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Medical care is one of the primary concerns for people who move to a foreign country. By taking a few simple precautions and informing yourself about the available healthcare options, you can lead a healthy life in Shanghai.

Health Care Providers in Shanghai

There are several medical and dental clinics catering to foreigners; in addition, many of the local hospitals have "foreigner units." There is, however, a wide range of variability in quality, expertise, and services offered. Ask friends and colleagues for their recommendations. Tour the facilities and ask about the education and experience of the physicians, the practice standards of the facility, the equipment, services and medications available (e.g. imported, joint-venture, and/or local medications), and the management of care. Once you have identified the health care provider you prefer, work with that provider to establish an emergency plan for you and your family. Also be sure that your choice of provider is known at your office and by your childcare provider. You may also want to consider evacuation insurance; there are several companies who offer this service.

Vaccinations, Immunizations, and Communicable Diseases

Recommendations for vaccinations and immunizations vary by home country and by individual, depending on age, prior vaccination history, plans for travel around the region, expectations of sanitation conditions, and so on. Keep in mind that most published information on vaccinations is focused on tourists; recommendations may differ for people intending to live in the region. Hepatitis A and B, polio, tetanus, flu, chickenpox, typhoid, and rabies are some of the most commonly recommended, however, your healthcare provider will be able to recommend the vaccinations and immunizations that are right for you and your family.

Food and Water Safety (see.... Is Food in Shanghai Safe ?)

Although water purity in Shanghai is improving, the quality varies throughout the city. Most expatriates use bottled distilled water for their household needs, which is available in 5 gallon ("water cooler") sized containers from several retailers who will deliver. Always use distilled water for drinking and ice cubes, and when cooking anything which absorbs water, such as pasta or rice.

The commonly heard food safety refrain for tourists is: "Peel it, cook it, boil it, or forget it." This is also good tip for foreign residents in Shanghai to keep in mind; a higher level of caution must be taken than most of us were accustomed to in our home countries. Care should be taken with raw meat; it should be stored and handled separately from other food items and cooked fully. Raw fruits and vegetables that you will not be peeling should be treated either with a disinfectant solution like Milton or a strong salt concentrate for 30 minutes. Vegetables that are going to be thoroughly cooked should not need sterilizing, especially if they are being peeled first. Insects can be removed by immersion in a strong salt solution for about 10 minutes. For meals outside the home, choose the places you eat out carefully, following recommendations from friends or colleagues.

Staying Healthy in Shanghai

Health is often an issue that people do not think about until they need care. Expatriates and other travelers often wait too long to visit the doctor or underestimate the seriousness of their illness, and could have had better outcomes with earlier treatment. The best thing you can do to ensure a healthy stay is to investigate your healthcare options before you become ill, and see your preferred physician when you feel ill. A little prevention and advanced planning will go a long way to ensuring a healthy stay in Shanghai.

Hospitals & Medical Centers

The following hospitals and medical centers provide a service in English:

American-Sino Ob/Gyn Service, 6249 3246 or 6248 7517
US-based Ob/Gyn Clinic especially designed for people seeking women's health care using US standards of practice. Open 24/7. Associated with Huashan Hospital (see below)
14/F, New Blue Building
12 Wulumuqi Zhong Road, Shanghai
www.americanobgyn.com (English)
www.huashanobgyn.com.cn (Chinese)

Huashan Hospital - Foreigner's Clinic, 6248-3986
1/F, 1068 Change Le (Puxi) (8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily)
15F, New Multi-Function Bldg. 12 Wulumuqi Rd. (M) 200040 (Puxi) (after 5 p.m.)

International Medical Care Center of Shanghai, 6324-3852, 6324-0090 ext. 2101
585 Jiulong Road, Shanghai 200080 (Puxi) (24 hours)

Shanghai GuangCi Hospital (affiliated with Ruijin Hospital), 6466-4483, 6437-0045 ext. 668101
197 Ruijun Er Road, Building No. 38, Shanghai, 200025 (Puxi) (8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. only)

Shanghai Children's Medical Technology Center, 5839-5238, 5873-2020
1678, Dongfang Road, Shanghai, 200127 (Pudong) (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-S)

Shanghai East International Medical Center, 5879-9999
No. 551 Pu Dong Road (S), Shanghai, 200120 (Pudong) ( Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm; Sat-Sun, 9am-1pm)

Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics, 5133 1900
1139 Xianxia Road (Beihong Road)
shumarketing@ufh.com.cn
www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com

Shanghai Zhong Shan Hospital, 6403-8293
136 Yixueyuan Road, Shanghai 200032 (Puxi)
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. M-F plus 24 hr emergency service

SinoUnited Health
Suite 601 Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Road West, Shanghai 200041.
The only American medical specialist center in Shanghai Center (Portman). Focuses on 5 areas; Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Neurology, Pain Management, and Physical Theraphy. Specialist doctors and therapists from the UK and America, and local doctors with international training ensures highest level of medical expertise in each specific areas.
Visit www.sinounitedhealth.com

VIP OB/GYN Center
International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital
In consultation with Johns Hopkins International
13-15 Floors (V1-V3), 910 Hengshan Rd. (1961 Huashan Rd.), Shanghai, 200030
Website: www.upmg.us/sh, Tours and Information: 6407 9887, Appointments: 6447 0399, Fax: 6447 7003

World Link Medical and Dental Centers
Hongqiao Clinic, Medical and Dental Services
Mandarine City, Suite 30, 788 Hong Xu Lu
Tel. 6405 5788

Shanghai Center Clinic, Medical and Dental Services
Medical Services: 203 West Retail Plaza, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
Tel. 6279 7688
Dental Services: 204 West Retail Plaza, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu
Tel. 6279 8318

Specialty and Inpatient Center
170 Danshui Lu (near Xintiandi), 3rd floor
Tel. 6385 9889

Hong Qiao Medical Center
2258 Hong Qiao Road
Tel: 6445 5999

Jin Qiao Medical & Dental Center
51 Hong Feng Road, Pudong
Tel: 5032 8288

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Information and Support

Lifeline Shanghai
Empowering members of the Shanghai international community to address
their needs and challenges by providing information and emotional support.
Visit www.lifelineshanghai.com or call 021-6279 8990.

Medical/Surgical Emergencies

Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics
Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics
1) Changning Clinic
1139 Xian Xia Road
Tel: 5133 1900
SHUPtservice@ufh.com.cn

2) Minhang Clinic
Shanghai Racquet Club, Ground Floor, Clubhouse, 555 Jin Feng Road
Tel: 2201 0995
srcclinic@ufh.com.cn

Independently owned and operated full-service international standard hospital
Emergency Room always staffed by expat physicians - Opened 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com

UA Huashan Medical Service
Consultation service operated by Hongkong and Taiwan doctors.
Mon-Fri, 8:30am-7:00pm, Sat. 09:00am-5:00pm.
13F, Foreigner Guest Multi-Storied Building, Hua Shan Hospital,
12 Middle Wu Lu Mu Qi Road
Tel: 6248 8251 or 6248 8213
customerservice@usamedicalnet.com
http://www.uamedicalnet.com/

Hua Shan Hospital
15th Floor, Foreigner’s Clinic, Zong He Lou, 12 Middle Wu Lu Mu Qi Road
Tel: 6248 3986 or 6248 9999 ext. 2531

Hua Dong Hospital
2nd Floor, Foreigner’s Clinic, 221 West Yan An Road
Tel: 6248 4867 or 6248 3180 ext. 3106

Shanghai East International Medical Center
Shanghai’s first foreign joint USA/China venture hospital. Partnered with Shanghai East Hospital. Provides family medicine, speciality medicine, and surgical services. (24-hour service and 51 inpatient beds).
551 South Pu Dong Road, Pudong
Tel: 5879 9999

The First People’s Hospital, International Medical Care Center
585 Jiu Long Road (near the Bund)
Tel: 6324 3852 (24 hours)

Rui Jin Hospital
197 Rui Jin Er Road
Tel: 6437 0045 ext. 668101 After hours: 6437 0045 ext. 668202

Global Health: Primary care facility.
Shanghai Kerry Center, 1515 West Nan Jing Road, Room 301
Tel: 5298 6339

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Dental

The No. 9 People's Hospital
7th Floor, Shanghai Dental Medical Center Cooperative Co. (Sino-Canadian
Joint venture), Outpatient Service Building, 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road
Tel: 6313 3174

Dr Harriet Jin's Dental Surgery
Room 1904, Hui Yin Plaza
No. 2088 Hua Shan Road (next to Grand Gateway Plaza)
200030 Shanghai
Tel (86 21) 64480882
Fax (86 21) 54072108
E-mail: harrietjin@online.sh.cn

DDS Dental Clinics

1) Puxi Clinic
Peregrine Plaza, B1-05, 1325 Middle Huai Hai Road
Tel: 5465 2678 or 5465 5766

2) Hong Qiao Clinic
Suite 2, 85 Jin Hui Road
Tel: 3431 7387

3) Pudong Clinic
POS Plaza, B1-F, 1600 Century Ave
Tel: 6876 0409 or 6876 0447

24 hr Dental Emergency: 13162001688
For Japanese: 13918855155
http://www.ddsdentalcare.com

iMD Shanghai Dental Clinics

1) Xin Tian Di Clinic (Implant & Specialties Center)
2F Xintiandi, 119 Madang Road
Tel: 6384 3010

2) Xujiahui Clinic
Ascendas Plaza, Room 503, 333 Tianyaoqiao Road
Tel: 6426 -1787

3) Zhangjiang Pudong Clinic
SMIC Living Quarter, 22 Qingtong Road
Tel: 5895 5878

Opening Hours: 10:00AM – 7:00PM (7 days a week)
http://www.imdclinic.com

Maternity and Gynecology

International Peace Maternity Hospital
910 Heng Shan Road
Tel: 6407 0434 ext. 1105

The First Maternity and Child Hospital
536 Chang Le Road
Tel: 5403 5335

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Physical Therapy & Pain Management Clinics

Shanghai Spinal and Sports Clinic
9F, 937 West Yan An Road
Tel: 2281 1822
http://www.chiro.cn

SinoUnited Health
Shanghai Center, Room 601, 1376 West Nan Jing Road
Tel: 6279 8920

Chiropractic Care
Shanghai East International Medical Center
551 South Pu Dong Road, Pudong
Tel: 5879 9999

Drugstores in Shanghai

Watson's
Westgate Mall (Mei Long Zhen) shopping area
1038 West Nan Jing Road

Hua Shi Pharmacy
Portman-Shanghai Center
1376 West Nan Jing Road

Shanghai No.1 Dispensary
616 East Nan Jing Road
Tel: 6322 4567 or 6328 1153 for more locations

Anhui Medical Facilities

Anhui Provincial People’s Hospital
1 Lu Jiang Road, He Fei City
Tel: 0551-2652 797

Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Provincial Medical Institute
218 Ji Xi Road, He Fei City
Tel: 0551-3633 411

Jiangsu Medical Facilities

Second Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou Medical College
181 San Xiang Road, Su Zhou City
Tel: 0512-8281 647

Suzhou No.4 People’s Hospital
16 Bai Ta Xi Road, Su Zhou City
Tel: 0512-7273 853

Suzhou No. 2 People’s Hospital
26 Dao Qian Road, Su Zhou City
Tel: 0512-5233 141

International SOS Clinic, Hilton Hotel
319 Zhong Shan Road, Nan Jing City
Tel: 025-8480 2842

Jiangsu Provincial People’s Hospital
300 Guang Zhou Road, Nan Jing City
Tel: 025-3714 511

General Hospital of Nanjing Military Base
305 East Zhong Shan Road, Nan Jing City
Tel: 025-4826 808

Zhejiang Medical Facilities

Sir. Run Run Shao Hospital
3 East Qing Chun Road, Hang Zhou City
Tel: 0571-8609 0073

North American International Hospital
419 He Fang Road, Hang Zhou City
Tel: 0571-8778 0120

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TCM Spreads to Neighborhoods

(11/01/2007)

All but four of the city's 228 neighborhood health centers provide traditional Chinese medicine to local residents, Shanghai Health Bureau said yesterday.

TCM services now cover all downtown centers and 97 percent of clinics on the outskirts, officials said.

The bureau started trials of TCM in neighborhoods in 1999 and started to spread the service across the city in November, 2006.

To promote the service and improve its quality, authorities named 32 model TCM service centers in each district and Chongming County to showcase good traditional medicine practices.

Health databases have been set up in each center and services include disease prevention and control using a combination of traditional and Western medicine, home visits by doctors, rehabilitation services and lectures on TCM.

"Traditional Chinese medicine in neighborhoods is welcomed by the public, who can receive TCM within 10 to 15 minutes' walking distance," said Wang Tong, a Shanghai Health Bureau official. "It effectively solves local residents' requirements for cheap and accessible treatment."

The average cost for each outpatient in the 32 model centers is 91.78 yuan (US$12.29), while TCM services cost 70.34 yuan. A TCM prescription costs an average 69.34 yuan.

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