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El Niño Saves Guanacaste From Having a Terrible 2014 Dengue Season
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – El Niño and the chikungunya virus are responsible for a substantial decrease in dengue cases this year around Guanacaste.As explained by the Director of Health Surveillance, Dr. Mary Ethel Trejos, "This year we...
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Costa Rica Takes the Next Big Step for Same-Sex Couples to Have Health Benefits
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Thursday, the Costa Rican Social Security board reviewed a comprehensive analysis of all the measures needed for same-sex couples to have mutual health benefits.According to the financial manager of this entity, Gustavo...
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Illegal Alien in Costa Rica Suspected to Have Ebola
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – After performing medical tests at the Calderón Guardia hospital the Health Ministry has ruled out that the African man was infected with Ebola.Health Minister, Mary Anchía, assured that the patient did have symptoms...
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Lottery for United States Residency Begins Tomorrow
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Starting tomorrow, Wednesday October 1 at 10:00 am, and 10:00 am on Sunday November 3, an electronic form to participate in the visa lottery program organized by the United States State Department will...
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Feeling Crappy? Learn Why Diarrhea is More Common in Costa Rica During the Rainy Season
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Santa Barbara and Santo Domingo of Heredia are two of the most likely areas where the most cases of diarrhea are recorded in Costa Rica. The Director of Health Surveillance, Dr. Mary Ethel...
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Keep Your Costa Rica Pet Happy and Healthy With Preventative Parasite Care
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Taking preventive measures may help ward off fleas and ticks from your pets and at the same time, prevent the development of diseases related to these parasites that could even be the death of your...
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Looking for a Fun Job? Amusement Park Taking Applications Throughout the Week
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday a job fair will be held for the national amusement park, and there will be 180 job openings for high season in December.The jobs are for various areas...
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Health Fair in San Pablo Will Focus on Cardiovascular Disease and Prevention
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – As a way to create awareness among the public about heart disease, the community of San Pablo de Heredia is hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, September 27 from 8:00 am.Under the concept...
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Special ‘Sunset Tango’ Series at the National Theater on Thursday
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On Thursday, September 25 the National Theatre will host a their special Sunset Music series, this time featuring tango music. For this occasion the theater doors open at 5:30 pm for attendees to enjoy...
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Costa Rican Clinics Developing Multiple Programs to Prevent and Assist Teenage Mothers
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Costa Rican Social Security along with cooperating medical facilities will be introducing a series of programs in regards to teen pregnancy, with the goal of reducing the emotional and socioeconomic impact that having...
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Embracing the Sacred: Seeking Spiritual Connection With Costa Rica’s Indigenous Communities
Costa Rica, a land of vibrant biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes, also holds a rich tapestry of indigenous cultures, each...