FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022 – #4355
Below is text copied from California Hoy: http://www.californiahoyusa.com/2022/01/numerous-complaints-from-us-citizens-vs.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email Which most was copied from: https://mx.usembassy.gov/health-alert-st-lukes-hospital-business-practices/
Numerous complaints from U.S. citizens vs St. Luke’s Hospital in Cabo San Lucas
Larry Thompson Thursday, January 27, 2022
An important announcement has been made by the U.S. government regarding a well-known hospital in Los Cabos. The following is the text:
U.S. citizens have reported instances of withholding care for payment, failing to provide itemized lists of charges, ordering unnecessary procedures, withholding U.S. passports, obstructing medical evacuations, and refusing to discharge patients without payment.
Please be advised that hotels and resorts in the Los Cabos area may have existing contracts or informal relationships with St. Luke’s. In the event you require medical assistance, you may ask your hotel/resort to arrange treatment at a facility on the Consulate’s publicly-available list of hospitals.
A list of other medical facilities in Baja California Sur is available on the Consulate’s website.
Actions To Take:
Be aware of your rights under Mexican law.
Obtain as much information as possible about local facilities and their medical personnel when considering medical procedures.
Insist upon written estimates in advance of any procedures and request itemized bills.
Speak with your health insurance company prior to traveling to determine coverage in Mexico and consider purchasing travel health insurance and a medical evacuation policy prior to departure.
Make a plan to cover medical expenses upfront. Most Mexican facilities require payment by cash, credit card, or bank transfer before performing procedures and do not accept U.S. health insurance or Medicare/Medicaid.
When possible while seeking medical care, ask a family member or another responsible party to accompany you. MORE INFO AT:
https://mx.usembassy.gov/health-alert-st-lukes-hospital-business-practices/
CALENDAR
JANUARY 2022
| 28-Fri | Live Music at SweetPea’s Tiki Bar & Grill with Calvin Mann performing from 6pm-9pm. Email for reservations sweetpeastikibar@gmail.com |
| 29-Sat | Community Market 9-noon |
| 29-Sat | Singing for Fun, vocal workshop at the Yoga Garden, with Jeanette Grittani, 1 to 2:30pm. – jgrittan1@gmail.com |
| 29-Sat | Yoga, QiGong,breathwork,w/Jackie at Yoga Garden – jackiereeves1002@gmail.com |
| 29-Sat | Dance class Saturdays 11-12 at the Yoga Garden. Come sweat, shake and shimmy! – bajacamilla@yahoo.com |
| 29-Sat | Classical Piano Concert in picturesque “Le Jardin”, SAN BARTOLO. at 2:30 pm. Reservations only: eventsbaja@gmail.com – eventsbaja@gmail.com |
| 29-Sat | Wine Pairing Dinner and Live Music at Pizzeria’s Don Roberto – priscilla@losbarriles.life |
| 30-Sun | YIN Yoga w/Jackie 930-11am Yoga Garden – jackiereeves1002@gmail.com |
| 30-Sun | Sunday Brunch & Nana’s Market at Buenavista Resort || 8am to 3 pm – susette@buenavistaresort.mx |
| 31-Mon | Ukulele Meet-Up -Mondays 3:15pm, New players 3pm for short intro. Mercado La Costa more info -bajadevi@gmail.com |
FEBRUARY 2022
| 3-Thu | RECYCLING at Baja’s Resort at East Cape 0900-1100, 1st Thursday of the month http://www.eastcaperecycling.com/ – info@eastcaperecycling.com |
| 4-Fri | The Bookstore 9-11 a.m. HighwayOneStorage – Across from El Arco Electrical, past Resol Gas – dolores1miele@yahoo.com |
| 7-Mon | Ukulele Meet-Up -Mondays 3:15pm, New players 3pm for short intro. Mercado La Costa more info -bajadevi@gmail.con |
| 9-Wed | Artist Studio Tour 10 – 4pm Details http://www.eastcapearts.com |
| 13-Sun | Super Bowl Kickoff time 4:30 Baja time. (6:30pm ET) |
| 14-Mon | VALENTINE’S DAY! |
DISCUSSIONS – ANSWERS – ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Main reason for this article is because of the picture. Guess if you see some leatherbacks we need to report. BPE Cheryl
2. A great way to protect your valuables, purses, wallets, car keys, even ATV’s is to use Apple’s Air Tags. The Air Tag is the size of a thick quarter, it uses Bluetooth to communicate with your iPhone/iPad as well as all iPhones. You will need an iPhone or IPad and the “Find My” app. The system will show you where all your selected people, devices and items (Air Tags). If your phone is out of range, any iPhone or iPad within Bluetooth range will report its location. Other IPhones/Ipads will not be able to see your Air Tags. Those other devices will relay your Air Tag location information to your App. Additionally when I select “devices” on the app, it shows the location of all my Apple Computers, Apple Laptops, etc.
thecomputerguy@usa.com
REMINDER
- Tomorrow, Saturday, February 29th is COMMUNITY MARKET DAY!
EVENTS
- East Cape Epic Bike Race. Last notice prior to the start. Results will be posted in the BPE and some team will win the first edition of Baja’s Team Bike Race for a Reason. The East Cape Guild will use race fees and donations for scholarships to local students! Wednesday February 2nd. Two person teams Start and Finish the 12 mile course on the access road outside the gate and just north of Playa Norte. Please pre register by sending Team name, riders names, class of bike (e-bike or conventional) to svlila@yahoo.com Registration table is open on race day from 7:00-7:45 Pay fee (500 pesos per rider) and receive numbers at that time. Race starts at 8:00. Rumor is, there will be cookies…
WANTED
- need a travel trailer. 28 feet max. length. tongue-pull only. Wyatt 624-241-2692 – bajameatloaf@gmail.com
- Wanted: progressive industries 30 amp ssp-30x for rv 100 clams, 12″ male 3 prong rv 30 amp to 110 female 20 clams, 18″ 30 amp female to 110 male 20 clams, mister heater propane tank adapter to fill 1# from larger propane bottle 15 clams, 4 awning tarp clips to hold down awning in high wind 5 clams. text +1805-9012477 patricio – gpl040579@gmail.com
- Wanted: atv and/or side by side and, one or two kayaks. – alisonandmark@att.net
WIND STUFF
- New Cabrinha, Crosswing x3 (3 and 5m) Ozone Wasp v2 (4 and 5m) Ozone, Wasp v1 5m used less than 10 hours – gaborvagi@gmail.com
- Cabrinha Switchblade 14m kite. Good condition, includes bar, lines and pump. 7800. – robells56@gmail.com
- North X Ride twin tip kiteboard. Very good condition, Size 138 x 41. Great all around freeride board. 8200. – robells56@gmail.com
BAJA BIZ
Repeats every TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15 words per line/50 words total – subject to editing
- Baja Blooms, the Hot Pink Florist of LB, is Stocked with Wide Variety of Fresh Flowers!! We are Located up on Main Highway Across From Molina’s Hardware and Across From Beach Bypass Road. We Are Open 9-4, Monday thru Saturday , unless we Run Out of Fresh Flowers, and We Are At Airport Picking up Fresh Cargo. We Look Forward To Serving All of Your Floral Needs!! Bajablooms@gmail.com Call 624-227-6237 or 469-777-0086 FB Messenger Works Also!!
NOT WANTED
THREE LINE LIMIT – Repeats in one week. All Coconuts are US in origin. Subject to editing. (Bad words: sell, money, $, dollars, pesos) – Keep it short! Sorry, no photos. Use Craig’s list and include link.
- Is anyone interested in VCR tapes anymore? We have lots of exercise tapes. And some exercise DVD’s and a few DVD movies. Free to a good home.Laurie – yeagersaway@gmail.com
- 2- Cobra Tandem Kayaks including paddles. $650 paddles each. – bajadays@aol.com
- propane and 120 v refrigerator does have freezer works great 400 doves. 831 8189766. Tony – tonymelendrez@gmail.com
- quick-n-easy car/truck top racks. attach to exposed rain gutters. 40 roofs – jdoebel@aol.com
- THREE LINE LIMIT – Repeats in one week. All Coconuts are US in origin. Subject to editing. (Bad words: sell, money, $, dollars, pesos) – Keep it short! Sorry, no photos. Use Craig’s list and include link.
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