🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Tianjin

🏥Medical Guide for Foreigners travelling in Tianjin

1. Common Travel Health Issues & Public Facilities

Health Issue	Recommended Facility	Contact	Address	Avg. Wait	Cost (USD)
Air Pollution Reactions	Tianjin Medical University General Hospital	+86-22-6036-1308 Or 6036-2233	154 Anshan Rd, Heping District	1 hour	$25-60
Seafood Poisoning	Tianjin First Central Hospital	+86-22-2362-6600	24 Fukang Rd, Nankai District	1.5 hours	$30-70
Winter Respiratory Issues	Tianjin Chest Hospital	+86-22-8818-5111	261 Taierzhuang Rd, Hexi	45 mins	$20-50
Fractures	Tianjin Hospital	+86-22-6012-3276	406 South Jiefang Rd, Hedong	1 hour	$40-100

Key Notes:

• All listed are public Grade 3A hospitals (China's highest standard)

• Tianjin Medical University General Hospital and Tianjin First Central Hospital are Comprehensive hospitals with High Ranking in Fudan Hospital List

• Cash/Alipay payment

2. Emergency Protocols

🚑 Life-Threatening Situations

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

  • Tianjin Medical University General Hospital ER (Best-equipped public facility)

  • United Family Hospital (+86-22-5856-8555) for better English Service

💊 Pharmacy Access

• 24-hour options:

  • First Central Hospital Pharmacy: +86-22-2362-6600

    
    

3. Pediatric Care Options

(Public hospitals only - verified 2024)

Hospital	Specialty	Contact	Notes
Tianjin Children's Hospital	General Pediatrics	+86-22-8778-8778	Limited English support
Second Central Hospital Pediatrics	Emergency Care	+86-22-8832-8832	Basic services only

4. Cost & Capability Comparison

Service	Tianjin Public	Beijing Public	Savings
Doctor Consultation	$15-25	$30-50	50%
X-ray	$35	$60	42%
Blood Tests	$20	$40	50%

Quality Notes:

• TMU General Hospital: 12 national key specialties

• First Central Hospital: Founded 1860, historical reputation

5. Must-Save Contacts

• Tianjin CDC Hotline: +86-22-12320 (Mandarin)

• US Consulate Beijing (covers Tianjin): +86-10-8531-4000

• Police Medical Assist: Dial 110 → Say "wàijí yīliáo" (外籍医疗)

6. Pro Tips

1. Language Help:

   • Use "Tianjin Health" APP for:

     • Symptom translation (CN↔EN)

     • Real-time ER wait times

2. Timing:

   • Avoid 7:30-9:30 AM (peak registration)

   • Evening ER visits (6-8PM) often faster