Colón, Entre Ríos
Healthcare in Colón
Choose the hospital for your care needs, then confirm admission and payment before relying on ongoing treatment.
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The short answer
Hospital San Benjamín lists surgery, inpatient care, outpatient consultations and an emergency service. Hospital Río Uruguay lists a 24-hour emergency service and scheduled specialties. Entre Ríos Law 11220 requires the provincial public network to attend everyone who needs care, while providing for recovery of covered costs. That duty is not a promise of free treatment, a private-hospital appointment or approval from your insurer.
- San Benjamín. The hospital publishes Esteva Berga 270 and 03447 42-1444.
- Río Uruguay. Its 24-hour emergency service number is 03447 423999.
- Provincial rule. Law 11220 Article 9 concerns the public network, not private-hospital prices.
What to consider
Contact the hospital directly
| Hospital | Address | Contact | Published services |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benjamín | Esteva Berga 270 | 03447 42-1444 | Surgery, inpatient care, outpatient consultations and emergency care. |
| Río Uruguay | Boulevard Gaillard 490 | Appointments 03447 423900; emergency service 03447 423999 | 24-hour emergency service, scheduled specialties and diagnostic imaging. |
Understand the provincial public-network rule
Entre Ríos Law 11220 Article 9 requires provincial public-network establishments to attend all people who need care, without exception. Articles 1 to 3 provide for billing and recovery from health-financing entities and relevant insurers for covered services. Confirm how the hospital handles your admission and payment.3
The law was published October 16, 2025. Its provincial scope is separate from rules for nationally administered hospitals. It does not set a personal consultation price or approve a private insurance claim.3,
Prepare ongoing treatment before arrival
Río Uruguay lists cardiology, pediatrics, psychiatry and imaging. Ask about the actual specialist, referral, appointment and price. Bring your treatment summary and medicine details so the provider can tell you what is available.2
The municipal Health office lists 3447 502801 and salud@colon.gov.ar for orientation. Use the hospital for appointments or urgent-care arrangements.5
Check the care journey including entrance and bathroom access. Arrange payment access before a planned consultation. Plan children's care alongside school and housing. Plan ongoing care in retirement before committing to a long stay. Keep care and insurance costs visible in the moving budget. Ask about the service you need rather than assuming specialist support.
Questions people ask
Where can I contact the public hospital?
Hospital San Benjamín publishes Esteva Berga 270 and 03447 42-1444. Confirm the entrance because the municipal tourism directory gives a different number.
Where is private hospital care available?
Hospital Río Uruguay lists Boulevard Gaillard 490. Call 03447 423900 for appointments and ask about the specialist, insurance and price.
Which hospital advertises a 24-hour emergency service?
Río Uruguay publishes 03447 423999 as its 24-hour emergency service contact. San Benjamín lists an emergency service, but its hours were not confirmed here.
Does the provincial public network have to attend foreigners?
Law 11220 Article 9 requires its establishments to attend all people who need care without exception. Confirm the admission process and possible charges. The text does not promise every service free of charge.
Will my insurance pay?
Ask your insurer and the actual hospital to confirm the treatment and authorization. A provider list or financing-recovery law is not individual approval.
Can I arrange pediatric or psychiatric care?
Río Uruguay lists both specialties. Ask about the clinician, appointment, referral, fees and any age or service limits.
Can I get care in English?
English support is unconfirmed. Ask when booking and arrange language help if you need it.
What should I prepare for regular treatment?
Bring a treatment summary and medicine details. Confirm local follow-up, prescriptions, appointment availability and payment before moving.
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