In terms of primary care, 5 family medicine departments of IMSS, 7 family medicine departments of ISSSTE, 26 health centers and 45 medical teams are operational, of which 28 are fixed and the rest are mobile.
- The phone number for La Línea de la Vida is 800-911-2000. In case of emergency please call 911
The Ministry of Health informed that the “Vicente Guerrero” Regional General Hospital 1 of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), the “El Quemado” IMSS-Bienestar General Hospital in Acapulco, the “Renacimiento” IMSS-Bienestar General Hospital and the National Staff Safety and Institutes of Social Services (Issste), both at federal level, provide care for patients requiring emergency services or professional consultations.
Forty-five medical teams were deployed across Acapulco, 28 of them fixed and the remainder mobile, to cover the most affected areas. Additionally, their locations are reported via loudspeakers and official networks.
Level 1 units, such as medical teams, have the personnel and supplies to care for patients with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol or triglycerides, tuberculosis, prenatal care and emergencies.
At the same time, testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis, and hepatitis C will continue to be available; and condoms, lubricants, and morning-after pills will be provided.
People must be reminded that if they have chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, tuberculosis, HIV or hepatitis, it is necessary to continue treatment to avoid complications. Those in need can go to the nearest nursing unit to refill their medication.
In this context, for first-level care, all IMSS Family Medicine Units (UMF) are functioning normally as planned; 26 centers of the Ministry of Health and 7 Family Medicine Units of the ISSSTE. In the coming days, the remaining health centers will become operational.
The goal is to provide care to everyone, regardless of their rights.
People are asked to remember that if they have fever, breathing pain, shortness of breath, chest pain, more than six episodes of diarrhea or mucus or blood, dehydration, sunken eyes, no tears, abdominal pain, drowsiness, or a wound that needs healing, they need to go to the nearest hospital immediately. Medical institutions.
Infants, girls, boys, pregnant women, elderly people, disabled people must receive special care and ensure continuous monitoring of their health.
In this winter of influenza and COVID-19 epidemics, vaccination is necessary, especially for people in vulnerable groups.
Likewise, hand hygiene must be maintained; in these times when access to water may be complicated, the alternative is alcohol gel.
To ensure drinking water, chlorination, boiling or the use of colloidal silver is recommended to avoid diarrhea. It is recommended to prevent heatstroke, wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun, and replenish electrolytes or Vinda oral essence.
First level unit
The following is a list of IMSS primary care units: Family Medical Unit (UMF) 2, La Garita; Family Medical Center (UMF) 9, Acapulco; Family Medical Center (UMF) 26, Acapulco; Elco Losso Family Medical Center (UMF) 28 and Diamante Family Medical Center (UMF) 29.
The health centers affiliated to the State Secretariat of Health are: Urbano-01, Santa Cecilia community; Urbano-03, Colonia May 5; Urbano-02, Pie de la Cuesta community; Urbano-02, Santa Cruz neighborhoods; Urbano-02, Miguel Hidalgo neighborhood; Urbano-01, Valle de las Flores and Urbano-01, Cumbres de Llano Largo neighborhoods.
Likewise, Urbano-01 unit, Jardín Palmas III community; Rural-03, Paso Limonero; Rural-02, Xaltianguis community; Rural-02, San Isidro Labrador community; Rural-02, 30 km ; Station Rural-02; Rural-01, 42 km; Rural-01, Zabanillas; Rural-01, Mas de San Juan; Rural-01, Pueblo Madero; Rural-01 , Providencia, Rural-01, Piedra Iman; Rural-01, Varmuchitos; Rural-01, Nueva Ejido; Rural-01, New Community of Death; Rural-01, Ama Tepec; Rural-01, Altos del Camarón; Rural-01, km 21 and Alianza Public Health Center.
Issste’s primary care units are: Coyuca de Benitez Family Medicine (UMF), Renacimiento Family Medicine (UMF) Renacimiento, San Marcos Family Medicine (UMF), Tecoanapa Family Medicine (UMF), Tecoanapa Family Medicine Unit (UMF) UMF) Las Vegas, Family Medicine Unit (UMF) Xaltianguis and an office in the Ministry of Health Headquarters Building, 276 Avenida Costera Miguel Alemán.
Fixed locations for mobile devices in Acapulco, Guerrero are as follows:
- Hermenegildo Galeana, corner of Mártires de Escudero and 13th Street, Juan R. Escobedo neighborhood
- Quetzal S/N, Morelos state
- Avenida Adolfo Ruíz Cortines S/N, Lalaja
- Fernando Rosas, Paso Limonero
- Child Heroes and the Community of Tlaxcala and Progreso
- Parking lot at the Jose Lopez Portillo housing unit.Granjas Avenue Downtown
- Callaco – Puerto Marques 41, El Callaco
- Calzada Pie de la Cuesta No. 118, (1, modern house)
- Anton, Miguel Aleman Coast, Francisco de Ulloa S/N, Hornos Rebels
- Jacaranda No. 24
- Av. Costera Miguel Alemán 61, Las Playas subdivision
- Information booth in the La Venta Plácido Domingo neighborhood (between the church and the Mano Amiga school)
- Town Court, Vicente Guerrero S/N Calle Primary, Playa Encantada, San Andrés
- Lazaro Cardenas Morning State Elementary School, Ciudad Perdida S/N, May 5
- Technical High School 194, Picacho Avenue number 1, El Coloso
- Ignacio Elizondo S/N, La Libertad, La Sabana
- Albañil Park, Gran Vía El Coloso S/N, El Coloso
- Pánuco Condominium number 32, Granjas del Marqués
- Miguel Hidalgo S/N-Local 1, La Sabana
- Plaza la Cima, Acapulco-Mexico National Highway S/N, Loma Bonita
- Emiliano Zapata Elementary School (morning). Independent Primary School (afternoon). Calle 18, Block 81, District 3, Emiliano Zapata neighborhood
- Everest, the plains of the Côte d’Azur, El Veladero Park.Reference: Truck terminal
- Coyuca de Benítez – Acapulco 8, Bandar Tasik Selatan, Adamovic
- Calle Sauces S/N Corner Magueyes, New Jerusalem Community
- Cruces Fantasma Sports Court, Avenida Las Parotas S/N, Parotas
- Juan R. Escudero Avenue 2, Plot 6, Ciudad Renacimiento Community.Opposite corner from Gate 1 of Sports Center
- Av. Adolfo Ruiz Cortines No. 1806, Altamira Norte
- 18th Street, Emiliano Zapata
With the combined efforts and coordination of federal, state, and municipal agencies, as well as communities and our brothers in Acapulco, those affected will regain their strength, but let us not forget to protect and take care of our mental health.
Nursing services are available at La Línea de la Vida, 800-911-2000. In emergencies please call 911.
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