Preventive Healthcare in Germany

German preventive care philosophy

Germany emphasizes early detection and prevention. Statutory health insurance covers over 20 preventive services with no copay.

Routine checkups

Basic health screening (Check-up 35)

For adults 35+ every 3 years:

Blood pressure check
Cholesterol test
Diabetes risk assessment

Cancer screenings

Covered procedures:

Mammograms (50-69 years)
Colonoscopies (55+)
Prostate exams (45+)
Cervical smears (20+)

Vaccination schedule

Recommended immunizations:

Tetanus/diphtheria (10-year boosters)
Measles (required for schools)
Flu (annual for risk groups)
COVID-19 (updated boosters)

Dental prevention

Biannual services:

Professional cleaning (Zahnreinigung)
Oral cancer screening
Sealants for children

Special prevention programs

Pregnancy care

Includes:

Monthly checkups
3 ultrasounds
Birth preparation classes

Child wellness visits

U1-U9 examinations tracking development from birth to age 6.

Health promotion offerings

Many insurers reimburse:

Fitness studio memberships
Smoking cessation programs
Nutrition counseling

Accessing preventive care

Steps to utilize services:

Ask your Hausarzt about eligible checkups
Schedule screenings at recommended intervals
Keep vaccination records updated
Submit any required paperwork to insurance

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Amazon Jungle

Throughout February, 2024, 25 of our CIS students embarked on a long journey to the Amazon Jungle in Iquitos, Peru. Students worked hard the previous months to raise funds to be able to create their community service project with the local communities of El Chino in the Tahuayo Region of the Amazon basin. Once there, our 25 students, along with our three teachers and the guides at the lodge they stayed in, participated in a whole day community service project where students built two complete Primary School classrooms. Our students built 20 desks and 20 chairs from scratch with the help of the local community and finished the day by putting the new furniture inside the classrooms. Thanks to this initiative, the students were able to fill up two classrooms that are now providing full day education to the children of the community. At CIS, one of our pillars of excellent education is understanding the privilege that comes with being an IB student and an international school student, and the importance of being global citizens. With this, comes the responsibility of being stewards of the communities that inhabit this world and the importance of giving back and being change makers!

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
08:15 - 09:45	Targeted Learning	Spanish / French / EAL	Math	The Arts	Humanities
09:45 - 10:15	Snack & Break
10:15 - 11:15	Humanities	The Arts	English	English	Personal Growth
11:15 - 12:15	Math	English	Science	Science	German / GAL
12:15 - 13:15		Science
13:15 - 13:45	Lunch & Break
13:45 - 14:15	Spanish / French / EAL	Homeroom	German / GAL	Sport	Math
14:15 - 15:15	German / GAL	Clubs	Clubs	Clubs	Clubs
15:15 - 16:45	Clubs	Cubs	Clubs	Clubs	Clubs

Grade 3/4 Timetable Example

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
07:00 - 08:00	Early Supervision	Early Supervision	Early Supervision	Early Supervision	Early Supervision
08:00 - 09:30	Unit of Inquiry	Unit of Inquiry	Unit of Inquiry	Unit of Inquiry	Unit of Inquiry
09:30 - 10:00	Snack & Recess	Snack & Recess	Snack & Recess	Snack & Recess	Snack & Recess
10:00 - 10:30	Instrumental	Kung Fu	Instrumental	Tai Chi	Instrumental
10:30 - 12:00	Unit	Unit	Unit	Unit	Tai Chi + Unit
12:00 - 13:30	Lunch & Recess	Lunch & Recess	Lunch & Recess	Lunch & Recess	Lunch & Recess
13:30 - 14:30	Unit Math, German, English, Social Studies	Swimming	Library	Music	Unit
14:30 - 15:30	Spanish	Clubs	Art	Unit	Clubs
15:30 - 16:30	Spanish		Spanish	Spanish
16:30 - 18:00	Late Clubs	Late Clubs	Late Clubs	Late Clubs

Middle Years Programme (MYP)

IB DiplomaYears Programme (PYP)