About alpena health center is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with an income based sliding fee scale. They offer medical, dental and pharmacy services as well as behavioral health. They accept most insurances including medicare and Medicaid. They are currently working on building a new facility that will house both medical and pediatrics […]

A hospital is a medical facility where people go to receive treatment for a range of illnesses and injuries. Hospitals are usually staffed by professional physicians, surgeons, nurses, and other allied health personnel. Many hospitals also have specialist departments for treatments like obstetrics and intensive care units. Hospitals may also offer a wide range of […]

Cancer is a disease that starts when cells in the body start to grow and multiply out of control. There are over 100 different types of cancer that can affect almost every organ and tissue in the body. But all cancers have one thing in common – abnormal cells that grow and divide without control. […]

Alpena General Hospital is a large, not-for-profit, community-based medical center providing inpatient and outpatient services. The facility is located in Alpena, Michigan and is a part of the MidMichigan Health system. The facility provides services to the residents of Alpena and surrounding areas and offers a variety of specialties including internal medicine, family practice, gynecology, […]

In a fictionalized seaport setting, the lives of people connected to the General Hospital (GH) soap opera intersect with romance, suspense and mind-blowing plot twists. The storied daytime drama has earned many accolades over its long run, including Daytime Emmys for actors Leslie Charleson, John Stamos, and Kimberly McCullough. GH is one of the longest-running […]

If you love working with people and making them feel better, the healthcare industry is for you. With jobs ranging from nursing to medical administration, there’s something for everyone in the field of medicine. Hospitals are at the forefront of medical research, giving healthcare professionals access to new technology and treatments that can improve patient […]

The Affordable Care Act was intended to help Americans afford health care, and it has accomplished many goals. The law requires all adults to have health insurance or pay a penalty, created state-based American Health Benefit Exchanges to help individuals and small businesses buy coverage, expanded Medicaid in many states and established rules for the […]

Health services are the medical and other care that people receive to promote, maintain or restore their health. They include prevention, diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation and health education (WHO, 1993). Health care industry encompasses many sectors of the economy that produce or distribute products or services, such as pharmaceuticals, equipment and supplies, hospital services and […]

When you think of Doctor, you probably picture a white coat-clad medical professional saving lives, but the word has long had many other meanings and uses. It can refer to someone who is knowledgeable, an expert, or a teacher. It can also describe a soldering tool or a person who makes a prediction. It even […]

When you think of a hospital room, you probably picture something that looks a little like a typical bedroom. There’s a bed, a desk or chair, and probably a window, too. In fact, most hospital rooms are set up to look like bedrooms because patients need the comfort of familiar things around them to feel […]