🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Hangzhou

🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Hangzhou

1. Common Traveler Health Issues & Verified Facilities

Health Issue	Recommended Facility	Type	Contact	Address	Avg. Wait	Cost (USD)
Tea/Food Allergy	Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Int'l Dept	Public	+86-571-8600-6118	3 Qingchun East Rd, Shangcheng	1 hour	$30-80
Heatstroke	Zhejiang Provincial Hospital Int'l Dept	Public	+86-18858135075（24h）	158 Shangtang Rd, Gongshu	1.5 hours	$25-60
Hiking Injuries	Second Affiliated Hosp, Zhejiang Univ Int'l Dept	Public	+86-571-8731-5108	88 Jiefang Rd, Shangcheng	1 hour	$50-150
Respiratory Issues	First Affiliated Hosp, Zhejiang Univ Int'l Dept	Public	+86-571-8723-6309	79 Qingchun Rd, Shangcheng	2 hours	$20-50
Dental Emergency	First Affiliated Hosp, Zhejiang Univ Int'l Dept	Public	+86-571-8723-6309	79 Qingchun Rd, Shangcheng	45 mins	$90-250

Key Notes:

• Public hospitals: 40-60% cheaper; "国际门诊" (International Clinic) signs indicate English help and Direct insurance billing available

2. Emergency Protocols

🚑 Life-Threatening Situations &  Pharmacy Access

• Call 120 → Say "English" → Request transfer to:

  • All above is Ok (Best English support)

3. Pediatric Care Options

(For traveling families - verified 2024)

Hospital	Specialty	Contact	Notes
Zhejiang Children's Hospital	General Pediatrics	+86-571-8667-0261	Public, limited English
Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University	Neonatal Care	+86-571-8706-1501	Public NICU available

Tip: Book afternoon appointments (1-3PM) for shortest waits

4. Quality & Cost Comparison

Service	Public Hospital	Private Facility	Savings
Doctor Consultation	$15-30	$80-150	70%
Ultrasound	$40	$120	67%
IV Therapy	$20	$90	78%

5. Must-Save Contacts

• Hangzhou CDC Hotline: +86-571-12320 (press 2 for English)

• US Consulate Shanghai (covers Hangzhou): +86-21-8011-2400

• Police Medical Assist: Dial 110 → Say "yīngyǔ bāngzhù" (英语帮助)

6. Pro Tips

1. Use "Zhejiang Health" WeChat mini-program for:

   • Digital appointment booking (saves 1-2 hours)

   • Medication name translation

2. Avoid hospitals during:

   • Monday mornings (peak registration)

   • National holidays (reduced staffing)