Given the elevated volatility of the market this year, you would think more investors would be enthused to explore the potential of healthcare industry stocks. It may not be all that exciting at the moment, but that's kind of the point.

One of the more compelling aspects of the healthcare industry is that it's full of large, successful companies serving constant consumer needs. In other words, these businesses tend to be highly non-cyclical and better able to ride out broader market volatility. 

If you're looking for established companies with far less dependence on economic shifts, you don't have to search far to find intriguing healthcare businesses with durable growth stories. Here are three such names to add to your list of buy-and-hold investments this month. 

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Source Fool.com