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  • April in South Korea,  Health care self advocacy,  March in South Korea,  May in South Korea,  Medical & Health,  Public Health,  SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring

    Managing Spring Allergies in Korea

    April 25, 2023 /

    Do you suffer from springtime allergies? Spring is a beautiful season in South Korea, with an array of different types of flowers blooming and temperatures warming up after a long, cold winter. However, for many people, spring also brings seasonal allergies. Understanding the types of allergens that occur in Korea may help you manage your allergies throughout the spring season. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each…

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    2022 SOS Public Health Needs Assessment of International Residents in Korea

    December 2, 2022 /

    This Needs Assessment was conducted by graduate student Olivia Bowman as part of her practicum with SOS Public Health (SOSPH) in the Fall of 2022.  This needs assessment examines healthcare information access among the multinational English-speaking community living in South Korea, with a focus on the role that cultural dissonance may play in such access.

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    Wheelchair Rental in Korea

    November 22, 2022 /

    Did you know there are several ways to get a wheelchair rental in Korea? If life happens and you find yourself in need of rental medical equipment, whether recovering from an unexpected injury or healing after a procedure, there are several resources you can turn to.

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    English Speaking Dentists in Songdo

    November 14, 2022 /

    Finding an English speaking dentist in Korea can be a daunting if you don't understand the language. You may experience challenges with cultural dissonance when navigating the Korean healthcare system in regard to dental health. SOS Public Health is working to compile a list of English-accessible dental clinics in and around the Songdo area. This list will continue to grow as SOS Public Health volunteers discover new locations.

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    October 2, 2024
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    Navigating Healthcare in South Korea: Introducing the “Health and Wellness in Korea” Facebook Group

    July 23, 2022 /

    Have you ever needed to find a specific hostpial or clinic in Korea for a health challenge that you've faced, but didn't know where to go? Korea has a complex system of hospitals and clinics of which many medical services don't overlap. Finding trusted information on healthcare options can be difficult if you don't know where to look. To overcome these challenges in healthcare information access, SOS Public Health and Fedmedi collaborated to create the Health and Wellness in Korea Facebook Group.

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    Mental Health Counseling in Songdo

    July 23, 2022 /

    Songdo, labeled the International Business District of Incheon, houses a decent sized international population. Several members of the Songdo international community have expressed a need for English-speaking mental health services. While known as an international district, mental health counseling services prove to be limited in the Songdo area.

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    Mental Health Counseling in Pyeongtaek

    July 17, 2022 /

    English-speaking mental health counseling services exist throughout South Korea. However, finding such English-speaking mental health counseling services, particularly outside of the Seoul area, may feel like an overwhelming or difficult task. Read more to learn about some mental health counseling services in the Pyeongtaek area.

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    Healthcare in South Korea: How to Advocate for Yourself

    July 21, 2021 /

    Why is self-advocacy important? Self-advocacy is an important skill that empowers you to take control over your life decisions, such as decisions based on healthcare. Your experiences are unique to you. Therefore, YOU know what you need best and YOU should advocate for your needs when possible. However, advocating for yourself is not always easy, especially when you live in a foreign country. So, what are some ways that you can build your self-advocacy skills? Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast…

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    3 English Speaking Dentists in Pyeongtaek

    July 9, 2019 /

    Looking for an English-speaking dentist in or near Pyeongtaek? We have a few options to try About Visiting the Dentist in Korea There is rarely a point where going to the dentist is fun, however, it can be downright terrifying in a country where you can’t speak the language. We are extremely lucky in Pyeongtaek because we have a variety of excellent choices. This isn’t even a comprehensive list, it’s simply a list of dentists that our different volunteers have known and liked over the last few years. They are…

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