Monterrey
Monterrey
Monterrey (pronounced: mon-teh-rey) is a city in the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is not a medical term, but it is home to several medical institutions and research centers.
Etymology
The name "Monterrey" is a combination of the words "monte" and "rey," which mean "king's mountain" in Spanish. The city was named by its founder, Diego de Montemayor, in honor of the Countess of Monterrei, a municipality in Galicia, Spain, who was the mother of the viceroy of New Spain.
Medical Institutions in Monterrey
- TecSalud: TecSalud is the health system of the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), also known as Monterrey Tech. It includes two hospitals and a network of clinics and medical offices throughout the city.
- University Hospital (Monterrey): The University Hospital is affiliated with the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. It is a major center for medical research and education in northeastern Mexico.
- San José Hospital (Monterrey): San José Hospital is a private hospital that offers a wide range of medical services. It is part of the Christus Health system, which operates hospitals and clinics in the United States and Latin America.
- Zambrano Hellion Medical Center: The Zambrano Hellion Medical Center is a research and teaching hospital that is part of the TecSalud system. It specializes in cardiology, neurology, and genomics.
Related Terms
- Healthcare in Mexico: This article provides an overview of the healthcare system in Mexico, including public and private healthcare providers.
- Medical education in Mexico: This article discusses the training and education of doctors and other healthcare professionals in Mexico.
- Medical tourism in Mexico: Monterrey is a popular destination for medical tourism, which is the practice of traveling to another country to receive medical care.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monterrey
- Wikipedia's article - Monterrey
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