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Public hospitals
Public hospitals are federally funded, not-for-profit hospitals that generally serve low-income populations, regardless of insurance status.
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Dear Doctor, My daughter has severe eczema & have been going to public hospitals even though I have medical aid, now I really don't know what to do or give her. Please help,
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