What Are Clinics and Hospitals?
Unlike hospitals, clinics are smaller and staffed by a few doctors or nurses. They are usually open during the week and on weekends. They provide...
Health Care Access Barriers
Providing health care to individuals requires a commitment from all parties, including the patient. But a commitment to providing health care can also be a...
Public Health Programs
Typical health programs in community settings offer health screenings, treatment for chronic conditions, and prevention of diseases. Some programs also address substance abuse prevention and...
What Is Health Care?
Health care is a wide range of activities aimed at improving the health of a person. These activities include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and curing diseases...
Effective Workplace Health Programs
Workplace health programs are a team effort between employers, employees, and society that is designed to improve the health of employees and employers alike. The...
What Types of Medical Treatment Are Available?
Medical treatment involves therapies, which aim to fix health issues. These are usually given after a diagnosis is made. Therapy may involve prescription medication, physiotherapy,...
What Is a Hospital?
A hospital is a facility that provides health care to patients in need of treatment. It employs specialized health science personnel and auxiliary health care...
Types of Clinics
Clinics are facilities that provide care to the public. Some are affiliated with hospitals and others are run independently of them. Some clinics are part...
Health Care Reform Focuses on Outcomes, Not Costs
The health care reform effort has been hampered by a lack of clarity and the pursuit of the wrong goal. We need a new, more...
Public Health Programs and Community Health Programs
The most effective public health programs are based on evidence-based technical packages that combine a range of interventions that improve a specific risk factor or...