News
Hospice San Miguel takes the lead in palliative care
By Glenda Robinson
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Letty Gonzales and Mark Baker review Mexico’s new palliative care law.) |
San Miguel’s fledgling hospice is poised to lead Mexico into palliative care. Two unrelated events—a new law mandating end-of-life care in Mexico and an upcoming conference of 300 medical professionals—are bringing national attention to this local nonprofit organization.
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| Community CASA’s enrollment doubles By Patricia Hirschl CASA’s School for Midwives faces a new hurdle after the many it has met successfully in its 12 years of existence. This August, 30 new students arrive for three years of clinical training. They come from all over Mexico—many from the poorer indigenous areas of Oaxaca, Veracruz, Guerrero and Chiapas—as well as one each from Guatemala and Puerto Rico. |
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| Art On your mark… Get set, go! Get off to a running start to see all the art exhibits this week in San Miguel. Here we can hardly begin to tell you all the shows in store this week. |
| Green
Pages Green Pages Expresión en Corto’s theme is green this year, and you’ll be able to measure and find ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Meanwhile, wildflowers are in bloom at Charco del Ingenio. Do you know their names? |
| Films The film reel Expresión en Corto is right around the corner and all-stars are called in for jury duty (as judges.) A local film debuts at the International Film Festival. Watch and discuss films at Bellas Artes and the Biblioteca. |
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Pasa Que Pasa is the most complete weekly guide to arts and entertainment in San Miguel de Allende. |
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| Community Connections Dozens of organizations in San Miguel assist children and families; promote education and schools; provide food, potable water and medical treatment; and even take care of animals and the environment. This section provides descriptions, contacts and information for donors or volunteers |
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