Azcapotzalco is a borough in the northwestern part of Mexico City. It has a history that dates back to the 12th century,when it was the capital of the Tepanec empire. It was later conquered by the Aztecs and then by the Spanish,who built a convent and a church on the site of the former temple. Today,Azcapotzalco is a center of industry,agriculture,and education,with a population of over 400,000 people.
Some of the hotspots in Azcapotzalco are:
- Parque Tezozómoc: This park is a scaled replica of the Valley of Mexico in the pre-Hispanic era,with artificial lakes,hills,and monuments. It is a popular place for recreation,sports,and cultural events.
- Alameda Norte: This park has a pond,a playground,and a skating rink. It is also home to the Museo de los Ferrocarrileros,which exhibits the history of the railway in Mexico.
- Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana: This is one of the largest and most prestigious public universities in Mexico,with a campus in Azcapotzalco that offers programs in engineering,social sciences,humanities,and arts.
- Centro Cultural Azcapotzalco: This is a cultural center that hosts exhibitions,concerts,workshops,and festivals. It also has a library,a theater,and a cinema.
Azcapotzalco is not only a borough with a rich history and culture,but also a hub for medical services and research. There are many medical laboratories in Azcapotzalco that offer a variety of tests and analyses for different purposes and needs. Some of them are specialized in certain areas,such as endoscopy,cardiology,audiometry,densitometry,mastography,X-rays,tomography,and ultrasound. Others are more general and provide clinical,biological,and pharmacological studies.
Newest to the area is Laboratorio Certolab Pasaje Ferreria,the new branch of Certolab,a laboratory currently with 3 other branches in the State of Mexico and operating with an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system to ensure quality of service and accuracy of results. It specializes in X-rays,pregnancy testing (including obstetric ultrasound),breast cancer testing,diabetes tests,general medical exams,the government-mandated annual medical certificates for employees,and more.
Certolab has been in business for about a decade and a half. It rivals many older laboratories in the constant maintenance of its equipment and welcome,caring environment it creates for patients. The new branch in Azcapotzalco’s Pasaje Ferreria shopping mall – known as Laboratorio Medico Certolab Ferreria (visitable at Laboratorio Certolab Azcapotzalco) – will energize the area with an “outstanding health experience”.
