--- title: Health Onsite --- Table of Contents: [How to use this guide](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en) Before You Go [Health & Wellness Check ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture Shock](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/packing?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Cell Phones](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) Destination Information [About Costa Rica](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/introduction?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Cultural Differences](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Working Culture](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/working-culture?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to Do on Your Own](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [CIS Abroad On-site Program Coordinator](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/opc?hsLang=en#jump) [ In Case of Emergency](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/emergency?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Insurance](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [What to Do if I Get Sick](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/sick-leave?hsLang=en#jump) [Health On-site](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Safety On-site](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [Code of Conduct](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) Student Hub Links: [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) # Welcome to Costa Rica [ How to use this guide ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) Before You Go [ Health & Wellness Check ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [ Culture Shock ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [ Packing ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/packing?hsLang=en#jump) [ Money ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cell Phones ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) Destination Information [ About Costa Rica ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/introduction?hsLang=en#jump) [ Arrival Instructions ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cultural Differences ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [ Working Culture ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/working-culture?hsLang=en#jump) [ Diversity Abroad ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [ How to Move Around ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [ Things to Do on Your Own ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [ Sustainability Tips ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [ Shopping ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [ CIS Abroad On-site Program Coordinator ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/opc?hsLang=en#jump) [ In Case of Emergency ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/emergency?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Insurance ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [ What to Do if I Get Sick ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/sick-leave?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health On-site ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [ Safety On-site ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [ Code of Conduct ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) # Health On-site ## **Medical Services** ### **How to make an appointment** You can make an appointment with a local doctor at Clinica Biblica by dialing +506-2522-1000 or at Hospital CIMA dialing +506-2208-1000. There is an option to speak with someone in english and you can also request an english speaking doctor.  For medical emergencies students can go to the ER at [Hospital Cima](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hospital+CIMA/@9.9402208,-84.1441101,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8fa0fc7ff79ff705:0xff329c6bd12843b5!8m2!3d9.9402208!4d-84.1441101!16s%2Fm%2F06w6m1q?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAxNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) or [Clinica Biblica Hospital.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/B49NawXYQqUg5xQo6) ## **Pharmacies ** There are several pharmacies around San José: - [Farmacia Especial](https://goo.gl/maps/5YXtr4iFN5kCvBv76)  - [Farmacia Sucre](https://goo.gl/maps/oGU3CD7MpB9aukJHA)  - [Farmacia Fischel](https://goo.gl/maps/Li2ANcrbbCaNdXpw9)  - [Clinica Biblica (24 hour Pharmacy)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/99j2TSDoodLRPRfS8)  ## Mental Health Resources ### Local Counselors - **Ana Victoria Madrigal **- You can schedule an appointment through CIS Site Director, Lisa Pinheiro. - **Clinica Biblica -** You can schedule an appointment by dialing +506-2522-1000.      [Previous Chapter What to Do if I Get Sick ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/sick-leave?hsLang=en#jump) [Next Chapter Safety On-site ](https://guide.costarica.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) We’re Here to help: +1-877-617-9090 Copyright © 2023 Center for International Studies | Legal