Interfaith Medical Center
Interfaith Medical Center
Interfaith Medical Center (in-ter-faith me-di-cal cen-ter) is a healthcare institution that provides a wide range of medical services to diverse communities.
Etymology
The term "Interfaith" refers to the involvement or cooperation of individuals from different religious faiths. In the context of a medical center, it implies a healthcare institution that serves people of all faiths and backgrounds. The term "Medical Center" is derived from the Latin word 'medicus', meaning 'physician', and the Old French 'centre', meaning 'middle or center'. It refers to a centralized place where medical services are provided.
History
Interfaith Medical Center was established to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the diverse communities it serves, regardless of their religious affiliations. It is a testament to the principle of interfaith cooperation and mutual respect in the field of healthcare.
Services
Interfaith Medical Center offers a wide range of services including emergency care, primary care, surgical services, mental health services, and rehabilitation services. It also provides specialized care in areas such as cardiology, neurology, oncology, and pediatrics.
Related Terms
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or communities.
- Medical Services: Services provided by health professionals or paraprofessionals to patients.
- Emergency Care: Immediate care provided for individuals with sudden, serious illness or injury.
- Primary Care: Basic or general healthcare traditionally provided by doctors who have first contact with a patient.
- Surgical Services: Medical treatments involving an operation.
- Mental Health Services: Services provided to individuals with mental health conditions.
- Rehabilitation Services: Services aimed at restoring a patient's health or functional abilities to pre-injury or pre-disease status.
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Oncology: The study and treatment of tumors.
- Pediatrics: The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Interfaith Medical Center
- Wikipedia's article - Interfaith Medical Center
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