A doctor in the operating room is at the center of a complex system of medical care that has evolved to balance quality against cost and technology against humanity. It is an environment that makes extraordinary leaders necessary. But what does it take to be a physician leader, and how can doctors prepare themselves for […]

Medical insurance is a type of insurance that pays some or all of an insured person’s healthcare costs in exchange for a premium, which is typically paid monthly. Health insurance plans are available through private insurers and the government, as well as from employer groups, community organizations, and not-for-profit entities. A key feature of medical […]

Founded in 1978, Alcona Health Center (AHC) is a non profit Federally Qualified Health Center with locations throughout northern Michigan. AHC is dedicated to providing quality healthcare for everyone regardless of ability to pay. The organization offers medical, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services at 12 clinics. In addition, the organization provides a full array […]

A hospital is an institution built, staffed and equipped for the diagnosis of disease and the treatment, medical and surgical, of sick and injured people. It also serves as a centre for investigation and teaching. A modern large hospital usually has many wards and departments including accident and emergency, medicine, surgery and intensive care units. […]

Cancer is a disease that happens when cells grow and divide very quickly and don’t die like they are supposed to. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body and make you sick. The way that cancer develops depends on many things, such as your lifestyle, the genes you get from your […]

Located in Alpena, Michigan, alpena general hospital has been providing health care services for more than 60 years. The hospital offers medical, surgical and rehabilitative services as well as outpatient and preventive care. It also has an extensive education program for future health care professionals. Its patients are offered the latest technology and equipment to […]

Today’s general hospitals are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide around-the-clock emergency care and the provision of daily medically necessary healthcare services. In addition, many provide wellness and other specialty care. They are also often a source of research and education for the local community and beyond. Hospitals are complex […]

When it comes to healthcare careers, there are a lot of options. People can work in a doctor’s office, at a clinic, or in a hospital. The choice of workplace depends on factors like size, staffing levels, patient acuity and medical specialties. As the Baby Boomers age and consume more healthcare services, there is a […]

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) makes major changes to how Americans get and use health insurance, how doctors are paid, and how people file their taxes. It includes comprehensive health care reforms and tax provisions that affect individuals, families, businesses, insurers, and tax-exempt organizations. The health law aims to bring down the cost of health […]

Health services, also known as the health care system or the healthcare industry, are a vast set of interconnected sectors and organizations that deliver services to those in need. These include hospitals, physician offices, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and a wide range of support services that help patients get the medical care they require. The health […]