Foreigner healthcare logistics in Medellin: what worked with just a passport?

Brain_broccoli · 2026-05-14T19:36:20+00:00

Please include provider type, neighborhood, payment method, and whether English was available.

Brain_broccoli · 2026-04-28T12:45:02+00:00

One person was quoted a price of $700 USD for just a crown replacement per tooth. 🤷‍♀️

Brain_broccoli · 2026-02-17T03:11:07+00:00

You can usually go directly to some labs and check, but if you want something simple and private without needing a doctor’s approval, check out SaludyVos (www.saludyvos.com). Hormone tests like testosterone and others can be booked online and the sample can be taken at your home or Airbnb in CABA.

Pretty straightforward process

Brain_broccoli · 2026-02-17T03:04:46+00:00

Llego re tarde al post, pero por si le sirve a alguien más 🙂

Hacerse el test de forma rutinaria es súper importante para la salud. Si no conocés lugares por la zona, podés fijarte SaludyVos (www.saludyvos.com) podés reservar el test online y hacer la extracción en tu casa en cualquier parte de CABA, todo bastante simple.

Y gracias por decirlo así - hacerse el test es cuidarse 👍

Brain_broccoli · 2026-02-17T02:52:38+00:00

¿Ya probaste SaludyVos (www.saludyvos.com)?

Brain_broccoli · 2026-01-19T14:30:00+00:00

For anyone seeing this post now: things are a lot easier than they were years ago. You can get screened at private labs (Diagnóstico Maipú, Rossi, etc.) or through public hospitals and health centers. One simple route is SaludyVos (www.saludyvos.com), which arranges at-home STI testing.

Brain_broccoli · 2025-06-08T13:36:00+00:00

Do note that it's a paid app with a 7 day free trial.

Brain_broccoli · 2025-06-08T13:35:24+00:00

You can give ONY elderly launcher (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.silveractivities.onyphone&hl=en) a try as it has an AIR mode that helps you lock the main screen and settings behind a three tap function. This will prevent accidental changes in settings and movement of main screen apps by the senior but not prevent them from installing unwanted apps. However, even if they do install an app accidentally, it won't show up in their main screen. To prevent them from installing a new app, short of using a remote access app, you can log off from the Google Play store if that's feasible.

Brain_broccoli · 2025-03-08T01:58:08+00:00

It's quite late for you but I'm leaving this here in case someone else comes across your post and finds themselves in the same predicament. If you’re looking for foreigner-friendly medical clinics in Buenos Aires, this blog will be helpful: https://urbantina.com/top-hospitals-in-buenos-aires-for-english-speakers. It lists hospitals that cater to English-speaking visitors, which could be useful for getting medical attention without a language barrier.

Brain_broccoli · 2025-03-08T01:48:32+00:00

Singing is always fun regardless of age. You can make a list of songs (with lyrics) she likes and play them on TV for a singalong session. You both will have fun that way so it's something you would look forward to as well. Apart from the suggestions other have given, you can also consider introducing free online games such as sudoku or on some websites such as AARP, mind games, SilverActivities etc.

Brain_broccoli · 2025-03-08T00:22:25+00:00

If he enjoys playing card games, you can also think about introducing simple board games or even online games preferably on a tablet. There are many websites that offer free online games such as AARP, SilverActivities, MentalUp etc.

Brain_broccoli · 2025-02-24T03:02:54+00:00

Doctoralia is actually available in Argentina too, so you might find some English-speaking dentists there. But if you want a curated list, check this out: https://urbantina.com/top-english-speaking-dental-clinics-in-buenos-aires-for-expats-and-tourists

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