What are healthcare services like in Nueva Gorgona?

We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Nueva Gorgona. They wrote...

"There are several English speaking doctors in our area and clinics. The nearest major hospitals are about an hour away in Panama City but there are small hospitals closer to home. My last visit to the local ER cost $31 in total for X-rays, IV meds and Doctor consult. My ER co pay in the US was $75. You do the math," said a member in Nueva Gorgona, Panama.

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"Nueva Gorgona has a public health center which serves the community’s health needs. They offer outpatient services such as medical consultations, lab services, and minor surgery. This facility also has a pharmacy to provide patients with the necessary medications. In addition, they provide a number of prevention and education initiatives to help promote general health and wellbeing. The public health center also has a network of health centers, known as EBAIS, in the surrounding areas. These centers provide primary care services, disease prevention and health promotion programs, vaccinations, and more. Private clinics, hospitals, and medical facilities are also available in Nueva Gorgona for those seeking more advanced treatment and specialist care," remarked another expat who made the move to Nueva Gorgona, Panama.