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Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and can spread from their original site in the body to adjoining parts of the organism. It is also known as a malignant tumour or neoplasm. Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, causing an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018, with lung, […]

Located in Alpena, Michigan, MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena is a 139-bed critical access hospital providing general medical and surgical inpatient and outpatient services as well as a 24-hour emergency room to the community. Its medical specialties include behavioral health, cancer care, diagnostic imaging (x-ray, CT scanning, etc.), orthopedics, pain management, rehabilitation services, surgical services, women’s […]

Founded in 1963 by husband-and-wife soap writers Frank and Doris Hursley, general hospital premiered as an ABC black-and-white half-hour program on April 1, 1963. The story took place in a fictional hospital set in the small town of Port Charles, New York. Its first episode opened with Nurse Audrey March (Rachel Ames) resuscitating a young […]

If you’re interested in a healthcare career, but aren’t sure which type of setting to go into, there are plenty of options available. Healthcare careers can be found in many different settings, including hospitals, clinics, and doctor’s offices. While every type of job within the field is rewarding in its own way, some may be […]

The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, provides millions of working and middle class Americans with the security of knowing they won’t go broke if they get sick or injured. And it puts an end to insurance company abuses that used to leave Americans with fewer choices, higher premiums, and less coverage. The ACA […]

Health services are the care, treatment and support that people receive from medical professionals. These include doctors and nurses, clinics and hospitals. They also include a variety of other support services, such as diet and nutrition experts, laboratory tests and portable X-ray machines. People can also get help for a range of medical conditions from […]

A doctor is a medical professional who has the skills and knowledge to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in patients. They also work to prevent diseases and promote healthy living. A doctor can be found working in a variety of settings, including private practice, hospitals, clinics, and specialty health care centers. Doctors may specialize […]

Whether you’re a patient or a loved one who has to stay at the hospital, a patient room needs to be comfortable and calming for patients, functional for caregivers and visitors, and fully supportive of the staff’s work. With the right design features, this can be achieved. Hospital rooms can be private or semi-private, and […]

Doctor associations are national or international organizations that represent physicians and/or medical students. They promote and protect the art and science of medicine, the improvement of health and the public welfare. They are also responsible for establishing ethical guidelines for the world’s doctors. A doctor association’s mission is to advance the health of people in […]

The Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its ratings last week, giving the northeast Michigan hospital a 5-out-of-5 star rating. It also received a 4-out-of-5 patient survey rating. The ratings are based on five categories, including safety of care, effectiveness of care, timeliness of care, readmission rates and patient experience. MyMichigan Medical […]