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A Chavoneros Journey: Patricia Encarnación on Art, Identity and Community

Dominican-born artist and curator Patricia Encarnación, a graduate of the Chavón School of Design, has spent more than a decade in New York building a multidisciplinary practice that bridges art, research and community. Through projects like Tropical Limerence and her curatorial platform Ojos Caribe, she explores how identity, politics and belonging take shape across borders. […]

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The 8th Annual “Friendsgiving” Best Turkey Competition Returns to Casa de Campo

The season of gratitude is heating up at Casa de Campo. On Nov. 20, 2025, at 7 p.m., the Friendsgiving: Best Turkey Competition returns for its eighth edition at La Romana Country Club. What started as a friendly dinner among neighbors has grown into one of the resort’s most joyful traditions — celebrating good food, […]

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Discover New Ways to Create at CHAVÓN’s Art and Design Workshops in Altos de Chavón

This fall, CHAVÓN School of Design invites art and design enthusiasts to explore their creativity through a new series of short courses at its La Romana campus. With flexible schedules, expert instructors and hands-on learning, the programs offer the opportunity to develop practical skills in just a few weeks — no prior experience required. A […]

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Central Romana Medical Center Launches La Romana’s First Emergency Medicine Residency

Central Romana Medical Center reached a long-awaited milestone for healthcare in La Romana. The hospital officially launched its first medical residency program, becoming the province’s first teaching hospital specializing in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. Approved by the Ministry of Public Health, the program welcomes five resident physicians and marks a meaningful step forward for […]

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Diagnóstica Social Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month Initiative in La Romana

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women, but early detection can make treatment safer and more effective. That’s the message behind Diagnóstica Social’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign, which runs throughout October at its Central Romana facility. Affordable Screenings All Month The clinic announced that mammograms and sonomammograms will be offered for RD$1,000 […]

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