Healthcare History
This ancient civilization recorded medical information on sheets made from a plant.
ancient Egypt
Edward Jenner helped prevent this deadly disease by developing an early vaccine.
smallpox
This is the amount a person regularly pays to maintain health insurance coverage.
premium
his agency investigates disease outbreaks and helps prevent the spread of illness.
CDC
A patient experiencing severe chest pain and difficulty breathing should be taken to this hospital department.
emergency department
This ancient civilization developed acupuncture to help relieve pain and treat illness.
ancient China
Louis Pasteur’s work helped prove that these microscopic organisms can cause disease.
microorganisms or germs
This is the amount a patient must pay before the insurance company begins paying its share of covered expenses.
deductible
This agency establishes and enforces workplace safety standards.
OSHA
A patient with a minor illness who cannot see a regular physician might visit this facility instead of an emergency department.
urgent care center
This Greek physician is sometimes called the “Father of Medicine.”
Hippocrates
Alexander Fleming discovered this antibiotic after observing mold preventing bacterial growth.
penicillin
This federal program primarily provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older and certain people with disabilities.
Medicare
This agency helps ensure that foods, medications, vaccines, and medical devices are safe.
FDA
This facility helps patients regain or relearn abilities following a serious injury, surgery, or illness.
rehabilitation facility
This civilization improved public health by constructing aqueducts, public baths, and sewer systems.
ancient Rome
The discovery of this hormone transformed the treatment of diabetes
insulin
This government program helps eligible people with limited income obtain healthcare coverage.
Medicaid
This federal agency conducts and supports medical research.
NIH
This service sends healthcare professionals to care for patients in their own residences.
home healthcare
During this historical period, renewed interest in science and human anatomy led to more dissections and medical discoveries.
Renaissance
The discovery of the structure of this molecule helped scientists better understand heredity and genetics.
DNA
Between an HMO and a PPO, this managed-care plan generally gives patients more freedom to select providers but may cost more.
PPO
This organization coordinates international public-health efforts and responds to global health emergencies
WHO
This type of care focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients approaching the end of life.
hospice care