Tianjin has a range of hospitals and many of them specialize. Their treatment of fractures, abdominal pains, gynecological diseases and tumors, with Western and traditional Chinese medicines is recognized all over the world. In the past few years they have made great progress in treating difficult and chronic diseases such as, diseases of the skin. trichomadesos and rhinitis. The medical and tourist departments of Tianjin have joined forces in running restorative and fitting centers and organizing lectures on how to keep well. Health tours are tailored to the special requirements of tourists.