### Incomplete Staffing at Tijuana Maternity and Children’s Hospital
Despite significant efforts in equipment and expansion, the Tijuana Maternity and Children’s Hospital (HMIT) remains only partially staffed, according to José Adrián Medina Amarillas, the Secretary of Health in Baja California. The hospital, located in the Tercera Etapa of the Río Tijuana, is currently under a hiring process overseen by IMSS Bienestar.
Medina Amarillas highlighted the ongoing efforts to fully staff the hospital, emphasizing the critical need for additional nurses. A digital platform for hiring nurses was recently launched, and it is expected that within two to three weeks, depending on application responses, the hospital could be fully operational.
The recruitment process has been delayed due to the platform’s late launch, creating staffing shortages that hinder the hospital’s full functionality. Alongside nurses, the hospital also requires paramedics, stretcher-bearers, maintenance staff, and ambulance operators. While physicians have already been hired, the lack of nursing staff remains a significant barrier.
This staffing challenge coincides with the federal health program that started on April 1st, aiming to provide health services to uninsured citizens through a system similar to the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). Miguel Bernardo Romero Flores, the coordinator for IMSS Bienestar in Baja California, noted that the transition of services from the state’s Health Services Institute (Isesalud) is expected to be completed by 2025.
### Additional Updates: Health and Safety in Baja California
1. **BC Health Department to Intensify COVID-19 Vaccination in October**
The Baja California Health Department is stepping up its efforts to combat COVID-19 with a reinforced vaccination campaign scheduled for October. The move is part of a broader strategy to increase immunity and prevent further outbreaks in the region.
2. **Shortage of Specialist Doctors in Baja California**
The region still faces a deficit of medical specialists, despite ongoing efforts to address the issue. This shortage has impacted the quality and accessibility of specialized healthcare services.
3. **Family Seeks Missing Elderly Man**
The family of Daniel Rojas, an 81-year-old man with dementia, is asking for the public’s help in locating him. Described as fair-skinned, tall, and slender, Rojas went missing in Tijuana, and his family is deeply concerned for his well-being.
4. **High Utility Bills Continue to Frustrate Residents**
High utility bills remain a significant issue in Tijuana, leading to an increase in the number of people seeking assistance to manage their expenses. This has prompted the authorities to look into the billing processes for potential adjustments.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for the latest updates on health and safety in Baja California.