Medical check-ups are critical to health. This type of check-ups not only serve to know the state of our body, but also allow early detection of diseases that do not present symptoms. Another benefit  of having regular check-ups is to prevent some diseases from becoming chronic, as well as increasing the chances of treatment and cure. Cardiovascular diseases, cancer and …

At 06:49 a.m. this morning a magnitude 2.0 earthquake strook Torrevieja. The epicenter was in the area separating the lagoons of La Mata and Torrevieja and with hypocenter about 5 kilometers deep. The earthquake was been felt by many but no damage to buildings or property has been reported.

More than 400 health workers from Quirónsalud hospitals and medical centres in Valencia, Alicante, Torrevieja and Murcia participate in the campaign. The soundtrack has been recorded by the Orchestra of Young Musicians of Torrevieja   Health has many faces: that of humanity, that of involvement, that of teamwork, that of innovation and many more. In the hospitals and medical centres …

The UK government is reportedly set to end the need for fully vaccinated travellers to take expensive PCR Covid tests on return to the UK. According to discussions by government officials, PCR tests could soon be scrapped for fully-jabbed inbound travellers coming from green and amber list countries. It could take effect by next month, according to the Daily Mail. …

The most frequent pathologies for which patients go to the emergency room during the holidays are usually acute-onset external otitis and gastrointestinal problems as the main cause of admission, as stated by Dr. Juan Costell, head of the emergency department of the Quirónsalud Torrevieja hospital. As for otitis, Dr. Costell explains that “otalgia with a history of recent bathing is …

Quirónsalud Alicante has employed the pioneering Rezum technique for treating benign prostate hyperplasia.  Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) — also called prostate gland enlargement — is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney …

Failure to comply with cardiovascular treatments increases by 20% during the summer and can cause the patient to suffer heart and cerebrovascular problems, a case of angina, infarction, heart failure and stroke. All this without forgetting the increased risk of kidney failure. According to Dr. Luís González, specialist of the Integral Cardiology Unit of Quirónsalud Alicante, “all the precautions are …

Quirónsalud consolidates its healthcare offering in the Alicante province with the opening of a new medical centre in Gran Alacant (Santa Pola).   This is the fourth Quirónsalud centre in the province, joining existing locations in Torrevieja, Orihuela and Alicante city.   Quirónsalud is the leading hospital group in Spain and, together with its parent company Fresenius-Helios, also leads in …

Quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated travellers could be approved before the end of the month. The Times reports it could be given the green light to start by 26 July., citing a government official. This is at the start of the busy school holiday period. A decision with the EU about recognising the NHS app for travel is close. It …

In recent years, loggerhead turtles have chosen the beaches of the Valencian Community up to 8 times to lay their eggs, one of them, in the summer of 2015, in Torrevieja. But the attempts have been many more. For example, only in the Maritime District of Torrevieja that ranges from the mouth of the Segura river to El Mojón (municipalities …

From June 31 to August 14, Torrevieja will host the first urban culture festival of the summer, for 14 uninterrupted days and in different spaces and outdoor venues of the city to bring live music, sports, gastronomy or street painting in its most current artistic manifestations. An event that aspires to become a benchmark with a multidisciplinary format in accordance …

The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, accompanied by the councillor for innovation and modernisation, Ricardo Recuero, and the head of Grupo Antón Comunicación, Susana Antón, presented the new corporate image of the Torrevieja Council. The mayor has assured that it is an important step for the entire local administration, which modernises its image in each and every one of its …