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Old 09-16-2014, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
As Gracie said, both types of hospitals probably have patients who feel lousy and need cheering up.
I'm hoping to offer my time at this Acute Care Hospital, if they will accept seasonal volunteers.
I don't understand why it matters if the hospital is for profit, or not for profit.
I would very much appreciate if someone could explain that to me as I'm not familiar with the health care system in the US.
Non profits are set up as a certain type of corporation that are tax exempt. For instance, some religious institutions operate hospitals that are non profit.

I don't think there is any difference in quality one way or another. I am more interested in how they are staffed.
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