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Cancer is a disease that develops when cells grow out of control. Cancer can be any type of cell, but it most often starts in cells that line blood vessels and produce hormones. These cells normally grow and divide to make more cells, but sometimes these cells can become abnormal and start growing out of […]

Located in northeast Michigan on the shore of Lake Huron, Alpena is home to a variety of businesses and recreational activities. The city has a rich industrial heritage that dates back to the logging of the 1800s and is now a thriving community with plenty of jobs in both private and public sectors. The local […]

Health insurance is one of the most significant financial investments that many of us make. In exchange for an up front premium, the health insurance company promises to pay for some or all of our medical costs should we ever need them. The actual costs of providing care for an individual are typically more than […]

Medical is the branch of health care that deals with diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. The field is multidisciplinary, incorporating research from biology (including biochemistry and molecular medicine), physics (including medical imaging and radiology) and physiology, as well as mathematics, computer science, statistics, engineering, chemistry, philosophy, ethics, social sciences and history. The modern system […]

Having a medical doctor near you helps you get the best treatment for health conditions or illnesses when they first appear. They can also help prevent health issues from getting worse by doing regular tests and screenings. Most health insurance plans cover these visits 100%, even high-deductible ones. The more often you see your PCP […]

Physicians have the power to shape the future of health care. Their unique relationship with their patients, expert training, and point-of-difference in the healthcare marketplace give them leverage that other professionals don’t have. But the way doctors use their leverage is often disconnected, scattered, and ill-suited to make a difference. Doctors are accustomed to speaking […]

Health insurance is a type of protection that helps people afford medical treatments, consultations, prescription drugs and other services that are often very expensive. In addition, it protects them against unexpected medical bills and debt. It can also help with a range of other related issues, such as mental health problems and disabilities, and enables […]

The alpena health center is a community-based organization that provides medical, behavioral and dental services for the residents of Alpena County, Michigan. Its goal is to provide quality healthcare in an affordable manner. The organization is constructing a new health care building in Alpena that will bring all of its pediatrics services under one roof. […]

Hospital is a medical facility that provides around-the-clock healthcare services to patients who are seriously ill or injured. The hospital offers medical and surgical treatment, diagnostic tests, medications, therapy sessions, and other treatments and supports the patient through recovery and rehabilitation. Some patients only receive diagnosis and treatment and leave (“outpatients”) without staying overnight; others […]

Cancer is when cells grow and divide too quickly, forming a mass of tissue (tumor). It can also spread to other parts of the body through blood or lymph — this is called secondary cancer or metastasis. There are more than 200 different types of cancer. Each type affects different cells and organs in the […]