COMBAT & CASUALTY CARE
Q2 SPRING 2019
IMPROVING THE MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM THROUGH REFORM The Defense Health Agency is continuing to guide a 21st century Military Health System (MHS) as overseer of a globally-accessible network of health care providers, enabling streamlined care any place, any time. By Vice Adm. Raquel Bono
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Departments COMMANDER’S CORNER Providing Full-Spectrum Care for Total Force Readiness
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15 MedTech
Commander Womack Army Medical Center Ft. Bragg, NC
28 Calendar of Events
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Cover: West Virginia Army National Guard
Combat & Casualty Care spoke with combat medics SFC Eric Henne and SGM David Hayes regarding their experiences providing tactical combat and casualty care in prolonged point of injury field scenarios. Interview by Christian Sheehy
Staying Ahead of Force Medical Need
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COL John J. Melton
SOF Medic: Optimizing Point of Injury Care
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U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School Health Readiness Center of Excellence is working to align medical application with force modernization initiatives. By Jay Harmon
combat medics and aircrew from Company C, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion (MEDEVAC) secure mannequins during a combat simulation exercise held at Volkstone training area on Camp Dawson, WV, a 10-day long 68W sustainment training, which tested each medic’s communication, tactical movement, and medical assessment, triage, and treatment skills. (ARNG photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
Industry Partner Addressing Neurotrauma and Psychological Health
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USAMMDA’s Neurotrauma and Psychological Health Project Management Office is developing new paths for detection, protection, prevention, and treatment of PTSD, TBI, and other disorders. By Jeff Soares and Ashley Force
Expanding the Patient-Provider Connection
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is working to advance communication options for positive outcomes both short and long term. By Stephanie Deaner
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Restoring Function Without Irritation
A leading skin treatment supplier is offering the only product clinically shown to remove plant-based allergenic oil from skin any time after exposure. By Daniel Boelman
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