the "Prices" link above to link to our newest price guide, which reflect a discount plan we have negotiated on behalf of our customers. Check it out and prepare to be in for a shock.

I realize a lot of people are extremely hesitant to try something like this.
But let me ask you.
For 10 THOUSAND dollars, would you get on a plane (by a reputable airline of your choice)
and fly 4 to 6 hours internationally?
For 10 THOUSAND dollars, would you go to the trouble of getting a passport?
For 10 THOUSAND dollars, would you stay at a fine hotel in a luxurious exotic setting?
For 10 THOUSAND dollars, would you get world-class, high-tech, healthcare by U.S. certified doctors and dentists?
For 10 THOUSAND dollars, would you get better recovery healthcare than in the U.S. (with a better nurse ratio and better healthcare system)
For 10 THOUSAND dollars, would you go on an unforgettable tour to, say, a waterfall garden, a volcano, or a rain forest?

We are not offering a ten thousand dollar bonus for people who'll try our service. We are simply saying that these are the probable savings for a person with a $12,000 medical bill in the U.S. (which is sadly very realistic, or even a low estimate).

$12,0000 U.S. or $2,000*  in Costa Rica?
It's your choice.
That's generically $600 flight + $400 hotel + $800 medical/dental + $200 tours/expenses
*All prices of course vary for many reasons. Traveller preferences and medical needs are the biggest variables.

What about a smaller U.S. bill?
The same idea applies, with savings all the way to the $2,000 level.
$8000 U.S. or $2000 in Costa Rica?
$5000 U.S. or $1,800 in Costa Rica?
$3000 U.S. or $1,600 in Costa Rica?

Just a few cosmetic procedures (which are not usually covered by insurace) can quickly add up. And often, and tragically, "cosmetic" healthcare is actually a matter of actual health and well-being. But the insurance companies doen't care. That's why we are here to help.

The prices I imply here are not the same for everybody, and I encourage everyone to take responsibilty for their health, whether they are a traveller with DentaRica, someone else, or someone who chooses medical care here in the U.S.