Health in San Bernardino

Complete guide to health services in the lake city. Hospitals, clinics, emergencies and available medical care.

Taking Care of Your Health in San Bernardino

San Bernardino offers basic health services in the city, with easy access to more complete options in Asunción. It is important to know the available options and be prepared for different medical needs.

This guide presents available services, costs, emergency numbers and practical tips to ensure you and your family have access to necessary health care.

Medical Emergency Numbers

Always have important numbers on hand in case of medical emergency

Ambulance
141
Medical emergencies
Firefighters
132
Rescues and emergencies
Police
911
Police emergencies

Important: For serious emergencies, consider going directly to Asunción (45-60 min). San Bernardino does not have a 24-hour emergency hospital.

Where to Seek Medical Care?

San Bernardino offers basic services. For more complex cases, Asunción is nearby

In San Bernardino

✓ Available Services:
  • Basic health posts
  • Private clinics
  • Pharmacies
  • Basic dentistry
  • Routine consultations
⚠ Limitations:
  • No emergency hospital
  • Complex exams in Asunción
  • Limited specialties

In Asunción

✓ Available Services:
  • Complete hospitals
  • 24-hour emergencies
  • Specialized exams
  • Various specialists
  • Surgeries and procedures
📍 Distance:
  • ~50km from San Bernardino
  • 45-60 minutes by car
  • Easy access via Route 2

Health Service Costs

Costs vary according to type of care and whether it is public or private

Public System

Basic Consultation
Free

Basic Exams:

Free

Medications:

In popular pharmacies

Private System

Consultation
150k - 400k
PYG

Exams:

200k - 800k+ PYG

Medications:

Varied prices

Health Plans

Tuition
300k - 1M+
PYG/month

Covers consultations, exams and part of medications. Ideal for those who use private services frequently.

Important Tips

Emergency Numbers

Always have emergency numbers saved on your phone. In emergencies, every second counts.

Health Plan

Consider a health plan if you use private services frequently. It can be economical in the long run.

Serious Emergencies

For serious emergencies, go directly to Asunción. San Bernardino does not have a 24-hour emergency hospital.

Organize Documents

Keep prescriptions and exams organized. Some medications may have different names - bring original prescriptions.

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