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Cleveland Clinic, the first hospital in the US to perform robot-assisted prostate surgery with a newly FDA-approved system

Cleveland Clinic, the first hospital in the US to perform robot-assisted prostate surgery with a newly FDA-approved system

Cleveland Clinic. Following approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2025, Cleveland Clinic became the first health system in the United States to use a new robot-assisted surgery system to…

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HOMS becomes the first centre with NORDOM ISO 22525 certification and strengthens its leadership in medical tourism

HOMS becomes the first centre with NORDOM ISO 22525 certification and strengthens its leadership in medical tourism

Santiago. – Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS) announced that it has obtained certification under the Dominican Standard NORDOM ISO 22525: Medical Tourism – Service Requirements, accredited by the Dominican Institute for Quality (INDOCAL). This…

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CEMDOE officially opens its hospital stage alongside sector authorities

CEMDOE officially opens its hospital stage alongside sector authorities

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. With the attendance of Her Excellency the Vice President of the Republic, Raquel Peña Rodríguez, the Centre for Diabetes, Obesity and Specialties (CEMDOE) held the official ceremony opening its hospital…

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Americans feel optimistic about ageing well, but many overlook heart disease risks, according to a Cleveland Clinic survey

Americans feel optimistic about ageing well, but many overlook heart disease risks, according to a Cleveland Clinic survey

Cleveland. As general interest in longevity and healthy ageing continues to grow, a new national Cleveland Clinic survey reveals a gap between the public’s overall confidence and its awareness of heart health. According to…

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Banco Promerica receives a 10 million dollar capital injection to consolidate its position as the fastest sustainably growing bank in the Dominican Republic

Banco Promerica receives a 10 million dollar capital injection to consolidate its position as the fastest sustainably growing bank in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, February 2026. Banco Promerica has announced a capital injection of 10 million dollars from its parent company Promerica Financial Corporation, a strategic milestone in its more than 25 years in the Dominican…

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Médico Express and the Santo Domingo Hotel Association sign an agreement at FITUR to raise visitor safety and wellbeing

Médico Express and the Santo Domingo Hotel Association sign an agreement at FITUR to raise visitor safety and wellbeing

Madrid, Spain. At FITUR 2026, Médico Express and the Santo Domingo Hotel Association (AHSD) signed an Inter-institutional Cooperation Agreement that brings hospitality and health together to strengthen tourist safety, improve the guest experience and…

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Thyroid function is key to overall health, says Cleveland Clinic specialist

Thyroid function is key to overall health, says Cleveland Clinic specialist

Cleveland. The thyroid plays a decisive role in the body’s balance, since its hormones regulate essential processes such as the use of energy, body temperature and the functioning of the heart, the brain and…

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CEMDOE begins hospital operations and opens its new services to the public

CEMDOE begins hospital operations and opens its new services to the public

The institution marks a milestone in its development with the opening of new hospital areas, including its Emergency Unit, which strengthen its ability to provide comprehensive, safe and humane care. Santo Domingo, DR —…

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IDB Invest and Banco Promerica RD join forces to widen financing for SMEs and projects in the Dominican Republic

IDB Invest and Banco Promerica RD join forces to widen financing for SMEs and projects in the Dominican Republic

SANTO DOMINGO – IDB Invest has approved a financing package of up to US$80 million for Banco Múltiple Promerica de la República Dominicana, S.A. (“Promerica RD”) with the aim of widening access to credit…

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Cleveland Clinic gynaecological oncologist highlights the importance of preventing cervical cancer

Cleveland Clinic gynaecological oncologist highlights the importance of preventing cervical cancer

Cleveland. Cervical cancer remains one of the main threats to women’s health, especially when it is not detected in time. Dr Adria Suárez Mora, a gynaecological oncologist at Cleveland Clinic, warns that the disease…

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ADOTURD and Médico Express sign a strategic agreement to bring sports tourism and health together in the Dominican Republic

ADOTURD and Médico Express sign a strategic agreement to bring sports tourism and health together in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, D.R. – The Dominican Sports Tourism Association (ADOTURD) and Médico Express have signed an Inter-institutional Cooperation Agreement setting out a framework for collaboration to bring sports tourism and health together as complementary…

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