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- ↑ "Hospitals in Puerto Rico". American Hospital Directory. July 16, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ↑ CASTANER GENERAL HOSPITAL - CASTANER, PR
- ↑ "New hospital and medical building developing in Guaynabo" Caribbean Business Newspaper, Issued : 06/12/2008, By : LIISA NIDO NYLUND
- ↑ Jorge Children and Women's Hospital
- ↑ Caribbean Healthcare System
