Health facilities are places that provide health care. They include hospitals, clinics, outpatient care centers and specialized care centers, such as birthing centers and psychiatric care centers.
When you choose a health facility, you might want to consider
Quality is important. Some facilities do a better job than others. One way to learn about the quality of a facility is to look at report cards developed by state and consumer groups.
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Date last updated: 15 September 2008 Topic last reviewed: 12 March 2008 |