SETAC Discontinues Free PREP Services Due to Lack of Government Funding

SETAC Prep Services Announcement
SETAC (SOLIDARITY ED THOMAS CIVIL ASSOCIATION), announced via a "story" posted on Instagram and Facebook on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, that it was being forced to discontinue providing free PREP to more than 500 uses of the program due to a lack of government funding.

Ayahuasca Experience Shines Light on the Unconscious

Photos courtesy of Víctor Fuentes Chong, Ayahuasca Puerto Vallarta.
A grinder chat and a desire to lead a fuller and more enjoyable life led Gerwin Rutten to seek an unusual, but very old South American form of natural healing, Ayahuasca. Rutten, who is sales manager for Out & About PV, has taken a spiritual journey that has helped him emotionally and physically, opening his eyes to a different world of natural healers. 

SETAC: 10 Years of Serving Puerto Vallarta

SETAC 10 Years
SETAC, Puerto Vallarta's LGBT Wellness Center, is celebrating 10 years of operations with a party free to the Community at Industry nightclub on Saturday,...

Dr. Odile Provides Comprehensive Medical Services at Anamaya Medical and Dental Center

Of French Canadian origin, Dr. Odile Desage is the CEO of the Anamaya Medical and Dental Center in Puerto Vallarta. Anamaya, which means "free from all diseases", has the mission of providing a comprehensive and warm service to its patients. Dr. Odile arrived in Puerto Vallarta in '98 and when she fell in love with the city she decided to settle here.

Blanca Villaseñor Encourages PV Visitors to Start a Healthy Lifestyle

Taking time off in Puerto Vallarta can be an almost cathartic experience for many, especially in these challenging times and now it can also be a life changing visit as well.  Blanca Villaseñor is one of the leading nutritionist experts in the area and is highly experienced in pre-surgery weight control and post-op nutritional care.  She is also certified in ketogenic dieting which is a great program for visitors who have a short amount of time in town but still want to lose some weight, whether it be for an upcoming surgery or a better beach body.

Dental Tourism Booming in PV: Most Sought-After Procedures and Prices

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According to Patients Beyond Borders, Mexico and Costa Rica are the most popular destinations for dental care, cosmetic surgery and prescription medicines. The industry has been booming in Mexico as travelers seek care at a lower cost than in their home country, saving between 40% and 65% at Mexican medical centers.

SETAC inaugurates new liaison office in Zona Romantica

Yesterday was the big inauguration of SETAC's new liaison office in Zona Romantica! Among other things, this new connection office will assist with HIV...

How To Get The Perfect Smile at Integral Dental Services

If you’re looking for that perfect smile, and you’re not sure where to start, the professional staff at Integral Dental Services can help map...

Buzzworthy Queer Headlines with Josh Robbins

We have big queer news to cover this week including: COVID-19 and HIV Concerns; A judge just paused a Trump Policy that may affect us all; plus a church just walked away from their domination affiliation and you won’t believe why they did it?

Strengthening Community: Te Cuido, Me Cuido 2024, A Free Health Initiative

Activist Kenya Cuevas at conference for Vallarta Pride 2024 by photographer Oscar Almeida
A free course, "Te cuido, me cuido LGBT 2024”, will be made available that will provide training in counseling on health, comprehensive care and rights of diverse people. The course is open to  general public, with the only requirement to pre-registration, before July 26, 2024.

AMLO reforms will affect organiations against HIV+ in Mexico, SETAC Puerto Vallarta declares not being affected

Earlier this year, the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced the changes in the way of financing the treatment of the nearly 100,000 seropositives...

International AIDS candlelight memorial

Intensifying the fight for the right to health and as every 3rd Sunday of May, the international vigil in memory of people who have...

Bioidentical hormones: deficiency symptoms and benefits

Sponsored Content Dr. Cinthia Becerra, a bioidentical hormone replacement specialist, is the co-founder of UroVallarta, the first comprehensive urology clinic in Mexico. She treats patients...

Free HPV Vaccinations Set for August 26, 27

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An event to provide free HPV vaccinations for people living with HIV will be held at Capasists Vallarta and Blue Chairs Hotel on August 26, and 27, 2024.

Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for people living with HIV?

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As the first COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out around the world, HIV/AIDS experts and advocates have sought to reassure those living with HIV that they can safely get the coronavirus vaccination.

Puerto Vallarta, a Paradise of Well-Being, Receives the Free Soul Festival

Free Soul Festival
Puerto Vallarta, the privileged destination of the Jalisco coast, is recognized as a paradise for the senses and the general well-being of the body,...

Vaccination or Negative Covid Test Required to Enter PV Bars or Clubs

Starting Jan. 14, 2022, you'll need a current Covid-19 vaccination with proof or a negative Covid-19 test to enjoy a night out at one of Puerto Vallarta's bars or clubs.

Doctor at Home PV offers a new option for your ailments

Doctor at home
Going to the hospital can be something frightening for people, that is why there is the alternative of "Dr at home".

Yoga Classes in Puerto Vallarta

Local yoga instructor Collin Wynter will soon start teaching two new yoga classes - one that is unique in that it will be one of the few - if only - men’s nude yoga classes around.
Join instructor Collin Wynter in this Yoga class held every Monday and Wednesday in Zona Romantica, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Dr. Becerra’s Pause Clinic Offers Hormone Replacement Therapy Treatment for Men and Women

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Dr. Cinthia Becerra, a pioneer of hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) in Mexico for more than seven years, offers the only clinic in Mexico (Pause Clinic) that specializes only in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement.