Ever had a broken bone? How about bronchitis? Being sick or hurt really stinks. Sometimes you can't do the things that you love to do, like play outside or go to sleepovers or eat your favorite foods. Sometimes you even have to stay in a hospital or have an operation. Luckily, health care professionals are there to help us.

We all know about doctors and nurses, but there are a lot of other important jobs to explore! Physical therapists treat problems with muscles, bones, or joints. They use a variety of exercises and equipment to help their patients. That's just one of the many jobs out there.

There are lots of ways to be a part of the team that helps people feel better and have healthier lives. One thing is for sure – you need to stay in school and graduate from high school! Check out www.careervoyages.gov and look at the health care section to find more good information about lots of careers in the health care field.