3 Top Healthcare Stocks to Buy for October

The market slipped last month -- with the S&P 500 Index losing nearly 4.8%. And that means there are plenty of exciting buying opportunities out there for long-term investors. Why my focus on the long term? Because by sticking with these companies for years, you'll benefit from the strong revenue and profit prospects ahead.

Today, I'm looking at three healthcare names that declined in September. At the same time, all three are growing annual revenue -- and there are plenty of reasons to believe this will continue. Let's take a closer look at these stocks to buy in October.

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