This post was originally published on Korea Ye on January 9, 2013; we're pulling it out of the archives, because, well... it's that time of year. Here's hoping YOU don't need to use this information! CONTRIBUTED BY JUSTIN YOUNG Cold and flu season officially arrived last month when autumn colors turned to dark. For some … Continue reading Troublesome Sinuses in Korea
Category: Healthcare in Korea
Glasses, Contact Lenses & Lasik in Korea
CONTRIBUTED BY ZOE V. Korea has seen a vast influx of medical tourism in recent years, and after having my fair share of medical concerns whilst living here I can certainly see why. This post outlines the options you have off base in Osan in regards to eye care. Contact Lenses There are a … Continue reading Glasses, Contact Lenses & Lasik in Korea
Staying Healthy on a Budget in Korea
CONTRIBUTED BY JANVIKA SHAH Throughout the year I spent living in Korea, I starting hearing a similar trend regarding weight loss for women. I heard that initially, women lost weight the first few weeks living in Korea and then the pounds starting piling on. My weight wavered about five to ten pounds the entire time … Continue reading Staying Healthy on a Budget in Korea
The Best Doctor in Daegu for Women
CONTRIBUTED BY JANVIKA SHAH Moving to a foreign country where the language isn’t easily grasped within a couple of months can be quite daunting. More so, women above the age of 21 need to start seeing a doctor annually for overall health, tests and exams specific to women which requires finding a trusted doctor (if … Continue reading The Best Doctor in Daegu for Women
Getting a Tourist Passport for Your Newborn at Osan/Humphreys
CONTRIBUTED BY SARAH BECK Getting our newborn legal documents took some effort… much more so than with our older children in the US. I’m hoping that this post can be helpful to new parents. We were lucky enough to have other new parents point us in the right direction at Osan. This process applies to … Continue reading Getting a Tourist Passport for Your Newborn at Osan/Humphreys
Dental Post Update: Root Canal and Extraction at Soo Dental Clinic in Songtan
Editor's Note: Sibo wrote a review of her experience with routine dental care at the Soo Dental Clinic in Songtan, but after her experience with a more extensive procedure, she decided to let us know how that went... because while we all want to hope that going in for our semi-annual cleaning is all we will ever need, sometimes … Continue reading Dental Post Update: Root Canal and Extraction at Soo Dental Clinic in Songtan