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Public Health vs. Healthcare: What’s the Difference, and Why Does It Matter for Your Community?
By: Rafat Fields Published on: 03/03/2025📢 Public Health vs. Healthcare: What’s the Difference, and Why Does It Matter for Your Community? Many people use the terms public health and healthcare interchangeably, but they play very different roles in our well-being. Public health works behind the scenes to prevent disease and protect entire communities, while healthcare steps in to treat individuals when prevention isn’t enough. In this blog, we break down: ✅ The key differences between public health and healthcare ✅ How prevention saves lives & cuts healthcare costs ✅ Why lack of insurance impacts everyone—including the economy ✅ How policy decisions shape access to care in your community ✅ What you can do to protect and strengthen these vital systems 🚨 Public health prevents. Healthcare treats. Both matter. Understanding this distinction is key to demanding better policies and ensuring equitable access for all. Read now & learn how these systems shape your life.
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