The MidMichigan Medical Center in Alpena has been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review 2017 list of the 100 best community hospitals in the country. This recognition is based on hospitals’ overall excellence, including patient satisfaction and leadership. It is also evaluated in several key areas, such as certifications, awards, and leadership. The MidMichigan Medical […]

General Hospital is a long-running soap opera which has been on ABC for nearly six decades. Set in the fictional town of Port Charles, New York, the show has had a variety of characters and storylines. The series premiered on April 1, 1963. Its first two years were filmed at Sunset Gower Studios in Los […]

Hospitals offer a variety of jobs for health care professionals. From nurses to administrative assistants, there are many different roles to choose from. You can also find jobs in the hospital’s maintenance and IT departments. Healthcare support staff such as phlebotomists, lab technicians, and aides can help patients with daily tasks and help other clinicians. […]

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also referred to as Obamacare, was signed into law on March 23, 2010. This landmark statute was designed to improve the health care system. It was meant to make sure that every individual has access to affordable health care and to reduce health care costs. The Act creates […]

Health services is an umbrella term that entails several related sectors such as prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. It is also an organization of people and institutions that are tasked with improving the health of their community. In addition, it also includes allied health professions. These professionals provide services in residential and community settings. The […]

Doctors are experienced, certified individuals who treat patients and conduct research on the latest medical developments. They are responsible for the well being of their patients, and must be prepared for any emergency. They perform a wide variety of tasks, including analyzing and interpreting lab tests, prescribing medicines, and examining patients. They must be able […]

The design of a hospital room has a significant effect on the care patients receive. Studies have shown that certain features are associated with better outcomes. Researchers at the University of Michigan sought to determine how the features of a hospital room affect patient health. In particular, the team investigated how room features affected the […]

The American Medical Association, or AMA, is an organization that represents doctors and other health care providers in the U.S. It sets standards for medicine and education, promotes the art of medicine, and helps health professionals to get the resources they need. In addition, the AMA is an important source of information on new advances […]

The Alpena Medical Center has been a leader in the local health care industry for decades. It offers a full spectrum of inpatient, outpatient and specialty health care services. The hospital also has a comprehensive cancer program. The facility is accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. The Alpena Medical […]

Whether you’re a patient or a visitor to a hospital, it’s important to know what’s being served. The hospital food that is provided can be extremely unhealthy. Many of these dishes contain additives and other chemicals. They are also very bland. A study has shown that patients have a higher risk of becoming malnourished in […]