CHI Health
CHI Health
CHI Health (pronounced "chee health") is a non-profit, faith-based health system located in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, United States. It is a part of the larger Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) organization.
Etymology
The name "CHI Health" is an abbreviation of its parent organization, Catholic Health Initiatives. The term "CHI" is derived from the first letters of "Catholic Health Initiatives".
Description
CHI Health operates 14 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities, and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. It provides a network of health services including acute care, emergency care, medical education, telehealth, and a broad range of medical specialties.
Related Terms
- Catholic Health Initiatives: The parent organization of CHI Health.
- Acute Care: A branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery.
- Emergency Care: The immediate care or treatment given to an individual with an acute illness or injury.
- Medical Education: Education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a physician or additional training thereafter.
- Telehealth: The use of digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to access health care services remotely and manage your health care.
- Medical Specialties: Specific branches of medical practice that a healthcare professional can choose to focus on during their career.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CHI Health
- Wikipedia's article - CHI Health
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