Guangzhou is a vibrant and dynamic city, and some parts of the city can be noisy and crowded. Although the Chinese government is committed to addressing environmental issues, pollution is still a problem in many large Chinese cities, with Guangzhou being no exception. The high humidity levels in summer (June to August) may also take some getting used to.
Standards of medical care and infection control in Guangzhou are generally not on a par with those in the West. Language and cultural barriers may make effective treatment of expatriate patients difficult however there are several clinics in Guangzhou that specifically offer medical assistance to expatriates and their families. Perhaps the most popular of these is Guangzhou Can Am International Medical Center, Guangzhou Concord Medical Centre, Changjiang Global Doctor Medical Centre and Eur Am International Medical Centre. IMC-GZ has a team of doctors who speak a variety of languages, and services include family medicine, women's and children's health services, immunizations, travel advice, health-screenings, annual check-ups, outpatient surgery, dentistry and specialist consultation. The Center also has a properly stocked pharmacy, an on-site laboratory, a minor operating room and observation wards.
Expatriates also have the option of using local hospitals, some of which are Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangdong First Municipal People's Hospital and the Red Cross Hospital.
Most hospitals, including those listed above, have gynaecology, and pre- and post-natal departments. However, the following hospitals that specialize in this area include: Guangzhou Women and Infants Institute and VIP Birthing Centre.
Standards of medical care and infection control in Guangzhou are generally not on a par with those in the West. Language and cultural barriers may make effective treatment of expatriate patients difficult however there are several clinics in Guangzhou that specifically offer medical assistance to expatriates and their families. Perhaps the most popular of these is Guangzhou Can Am International Medical Center, Guangzhou Concord Medical Centre, Changjiang Global Doctor Medical Centre and Eur Am International Medical Centre. IMC-GZ has a team of doctors who speak a variety of languages, and services include family medicine, women's and children's health services, immunizations, travel advice, health-screenings, annual check-ups, outpatient surgery, dentistry and specialist consultation. The Center also has a properly stocked pharmacy, an on-site laboratory, a minor operating room and observation wards.
Expatriates also have the option of using local hospitals, some of which are Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangdong First Municipal People's Hospital and the Red Cross Hospital.
Most hospitals, including those listed above, have gynaecology, and pre- and post-natal departments. However, the following hospitals that specialize in this area include: Guangzhou Women and Infants Institute and VIP Birthing Centre.