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Alzheimer's Care for U.S. Patients for Oklahoma Families

Cuba's Alzheimer's program is specifically designed for American families — with English-speaking coordinators, U.S. travel authorization support, HSA/FSA payment guidance, coordination with U.S. neurologists, and telemedicine follow-up after returning home. Oklahoma has approximately 67,000 residents with Alzheimer's. Oklahoma has a growing senior population with increasing Alzheimer's prevalence, particularly in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas. The state's large Native American and rural populations face significant barriers to specialized dementia care. Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) offer connecting flights to Havana via Miami or Houston. Many Oklahoma families also access Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for additional flight options.

Alzheimer's Care for U.S. Patients in Cuba for Oklahoma patients

67K

Oklahoma residents with Alzheimer's

16%

population aged 65+

4–6 hours (connecting via Miami or Houston)

to Havana

Connecting

flights available

How Cuba's Program Serves American Families

Cuba's Alzheimer's program has been serving international patients for decades, and SMC Salud has specific expertise in coordinating care for American families. The program is designed to address the unique needs of U.S. patients — from travel authorization to coordination with domestic physicians.

For American families, the program includes: English-speaking coordinators available throughout the stay for translation, support, and communication with family back home; U.S. travel authorization support (letter of medical necessity, treatment confirmation, guidance on approved travel categories); payment options (secure payment gateway accepts U.S. credit cards, HSA/FSA guidance, potential tax deductibility); coordination with U.S. neurologists (comprehensive medical report shared with the patient's domestic physician for coordinated care); and telemedicine follow-up (periodic remote consultations with the Cuban neurology team after returning to the U.S.).

The program is complementary to U.S. care — patients continue their domestic medications (cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, lecanemab, etc.) and follow-up with their U.S. neurologist. Cuba's intensive rehabilitation and NeuroEPO research are added to, not substituted for, the patient's existing treatment plan.

No treatment currently cures Alzheimer's disease. Cuba's program aims to slow cognitive decline, maintain function, and improve quality of life. NeuroEPO is investigational and not FDA-approved. Treatment suitability is determined after individual medical evaluation. Individual outcomes vary.

Travel from Oklahoma to Cuba

Getting to Havana from Oklahoma

Oklahoma has a growing senior population with increasing Alzheimer's prevalence, particularly in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas. The state's large Native American and rural populations face significant barriers to specialized dementia care. Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) offer connecting flights to Havana via Miami or Houston. Many Oklahoma families also access Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for additional flight options.

Departure Airports

  • Oklahoma City (OKC)
  • Tulsa (TUL)
  • Dallas (DFW)

Travel time: 4–6 hours (connecting via Miami or Houston)

Travel Authorization

  • • U.S. citizens can travel to Cuba under approved categories
  • • SMC Salud provides letter of medical necessity
  • • Treatment confirmation documentation included
  • • Airport reception and ground transport in Havana
  • • English-speaking coordinators throughout your stay

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Questions from Oklahoma Families

Yes. U.S. citizens can travel to Cuba under approved categories. SMC Salud provides all necessary documentation, including the letter of medical necessity and treatment confirmation, to support travel authorization. Our team guides you through the entire process to ensure compliance with all regulations.

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