Vary in size and type of service Can be private (profit), religious, voluntary (non-profit) and government General or specialty Government hospitals around world University hospitals provide services along with education and research.

For elderly, handicapped and those with chronic or long-term illnesses Sometimes called nursing homes For people who can no longer care for themselves

For individuals who can care for themselves but need help with medications etc. Rent an apartment in the facility Often associated with nursing homes

Can be privately owned by one doctor or by corporations Can include services such as diagnosis, treatment, basic laboratory testing, minor surgery Can be specialized like pediatrics, obstetrics, etc

Vary in # of dentists Can be general treatment or specialized

Group of medical or dental doctors sharing a facility Can be specialized as in surgicenters, pediatric clinics, etc.

Vision care Prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses check for eye diseases

Ambulances Rescue squads Emergency rooms Helicopter or airplanes

Blood and urine testing, etc Preparing false teeth

Care provided in patient’s home Often used by elderly and disabled Can provide nursing care, physical therapy, homemaking, etc.

End of life care Patient is expected to live < 6 months Allows patient to die in comfort and with dignity

Counselling centers Psychiatric clinics or hospitals Chemical abuse treatment centers Physical abuse centers

Consult with couples or individuals who are pregnant or who are considering getting pregnant Prenatal screening tests Check for genetic abnormalities and birth defects

Help patients with physical or mental disabilities obtain maximum self care and function Services include physical, speech, occupational, hearing, etc

Found in large companies Perform basic examinations Emergency care Teach accident prevention

Emergency care Perform basic examinations Promote health education

WHO (World Health Organization) addresses serious health problems throughout the world FDA (Food and Drug Administration) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Preventation) concerned with causes, spread and control of diseases within populations State and local health departments

Supported by donations, fundraisers, etc American Cancer Society March of Dimes American Red Cross