| For medical assistance ALL hotels have a doctor on call 24 hours a day; check with the front desk. Aruba has a first class hospital just a few minutes from the hotel sector and an emergency room staffed 24 hrs. Tel. (297) 587-4300. Drug stores cannot fill a prescription from a Dr. not on the island but will advise you how to obtain one if necessary. One drug store in each district is open for 24 hours on a rotating basis for emergencies. |
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Pro-Air Ambulance service is certified to fly to all cities in the United States. Their aircraft, equipped as an ICU unit, can provide medical personnel for the flight. Pro-Air makes arrangements for ambulance service to the airport, handles all customs and immigration procedures both in Aruba and at the destination. Payment can be made with insurance that covers air ambulance transport, credit card, and bank-to-bank transfer. Tel: (297) 592-9050
Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital in Aruba boasts a 280-bed hospital equipped with reputable medical staff and modern equipment. The hospital, which opened in 1976, is located across from Costa Linda Beach Resort and the Alhambra Bazaar and Casino. Services such as oxygen tanks and hemodialysis are available. It functions as a general hospital with established ties to the U.S., Colombian, Venezuelan, Puerto Rican and Dutch hospitals for specialized treatment and care. The hospital does offer overseas medium coronary care; hemodialysis and emergency care as well as provide specialists in a wide range of fields. Treatments for HIV positive patients are also possible in the hospital with the exception of hemodialysis. Medication for HIV positive patients can be brought into the island, but if it is a large amount, permission is required from the Inspector of Pharmacology.
Tel: (297) 587-4300 Fax: (297) 587-3348 |
Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital
Sasakiweg, Aruba.
Tel: (297) 587-4300 Fax: (297) 587-3348
Hotels have medical doctors and dentists on call. Appointments can be made through your hotel.
Centro Medico: Dr. Rudy Engelbrecht
Pastoor Hendrikstraat 10, San Nicolaas, Aruba
Tel: (297) 584-8833
Medical center equipped with a reputable medical staff and modern medical equipment. Consulting hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 12pm and 3pm to 5pm. Emergency assistance is available 24 hours, seven days a week. |
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Labco Medical and Homecare Service N.V.
Fergusonstraat 52, P.O. Box 1147, Aruba
Tel: (297) 582-6651 (297) 583-7156 Fax: (297) 582-6567
E-mail: labcolabcomed@hotmail.com
Website: www.labcomedical.com
24-Hour service is available. Free delivery. The company is affiliated with the American Home Healthcare Association as well as the National Oxygen Travel Services of America. They have a close contact with the Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital. Besides leasing or selling medical products, visitors have the possibility of renting products such as walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, crutches, commodes, side walkers and a complete system of oxygen therapy with cylinder or concentrators, as well as nebulizers. The Labco Medical and Homecare Service helps the physically disabled feel that they have a home away from home when it concerns their care and special needs.
Posada Clinic Aruba (Center for Hemodialysis)
L.G. Smith Blvd. #14
Oranjestad, Aruba
Tel: (297) 582-0840 Fax: (297) 583-5664
E-mail: posadaaruba@setarnet.aw
“Center for Hemodialysis”
Offers: - 10 Fresenius machines
- standard, single or high flux dialysis
- no-reuse
- each station with its own TV/VCR
- professional, friendly and multilingual staff
- free drinks and snacks.
Reservations are required three months in advance. A written confirmation will follow upon receipt of all required documents and approval of same by the medical staff. Information packet is available upon request.
Lite Life Medicab
Hooiberg kavel E 2
Santa Cruz, Aruba
Tel: (297) 585-9764
Transfer dialyse patients to the hospital and to other private clinics for their treatment. They also provide transfer for disabled people with wheelchairs.
Operate:7:00am-7:00pm from Monday to Saturday
For emergency cases: after 7:00pm and on Sunday
Pro Air Ambulance Services
For Air Ambulance service contact Mr. Richard Rupert. Tel: (297) 582-9197 Fax: (297) 583-2791
Cellular Tel: (297) 592-9050; (297) 993-3226 Home: (297) 584-7671
E-mail address: proair91@hotmail.com
FACILITIES FOR THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED
Limited facilities are available for the physically disabled. Specific hotels have rooms that can be adjusted completely, while other hotels have ground floor rooms and doors wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs. Most properties have wheelchairs and canes available. As of August 2000, the Queen Beatrix International Airport meets all standards set forth by the ADA (American Disabilities Act).
Those visitors to Aruba who are in need of physical assistance may lease/rent medical and home-health-care products and service via LABCO; telephone (011-297) 582-6651 or fax (011-297) 582-6567. Service is available 24-hours a day with free delivery to your hotel. Credit card or cash on delivery must make all payments. See page 74 medical Health Facilities For more information or Labco. Future reservations e-mail: labcolabcomed@hotmail.com, or visit their website at: www.labcomedical.com |
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