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Issue 5

Perspectives

Accidental Medical Tourism in Roatan, Honduras

Spotlight

Randy Simor

Industry News

Field Review for 4th Edition of the JCI Hospital Standards

Lowe's workers offered Cleveland Clinic heart care

HealthTraveler™ is World’s First Mobile Application for Medical Tourism

Felicia Tan Joins Healthy Travel Media

$3B in medical tourism revenue expected

Growing Reasons to Consider Medical Tourism

Prince Court Medical Center in Malaysia to Release First Patients Beyond Borders FOCUS ON:TM

Quality Effective and Attractive Low Cost Obesity Surgery Packages in India

Upcoming Events

European Medical Travel Conference 2010 Draws Global Participation

IWHTA is Supporting 'International Medical Tourism and Travel 2010' to be Held on March, 1 – 2, 2010, Marriott Hotel, Singapore

Health Care Tourism Congress 2010 Announces its 2010 Speakers – April 2010

Destination Health – The Health & Medical Tourism Show London April, 17-18, 2010

Asia Medical Tourism & Wellness Congress

Central and Eastern Europe Medical Tourism and Healthcare Summit  

Asian Countries Unite for Medical Tourism in IMWell Summit

BridgeHealth Medical

Volume 4, Issue 5

This week in Medical Travel Today

Greetings,

If the number of conferences related to medical travel is any indication of how the industry is doing, then business is booming.  The months ahead are filled with conferences around the world appealing to consumers and professionals alike.

What I find interesting is how the roster of speakers has evolved over the past few years. The podium used to be dominated by destinations and facilities promoting their services. This year, however, they're sharing their time with employers, insurance companies, and political officials.

If you're planning to attend one of the upcoming conferences, let me know. I'd love to include "reports from the floor" from as many shows as possible.

As always, we welcome your comments, story ideas, and press releases.

Cheers,

Amanda Haar, Editor

 

Perspectives: Accidental Medical Tourism in Roatan, Honduras

Accidental Medical Tourism in Roatan, Honduras
Part One
By Laura Carabello
Publisher & Executive Editor
www.medicaltraveltoday.com

On the third day of a recent adventure to the island of Roatan, Honduras, I became an accidental medical tourist.  While I’d sprayed with Deet – the powerful bug repellent – the mosquitoes or sand flies were still able to attack every inch of my body.   And I do mean everywhere.

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