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Posted By: SP Daily New clinic opens in San Pedro - 03/31/05 03:01 PM
Islanders have been using it for three weeks already, even though the official opening is still a day away and it won't be fully functional for at least three more months. But after waiting eight years who can blame residents of Ambergris Caye for being anxious to take advantage of the brand new San Pedro Polyclinic. Today members of the media were treated to a tour of the one point four million dollar facility that according to clinic director, Dr. Giovanni Solorzano, will provide much improved health care for San Pedranos.

Dr. Giovanni Solorzano, Clinic Director
"In the past we couldn't have offered all the services. We didn't have a gynaecologist at the government clinic; we didn't have a paediatrician; we didn't have laboratory at the government clinic; we didn't have an emergency room that could be open twenty-four hours a day. So this is definitely going to have a positive effect on the island. Everyone was waiting for this a long time and finally it is a reality."

The Lions Club of San Pedro has invested seven hundred thousand dollars into the polyclinic while the Government of Belize has come up with the rest of the money in the form of a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank. The building and land remain the property of the Lions Club who are leasing the facility to GOB for fifty years at a nominal ten dollars per year.
Posted By: Scott Re: New clinic opens in San Pedro - 03/31/05 03:15 PM
Thanks for the update on the clinic. What a great thing for the residents and island! Does anyone know if they will offer physical, occupational or speech therapy at some point in the future?
Posted By: cindyb Re: New clinic opens in San Pedro - 04/01/05 06:55 AM
What wonderful news! The Lions Club seems to do so much for the island. Congrats to all involved!
Posted By: dbdoberman Re: New clinic opens in San Pedro - 04/01/05 01:11 PM
What great news for everyone on the Island. Congrats to all who worked so hard to make a dream come true.
Posted By: captjeff Re: New clinic opens in San Pedro - 04/01/05 04:58 PM
great news .will stop by and see how I can help..
Posted By: indygal Re: New clinic opens in San Pedro - 04/06/05 03:46 AM
Do they have an X-ray room, machine, ect.
Posted By: indygal Re: New clinic opens in San Pedro - 04/24/05 10:12 PM
Has anyone been over to the new Clinic? Do they have an X-ray room?
Posted By: Barbara K Re: New clinic opens in San Pedro - 04/25/05 05:58 PM
job hunting? wink wink
Posted By: Scott Re: New clinic opens in San Pedro - 04/25/05 07:44 PM
Barb... More like wanting-to-volunteer seeking... Thought if they offered OT/PT we might be of some service during a vacation. When we get a trip booked, I'll inquire further...

Scott
Posted By: indygal Re: New clinic opens in San Pedro - 04/26/05 03:50 AM
No, not job hunting. Just have some skills that could be passed on. Guess I will just go over and take a look when my toes hit the sand of SP. cool
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