as in hospitals
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
The school's infirmary has reported an increase in flu cases.
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To meet current demands and anticipate future challenges, hospitals around the world are moving to adopt the latest technology and embrace the digital transition.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025 -
That includes government buildings pertaining to the state, federal, city, county and school district, among other government jurisdictions, as well as parklands, hospitals, universities, museums and other major nonprofits.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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Lodges like Time + Tide’s Chinzombo fund schools, clinics, and anti-poaching teams.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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To close that gap, in 1994 the CDC launched the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to pediatricians and clinics serving families who couldn’t otherwise afford them.—
Jeffrey Kopp,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Infirmaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infirmaries. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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