Health care

Health care

Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.

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blood bank

Health care; Hospitals

Draws, processes, stores, and delivers blood to hospital departments.

breast cancer screening/mammograms

Health care; Hospitals

Offers breast cancer screening and education including brochures, pamphlets, videotapes, films, seminars, and counseling.

burn care unit

Health care; Hospitals

Equipped and staffed to provide specialized care for severely burned patients. This can consist of treatment of fresh burns and plastic reconstructive or restorative surgery as a ...

cardiac catheterization laboratory

Health care; Hospitals

Provides special diagnostic procedures for cardiac patients.

cardiac intensive care unit

Health care; Hospitals

Unit staffed with specially trained personnel that offers more intensive, focused cardiac care than general medical and surgical care.

cardiac rehabilitation

Health care; Hospitals

Provides a supervised rehabilitation program for those who have undergone heart surgery or treatment. Programs typically include exercise, counseling, education, dietary, and ...