H’Image Doctor Clinic is headquartered in Shenyang, the capital city of Liaoning Province. This province lies in the northeastern part of China, just northeast of Beijing and close to Korea, Mongolia and Russia. Shenyang is a famous heavy industrial city, and is also the economical and cultural center of the northeast area and a hub of communication.

Shenyang has four distinct seasons. Spring last from February through May, with average temperature in the 50s F. There are sand storms in the spring because the wind blows through the open soil that has not been covered by grass due to the cold. Summer is from May through August (temperature 80s or low 90s F). Autumn lasts from August through October (temperature in 50s F), and winter from November through February (temperature in 20s or 30s F). Shenyang’s winter is one of the coldest compared to other cities in China.

Become familiar with China’s culture, history and economy by reviewing the Wikipedia China Profile. Rich resources for China health information include the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation IHME China Country Profile and the World Health Organization Global Health Observatory China Data.

Chinese patients served by H’Image Doctor Clinic are sometime of low income. China’s medical insurance system is largely tied to employment. Those who are unemployed may not qualify for medical insurance, leading to delays in seeking medical attention. International patients – tourists or long-term residents – are also cared for at H’Image Doctor Clinic. 

Common diseases are those typical of primary care, including hypertension, hepatitis, diabetes, arthritic diseases, and occasionally TB. Primary medical care is a new and rapidly developing field in China. Those attended receive quality, whole-person care while also contributing to excellent training of younger healthcare professionals with each patient encounter.

The local language is Mandarin Chinese. However, all the physicians speak English, as does most of the staff. Visitors will be able to communicate adequately using English alone.

The mission of H’Image Doctor Clinic is both to provide care for low-income people and to train Chinese physicians in family medicine. Multiple medical care settings are employed. The Deji International Hospital is the home of H’Image Doctor Clinic and serves international persons working in China and local Chinese people of humble means. H’Image Doctor Clinic  works in cooperation with Loving Laughter Children’s Rehab Daycare and Chinese Medical University (CMU) Family Practice Department.

H’Image Doctor Clinic emphasizes clinical prevention throughout all its primary care services, Patient health education routinely addresses issues of diet, exercise, tobacco use, substance abuse, family planning, and trauma prevention. Health education efforts are also aimed at equipping other healthcare professionals with the motivation and skills to make this an intricate part of their practices.

Clinical screening and secondary prevention are relatively new concepts in Chinese society, and H’Image Doctor Clinic  actively educates citizens about this importance, providing early detection of common diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Well child care is meticulously provided, with emphasis on tracking growth and development, and appropriate intervention for delays.

H’Image Doctor Clinic is lead by Chinese physician, Jason Pangyan. The staff also includes Chinese and American physicians, physical therapists, and nurses.

INMED invites all participants to consider raising extra funds to financially support this facility. While such efforts are not required, they provide opportunity for INMED learners to become involved in this important aspect of international healthcare.

Wireless Internet is widely available for a low cost. All of China is within one time zone, and is 13-14 hours ahead of Central Time in the U.S., depending on Daylight Savings. The telephone Area Code for Shenyang City is 024.