Salud Casa por Casa program detects respiratory issues in Tamaulipas

The Salud Casa por Casa program in Tamaulipas has identified respiratory illnesses and other high-risk health conditions among elderly citizens and people with disabilities during home visits. Lourdes Puente Vizcarra, the delegate for Welfare Programs in Tamaulipas, reported that medical staff, including doctors and nurses, are monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and glucose levels to prevent complications.

When medical staff determine that a patient's condition is worsening or a current treatment is ineffective, they refer individuals to specialized institutions such as IMSS Bienestar, ISSSTE, or IMSS. Recent cases include a patient in Matamoros requiring care for an ulcer and a beneficiary in Nuevo Laredo who needed immediate attention due to a glucose level of 409 mg/dL. The program focuses on managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension through consistent home monitoring.