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Fact or Fiction: Preventive Medicine in the Army
Apr. 13, 2011
A lot of preventive medicine in the U.S. Army is similar to civilian medicine, but when troops are traveling to exotic locations or are out on the battlefield, they encounter illnesses that most of us don't have to worry about. Think you know a lot about preventive Army medicine? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
What's in an Army first aid kit?
Mar. 30, 2011
Until the turn of the century, soldiers were barely equipped to deal with their wounds. Then came the Army's Individual First Aid Kit. But what's inside?
What are Army combat medics' main duties?
Mar. 30, 2011
You've probably heard the term "medic" at the movies: Something terrible happens on a battlefield, and as the smoke begins to clear, you hear soldiers calling "Medic!" while standing over the wounded. But what exactly does an Army medic do?
What exactly is an Army flight medic?
Mar. 30, 2011
Army flight medics are part of any successful military evacuation (Medevac), and they may mean the difference between life and death for injured soldiers. What exactly is an Army flight medic, and what does one do?
10 Important Facts About Army Medical Training
Mar. 30, 2011
The phrase "Army medical training" may spark memories of the '70s TV show MASH, or even real-life combat medics working amid peril or airlifting the injured to safety. True, these trained professionals do brave war zones, but they also do much more.
Ethics of Multiculturalism in Military Medicine
Mar. 30, 2011
Military physicians have a lot to consider -- serving patients and their country while balancing ethical concerns, without disrespecting anyone's customs or beliefs. And you thought med school was tough.
The History of First Aid in the Army
Mar. 30, 2011
Since humans learned to batter the body through warfare, we've striven to mend it with medical care. In fact, the battlefield served as a lab in which new medical techniques and advances were formed. So how has Army first aid changed over the years?
What is the role of a senior medic in the Army?
Mar. 30, 2011
Army medics are known as "the angels of the battlefield," and there's no more welcome sight if you're an injured soldier. But how do medics' rankings work, and who's at the top of their chain of command?
Top 5 Challenges for Army Field Medics
Mar. 30, 2011
During wartime, all deployed soldiers in the U.S. Army face danger, loneliness and unfamiliar terrain. But what kind of challenges do Army field medics face on the front line?
Top 10 Specialties in the Army Medical Corps
Mar. 30, 2011
The Army Medical Corps offers great benefits to those in more than 50 medical specialties, including career advancement and the opportunity to serve the country. So what are some of the specialties needed in the Army Medical Corps?
