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SG Newswire for July 2002

Members of the Maryland Air National Guard's 175th Medical Squadron and a Baltimore city fireman guide victims through a decontamination station during a mass casualty exercise in Baltimore, Md., July 13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

AFMS helps put Baltimore to the mass casualty stress test

“Working with the Air Force Medical Service has been a great experience. We expect this to be a sustained relationship for many years.”

-- Dr. Morton I. Rapoport, President and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System

In the News
CSAF leads promotion ceremony for Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Taylor
Patient safety program well received by medical community Members of the AFMS patient safety office are traveling to military installations educating medical personnel on a program designed to reduce the risks of errors associated with health care.
U.S.S. Cole rescue mission was career highlight, Mackay Trophy recipient says Members of a Critical Care Air Transport Team received belated formal recognition for their role in the evacuation and treatment of U.S. sailors wounded in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole.
Third Air Force LPN class graduates Ten enlisted medical technicians graduated from a special licensed practical nursing program June 27.
AFMOA celebrates 10th anniversary Created out of the AFMS flight medicine department in 1992, AFMOA has steadily seen its mission change over the years.
DOD restarting modified anthrax vaccine program Only servicemembers, essential civilians and contractor employees going to, or serving in, high-threat areas will receive the vaccine.

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