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Healthcare Administration Career
My name is Anita Smith. I have a BS degree in healthcare administration. My goal is to one day operate my own home healthcare agency. The reason why I chose this field is because it focuses on the health of individuals, families and communities by analyzing and developing healthcare programs. Health administrators work to administer, lead and manage healthcare systems in places like hospitals or nursing homes. Since I like working and helping people, being a healthcare administrator will allow me to work closely with other healthcare professionals to make sure that the patients receive the best possible care. They also manage programs that teach healthy lifestyle habits and prevention of disease and illness, in the hopes of promoting a
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