A hospital is a medical facility where doctors and nurses treat patients with various diseases and conditions. Some patients only visit the hospital for diagnosis or treatment and leave shortly afterwards (“outpatients”), while others are “admitted” and stay overnight or for several days, weeks or even months (these are referred to as inpatients). Some hospitals […]

Cancer is a disease that occurs when cells that normally control growth and division stop working properly. Instead, the cancer cells continue dividing and multiplying out of control. The growing cancer cells form a mass of abnormal cells called a tumor. The tumor can invade nearby tissue and spread to distant parts of the body […]

MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena is a 139-bed critical access hospital that provides general medical and surgical care for inpatients and outpatients along with 24-hour emergency room service. The hospital’s medical specialties include behavior health services, cancer care, diagnostic imaging (x-ray, CT scanning, etc.), orthopedics, pain management, rehabilitation services, surgery, women’s health and wound & hyperbaric […]

Founded in 1963, General Hospital is the longest running soap opera in American television history. The show has a rich legacy of drama, romance and melodrama. It is also credited with introducing a number of innovative techniques to soap operas. Some of these include a major AIDS storyline, Monica Quartermaine’s breast cancer battle and the […]

Health insurance is a type of protection that pays for some or all of your medical costs when you need care because of illness or injury. It also helps pay for preventive health services. Health insurance is available through private companies, the government (as in Medicare), and some employers. Each type has its own rules […]

Medical is the branch of science concerned with human health and disease. Medicine is the practice of using drugs or surgery to treat illness. Medical practitioners include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, midwives, dentists, and other healthcare professionals. Medicine is a vast field with many sub-fields and specialties, including biomedical engineering, genetic counseling, clinical psychology, […]

A medical doctor is a healthcare professional who has specialized training and experience in diagnosing and treating common health issues. They are also skilled in assessing the patient’s overall well-being and can help them develop healthy habits to maintain their physical and mental health. They can be found in many different types of practice settings, […]

A doctor organization (PHO) is a formal alliance between hospitals and physicians that allows healthcare providers to work together to enhance patient care. These organizations are an increasingly important part of the delivery of healthcare. PHOs provide a range of benefits for physicians, patients and the healthcare system. A PHO can improve the coordination of […]

Medical insurance is a form of health care that helps pay for many preventive services, hospital stays, surgeries and other medical needs. It also covers medications and prescriptions. There are a variety of types of medical insurance plans, including fee-for-service, managed care and Medicare Advantage. Many people have group health insurance through their employer, but […]

Alpena Health Center is a nonprofit federally qualified community health center. Its team provides medical, behavioral health and dental services. It has multiple locations in Michigan and offers a patient-centered medical home model. Its mission is to provide access to healthcare with an emphasis on quality, transparency and accountability. The facility has a staff of […]