If you have a sick child who needs to be seen by a physician, call ahead. Same day and next day appointments are available to current patients as well as new ones. The office will also take appointments by walk-ins for tests and vaccines, such as flu shots. This facility takes most insurances, including Medicare […]
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What Is a Hospital?
A hospital is a health care facility that provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive services. Its staff consists of professional physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied health practitioners. Hospitals may also house support units such as laboratory, pharmacy, dining services, and facilities management. Many hospitals are specialized in particular areas of medicine or surgery, such as a […]
Cancer – What is It and How Can We Prevent It?
Cancer is a disease that develops when cells in your body grow and divide without control or order. The growth of these abnormal cells forms a mass called a tumor. Cancer can occur anywhere in your body. The term cancer can refer to any type of tissue cell that has mutated and continues to grow, […]
Alpena General Hospital
The hospital is a 139-bed critical access hospital with inpatient and outpatient care. It provides various medical services such as behavioral health services, cancer care, diagnostic imaging (x-ray and CT scanning), orthopedics, pain management, rehabilitation services, surgery services, women’s healthcare, and wound & hyperbaric medicine. The hospital also has a 24-hour emergency room. The facility […]
General Hospital (Sap Opera)
General Hospital is an American daytime television soap opera that has aired since 1963. The show takes place at the fictional General Hospital in Port Charles, New York. The stories focus on the lives of the people who live and work at the hospital. The series is the longest-running serial drama on ABC. It is […]
The Benefits of Hospital Jobs
Working in a hospital can be incredibly rewarding for healthcare professionals, whether they are doctors, nurses, medical technicians, or ancillary staff. But it’s also important to note that hospitals employ a huge range of people, from janitorial and food service workers to administrative and IT staff. In this article, we will examine the benefits of […]
What is the Affordable Care Act?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the health insurance reform law that provides comprehensive coverage to millions of Americans who previously didn’t have access to affordable, quality care. The law is financed through a combination of premium tax credits for people who buy insurance on the ACA Marketplace, cost-sharing reductions that help people with low […]
What Are Health Services?
Health services are all of the activities people and institutions take to protect health, prevent disease, treat patients to the extent possible, promote well-being, and provide rehabilitation to those who become disabled. They are expressed in many ways, including as diagnostic, therapeutic and supportive. They are delivered by a variety of professionals, such as doctors, […]
What Does it Take to Be a Doctor?
Doctors play a critical role in society, helping people maintain good health and well-being. They work in a variety of settings, depending on their specialty and practice model. Some doctors work in hospitals, where they may collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to diagnose and treat patients in emergency rooms, operating rooms, or specialized wards. Other doctors […]
How Hospitals Design Hospital Rooms
A hospital room is a space designed to house patients and medical staff. A typical hospital room contains a bed for the patient, medical monitoring equipment and supplies, and a television for entertainment. Hospitals strive to provide comfortable and safe spaces for patients. They use design elements that are influenced by clinical and hospitality standards […]