Health+Care

List of suggested health care items to bring:
 * Health Care **
 * //High UV sunscreen - although you can buy good sunscreens here they are relatively// //expensive //
 * //Vitamins and homeopathic remedies are expensive and not readily available //
 * //Specific medications - i.e. Genestra //
 * //Glasses/prescriptions //
 * //Certain women’s sanitary products and brands are available but you may wish to bring your own preferred items. //
 * //I  haven’t found an eye doctor here yet. We get our eyes checked and purchase glasses in the US. //

There is inconsistent information regarding purchase of the contraceptive pill. You can currently buy the pill over the counter in many pharmacies; however, there is concern that this may not continue to be the case for single women. It can be prescribed for ‘medical’ reasons i.e. acne, heavy, painful flow, etc. Therefore, it is recommended you bring into the country what you require. Be aware that certain medications are illegal – specifically those containing codeine. For specific medications that you bring with you, you should have a signed letter from your doctor at home stating the medication required.


 * //NyQuil & // //Alka Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine – unavailable in Dubai //
 * //You can get contact solution & tampons very easily from many different stores.//
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Over the counter and prescription sleep medications are also not allowed or available for purchase so bring them but be advised they are illegal as far as I understand (I bring a bottle of Tylenol PM with me, of course at my own risk). //
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Doctors/Hospitals - **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">coverage depends on the nature of the injury (how you were injured). There is a section in our insurance that outlines the activities that are not covered - see below for the "Hazardous/Professional Sports" section for more clarification. All work-related injuries will be covered (i.e. after school activities, Week Without Walls trip). If the clinic/hospital accepts our insurance, you will pay the first 50 dhs and then the rest is covered by the insurance. If you go to a hospital or clinic outside of the network you will need to pay upfront and then submit a claim form. If possible, be sure to communicate with the insurance provider before you go to a hospital/clinic that is outside of the network.

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Welcare Hospital 04 282 7788 <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Medcare 04 407 9100
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">If you were taking part in any of the activities outlined in the "Hazardous/Professional Sports" section when you were injured, you will not be covered whatsoever. Talk to other teachers who have experienced this in order to determine the best course of action. //
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Great children’s doctor // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Cambria Math','serif';">‐ // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> Dr. Loubser at Infinity clinic // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Cambria Math','serif';">‐ // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">04 // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Cambria Math','serif';">‐ // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">394 // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Cambria Math','serif';">‐ // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">8994 (On Al Wasl across from Park n Shop) //
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">For a family doctor, I like Dr David Kirkpatrick, at the Al Zara Medical Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road. He is British/Kiwi. In my opinion he is never rushed to get to his next patient. Obviously his English is excellent. //
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Best OB/GYN: Dr. Paramajit Luthra – I”ve been with her 11 years. She’s at MedCare Hospital - ////<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">04 4079 255 //
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Fantastic pediatrician: Dr. Kahn at Cooper Health on Al Wasl – 04 348 6344. Does not accept ////<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">any insurance though, but some reimbursement is possible. //
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Natural health : Dubai Herbal: 04 335 1200 //
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Child therapist: Dr. Reema 04 365 8578 based at Knowledge Village //
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The Infinity Clinic on Al Wasl (across from Park n Shop) has a fabulous pediatrician Dr.Loubser ////<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">and an excellent female doctor Dr. Elderfield. The phone# is 04 // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Cambria Math','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">‐ // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">3948994 //
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Dental **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">- coverage depends on the level of insurance you receive. For North American hires it includes coverage up to 2,000 AED with 20% co-insurance (reimbursement only). This coverage is only good for routine dental examinations and cleanings for twice a year. Orthodontists are not covered and can be quite expensive.
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Dr. Thomas in Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic on Al Wasl Road, opposite the Post Office. // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This is the best place for surgical dental procedures as well. //
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Dr Ashee Rajabali BDS DPDS (Bris,UK), the Dental Centre, Al Razi Bldg, 4019, Block F, ////<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Dubai Healthcare City. //
 * // Dr Roland Cunyet, Dentist 7 Dental Practice, on Beach Road, //// Seven Dental Centre **-** Jumeirah 3 Beach Road - Dubai. Tel.: (971) 4 395 21 77 Mob. : (971) 50 398 907. // // Excellent. Less expensive than e.g. Dr Michaels. All equipment is state of the art; x //// ‐ rays are instantaneous and sent to a pc! //
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Eyes - **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Optometrists and opticians are available at many of the larger medical centers and most shopping malls have an optical shop with eye testing. London Eye Clinic now have branches in Dubai.
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">I have my children’s eyes checked every summer in the US. There aren’t REAL eye doctors in Dubai except at hospitals. //
 * //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Eye doctor at American Hospital charges about 800 dh for a full exam with prescription if necessary. //
 * **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Therapists** - the school counselors at DAA have a readily available list of therapists for both children and families.

// All TREATMENT of injuries and sickness arising as a consequence of participation of INSURED PERSON **in or training for any dangerous or hazardous sport, pastime or**  // **// competition including but not limited to the following:  //** //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Motor Cycling apart from on roadways designed for motor traffic // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Abseiling, Climbing and Mountaineering normally requiring the use of ropes and/or pitons // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Horse riding, Polo and Steeple chasing // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Racing of any kind other than on Foot // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Martial arts of all kind // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Diving involving the use of breathing apparatus // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Bungee Jumping // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Caving // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Parachuting // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Weight lifting // //<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Water and ice sports //
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">"Hazardous/Professional Sports" section of our insurance: **<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">

//<span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">• // // Desert safari sports etc. //