2. 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.

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

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

5. 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

6. Vary in # of dentists Can be general treatment or specialized

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

8. Vision care Prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses check for eye diseases

9. Ambulances Rescue squads Emergency rooms Helicopter or airplanes

10. Blood and urine testing, etc Preparing false teeth

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. Emergency care Perform basic examinations Promote health education

18. 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

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