IMPORTANT NOTE: We are constantly making improvements and additions to the OEC Handbook, based on input from patients, their caregivers, and the Chinese hospital staff. We have tried our best to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in this handbook, but please be forewarned that things change very quickly in Beijing. If you encounter any changes or would like to add an update, please let us know.

We need your help! Please email if you have any suggestions, changes, or contributions for the handbook.

about OECs

• what are olfactory ensheathing glial cells?
• how might OEC transplants help treat spinal cord injuries (SCI)?
• how might OEC transplants help treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

before arriving: how to prepare

• Dr. Huang's official information for patients
• planning your trip to China
• suggestions for what to pack
• CAUTION: ARE YOU HEALTHY ENOUGH TO TRAVEL?

at the hospital: what to expect

• about the hospital
• about the OEC ward
• about the patient rooms
• about the hospital staff
• directions cards to the hospital (in Chinese and English)

around the hospital

• about the surroundings
• map of the area
• local transportation options
• local housing options for caregivers
• local shopping options
• local eating options

useful Beijing information

• getting visa extensions
• using Chinese mobile phone service
• airline information in Beijing (how to change departure dates, how to arrange wheelchair service)
• sight-seeing tips and suggestions
• directions to key sight-seeing locations
• shopping recommendations (good places to buy Chinese presents)
• directions to key shopping locations
• restaurant recommendations (where to go when you are sick of hospital food...)

useful phrases in English and Chinese

• medical lingo
• basic greetings
• getting around
• other useful phrases

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This site is maintained by Priscilla Song and Joseph Walline on a volunteer basis.

handbook last updated: August 3, 2005