Doctors and medicine

Learn how to find a doctor near you and how to schedule an appointment. Find out what to expect at your appointment and how to be prepared. Get information on what to do in the case of an emergency. 

Here you will find information about what to expect at a women’s health appointment. You will learn about the types of women’s health appointments, the rights you have at a medical appointment, what takes place at the appointment, and other topics you can discuss at a women’s health appointment. 

Parents want to protect their children against harm and sickness. Learn what vaccines are and how they work. Find out how to get vaccines for your children and other information about children’s health.

When you go to a doctor, he or she may say you need medicine. Medicine is called medication or sometimes drugs in the USA. Doctors write medical prescriptions for medication that will help you. You can take the medical prescription to your local drugstore, or pharmacy.