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In the United States, there are various healthcare agencies&#8212;some of which are religious and government agencies.
A religious agency, or parish nursing, is a specialty nursing practice that stresses holistic care, health promotion, disease prevention, and healing within a faith community.
A nurse&#39;s role in such an agency includes providing health education, finding resources, and making referrals to benefit vulnerable groups such as older adults, children, and single parents.
Government agencies funded by national, state, and local taxes include the Veterans Administration hospitals, military hospitals, and Public Health Service.
The VA and military hospitals provide healthcare services to veterans and military personnel and their close relatives.
Next, the PHS funds health centers and agencies that provide healthcare services. For example, the CDC and the FDA.
They also supply healthcare professionals to give care for imprisoned people. Nurses offer direct patient care, provide information, and advocate for patients in this setting.

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There are various healthcare agencies in the United States&#8212;some of which are managed by religious institutions and others by different government branches.
Parish nursing is a growing specialty nursing profession that focuses on holistic healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention. It blends professional nursing practice with a health ministry, focusing on health and healing within the context of a Christian community. Parish nurses serve as health educators, referral sources, and lay volunteer and support group organizers. In addition, parish nurses help the most vulnerable, including the elderly, those who have experienced a loss or transition, single parents, and children.
National, state, and municipal taxes all help to fund government institutions. For example, city and county taxes fund hospitals and public health clinics, state revenues support state mental health facilities, and federal taxes support national health and welfare programs.
Veteran Affairs and Military Services
Veterans Affairs (VA) and military hospitals are part of the government-supported and government-operated healthcare system. Veterans are served by VA hospitals, whereas military hospitals serve active military personnel and their immediate families. Military hospitals provide the same nursing services as other types of hospitals.
Public Health Services
The Public Health Service (PHS) is a federal health organization that reports to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The PHS is a comprehensive program that provides a wide range of services. It is the medical division of the United States Coast Guard and the primary provider of Native American healthcare through the Indian Health Services. The PHS provides grants to health facilities that give care to migrant workers and to community organizations that provide healthcare to the impoverished and uninsured. PHS funding primarily goes to the poor and uninsured grant programs.
The PHS includes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The CDC focuses on the epidemiology, prevention, control, and treatment of infectious illnesses such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The NIH provides financing and oversees numerous health research initiatives.
The PHS also provides healthcare personnel, for example, nurses, doctors, dentists, and pharmacists, to the US Department of Justice to provide treatment in federal prisons. The agency is also active in several state-run drug and alcohol addiction and mental health programs. When feasible, PHS activities are centered on community needs. Nurses in these settings give direct treatment and information and function as patient advocates in the community.

There are various healthcare agencies in the United States&#8212;some of which are managed by religious institutions and others by different government ...

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parish nursing and public health

Parish nursing and public health agencies are important parts of healthcare in the United States. Some agencies are tied to religious institutions, while others are run by government branches. Together, they show how healthcare can support both community healing and public services.

Parish nursing is a growing specialty in which nurses focus on holistic healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention. It combines professional nursing practice with a health ministry in a Christian community. Parish nurses often act as health educators, referral sources, and organizers of lay volunteers and support groups. They also help vulnerable groups such as older adults, people going through loss or major life changes, single parents, and children.

Government healthcare agencies are funded by taxes at the national, state, and local levels. City and county taxes may support hospitals and public health clinics. State revenue can support state mental health facilities. Federal taxes help fund national health and welfare programs.

Veterans Affairs and military hospitals are part of the government-supported healthcare system. VA hospitals serve veterans. Military hospitals serve active-duty military personnel and their immediate families. These hospitals provide the same nursing services found in other hospitals.

The Public Health Service, or PHS, is a federal health organization under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is a broad program that provides many services. The PHS is also the medical division of the United States Coast Guard and the main provider of Native American healthcare through Indian Health Services. It gives grants to facilities that care for migrant workers and to community groups that serve people who are poor or uninsured.

The PHS includes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, in Atlanta, and the National Institutes of Health, or NIH. The CDC focuses on the spread, prevention, control, and treatment of infectious illnesses such as sexually transmitted infections, or STIs. The NIH funds and oversees many health research projects. The PHS also sends healthcare workers such as nurses, doctors, dentists, and pharmacists to the U.S. Department of Justice for care in federal prisons. It also takes part in state drug and alcohol addiction programs and mental health programs. When possible, PHS work is based on community needs, and nurses in these settings provide direct care, health information, and patient advocacy.

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Healthcare Access, Quality, and Cost

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Healthcare Delivery Through Managed Care

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How Healthcare Services Are Organized

Healthcare services in the United States are organized into six levels of care: preventive, primary, secondary, tertiary, restorative, and continuing care. These levels show how the system directs patients to the right kind of service. Nurses need to understand this structure because it explains how healthcare is delivered across many settings. Preventive care focuses on screening and lowering disease risk. It includes checks that help find health problems early or reduce the chance that they...

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Integrated Healthcare Networks and Care Models

An integrated healthcare system is a network of organizations that coordinate care for a defined population. It provides or arranges continuous service and takes responsibility for that population’s health status and outcome, both clinically and financially. This system is well organized, coordinated, and collaborative. Integrated delivery systems connect different healthcare providers through common ownership. They focus on population health by improving the quality of care and reducing...

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Primary Healthcare and Community Health

Primary healthcare supports wellness and disease prevention. It includes health promotion, patient education, protection through immunizations, early disease screening, and attention to environmental factors. People may receive this care in physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing settings. Primary healthcare also has an important place in global health policy. In 1978, international leaders met in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for a major event in public...

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Health Screening and Disease Prevention

Preventive healthcare services focus on health screening, check-ups, and counseling to help people stay well. They are designed to prevent disease rather than treat an acute or chronic illness. Preventive care can also help people stay productive and energetic, including into retirement years. Common preventive services include adult screening for blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. They also include cancer screenings such as colonoscopies and mammograms. Other examples are counseling...

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When Primary Care Refers Patients

Secondary healthcare begins when a primary healthcare provider refers a patient to a specialist. It is used when an illness or injury needs specific medical care. Secondary care is often called acute care, and it is commonly delivered in hospitals or clinics. This level of care can treat many different problems. It may involve simple care, such as repairing a minor laceration or treating a strep throat infection. It can also include urgent treatment for serious emergencies, such as a head...

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Tertiary Care for Complex Health Needs

Tertiary care is specialized healthcare for complex or long-term health needs. It is usually given after a referral from a primary or secondary care physician. The goal is to help a patient regain the highest possible level of physical and mental function while managing a chronic illness or condition. This level of care is often needed when a health problem affects daily life for a long time. For example, a patient with a fractured hip may first receive secondary care to set the bone. After...

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Restorative Care After Hospital Discharge

Restorative care supports patients after they leave a healthcare facility and still need extra services. These services can include home care, rehabilitation programs, and extended care. Restorative care centers help patients regain their previous level of function or reach a new level because of the effects of disease or disability. The main goal of restorative care is to improve quality of life. It does this by promoting independence, self-care, and the highest possible level of function.

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Types of Continuing Care Services

Continuing care includes health, personal, and social services that are provided over a long period. The need for these services is growing because people are living longer. Many people also do not have family members or others available to help with care. Continuing care is often used for patients who are disabled, functionally dependent, or living with a terminal disease. These services can be provided in an institution or in the home. Nursing care centers, also called nursing facilities,...

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Hospitals as Care Centers

Hospitals are care centers for sick and injured patients. They provide medical and surgical treatment, along with a place to stay while patients recover. Many hospitals also offer outpatient care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and rehabilitation to meet different community needs. Hospitals are also important places for medical research and training. They use clinical procedures and evidence-based practice standards to guide patient care. Nurses must stay current with these standards...

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Hospital Nursing and Magnet Care

Hospitals provide both inpatient and outpatient services. Inpatient care is for patients who stay in the hospital for an extended time, from days to months. Common examples include intensive care units, hospital wards, and surgeries. Outpatient care is for patients who come to the hospital for diagnosis or treatment but do not stay overnight. These visits can include diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and health education. Hospitals use both service types to meet different patient needs. <br...

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Care Settings for Children, Seniors, and Mental Health

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Community Health Support Groups

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Parish nursing and public health agencies are important parts of healthcare in the United States. Some agencies are tied to religious institutions, while others are run by government branches. Together, they show how healthcare can support both community healing and public services. Parish nursing is a growing specialty in which nurses focus on holistic healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention. It combines professional nursing practice with a health ministry in a Christian...

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Health Care Team Roles in Interdisciplinary Care

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Health Care Team Roles in Patient Care

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Healthcare Delivery Challenges and New Trends

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Learn how parish nursing, VA and military hospitals, and the Public Health Service support care, prevention, research, and community health.

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