Category Archive For "Health"
A Guide to Health Check-ups in Hong Kong
Moving across the globe can put a heavy physical strain on your body without you even knowing. From the initial jet lag, unfamiliar diseases, to being exposed to a higher level of air pollution, you are especially prone to health problems when moving to a new country. This makes getting regular health check-ups when moving …
Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) vs. Medical Insurance: What You Should Know
In early April 2019, the Hong Kong government launched the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS), which offers individual health insurance certified by the Food and Health Bureau (FHB) to comply with the minimum requirements of the scheme in product design. In this Pacific Prime Hong Kong article, our experts will thoroughly analyze the pros of …
5 Tips for Going Back To Work After Having a Baby
From organizing your schedule, reconnecting with colleagues, finding help, building self-compassion to financially preparing yourself, there are many ways you can strategize for a smooth and worry-free transition back to work after maternity leave. While being one of the most memorable events in a parent’s life, giving birth and spending time with your newborn during …
Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hong Kong
Living in Hong Kong gives you access to a wide range of doctors. From private clinics, where some of the world’s top doctors practice, to public hospitals, which are very affordable for anyone with an HKID, western medical care is never far away. But medical care in Hong Kong, like many other facets of life …
Youth and Drug Abuse: Serious Drug Offences Alarming Parents in Hong Kong (Updated)
Media reports and health and crime statistics tell us that an alarming number of youngsters find it easy to obtain illicit drugs in Hong Kong. The effects of drug abuse on developing bodies and minds can be harmful in both the short and long term. This Pacific Prime Hong Kong article examines drug use in …