Hospitals in Porto Alegre

chefjim Active member

52POSTS

6 years ago

Hi,

My name is James, and it looks like I'll be here in Porto Alegre for a few weeks yet, living alone in an AirBnB apartment. Due to my age (77), it looks like I'm in a precarious position, and likely to become severely affected by this virus, should I come down with it.

I would appreciate it if someone could give me the name of a local hospital here where I might go if needed! I have been here isolated for a few weeks now, and so far, so good! Thank you for any recommendations you might send me!

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Texanbrazil ViP

2744POSTS

6 years ago

First check united airlines. They are flying to SP to Houston or Newark until Mar 27, then no more flights to Brazil.
Do you have health insurance?

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chefjim Active member

52POSTS

6 years ago

Hi TB,

I do have TRI Care from the military, and it should take care of me down here if needed. But, i found a place to stay, and will "hunker down" for the next month or so. Right now i am planning on return to the US in May.

abthree Brazil Expert

6430POSTS

6 years ago

James,
Best of luck!
The Brazilian Ministry of Health has launched a free app, "Coronavírus - SUS" that is available from both the Apple and Google Play Stores. It centers on your phone's GPS location, and shows you all the medical facilities near you on a map. Clicking on a site's icon gives you the address.

Texanbrazil ViP

2744POSTS

6 years ago

First, thank you for your service.
TRICARE I believe will cover for it you update your overseas information in DEERS.
Would like to be a fly on the wall explaining TRICARE in a Brazil medical facility.

Good luck.
TEX USMC

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chefjim Active member

52POSTS

6 years ago

Hi AB3,

Thanks for you message. I did find that site on Google Play.....but, I could NOT download it! It did not give me the option to do so! I'm not sure what I did, but, all I could find was stuff from the US. (Not much help here in Brasil!) Suggestions? Thanks!

chefjim Active member

52POSTS

6 years ago

Hi Tex!

Semper Fi!

I once called the folks who administer TRI Care for overseas people, and was told that they have a large bi-lingual staff on hand that will accept any medical stuff from south-of-the-border in either Spanish or Portuguese! (At one time, we had to send this in only after getting it translated by someone from the local US embassy!)

I did get some help from the consulate here in Porto Alegre, who sent me a list of hospitals, as well as various doctors I might contact in care of troubles! Great service!

Stay safe in these troubled times!

Texanbrazil ViP

2744POSTS

6 years ago

Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win
We are here if needed.
Thanks to the Consulate for their help.

abthree Brazil Expert

6430POSTS

6 years ago

chefjim wrote:
Hi AB3,

Thanks for you message. I did find that site on Google Play.....but, I could NOT download it! It did not give me the option to do so! I'm not sure what I did, but, all I could find was stuff from the US. (Not much help here in Brasil!) Suggestions? Thanks!

Jim,

You can try going to this link; don't know whether it will work:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta … .guardioes

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chefjim Active member

52POSTS

6 years ago

#10

Hi AB3!

Got it! Thank you so much for your tip! I'm sure that it will go a long way in helping me adjust to my current situation. I appreciate your kindness in sharing!

Jim

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