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Where to get an STD Check in Shanghai

WEBSexual Health Shanghai When it comes to making sure things are in working order “down there”, Sexual Health Shanghai, also known as Shanghai’s STD Testing Center, should probably your first line of defense. A full STD screening consists of two parts. The first part being a blood test that will check for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B.

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International Hospitals in Shanghai for Expats

WEBJiahui Health is an integrated healthcare system that offers a range of services from wellness to complex surgeries. The facility emphasizes a patient-first approach, offering not only medical services but also health and wellness education. With a team of international doctors, the facility specializes in a variety of areas, including …

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International Hospitals in Shanghai

WEBCost of international hospitals in Shanghai. Local public hospitals are by far the cheapest out of the three options, where seeing a doctor can cost as little as ¥30. However, the doctors will probably not be able to speak English, and you won’t be able to make an appointment or use your international health insurance.

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Shanghai Redleaf Women's Hospital

WEBShanghai Living. August 25, 2019. Guide. The Shanghai Redleaf Women’s Hospital opened on July 20th this year. The picturesque grounds of the hospital have one hundred years of history. The hospital itself offers the best of modern medicine, combined with a well-rounded approach to women’s health.

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IVF Treatment in Shanghai

WEBShanghai Living. Updated on: August 25, 2023. Family Health. Desperate. That’s what you are when you undertake in vitro fertilization (IVF). You’re so desperate to have a baby that you can’t wait to shoot yourself with enough hormones to make the Goodyear blimp look slim. Enough hormones to make Kim Jong Il look sane.

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Having a Baby in Shanghai: Complete Guide

WEBHowever, given that Shanghai’s family planning regulations changed in March 2014, allowing couples to have a second child if either of them were an only child, the city is preparing for a baby boom. An extra 20,000 to 30,000 newborns are expected per year between 2014-16, with an estimated 200, 000 babies to be born annually in the city.

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Giving Birth in Shanghai

WEBGiving birth at a local hospital. There are 3,600 maternity beds in hospitals across the city equipped to manage up to 250,000 births every year, according to the Shanghai Health and Family Planning Commission. However, given that China’s family planning regulations changed in October 2015, allowing couples to have a second child …

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Living with Food Allergies in Shanghai

WEBShanghai isn’t the easiest place to live for food-allergy sufferers. Certain allergens such as nuts are common, the language barrier makes determining ingredients difficult and the selection of allergen-free foods is slim. But Pamela Pour says it can be done – with some extra work and planning. Pour has two children with serious food allergies.

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Giving Blood in Shanghai

WEBThe Shanghai Blood Center encourages everyone to donate, especially those with rare blood types. More than 99 percent of the population in China has Rh-positive blood. Type O-negative blood is incredibly rare, with an estimated one in 250 Chinese people having that blood type. By comparison, 15 percent of Caucasians have …

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Shanghai Blues: Improve Your Emotional Wellbeing

WEB“Due to language and cultural barriers, foreigners should try and get mental health services from professionals who speak their language and understand their culture,” says Dr. Steve Xu clinical psychiatrist and Chair of Mental Health at United Family Hospitals. Unless you plan to pay out of pocket at the Western clinics, you need health

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Shanghai United Family Fertility Treatment

WEBEvaluation is the first step and here at Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics. Our fertility specialist can evaluate your potential to conceive and help treat any reversible causes like low thyroid or subfertile sperm. If the plan is to delay pregnancy, egg freezing has become a real possibility for many women.

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Shanghai Water Safety Guide

WEBShanghai Water Safety Guide. The Huangpu River is the main source of the municipal filtration system in Shanghai. While the filtration plants disinfect the water that flows from our taps, the high levels of chlorine and the out-dated pipes, which can leak off lead particles into the water, do not make it ideal for drinking.

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Volunteering in Shanghai Guide

WEBThe volunteer-led helpline provides free, confidential and anonymous emotional support and information to those struggling with their mental health and wellbeing while living in Shanghai. In order to attend the short training course and become a volunteer, you need to be 21 years or older and have lived in Shanghai for at least six …

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How to Get an Emergency Passport for US Citizens in Shanghai

WEBThis passport costs US$130 dollars and you can apply for a regular new passport at the same time (free of charge). Getting an Emergency Appointment with the US Consulate. To get an emergency passport, skip making an appointment and instead call 021-3217-4650, then dial 1 for English, then dial 6, then dial 9 to speak to an actual …

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Is Shanghai water clean

WEBBottled Water. Bottled water is also not as safe as we might be tempted to believe because, according to Thomson: “Bottled water is just filtered tap water. The water is coming from a city somewhere, and it’s being put through a factory filter and into a bottle.”. There are also very few independent tests done on bottled water here, so we

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Relocating to Shanghai Services

WEBRelocating to Shanghai Services. Providing wide range of services allows us to meet all the relocation-related needs of businesses and individuals. Our service is tailor-made to the individual needs of each client, and can include anything from orientation and visa assistance to lease and sale of property, corporate and individual residential

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The history of Xintiandi, where the West meets the East.

WEBDuring World War II the Japanese occupation of Shanghai become the only post in the world that would allow people to enter without a passport or visa. As a result there was an influx of around 20,000 Jewish refugees fleeing from Nazi Germany, Austria, Poland and Lithuania. They lived in Shanghai until 1948 when the State of Israel was …

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The Best Serviced Apartments in Shanghai for expats

WEBThe property offers new meeting facilities, complimentary high speed Wi-Fi, dining options, modern conveniences and health and fitness amenities perfect for long and short-term stays. Fraser Residence Shanghai is equipped with individual air purification units and water softening and filtration systems in each apartment to ensure guests …

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Shanghai International Schools: Your Questions Answered

WEBYes, inter-school activities are very important and all international schools run such programs. This is often based on sport, but there are a huge number of other activities, such as environmental, academic, community, and service programs. Some schools also work with local schools to build stronger community relations.

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Getting a Credit Card in China for Expats

WEBShanghai Living. April 30, 2020. Guide. Getting a credit card in China isn’t the same as back home. China based banks will not readily give out credit cards to foreigners. That can be annoying since credit cards are a vital tool for a traveling professional and without one, it makes life abroad that much more difficult.

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