SEATTLE HEALTH NEWS

What is child abuse?

Child abuse is not just physical violence directed at a child. It is any form of maltreatment by an adult, which is violent or threatening for the child. This includes neglect.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. The main types of skin cancer are squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Melanoma is much less common than the other types but much more likely to invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

What is a Vaccines?

Vaccines train your immune system to create antibodies, just as it does when it's exposed to a disease. However, because vaccines contain only killed or weakened forms of germs like viruses or bacteria, they do not cause the disease or put you at risk of its complications.

Blood clotting

Blood clotting, or coagulation, is an important process that prevents excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured. Platelets (a type of blood cell) and proteins in your plasma (the liquid part of blood) work together to stop the bleeding by forming a clot over the injury.

What is Health Insurance?

Health insurance offers you financial security when you're ill or hurt, giving you and your loved ones peace of mind and stability. Choosing the right plan means considering factors like coverage amount, in-network hospitals, policy details, additional benefits, and exclusions. Understanding what is health insurance and how it works will help you in making an informed decision about your healthcare coverage