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Archives for August 29, 2016

Less radiation and better diagnosis for hospitalized children

August 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

This is not an ordinary X-ray machine, this one gives hope to the families of children hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Children’s Hospital. This week, Teletón delivered a portable and digital X-ray machine, which will serve children in their beds. According to Olga Arguedas, director of the medical center, this […]

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Fuel prices will have a reduction

August 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Regulatory Authority for Public Services (Aresep) approved a new decrease in fuel prices due to changes in the international market. As consequence, Super fuel will have a reduction of 24 colones; Plus fuel will have a reduction of 22 colones and Diesel will be reduced by 5 colones. Prices of finished or refined products […]

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“Patch” Adams will come to Costa Rica on August 30th

August 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Many people think of actor Robin Williams, others think of healing through laughter and humor. It is true that doctor Hunter “Patch” Adams is famous worldwide for a movie about his life and his peculiar way of healing. It is also a fact that he will be at the University of Costa Rica (UCR) on […]

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There is a temporary solution for the immigration crisis

August 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

There is an immigration crisis in Costa Rica’s borders. However, a temporary solution has apparently be found. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 24 people expressed their interest in returning voluntarily to their country of origin. This is seen as an temporary solution to the problem the Government of Costa Rica is facing: […]

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Planet Conservation goes hand in hand with the enviroment

August 29, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Planet Conservation is a project that promotes organic agriculture and sustainable design practices through art activities and workshops. They are located at Pérez Zeledón but they work in several parts of the country. Mayra Mejía Fernández, social anthropologist and environmental manager, works there teaching and involving people in programs and campaigns for the environment. Interest […]

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