San Felipe Hospital: A vital
community resource
by Audrey Coffman
When
illness or an accident occur, it's reassuring to know
that here in San Felipe we can get the help we need
any hour of the day. Dr. Marquez and his caring, well-trained
staff are there for us. Located adjacent to the police
station, it's a bright, clean facility where we can
find immediate medical assistance.
My experience there was such a positive one, with
such a happy ending, that I want to share it with my
friends here who have not yet needed the hospital's
help. At nine o'clock on a quiet Saturday night, I developed
extreme chest and abdominal pain. I had been scheduled
for gall bladder removal in Mexicali the following week,
but the severity of the pain told me there wasn't time
to wait any longer. I couldn't think of a worse time
to go; emergency care on a Saturday night, labs closed,
minimal staffing, waiting my turn on a hard chair in
the lobby. I couldn't have been more wrong. The doctor
on duty that night admitted me immediately, called a
colleague in to assist, and began administering pain-killers
through an IV. The laboratory was opened up and my blood
work-up and urinalysis came back quickly. As the pain
subsided, so did my fear. I spent the night there, on
a clean and comfortable bed, with my husband Dan sitting
by my side. Dan spent almost thirty years as a paramedic
and knows more than most about emergency care and protocol.
He confirmed what I felt - that the hospital staff couldn't
have done a better job. The following morning, as we
drove to Mexicali for surgery, I was grateful for their
professionalism and kindness.
San Felipe Hospital is thought of as a first responder
for emergency care and trauma, but it provides comprehensive
care to our community as well. Dr. Rangel, a primary
care physician, and Dr. Becerra, a gynecologist, offer
a wide range of services including wellness exams and
pap smears. The radiological technician, Juan Ramone,
is there for mammograms and x-ray needs. A valuable
asset to our community, the San Felipe hospital stands
ready to help us, with trained staff and a comfortable
and comforting facility.
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Hospital San Felipe offers a full range
of services. Emergency, Operating theatre, catscans,
mammograms, X-rays, lab workups, ultrasound and ambulance
service. They can be reached at :
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#1285
Av. Mar Negro
Phone: 577-0117
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Fax:
577-2849
Cell: 686-111-5956 |