What Should a Foreign Student Moving to the U.S. Know About Health?
Upon moving to the United States, TeenHealthFX suggests establishing a relationship with your adolescent medicine specialist. To find a doctor, you can ask your school nurse or teacher for recommendations. If you don't have a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973-971-5199 for an appointment with an adolescent medicine specialist or contact your local teen health center or Planned Parenthood. A Planned Parenthood health center is a good option if you have concerns about cost or confidentiality issues. You can also search using the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine online database or contact your insurance company for a list of in-network providers.
Further, FX suggests browsing the following teenage health topics/resources:
Exercise & Weight:
- Why Exercise Is Wise
- Easy Exercise for Teens
- Staying at a Healthy Weight
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan
Hygiene & Self-Care:
- Hand Washing
- Taking Care of Your Hair
- Taking Care of Your Teeth
- Taking Care of Your Vision
- How Much Sleep Do I Need?
Sexual Health:
- Everything You Wanted to Know About Puberty
- Testicular Exams
- How to Do a Testicular Self Exam
- Male Reproductive System
Visiting the Doctor: