Welcome to Beijing, China! While you will be experiencing all things new and exciting in a new city, your health should be first and foremost. Here at Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU), we advocate for good health and disease prevention. Whether you have a health condition that needs medical attention, having to face new health challenges or simply wanting to live a healthier lifestyle, it is helpful to find what services, medications, or vaccines are available.
Here at BJU, we have had the pleasure of providing a range of health care services for people from around the world. Allow us to share with you some of the things you should know from BJU's Family Medicine doctors, Pediatricians, Pharmacists, and other medical specialists!
Top wellness tips for Beijing newcomers
If you are new to Beijing, you may need a crash course on how to stay healthy in this big, modern city that you now call home. Click here for some of the basics with tips from BJU ER physicians, Family Medicine doctors, and other medical specialists.
Pollution: How is the smog affecting our health?
Air pollution is a problem in most cities in China, unfortunately. The chances are that you have heard it before lending in China, but how much should you be concerned? To learn more about how to avoid theworst of the air pollution, here is what we know.
Expat health concerns from a doctor's perspective
From a doctor's experience, difficulties that many expat patients face are the language barrier and accessing emergency services. At BJU, all of our doctors speak English. Seeing a doctor who speaks your language makes the medical visit seemingly much easier. Dr. Lemm is one of the German-speaking doctors from Family Medicine. Read this as he shares his views on how to stay healthy in Beijing.
Ten things you should know about getting medications in ChinaIt is common to find that some medicines are not available in China, so you may need to obtain certain medications from your home country. At BJU, the qualified and registered Pharmacists can help you more than just dispensing medications. Read on as BJU's Clinical Pharmacist explain how you and your family can get the most out of BJU's pharmacy.
Over-the-counter medicines that you need to bring from your home countryIf you are on certain over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and they are not available in China, it might be a good idea to bring back a bumper stock from your home country. In this post, three BJU Family Medicine doctors give their advice about which medications to get while you are back home.
Make sure your child's vaccines are up to date
It can be a bit unnerving coming to China – especially with young kids – and trying to figure out how to make sure you have all the right vaccines and keeping them up-to-date. Here to demystify it all are two Family Medicine physicians and one pediatrician from Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU).
Living in china with Rhesus-negative blood
In China, only around 0.3% of the Chinese population has Rhesus-negative blood. This figure means that some people who move to China may find themselves suddenly in an environment where their blood type is far rarer than it is in their home country. If a woman with rhesus-negative blood has a baby with a man with rhesus-positive blood, she will need a shot from a doctor during her pregnancy to protect the fetus. This shot, which may be readily available in other countries, is unavailable in China. Click here to learn about what do it for this situation.
Living in china with a chronic condition Spending a few years in China can be exciting, but it can require planning on the health front because some medications and treatments aren't available here. You may also need to find a new doctor who is experienced at managing your health conditions, and it may take a while to see a doctor who you feel comfortable with. In this post, BJU Family Medicine Physician Dr. Reinhard Krippner and his previous colleague physician give their advice about how best to organize your treatments and medications for chronic diseases for your stint in China.
TCM: Is it better than Western medicine? New to China means you are at the heart of TCM practices, and you have a better chance of accessing several very experienced TCM doctor. If you want to give it a go, click to see what Dr. Lijun Liang has to say about TCM.
How to call an ambulance in Beijing
One of the biggest concerns we hear from the expat community is about calling emergency medical services in case of an accident. In the event that you do need emergency care and require an ambulance, here is what you should do.
Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU) is a general hospital that is proud to offer patient-centered care. Starting in 1997 with the primary goal of providing maternity services to expat parents, BJU is now home to a wide range of clinics and departments. If you have an inquiry or you'd like to make an appointment with a doctor or a therapist at BJU, please call the BJU Service Center 4008-919191.