In the heart of northern Michigan, surrounded by pristine forests and crystal clear water, Alpena General Hospital is a healthcare facility that provides comprehensive medical services to its patients. The 139 licensed bed hospital is situated among friendly neighbors and picturesque countryside, making it a desirable place for patients to live while receiving their treatment. […]

Launched in 1963, general hospital is one of the world’s longest-running daytime soap operas. The show’s storylines revolve around the lives of a number of families in a fictional midsized Eastern city, Port Charles. Although the show has ventured into action-adventure themes, con artists, mafia bosses, espionage and exotic locales, almost all of its stories […]

Hospitals are a large part of our healthcare system. They provide a variety of different services to patients including medical care, rehabilitation and research. Many different types of people work in hospitals from nurses and doctors to dietary staff and housekeeping. Many hospitals offer competitive benefits packages for their employees and have a wide range […]

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has brought many improvements to the healthcare system. For example, it has made prescription drugs more affordable. It also has ensured that people who are disabled and elderly will have access to medical coverage. However, the ACA has also faced several challenges. Its implementation has been complicated and the law […]

Health services are a range of medical, rehabilitative, and social care interventions that help individuals stay healthy and manage illness. These services are provided by professionals from a wide range of fields, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and pharmacists. A country’s healthcare system can be publicly funded through taxation or a Bismarck-type compulsory insurance model, privately […]

Doctors play a critical role in society by providing medical care, conducting research, and helping patients make informed health decisions. They work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Throughout their careers, doctors must continue to learn and keep up with advancements in medicine and new treatments. They also work closely […]

Whether you’re staying for a few days or a week or more, the hospital room is your home away from home while you’re recovering from an illness. While hospitals are designed to serve the needs of medical professionals, more attention is now being paid to patient comfort and the impact that the environment has on […]

Doctors need a voice that is separate from the political, economic and business forces that shape the decisions they have to make on behalf of their patients. A national physician association is one way they can achieve this goal, and the American Medical Association (AMA) is the oldest such organization in the world. It was […]

The Alcona Health Center Walk-In Clinic is a medical practice staffed by healthcare providers who have been trained in family medicine. This could include a nurse practitioner, physician assistant or an MD. The clinic can offer same day appointments for illnesses such as earaches, sore throats and rashes. The practice accepts most insurances and the […]

If you’ve ever been confined to a hospital bed for any length of time, then you know that relying on the cafeteria for your daily meals can be difficult. Often, the food options are unhealthy and loaded with salt, hidden sugar, refined vegetable oils and chemical flavoring. But the good news is that some hospitals […]