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Communication Works to reduce Missed Appointments

Filed under Families, Fleet and the Fleet Marine Force, Hospitals by jwick on October 11, 2012 at 8:10 am {no comments}

By Dan BarberNaval Hospital Twentynine Palms Showing up late or not showing up at all for medical appointments is an ongoing challenge for most military treatment facilities. In 2010 the average monthly appointment “no-show’ rate was 10 percent at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms (NHTP). This rate translated into about 120 empty appointments each month that [...]

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U.S. Ambassador discusses NAMRU-2′s efforts in Cambodia

Filed under Uncategorized by jwick on October 11, 2012 at 8:00 am {no comments}

Project supervisor Malen Luy, NAMRU-2, reviewing how to take GPS coordinates with the staff. (Photo courtesy of the Department of State)

By: Ambassador William (Bill) E. Todd, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia One of the best things about being an Ambassador at an active embassy – like we have in Phnom Penh – is that we are always implementing many projects that benefit Cambodia. Fortunately, I get the opportunity to showcase some of the [...]

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Women’s Health and Physical Activity

Filed under Families, Fleet and the Fleet Marine Force, Force health and safety, Heath by jwick on October 5, 2012 at 8:00 am {no comments}

Brig. Gen. W. Bryan Gamble, M.D., Deputy Director, TRICARE Management Activity The goal of National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, observed Wednesday, September 26, is to focus attention on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women. TRICARE strongly supports the goals of National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, and encourages women [...]

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NEMTI – “Real World Training, Wherever the Mission Takes Us”

Filed under Corpsman, Fleet and the Fleet Marine Force, Force health and safety, Hospitals by jwick on October 4, 2012 at 8:00 am {no comments}

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Naval Expeditionary Medical Training Institute (NEMTI) Role 3 Kanadahar Course students receive training on stretcher and litter bearer practices during a July 31 Role 3 Kandahar Course class at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The NEMTI-sponsored Kandahar Role-3 Hospital course is a two-week program designed to foster teamwork, and build and hone medical skills specific to what U.S. military medical professionals might expect while on deployment to the Role 3 Hospital at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan.
(Photo by Navy Medicine Education and Training Command)

By Navy Medicine Education and Training Command Public Affairs Nearly 200 Active-duty and Reserve Sailors who will deploy in support of contingency operations around the world and specifically to the NATO Role II and III trama hospitals in Afganistan completed the second round of training at the Naval Expeditionary Medical Training Institute (NEMTI) in Camp [...]

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Have The Courage to Intervene for Suicide Prevention

Filed under Fleet and the Fleet Marine Force, Force health and safety, Leadership by jwick on September 28, 2012 at 8:00 am {no comments}

By: Dr. Jonathan Woodson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The Military Health System has an important role to play in educating the military community and the civilian communities where we live on how to recognize the signs of suicide risk, where to access care and treatment, and [...]

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