Scientists
A French microbiologist who discovered microorganisms and developed the germ theory of disease.
Louis Pasteur
A specialized area in a hospital that treast severe and life-threatening medical conditions, available 24/7 for urgent needs.
Hospital Emergency Room
A specialized agency of the United Nations that focuses on global health issues and coordinates responses to health emergencies
World Health Organization (WHO)
The amount you pay every month for health insurance
Premium
German physicist who discovered x-rays
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen
Established modern nursing practices
Florence Nightingale
Healthcare facilities that provide services at no cost.
Free Clinics
Agency responsible for protecting public health by regulating food, drugs, and medical devices.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The amount you must pay for medical services before your insurance starts to pay.
Deductible
Health insurance for medical personnel
Tricare
British surgeon who pioneered aseptic techniques to reduce infection during surgery.
Joseph Lister
Medical services delivered in a patient's home
Home Health Care
U.S. agency responsible for safe working conditions for employees.
Occupational Safety and Health Admin (OSHA)
A percentage of medical expenses that you and the insurance company shares, example 80/20
Co-payment
Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin.
Alexander Fleming
Dutch scientist known for developing the microscope.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
A care facility that provides 24/7 medical care for individuals with serious health issues who need constant supervision,
Nursing Facility
A national public health institute that focuses on disease prevention and control, providing information and resources to protect public health.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
A federal program that provides healthcare for individuals 65 and over.
Medicare
The law that aims to make health insurance more affordable and accessible, also known as Obamacare.
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
English physician who developed the first vaccine.
Edward Jenner
The use of technology to provide healthcare remotely, improving access to care, especially in rural areas.
Telemedicine
A government dept that oversees health programs and services in the U.S., aiming to enhance the health of Americans.
US Department of Health and Human Services (UDSHHS)
A state and federal program that that provides healthcare for low-income individuals
Medicaid
Scientists who discovered the structure of DNA.
Watson & Crick