healthservice

noun
UK /ˈhelθ ˌsɜːvɪs/
US /ˈhelθ ˌsɜːrvɪs/

A health service is a group of people who help you when you are sick.

The health service gave him medicine and made him feel better.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A government or public organization that provides medical care to everyone.

The national health service offers free treatment to all citizens.

3. Any organized program or company that delivers medical help.

The school health service checks students' eyes and ears each year.

4. The work of keeping people healthy, not just treating illness.

Vaccines are an important part of the health service in many countries.