JUNE 2017 | Vol. 1 NAVIGATING KOREAN HOSPITALS BAACH MASCAL SANCHEONG TOUR

EFMB on the DMZ - Mecca for Healing & Romantic Gyeongsangnam-do

Located in the Southern-east side of the Korean peninsula, Gyeongsangnam-do, with Busan metropolitan city on its east, and Daegu metropolitan city on its north, has a temperate climate with a yearly average temperature of 13℃. The province’s main tourist attractions can be divided into two main categories. Its North-western area is renown for ‘Healing Tourism’ with its dense, thick forests including Jiri Mountain, Deogyu Mountain, Gaya Mountain and clear valleys. all of where the beauty of nature meets the traditional . The southern area of the province is a famous tourist attraction amongst family units as well as couples for its southern coast, which is full of small islands and outstanding scenery, allowing people to experience and enjoy its charm.

Place Name Gyeongnam Provincial Government Population 3.4milion Sancheong Changwon Gimhae Area Encompassing 10.5% of South of Korea Administrative Divisions 18 Cities and Counties, 315 Districts Geoje Major Cities Changwon-si Tongyeong EDITOR’S LETTER

ear readership of the PULSE 65, WELCOME to the first edition of a new publication highlight- ing all things medical, dental, veterinary and Dpublic health throughout the peninsula. Two years ago, we teased everyone with an internal publication which over time has evolved by government contract to the product you now hold in your hands. Throughout this issue you will find a wealth of information to include the clinical phone directory, a series on how to navigate a Ko- rean hospital and a variety of photos and stories covering the units within the 65th Medical Brigade. The highlight of this edition is the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) on the DMZ, the top medical badge that can be earned within our profession of arms. Be sure to check out the travel section on Sancheong Medical Tour for that unique trip within the Land of the Morn- ing Calm. We ask that if anyone has an interest in photography or is at an event that might be newsworthy to please submit articles and photos to the following email: 65thmed- [email protected]. We are always looking to broaden our coverage of this Brigade. Please share our publication with your family and friends and on your media platforms so that others can see the great things the “Mighty 65th” is accomplishing on the Ko- rean peninsula. Also check out our social media Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/65thmedbde and see all the photos of events throughout the Brigade at our Flickr page https://www.flickr.com/photos/65medbde/albums. We hope that you enjoy our publication and assist us as we continue to strive to improve this publication. Suggestions and comments are always welcomed along with submissions. Help us in telling the Army Medicine, Army Dental, Army Veterinary and Army Logistic story.

William Wight PULSE 65 Senior Editor 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Specialist

4 • Pulse 65, June 2017 JUNE 2017 Features Medics Earn Prestigious EFMB on the DMZ

With only a 17-percent pass rate, the Expert Field Medical Badge remains one of the most prestigious and coveted awards a medical professional can obtain in the Army.

Sancheong: Korea’s Number One Wellness Destination

42 Orthodontics, General dentistry, Pedodontics Full Scale Exercise Tests Hospital Preparedness

64 Navigating Korean Hospitals

74 18 6 • Pulse 65, June 2017 65th Medical Brigade

Commander Col. Wendy L. Harter

Command Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Garner

Public Affairs Office Mr. William Wight – Public Affairs Officer (Senior Editor) Sgt. Kyeong Hoon Kim – PAO KATUSA

Art Director Eric Young-Seok Park

Comments or submission for PULSE 65 should be directed to the Senior Editor at DSN 315-737-1808 or by email at [email protected]

The PULSE 65 is an unofficial authorized publication for members and benefi- ciaries of the 65th Medical Brigade, published under the authority of U.S. Army Regulation 360-1.

Content of this publication are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Medical Command or the 65th Medical Brigade. PULSE 65 is published every month by the Public Affairs Office, 65th Medical Brigade/USAMEDDAC-K, Unit #15281 APO, AP 96205.

Editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office.

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Oriental Press Chief Executive Officer Charles Chong Oriental Press Chief of Operations Pilsun Downes Commercial Advertising A bird’s eye view overlooking Telephone: DSN 315-738-5005 / COMM 02-7918-5005 the city of Daegu, one of the Fax: (02) 790-5701 enduring and expanding areas E-mail: [email protected] as part of the 8th U.S. Army relocation plan which is home to Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758 Camp’s Henry, George, Carroll and Walker. Photo by Mary B. Grimes JUNE 2017 Contents Health Tip 12 Commander’s Corner 40 Fight the Bite 14 Publisher’s Letter 68 Measles in Europe-What You 16 Calendar-Events in Korea Need to Know 20 LIVE-Music & Dance Calendar 56 Culture Asian American Pacific Islander Heri- Active Shooters 22 tage Month

58 Yongsan Dental Clinic Wins MEDCOM HRO Competition

60 Home & Family Moving Your Household Goods 70 Inside Korea Bibimbap-An All-Time Favorite Well- 24 Charlie Company Cougars Change Being Food Command Leadership

28 Medical Focus All Should Be Cautious When Pushing Themselves During Training

30 Making Safety a Part of Your Daily Life 80 General’s Letter 32 Veterinary Personnel Lead Training 86 Life-Saving Torch Passed to Cancer in the Philippines Survivors

34 Brigade Nurses Celebrate 90 US Forces Medical Dental Patient Advocacy Veterinary Facilities Directory

38 On the Move 94 Last View

10 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 11 Commander’s Corner

It is because of “our diversity, that this magazine, PULSE 65 was created.”

Col. Wendy L. Harter 65th Medical Brigade Commander

eing a part of the ‘Mighty’ 65th gives me the Web, you will find a wealth of information about our opportunity to see and experience the many Brigade and other pertinent information for your fam- facets of Army Medicine throughout the ily. Let us know what we are doing well and what we Korean peninsula. We are one of the busi- may improve upon. Best and most diverse organizations in our great Army. Aside from the pages of the PULSE 65, visit us on As the Army’s most continuously forward deployed the web at www.korea.amedd.army/mil and checkout theater-level Medical Brigade, the 65th is comprised of our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/65thmedbde a Hospital, Battalion, Companies, Clinics and Detach- and the photos from the Brigade events found on ments spread throughout the Republic of Flickr at www.flickr.com/65medbde. with complex medical, dental, veterinary care, food So I task you to submit your photos and stories inspection and public health missions. to our Editorial Staff and help to make this publica- It is because of our diversity, that this magazine, tion something for everyone on the peninsula. I am PULSE 65 was created. Named by our soldiers, its goal certain you will enjoy the distinctive cultural experi- is to truly be the ‘pulse’ of our Brigade. Through its ences the Republic of Korea, her people and Asia have pages will be stories and information from all aspects to offer and that your tour in Korea will certainly be of the Brigade as well as a phone directory to our med- exciting if not professionally challenging and person- ical, dental and veterinary clinics. Although on the ally rewarding.

12 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 13 PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Hello Korea!

For more than 30 years, Oriental Press has grown from our humble beginnings of printing business cards and flyers to becoming a focal point command information publisher bringing news and information to the Forces Korea military community. Having provided to you over the years such products as the Word, Mig Alley Flyer, Morning Calm and Crimson Sky newspapers; Outside the Gate and Seoul Survivor guide books; it is our pleasure to bring to you the brand new 65th Medical Brigade magazine known as PULSE 65. Through its pages, you can learn about all things medical, dental, veteri- nary and public health happening on the peninsula. Nothing of this magnitude has ever been attempted within Korea and it is our goal to provide you a high quality product each and every month from the 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office.

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U.S. Forces Korea continued its progress in fulfilling the Republic of Korea - U.S. Alliance decision to install a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) on the Korean Peninsula as the first elements of the THAAD system arrived in the ROK. "The timely deployment of the THAAD system by U.S. Pacific Command and the Secretary of Defense gives my command great confidence in the support we will receive when we ask for reinforcemet or advanced capabilities," said Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Forces Korea commander. (Courtesy Photo) THAAD arrives on the Korean Peninsula USFK Public Affairs to deploy THAAD. Work continues to Secretary of Defense gives my command

operationalize THAAD as quickly as great confidence in the support we will possible. receive when we ask for reinforcement YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of or advanced capabilities,” said Gen. Korea -- U.S. Forces Korea continued “The timely deployment of the Vincent K. Brooks, U.S. Forces Korea its progress in fulfilling the Republic THAAD system by U.S. Pacific commander. of Korea (ROK) – U.S. Alliance decision Command and the Secretary of THAAD is a missile defense system to install a Terminal High-Altitude Defense gives my command great aimed solely at defending the ROK Area Defense (THAAD) on the Korean confidence in the support we will against North Korea missiles. THAAD is Peninsula as the first elements of the receive when we ask for reinforcement strictly a defensive system. THAAD system arrived in the ROK. or advanced capabilities” A THAAD system will enhance North Korea’s repeated nuclear and 2016 – 2017 Alliance missile defense capabilities and ballistic missile tests have underscored “The timely deployment of the THAAD add to a layered missile defense against the importance of the Alliance decision system by U.S. Pacific Command and the North Korean missile threats.

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eeking and receiving healthcare network hospitals, expect a modern in a foreign country at a civil- design and atmosphere, and the same EDITOR’S NOTE ian hospital can cause hesitancy up to date technology as expected in THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHT Sand concerns because of language the United States. Most of the signs he following will feature SAMSUNG MEDICAL CENTER a series on navigating barriers, transportation challenges, are in , the , process. Some of the hospitals have Korean hospitals as a 24-hour English speaking service T and stress associated with navigating with English translation to make it Phone: 02-3410-0200/02132 published by the Brian Allgood in an unfamiliar environment and easier for international visitors to phone number. Usually emergency Fax: 02-3410-0231 Army Community Hospital rooms reach out to an English speak- Tricare Office. Each month healthcare system. navigate through their hospital. International clinic working hours: we will highlight a portion Korean network hospitals are part Your health and well-being is ing person as well. In case of an Monday through Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm of the guide to ease your of our network, and together with their priority, and they want your stay emergency you can always call Inter- Saturday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm concerns and answer some of their international clinics provide at their hospital to be as comfortable national SOS who manages your care Location: 81 Irwon-Ro Gangnam-gu. Seoul (06351) the questions you might have the highest quality healthcare. All are as possible. Remember to be patient overseas at 080-429-0880. If you are a Website: english.samsunghospital.com about receiving medical care in Korea. accredited by the Joint Commission and cooperative with the hospital TRICARE Prime beneficiary, Korean hospitals that are within the network Specialties: Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Dentistry, International or the Korean Hospi- staff as they work to make sure you Dermatology, Dialysis, Emergency Care, Endocrinology, ENT, tal Association. Many of the medical are taken care of in a timely manner will file claims for you. If you are a Gastroenterology, General Practice, Infectious Disease, Internal staff speak English and a significant and receive the best of care. Many of TRICARE Standard beneficiary, be Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, number have been trained in the the hospitals have interpreters during prepared to pay 100% upfront then Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pathology & Labora- United States. normal business hours. If you need file a claim to be reimbursed. Every tory, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatric, Psychiatry, TRICARE Office DSN phone Usually every Korean hospital assistance, the international clinic beneficiary must ensure that you get a Radiology, Rheumatology, Sleep Studies. numbers are: diagnosis from your doctor for claim Area I 730-4695 has an international clinic with Eng- will be glad to help and make sure Area II 737-1433 lish speaking staff. It is important to that communication is clear, mini- purposes. If you pay for medication, Area III 737-2780 know that active duty personnel must mizing unneeded stress. Bringing a you will need both the doctor’s pre- Area IV 737-2779 wear civilian clothing while visiting trusted friend or colleague with Ko- scription and pharmacy receipt for We are here to serve our com- claim processing. munity of beneficiaries across Korean hospitals in accordance with rean language capability is an option. the Peninsula with the very Army Regulation 670-1. TRICARE If you seek emergency care at a We are here to help and ensure best patient-friendly access to Prime Beneficiaries must have a re- Korean hospital after hours, the in- that you receive the best of care in a healthcare. ferral before going to a network Ko- ternational clinics will be closed. The patient-friendly environment. Please rean hospital, unless it is an emergen- emergency room staff may not always let us know if you are having difficul- cy. When visiting one of the Korean know how to deal with the TRICARE ties or concerns so that we can help.

18 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 19 Steal back some serious “me-time” Live MUSIC&DANCE CALENDAR With Patient Portal Secure Messaging, you can:

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20 • Pulse 65, June 2017 https://mil.relayhealth.comPulse 65, June 2017 • 21 victims. Victims are selected at random and the event is unpredictable and evolves quickly. “When an Active Shooter is in your vicinity, you must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with the situation,” said Williamson as he geared up as the shooter role player.

When law enforcement arrives: • Remain calm and follow instructions • Drop items in your hands (e.g., bags, jackets • Raise hands and spread fingers • Keep hands visible at all times • Avoid quick movements toward officers, such as holding on to them for safety • Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling • Do not ask questions when evacuating

Information to provide to 911 operations:

• Location of the active shooter • Physical description of shooters • Number and type of weapons shooter has • Number of potential victims at location

You have three options: Mark Williamson, the MEDDAC-Korea Emergency Manager, (center)conducts 1. RUN the Code Green scenario determining if staff follows proper protocols during an • Active Shooter drill. Have an escape route and plan in mind • Leave your belonings behind • Evacuate regardless of wether others agree to follow • Help others escape, if possible • Do not attempt to move the wounded Active • Prevent others from entering an area where the active shooter may be Victims are • Keep your hands visible selected at • Call 911 ehen you are safe ShootersStory and Photos by William Wight / 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office “ 2. HIDE random and the he staff at the Yongsan Soldier Center Medical “Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and • Hide in area out of the shooter’s view Home conducted an active shooter drill May 4, evolve quickly. In the midst of the chaos, anyone can • Lock door or block entry to your hiding place event is • 2017 to go over emergency procedures and how play an integral role in mitigating the impacts of an ac- Silence your cell phone (including vibrate mode) and re- main quient Tto practice a quick, complete and orderly response. The tive shooter incident,” said Williamson. “We hope it never unpredictable and exercise was designed to test the staff’s response to ter- comes here. That's what we hope for. But if it does, we're 3. FIGHT rorist incidents while applying emergency procedures trying to plan so we can have the best response that we can evolves quickly. outlined in the command's antiterrorism plan. have in order to keep our families and patients safe, along • Fight as a last resort adnd only when your life is in im- Mark Williamson, the Medical Detachment Activity with our employees." ” minent danger Command-Korea Emergency Manager, conducted the An “active shooter” is an individual who is engaged in • Attempt to incapacitate the shooter Code Green and Code White scenarios by testing the killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and popu- • Act with as much physical aggression as possible clinical leadership and determining if the staff followed lated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) • Improvise weapons or throw items at the active shooter proper protocols. and there is no pattern or method to their selection of • Commit to your actions... your life depends on it

22 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 23 Charlie Company Cougars Change Command Leadership

Story and Photos by William Wight 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office

he Soldiers and civilians of Charlie Com- pany 121st Combat Support Hospital T formerly known as Medical Department Activity of Korea (MEDDAC-K) Company held a combined change of command and change of responsibility ceremony in the Asian Gardens of the Brian Allgood Army Community Hospi- tal last month. Capt. Kyung Zimmerman accepted the guidon from Col. Erika Clarkson, 121st Com- bat Support Hospital (CSH) and Brian All- good Army Community Hospital (BAACH) Commander, during the tradition filled cer- emony replacing outgoing company com- mander, Capt. Amber Sanchez; while First Incoming Commander, Capt. Sergeant Ronald George, Jr. was promoted to Kyung Zimmerman passes the the senior enlisted position by Sgt. Maj. Dian- Charlie Company guidon back to First Sergeant Ronald George Jr. na White, 121st CSH and BAACH Command during the change of command Sergeant Major replacing outgoing First Ser- and change of responsibility geant Frankie Lucas. combined ceremony.

24 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 25 HISTORY Zoe doesn’t ask me if I am going to work, she asks if I am going to take care of Soldiers to- day. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served as commander of the Cougar Family.” No stranger to the 121st CSH and BAACH, incoming commander, Capt. Zimmerman, a The History native of Seoul, South Korea, took the mantle of leadership having previously served with the 65th Medical Brigade and the 8th Army Sur- of the Change geons Directorate. An officer is not an effective leader without a good backbone of support from the noncom- missioned officer corps, lamented Clarkson. of Command “First Sergeant Lucas your efforts in taking care of Soldiers has led to the company’s mis- sion success and as a senior NCO, you have challenged ten NCOs at nine clinics on the peninsula to match your physical fitness rat- he Change of Command Ceremony is a time- ings showing true character and an example of honored tradition that formally restates to the leader of Soldiers.” Sanchez will depart Korea with her fam- personnel of the command the continuity of the Tauthority of command. ily and devote time to completing her Masters of Health Administration Degree. Lucas will Custom has established that the change of com- depart Korea to be reunited with his family at mand ceremony be formal, conducted with great dig- Fort Sam Houston Texas. nity and designed to strengthen the respect for author- ity which is vital to any military organization. The ctivated in 2009, MEDDAC-K was change of command ceremony allows subordinates to tasked with providing logistical sup- The outgoing Charlie Com- witness the formality of command change from one of- port to Dental Command-Korea, and A pany Commander, Capt. Amber ficer to another and to preserve the continuity of com- Public Health Command District-Korea and Sanchez’s family, husband Corey mand and authority. other associated medical activities which are and daughters Zoe and Aerilyn supported their wife and mother. responsible for providing health services and The passing of colors, standards, or ensigns from an providing armistice healthcare for beneficia- outgoing commander to an incoming one ensures that ries. Today Charlie Company is responsible the unit and its soldiers is never without official leader- for over 780 soldiers and civilians, numerous ship, a continuation of trust, and also signifies an alle- professional and support personnel provid- giance of soldiers to their unit's commander. ing daily medical care to over 40,000 benefi- The change of command ceremony is rooted in mili- ciaries across the peninsula. “Capt. Sanchez has led the way in focus- tary history dating back to the 18th century during the ing on readiness well above Eighth United reign of Frederick the Great of Prussia. At that time, States Army standards,” said Clarkson. “She organizational flags were developed with color arrange- has increased weapons qualification by 40 ments and symbols unique to each particular unit. To percent, training compliance by over 60 this flag and its commander, the soldiers of the unit percent despite large turnover of person- would dedicate their loyalty and trust. nel and became the first company with the 121st CSH to obtain the 120 day incident When a change of command took place, the flag was free streamer while maintaining oversight passed to the individual assuming the command. This ensuring 11 outlying clinics maintain high gesture was accomplished in front of the unit so that standards.” all could see and witness their new leader assuming his As the outgoing commander, Sanchez dutiful position. He who held the flag also held the sol- spoke on the privilege to command the unit dier’s allegiance. This symbolic tradition has survived and how everyone understands the fight to- night mission. “Every morning my daughter throughout military history.

26 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 27 MEDICAL FOCUS a fall. As pressure in the muscle increases, blood flow de- • PREVENTION creases and muscle tissue dies. The dead muscle releases myoglobin, damaging the kidneys. You can prevent rhabdomyolysis by making sure you are properly hydrated. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and recreational • TEMPERATURE FACTOR drugs if you will be doing any type of strenuous exercise. In hotter climates, it is important to drink even more water as Hot and cold temperatures can bring about rhabdomy- there are a lot of water losses that occur through sweating. olysis. In cold temperatures, muscle blood flow is decreased, In addition, try to condition properly for a race or All Should Be Cautious and muscle cells die in freezing temperatures. On the con- other competition. For instance, instead of deciding to lift trary, increases in body temperature increase metabolic de- 200 pounds on your first day of weight training, increase mand. When oxygen delivery cannot keep up, the cells are the weight you lift gradually. Instead of running 10 miles not able to get oxygen and die. on your first day, try to increase from 1 to 10 miles over a When Pushing Themselves Certain substances can make people more susceptible period of a few months. to rhabdomyolysis. Alcohol has a toxic effect on muscle During Training cells. In addition, people who get drunk may be immobile for a long period of time. Recreational drugs such as cocaine, methamphet- Rhabdomyolysis amines, ecstasy and PCP are stimulants. They can cause By Dr. Grace S. Chen, M.D. increased muscle activity, which can cause rhabdomyoly- can occur in people Tripler Army Medical Center sis by increasing cell oxygen demand. When the increase after extreme exer- demand is not met, cells die and release myoglobin. Symptoms of rhabdomyolysis include dark red cise. In addition to urine, decreased urination, extreme weakness, nausea military recruits, it and prolonged muscle aches or tenderness. If you have he next time you go on your any of these symptoms, you may have rhabdomyolysis has been documented next ruck march, please and should schedule an appointment with your primary in patients who are consider training for it! care manager. T We are born with two kid- marathon runners and neys, organs that filter blood and make waste products into urine, weight lifters. but when we aren’t taking care of our bodies and we aren’t training properly, we could be doing more harm than good. Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which damaged muscle breaks down very quickly, releasing a sub- stance that is filtered by the kid- neys. When it breaks down, it can damage kidney cells.

• MILITARY ESTIMATES

There is a wide range of esti- mates of rhabdomyolysis in the military. A large retrospective review of over 500,000 Sol- and try to accelerate their training program too quickly. diers showed that there was an average of 7-8 cases per Direct muscle trauma from large-scale disasters can 10,000 people. Another study diagnosed 40 percent of cause rhabdomyolysis from muscle breakdown. Tortured military recruits with rhabdomyolysis within the first six or assaulted patients can be at risk for rhabdomyolysis, days of basic training. too. Seizures can cause rhabdomyolysis by the prolonged Rhabdomyolysis can occur in people after extreme ex- trauma to the muscles. ercise. In addition to military recruits, it has been docu- Rhabdomyolysis can also be caused by tissue compres- mented in patients who are marathon runners and weight sion from long periods of immobility. This can happen in lifters. It can also occur in people who are deconditioned older patients found on the ground (unable to get up) after

28 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 29 SAFETY

tial mishaps. We should ensure we have all the tools and time to effec- tively put our safety plan into prac- BAACH hosts STOP tice. Whether it’s checking our first Making Safety aid bag, the air pressure in our tires, Sticks Campaign or making sure we get a good eight hours sleep prior to a driving on a Story and photos by Maj. Sara Horak BAACH Executive Officer trip, it’s important not to cut corners a Part of Your and follow a safety plan. June’s National Safety month is not just one month out of the year he Brian Allgood Army to check over our vehicles tires or Daily Life Community fluids, or test our home’s fire alarm T Hospital Safety Office re- to see if the battery is good. It needs By Capt. Jason Miller cently conducted a STOP to be a part of daily activities. With Wood Army Health Clinic Sticks Campaign. practice, incorporating safety in Designed to mitigate your daily routine becomes easy and and reduce future needle second nature. stick incidences and There are many resources avail- accidents, the informa- afe for Life” is this If you’re military, I’m sure you that medication cabinet? Do you able to help develop good safety tional campaign invited year’s catch phrase have experienced your share of week- think there is a risk associated with practices. Your Installation Safety all medical clinicians and from the National end safety briefs or training safety taking medications that you’re not office is a valuable resource whose staff involved with medical Safety Council (www. briefs, but what you might not real- familiar with, or a medication label primary mission is ensuring base sharps to partake in the nsc.org) and it’s one ize is how much goes into a safety that is not clear to read? How about and community safety. They can round-robin event. “S Aside from the hands- that everyone needs to take a second brief plan. The military uses a process spending a night in an unfamiliar lo- provide educational services to as- on testing of new medical and think about whether or not you called Composite Risk Management cation? Can you think of some things sist you in that goal of an accident sharps items, educational are putting SAFETY in your daily life. (CRM) and it takes into consider- that can go wrong? free environment. Additionally, information about han- ation all aspects during the planning • Now that we have identified there are many free online safety dling sharps, and proper DO YOU KNOW? and execution phases of a military some possible hazards, “What can I do and educational materials on the handling of sharps con- operation to reduce risk of potential to make some of the potential hazards National Safety Council website tainers, medical person- • The number one cause of pre- accidents or injuries to Soldiers. Us- safe?” Is it something I need to fix or (www.nsc.org), Army Combat nel were reminded of the ventable death of one to four year ing Composite Risk Management can I do something to make it safer? Readiness/Safety Center (https:// importance in patient care olds is drowning. may not be practical for planning a Do I need to plan more time to do it safety.army.mil), and the Federal of using STOP. • The number one cause of death weekend trip to the supermarket, but safely, and avoid being in a hurry and Occupational Safety and Health to teenagers is car crashes. using its core concepts are practical, increase the chances of getting into Administration website at (www. • Every day, 52 people die from quick, and easy to do. an accident? What about the buddy osha.gov). misuse of prescription painkillers. system? Do you need to talk to your Remember to keep an eye out for • The number one cause of pre- KEEP IT SIMPLE! teenagers about responsible driving or Safety Training events in your com- ventable death for older Americans unsafe driving practices? The ultimate munity to learn more on how you is falls. • Think about, “What could go goal is to make every effort to address can put safety in your daily plan, and • Every day, 107,000 injuries oc- wrong?” When you identify or antici- potential hazards fully to ensure a safe not just its awareness month. For cur and 100% are preventable. pate a potential hazard, you have time situation and eliminate as much risk more information, contact your In- The numbers are alarming, and to take steps to lower or eliminate the as possible. stallation Safety Office or the Force it doesn’t even cover the associated risk. Things like slippery or icy roads • Finally, a plan is only effective if Health Protection-Preventive Medi- medical costs or the impact on the are easy to identify, but what about it is used. With the alarming numbers cine Department. Take the time to individuals and family members af- the risks from recent rains or fallen listed above, it’s very important that learn what you can do to incorporate fected by the injury. leaves on the ground? What about we take a moment to plan for poten- safety into your daily life. Providers and Staff review different types of needles and catheters.

30 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 31 VETERINARY

ecently members of the Phil- ippines Animal Hospital As- sociation (PAHA) reached Veterinary Personnel Rout to the 106th Veterinary Clinical Specialists to set up an Anesthesia Workshop for Filipinos veterinar- Lead Training ians. Maj. Sean Majoy and Maj. Da- vid Cox, a fellow veterinarian and the 106th Executive Officer con- in the Philippines ducted the class room and survival lab training. More than 75 PAHA veterinarians attended the Anes- Story by Sgt. Logan Campbell thesia Workshop to learn and as- Photos by Maj. Sean Majoy 106th Medical Veterinary Detachment similate techniques associated with military veterinary practices. Basing their instruction off of the standards put in place by the American Veterinarian Medical Association, (AVMA), which cor- relates with existing Army veteri- nary care policy and considered to be the “standard of care” for American veterinarians, the duo focused on the challenges faced by veterinarians in the Philippines. Such challenges consisted of lack of veterinary technicians, familiarity and availability of patient monitor- ing equipment and standard phar- maceuticals that enable for safe and controlled gas anesthesia. Maj. Majoy focused on anes- thetic drugs and case studies to demonstrate benefits of AVMA recommended protocols while Maj. David Cox, U.S. Army Veterinarian and Executive Officer of the 106th Medical Maj. Cox instructed on local an- Detachment (Veterinary Services) pictured in blue reviews epidural placement technique algesia and pain management. Sgt. with Philippines Animal Hospital Association veterinarians prior to a surgical procedure. Logan Campbell gave instruction on anesthetic equipment, con- “Aside from the class room in- comments made after the train- trolled drug management, and struction, we conducted labs on ing from their Filipino colleagues utilization of technicians as active live patients with the goal of pa- especially from the application he Army Veterinary Services are charged parts of procedure teams. tient survival and successful use of the instructed material. Sev- This was a true learning expe- of instructed drug protocols, an- eral doctors were ecstatic over with a unique and often little known aspect rience for Filipino veterinarians esthesia equipment, and patient an anesthesia chart commenting according to Dr. Edgardo Unson. monitoring by surgical teams with that they will always refer back of community’s care: support Public Health “Their emphasis on safety and effec- DVMs standing in as “technicians” to the workshop’s handouts for Tthrough the care of animals, community education tive anesthesia with proper monitor- to see the usefulness in these roles,” guidance. ing allowed us to improve our pro- said Majoy. The 106th team plans for future and the prevention of the spread of disease. fession and provide better service The team made an impact on collaborations with the PAHA in for pets and owners,” said Unson. patient care from the variety of the future.

32 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 33 Brigade Nurses Celebrate Patient Advocacy

Story by William Wight Photos by Capt. Jeffrey Thibeau Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital

he medical staff at the “one and only” Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital (BAACH) rounded up National Nurses Week last month 65th Medical Brigade 2017 Nursing Excellence Awards with a breakfast for the nursing staff, an ice Tcream social, a hike up to Seoul’s Namsan Tower, a spiri- RNs: GS: Sgt. Rachelle Dover (K-16 TMC) tual blessing of the hands and a peer recognition of ex- Military: Heather Llewellyn (BAACH PCMH) Pvt. 1st Class Sung Gu Kim cellence awards ceremony. Nurses from the 65th Medical Maj. Julie Park (ED) Geralyn Zickefoose (Camp Casey (BAACH ED) Brigade including RNs (Military, GS, KGS), LPNs (Mili- Capt. Alysa Angel (CED) Clinic) Cpl. Javier Reyes (BAACH PCMH) Capt. Alexis Curtright (MCU/PCU) Pvt. 1st Class Jiwoon Yoon tary and GS), and medics came together at the various Capt. Shingo Yamada (Wood Army KGS: (Yongsan SCMH) events to honor and celebrate their profession. Medical Home) Chi Sin On (Yongsan SCMH) Col. Andrew Baxter, BAACH Deputy Commander Capt. Paul Yi (Camp Red Cloud ROK Military: for Nursing expressed his thoughts on the BAACH nurs- Clinic) Nursing Assistants: Su Jin Kim (army) ing team, “What a great team we have at the one and Chang Nam Pae (MCU/PCU) Hee Jin Park (Navy) Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital Chaplain, Maj. Tim Ryu GS: Nung Sop Sim (MCU/PCU) only. Our nurses are the voice of the patient and short anointed the hands with oil as part of the Nurses Week Blessing of the Hands Ceremony to more than 35 hospital staff. Magdalena Anumudu (Wood Army Sungshin University Nursing Students: from what the families know, these nurses know more Medical Home) Medics: Hannah about our patients and that is invaluable to the healing Ann Cook (BAACH PCMH) Sgt. Mac Gillado (ED) Hyo Jin Han process. You are their advocates.” Baxter also spoke on the importance of the Repub- Yeojin Martinez (BAACH PCMH) The weeklong celebration culminated this year's lic of Korea Alliance reflecting on the many partnerships Mi Nam Yim (BAACH PCMH) theme of “The Year of the Healthy Nurse” and recognized within the BAACH from the Republic of Korea Army of- KGS: nurses, medics and other nursing associated professions. ficer rotations to the strong partnerships with the Korean In Nam Kim (ASC/PACU) Ironically the nursing week which ended on May 12, also Armed Forces Medical Academy and Sungshin Univer- Hyon Tok Yi (Camp Casey Clinic) Florence Nightingale's birthday. sity Women’s School of Nursing. Yong Sun Kim (BAACH PCMH) The intent of National Nurses week was, accord- Highlighting the week, the 65th Medical Brigade Hyon Nam Chin (1RC Clinic) ing to Baxter, a time to celebrate the role nurses play Commander, Col. Wendy Harter praised the nursing Chong Yi Un (BAACH PCMH) Un C Yi (ED) in delivering the highest level of quality care to their staff throughout the Brigade. “I have been all around the patients. It was a week to let nurses know that they are world and seen many hospitals in many regions. The dif- LPNs: honored and respected. “By treating patients the way ference is the professional nursing staff. No other place Military: that you do, you make a difference in their lives. They compares to what you do each and every day alongside Spec. Ali Rivera (ED) may forget your name; but they will never forget how your ROK counterparts making a difference in people’s Sgt. Michelle Ulrich (BAACH you made them feel.” lives all year round to make this Brigade strong.” PCMH) Spec. John Wilson (ACS/PACU)

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38 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 39 HEALTH TIP Prevention Tips for FIGHT THE BITE: Mosquito-Borne Diseases Mosquito Control Around Common in South Korea

By Pvt. 1st Class Michael Marrs the Home 65th Medical Brigade Force Health Protection

Courtesy of Center for Disease Control and Prevention

hat do mosquitoes look like containers, flower pots, children’s toys, ing with long sleeves and long pants ith warmer weather around the the brain and is fatal in up to thirty percent W and how do they develop? old tires or any other items that can will reduce the amount of exposed corner, mosquitos become more of cases. The survivors of this disease also holwd water skin and make it harder for adult mos- prevalent, and with them such run the risk of permanent brain damage. All mosquitoes pass through four • Check holes and cavities in tree quitoes to bite • Wdiseases as Malaria and Japanese Encephali- Malaria’s symptoms that mimic the flu are life-stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. trunks for water, if present fill with EPA labeled products that contain Eggs hatch into larvae after a few sand or cement permethrin can be used to treat cloth- tis. In an effort to inform the community, the cyclical, meaning they recur. days of being in contact with water. • Drain or replace corrugated plastic ing to prevent adult mosquitoes from Force Health Protection Office of the 65th The best treatment for these diseases is The larvae feed on debris in the water, pipe used for downspout drainage biting through fabric. Permethrin Medical Brigade offers these tips on how to prevention. Methods include vaccinations, grow rapidly and will turn into pupae • Empty and refresh pet water dishes, treated garments are also commercial- within one to two weeks. Pupae take watering troughs and birdbaths at ly available. Be sure to read and follow minimize your chance of becoming infected. avoiding high risk areas such as flooded only a few days before they hatch into least once a week all labeled instructions before use While there are many types of Malaria, fields and standing water, wearing clothing adult mosquitoes. Only the adult fe- • Check around faucets and air condi- • Ensure that sceens on doors and we focus on the Plasmodium vivax strain that covers bare skin, and using repellent male mosquitoes bite. Adult female tioner units and repair any leaks that windows are properly installed and because one hundred percent of the re- products that contain DEET (diethyl-meta- mosquitoes require blood so that result in puddles free of holes and tears. they can produce eggs and start the • Keep swimming pools and spas • Bright lights attract mosquitoes; con- ported Malaria cases in the Republic of toluamide). life-cycle again. chlorinated sider using lower wattage bulbs or turn Korea were found to be this type. This Although there is no vaccination for • Aerate ornamental pools and ponds off exterior lighting when not needed. is transmitted through female Anopheles Malaria, the Japanese Encephalitis has a two- hat is the most effective • Empty children’s wading pools after use • Adult mosquitoes will rest on mosquitos which thrive in more moderate dose, two series vaccine. Current Depart- way to control mosquitoes • Store small boats upside down weeds and other vegetation around W around my home? • Make sure that water does not collect the home. Hoimeowners can reduce climates and cooler temperatures, meaning ment of Defense policy requires all military on covers used for grills, spas, pools, adult mosquitoes resting sites by they are more widespread than other types personnel in rural areas of Asia, including The most effective way to control mos- boats,w cars, or woodpiles keeping ornamental plants and lawns of mosquitos. Cases of malaria are sporadic, Okinawa and Korea, to receive the Japanese quitoes around the home is to elimi- • Fill in any depressions and low-lying well maintained. and mostly occur in Area I. Encephalitis vaccine. nate or treat the water where mosqui- areas in the yard that accumulate water • EPA registered products for control- toes lay their eggs and their larvae live • Keep drainage ditches and cul- ling adult mosquitoes, such as aerosol Japanese Encephalitis is rarer than Malaria. Loose clothing will prevent mosquitos and grow. Because mosquitoes are able verts free of debris to allow water to foggers, should only be used as a last It is carried by the Culex mosquito which from being able to bite your bare skin. Ser- to lay hundreds of eggs, in very small drain properly resort; their effect is temporary and breeds in standing water around rural rice vice members should wear their Permethrin amounts of water, eliminating even adult mosquitoes can quickly reinvade fields and pig-farming operations. Although, treated uniforms properly, apply DEET on the smallest areas where water collects hat can I do to protect my- areas after treatment. around the home can dramatically re- self against mosquitoes that Japanese Encephalitis is rarer than Malaria it exposed skin and use Permethrin treated duce mosquito populations: W are actively flying around hat items are not recommend- is still endemic to Korea and can be contract- bed nets. Civilians should wear long cloth- my home? ed for use to control adult ed. Much like with Malaria, people living in ing that covers as much skin as possible, and • Check rain gutters and make W mosquitoes around my home? these areas and military personnel deployed spray DEET products onto all exposed skin sure they are free of debris and Homeowners should follow these rec- working properly ommendations to protect themselves Electromagnetic exclusion devices, to these types of areas are at the greatest risk. according to the labelled instructions. • Ensure that garbage cans and other from adult mosquitoes that are flying ultrasonic repellent products, and The symptoms of these two mosquito- For any additional information regard- recepacles have tight fitting lids and around their home: outdoor devices for electrocuting borne diseases are both similar to the flu ing disease and disease prevention, please do not collect water flying insects are not recommended which include fever, shaking, chills, sweats, contact your healthcare provider or visit the • Drill holes in the bottom of recycling • Use an Environment Protection for use to control adult mosquitoes bins and outdoor storage containers Agency (EPA) registered insect repel- around the home. These devices of- headache, weakness and nausea. Japanese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for drainage lent on exposed skin when outdoors ten attract and kill more non-target Encephalitis can cause serious infection of at www.cdc.gov. • Seek out and remove unneeded • Clothing can be an effective barrier and beneficial insects than adult items that collect water such as plastic against mosquito bites. Wearing cloth- mosquitoes.

40 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 41 SANCHEONG: Korea’s Number One Wellness Destination

Story and Photos by William Wight 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office

42 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 43 To receive good Qi, place your hands or body Sancheong is also well-known for Namsayedam on the 127-ton boulder behind Donguijeon Village, a hanok village preserving the traditional Hall to renew your spiritual energy. beauty and sentiment of Korea in a traditional agricultural themed village.

o you fancy a relaxing get away? Do you Designated as one of the Korean Ministry of Culture, bang themed park. The Museum of Herbal Medicine is the first herbal desire to drive on winding open roads? Or Sports and Tourism’s 7 cultural tourism areas, Donguibon- The Traditional Herbal Medicine Tourist Park is lo- medicine specializing museum in Korea. The museum perhaps you need to get away from the in- ga offers a space to heal the mind and body. cated at the foot of Wangsan Mountain, where the two building has two floors above ground and one below span- creased pollution and modern day stress- Take a walk through the woods and breathe clean prominent doctors of the mid- (1394- ning 2,440 square meters. The Traditional Medicine Center Dors. If so, then the place to go is Sancheong, the birth- mountain air as you take in the sights of the Oriental 1910), Ryu Ui-tae and his apprentice Jun practiced on the first floor features the ’s traditional place of traditional oriental medicine. Located about Medicinal Herb Experience Theme Park, Meditation Korean Oriental medicine. As Korea’s first herbal med- medicine and herbal medicine treatments. The Medicinal four hours south of Seoul at the foot of Jirisan Mountain, Qi Experience Center, Nature Learning Center and icine-themed tourist park, it offers visitors a variety of Herbs Exhibition Hall on the second floor introduces vari- Sancheong is the home of the Oriental Medicinal Healing Oriental Medicine Healing Forest a true relaxing and health-related experiences. ous medicinal herb species and their benefits and offers Town of Donguibonga. healing space. As a growing tourist attraction, a wide variety of rec- various hands-on experience programs such as discover- In this tranquil scenic mountain respite, you can learn Located within Donguibogam Village is the San- reational facilities are offered to include the Museum of ing traditional medicine and a checkup on one’s physical about alternative medicine and receive both eastern and cheong Oriental Medicine Theme Park a place for all Herbal Medicine, a medicinal herb garden, a medicinal constitution. western health tests, enjoy a spa or stay in a hanok, a Ko- ages. Designed on the five elements of creation (wood, herb forest park, accommodations, herbal medicine facili- Since the park is eco-friendly and built in harmony with rean traditional house. fire, earth, metal and water), the park is Korea’s first han- ties, shops, and more. the forest and valleys of Jirisan National Park, you can en-

44 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 45 joy both sightseeing and a walk including fresh, dried, whole, through nature along a variety of or chopped. Herbs may be trails while learning about herb- prepared as infusions when an alism and oriental medicine. Fresh and dried herbs can herb is soaked in a liquid or erbalism is the study be tinctured where herbs are decocted — simmered in wa- and practice of us- kept in alcohol or contained ter over low heat for a certain ing plant material in a vinegar extract. period. Some examples of in- Hfor the purpose of food, medi- fusion are chamomile or pep- cine, or health. They may be permint, using flowers, leaves flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, and powdered herbs. Decoct- moss, lichen, fern, algae, seaweed or fungus. The plant ing examples may be rose hips, cinnamon bark, and may be used in its entirety or with only specific parts. In licorice root consisting of fruits, seeds, barks, and roots. each culture or medical system there are different types of Fresh and dried herbs can be tinctured where herbs are The spirit of Wangsan and Pilbongsan Mountain herbal practitioners: professional and lay herbalists, plant kept in alcohol or contained in a vinegar extract. They create the Donguibogam Village health experience tourism site whose theme is oriental medicine, gatherers, and medicine makers.. can be preserved as syrups such as glycerites in vegetable making it Korea’s number one wellness destination. Herbal medicines may be presented in many forms glycerin or put in honey known as miels. Powdered and

46 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 47 The Seokgyeong 60-ton rock “mirror” faces to the east Dr. Jong Kwon Kim educates visitors and and takes in energy of the sunrise and gives it back to performs acupuncture using moxibustion. those who touch the surface with their forehead.

freeze dried herbs can be found in bulk, tablets, troches acupuncture is also available. Acupuncture is used to with- similar to a lozenge, paste or capsule. draw blood or stimulate certain points on humans by insert- Non-oral herbal uses consist of creams, baths, oils, oint- ing needles on specific pressure points of the body. Traditional ments, gels, distilled waters, washes, poultices, compresses, acupuncture involves the belief that a "life force" (qi) circulates snuffs, steams, inhaled smoke and aromatics volatile oils. within the body in lines called meridians. Pressure points can Many herbalists consider the patient's direct involve- be stimulated through a mixture of methods ranging from the ment to be critical. These methods are delivered differently insertion and withdrawal of very small needles to the use of depending on the herbal traditions of each area. Nature is heat, known as moxibustion. not necessarily safe; special attention should be used when Moxibustion is a technique in which heat is applied to the grading quality, deciding a dosage, realizing possible effects, body with a stick or a cone of burning mugwort. The tool is and any interactions with herbal medications. An example of placed over the affected area without burning the skin. The herbal medicine is the use of medicinal mushrooms as a food cone or stick can also be placed over a pressure point to stimu- or as a tea. late and strengthen the blood. Operated by the Pusan National University School of Ko- The mind can affect "bodily functions and symptoms" and rean Medicine, the museum not only specializes in oriental there is an interconnection between the mind, body, and spirit medicine but provides visitors a look into Korea’s medical heri- which is brought together within Sancheong. tage and herbal treatments and the benefits of Korea’s oriental Every October, Sancheong hosts the Oriental Medicinal medicine. Visitors can learn not only the history of medical tra- Herbs Festival. So if you enjoy the quiet retreat from the ditions but of various techniques they can apply to themselves hectic day to day lifestyle then take a drive or a bus to San- in everyday life. cheong the home of the Oriental Medicinal Healing Town For the adventurous the opportunity to explore and learn of Donguibonga.

48 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 49 Festivals in Sancheong Sancheong-gun. Promoting the significance and necessity gun, Gyeongsang- of sustainable agriculture, Sancheong-gun holds this event nam-do, Korea / Festivals in Sancheong to secure the market for rice through the direct transaction The whole area of with urban consumers and to increase farm earnings. Sancheong Dried This event will be a good opportunity for participants Persimmon Distri- to see grasshoppers hopping on the ears of rice in a golden bution Center Gisan Gukak Festival Nammyeong Seonbimunhwa Festival rice field, while taking in clean air, as if they have returned to their childhood, resulting in their trusting the Maet- s a festival for PERIOD: During PERIOD: tugi rice which is cultivated in an organic farming without Apromoting the Sancheong Oriental Every October chemical pesticides or insecticides. quality dried persimmon produced in Sancheong, all Medicinal Herbs PLACE: Sicheon- kinds of performances and food and beverage tastings Festival in every year myeon, Korea Sancheong Oriental Medicinal Herbs are held in the festival. You can purchase the quality dried PLACE: San- Seonbimunhwa In- Festival persimmon in Deoksan auction house. Sancheong dried cheong Art Center, stitute, Sancheonjae persimmon is naturally freeze-dried with frosty air current Sancheong Indoor in Jirisan Mountain and is high in sugar content as being Gymnasium, Spe- s a local folk- PERIOD: September 30th to dried with temperate sunlight, and has been gaining popu- cially prepared stage of Festival Square at the entrance of Alore festival designated by Ministry of Culture, Sports larity since being the first in the dried persimmon category Sancheong IC and Tourism, this festival is held in October every year in October 9th PLACE: in Korea to be recorded (as No. 3 of Korea Forest Service) order to honor the life and spirit of Nammyeong Jo Sik , in the Geographical Indication System. his event is a Korean traditional music festival for who was a leading figure in practical Confucianism in the Sancheong IC. Tcommemorating and honoring of the late Gisan Park Joseon Dynasty. The epic theatre performance, expedition The entrance of Jirisan Mountain Peace Festival Heon-bong, who was a forerunner of Gukak, and his ac- ceremony for righteous army, an academic conference, event square and complishments. Being held in Sancheong, which is his and Sunbimunhwa experience are included in the festival. the whole area of Donguibogam Village PERIOD: birthplace, this festival aims to reilluminate his great Every October accomplishments and develop cultures and arts in San- Grasshopper Catching Festival PLACE: The whole cheong. On the purposes of expanding the foundation ell-known for Jirisan Mountain and Donguibogam, Sancheong is a region which turned out excellent doc- area of Sancheong for Korean traditional musicians, so as to scout for tal- PERIOD: W Public Stadium ented rookie musicians and enhance the morale for Ko- Every October tors from Ui Seong Heo Jun, who was the author of Don- guibogam and the best doctor in his contemporary era, to rean traditional music, National Students Gukak Contest PLACE: n November, 1969, is also being held. Chahwang-myeon, Chosam and Chogaek, brothers who were renowned even in in late Joseon Dynasty. Sancheong is an original Ithe Peace Festival Sancheong-gun was started to gather citizens together and yearn for peace Namsa Yedamchon Traditional Cultural (the whole area) place of medicinal herbs, growing in the mountain range of Jirisan Mountain, whose superiority is widely well-known by breaking through Korean tragic contemporary history. Art Festival Its fundamental goal is to awaken the people‘s loyal spirit in his is a govern- and whose effects are superb. This festival is held in every October to widely inform people of Sancheong‘s position the tragic site where rebels from the Yoesu-Suncheon Rebel- PERIOD: Around Tment-supportive event arranged by Sancheong-gun as the cradle of traditional medicine by inheriting and de- lion entered Jirisan Mountain. The ritual for the mountain the middle of National Agricultural Cooperate Federation and spon- veloping the tradition of superior medical spiritualism for spirit, which has long served religious rites, is simultane- September in every sored by Sancheong-gun. It informs the urban consumers self-sacrifice and the people on the basis of historical and ously held. Though this ritual was served in Cheonwang- year (for two days) of Maettugi (grasshopper) rice cultivated in Chahwang- natural foundation. bong Peaks‘ Seongmosa Shrine at first, due to the irregular PLACE: 10, myeon, Sancheong-gun organically in fertile, unpolluted As an oriental medicine-related festival and excellent weather and the difficulty of climbing, people assigned the Jirisan-daero soil with fresh air, high diurnal range, and clean water festival designated by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tour- Jeyeongso to Sinseonneodeul, Sunduryu Valley, Jungbong 2897beon-gil, from Jirisan Mountain. ism, Sancheong Oriental Medicinal Herb Festival allows Peak, build up an altar for the ritual for the mountain spirit, Danseong-myeon, There is no specific application procedure and fee. you to experience the outstanding effects of oriental medi- and then served ritual services in a Confucian way. Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea The participants who catch the most grasshoppers among The primary purpose of the ritual is to wish the year other participants in one hour will be awarded with 20kg cine and excellent medicinal herbs growing from Jirisan Mountain and try out oriental medicine check-up and food, of good harvest with proper wind and rain, as well as to variety of activity programs are included: Folk play in of Maettugi rice along with the excellence award and par- which contains oriental medicinal ingredients, for free, pro- long for national peace. During this period, citizens purify antique house and experience of traditional wedding ticipation award. Generous gifts will also be given away A viding activities with plenty to eat, purchase, and see. their body and mind, preventing the badness from enter- ceremony Exhibition and Drink Sampling. Wedding food through a singing contest and drawing of lots. ing ahead by drawing the golden strip. The Peace Festival, prepared by head family house, oriental flower arrange- Pungmul bands will perform around the event spot to which is held for two days, has been extended as multi- ment based on the beautiful end of the eaves, and trying perk up the fun and excitement, and an exhibition market Jirisan Mountain Sancheong Dried purpose art festival by holding both the events for Citi- out tea made in Sancheong. for agro-specialty products, a traditional market, a food Persimmon Festival zen‘s Day and Field Day together. First held to honor the Special performance are done by local arts troupe and market, and a one-day café will be held. people‘s wish for national peace and to cure their sorrow traditional culture performances are done by nation-wide Grasshoppers are insects that live in unpolluted and PERIOD: Every January engendered since the , it is held in every au- famous teams clean environment, and symbolize a clean and unpolluted PLACE: 6, Songhajungtae-gil, Sicheon-myeon, Sancheong- tumn with a citizens‘ athletics meeting.

50 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 51 9 Scenic Views in Sancheong Scenic Views in Sancheong Royal Tomb Of King Guhyeong At the foot of the Wangsan Mountain, the 9 mountain that holds the legend of Garak- Jirisan Mountain Cheonwangbong Peak guk, is the Royal Tomb of King Guhyeong, the last king of Gaya. The Royal Tomb of Jirisan Mountain is the 1st National Park of King Guhyeong is the only stone mound Korea, with numerous high peaks and clean tomb in Korea, with 7 pyramid forming streams running throughout it. Cheonwang- layers. The surrounding grounds of the bong Peak (1,915m) is recognized to reflect royal tomb are mysterious. No branches the spirit of Koreans and the divine peak of of rattan trees or kudzu vines stretches the people. The magnificent scenery of sunrise near the tomb, no crows or sparrows fly emitting bright rays over the sea of clouds sur- over the tomb, no moss or grass grow, and rounding the peak as it dawns stirs awe to its no leaves fall around the tomb. Such mys- viewers as if they are witnessing the first day of tery brings numerous visitors throughout 4 the world. The mountain’s magnificent boul- the year. ders, waterfalls, standing dead trees, snowy landscape, mysterious sunset, and the beauti- Gyeonghogang River 1 ful sceneries throughout the four seasons are the sights beyond words. The Gyeonghogang River was named because the “water is as clear as a mirror.” It starts from Daewonsa Valley Gangjeong, Eoseo-ri, Saengcho-myeon and passes through Sancheong-eup and down to The valley surrounds Daewonsa Temple, Jinju Jinyangho Lake. The 32km long river is which is Korea’s representative Zen meditation known for its clear water and exceptional sur- temple for female monks. Daewonsa Valley is rounding landscapes. There are countless num- situated on the mouth of the hiking path of ber of poems and writings by numerous poets, the Jirisan Mountain. Its ice cold and crystal authors, and artists about the beauty of this riv- clear stream water, soothing sounds of stream er. The river boasts beautiful sceneries of the Su- water flowing over the oddly shaped rocks gyejeong and Jeokbyeoksan Mountain reflecting and stones, sounds of wind blowing over the on the clear river waters like a mural, Baengma- majestic Geumgang Pine Trees, and the beau- san Mountain, the old fortress grounds in the 5 tiful chirping sounds of the birds form a har- area, Saengcho Ancient Tombs, Sculpture Park, monious choir all year round and during the Yangchon Gangbyeon, as well as the Eomhyesan Mountain that glows fire red with the setting sun, and people fishing on the autumn season, the crimson autumn leaves river banks. During the summer season, the wide river with rapid flowing water provides thrilling experience for those who covering the mountain provide an exceptional enjoy speeding down the river on a raft. 2 view of the surrounding landscape. Royal Azaleas of Hwangmaesan Mountain Namsa Yedam Village

Hwangmaesan Mountain boasts the best Namsa Village, with beautiful traditional royal azaleas fields in Korea. In May houses that are well maintained for hundreds of each year, hundreds of thousands of of years, starts from the Ungseokbong Moun- square meters of fields in Hwangmaesan tain, which is the branch of the Cheonwang- Mountain are filled with beautiful royal bong Peak, and its boundaries run over 4km azaleas and display magnificent scenery. with great Feng-shui of dragon on the left and The white waves of bridal wreath trees, white tiger on the right. It is known as heavenly the scent of acacia, and in the autumn, bestowed land that has birthed countless great the silvery flame grass fill the fields, bring people. Every high stone wall in harmony with awe to all those who visit the mountain all the ivy vines, the Confucian academy, pavilion, year around. The place provides a sense the scent from apricot trees that are hundreds of a different illusion and Hwangmaesan of years old, and the beauty of Hanoks (Korean 3 Royal Azaleas Festival is held on May of architectural style homes) are well preserved in each year. this traditional agricultural themed village. 6

52 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 53 9 Scenic Views in Sancheong Historic Site of Jo Sik

Recognized as one of the top experts in practicing Confucianism during the Joseon Dynasty, Master Map of 9 Scenic Views Nammyeong Jo Sik was a great scholar among the intellectual community of Yeongnam region and the representative scholar of Sancheong, a town Sancheong: famous for birthing countless scholars. He was a true Confucianism scholar who wrote and sub- • Area: 794.6 km² mitted Eulmyo Danseongso to King Myeongjong • Population: 39,863 of the Joseon Dynasty with hopes for benevolent • Province: South rule of the nation. A historical site that includes • Hotels: 3-star averaging 143,344 won his Sancheonjae, Deokcheonseowon Confucian Academy, Nammyeong Memorial Center, Sesim- jeong Pavilion, his grave site, and a memorial ser- 7 vice shrine is at the area around the Deokcheon 5 Gangbyeon in Sicheon-myeon, which appears in his poem, Duryusan Yangdansu. Every spring, one can stand in the yard of the Sancheonjae and enjoy the calming scent of the Nammyeongmae that Jo Sik himself planted while overlooking at the beautiful scenery of Deokcheongang River and revere his respectable philosophies and the spirit of scholars. 3 Jeongchwiam View Point 4 9 The scenery of rocky cliffs of Daeseongsan Moun- 8 tain from Jeongchwiam Hermitage is as mag- nificent as the Sogeumgang Valley. Jeongchwiam Hermitage is a temple that was constructed by the Buddhist Monk Uisang in the 6th year of King Sinmun of Shilla. It possesses Altar Portrait of Buddha, which is designated as the Cultural Heri- 6 tage Material. When one looks back on the pas- Southwestern Area 7 2 sage that one took from the edge of the boulder, Ecological, cultural and environmental one will feel like looking down on the world from heaven. The coolness and the calmness will erase regions - Geumseo-myeon, Samjang- 1 all the hardship from the mind and provide a feel- myeon and Sicheon-myeon ing of being free from the troubles of the world. 8 Near Jeongchwiam Hermitage is the Yulgoksa Temple built by the Buddhist Monk Wonhyo, which is told in the legend of architecture of Daeungjeon Hall, built with wooden Southeastern Area Northern Area pillows, as well as in the incomplete legend of architecture of Dancheong, which is involved with Saesinbawi Rock. Historic, cultural and environmental Environment symbiosis settlement regions - regions - Danseong-myeon, Sinan-myeon, Sancheong-eup, Chahwang-myeon, Donguibogam Village Saengbiryang-myeon and Sindeung-myeon Obu-myeon and Saengcho-myeon

Sancheong is the hometown of Donguibogam based in Jirisan Mountain. A lot of excellent More Info doctors have come from Sancheong, including Heo Jun among others. As it is widely known ▶ Address: 1, Sanencheong-ro, Sancheong-eup, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do for its naturally growing medicinal herbs in Jiri- san Mountain, it is the birthplace of traditional ▶ Transportation: Seoul to Sancheong medicine. The spirit of Wangsan Mountain and ◆ Bus: Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal ▷ Sancheong Intercity Bus Terminal Pilbongsan Mountain have been put together in (Fare 17,400 won / Travel time approx. 3hr 10min) order to create the health experience tourism site ◆ Hwy 1 to 35 after Daejeon to exit (Fare 14,000 won) with the theme of oriental medicine. Some quick and brief experiences to understand oriental ▶ Websites: Sancheong Tourism www.sancheong.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) medicine are available in the Oriental Medicine ▶ TEL : 82-55-970-6041 FAX : 82-55-970-6789 Museum and the Oriental Medicine Theme Park 9 in the Traditional Oriental Medicine Tourist Site.

54 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 55 CULTURE

he 65th Medical Brigade on behalf of the Eighth United States Army TCommand celebrated Asian Ameri- can Pacific Islander Heritage Month last month on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan. The entertainment included a martial arts Asian American Pacific demonstration, Hula dancers, Korean fan dancers, Pacific Islander fashion show and a special Asian menu served at the R & R Bar and Grill culminating in remarks Islander Heritage Month given by guest speaker, Col. Jae I Hwang, 618th Dental Company Area Support Commander and the 65th Brigade Com- mander Col. Wendy Harter. WINNER

he U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) re- cently announced the winners of the 2017 MED- COM High Reliability Organization (HRO) Unit- Yongsan TBased Safety Huddle Competition. The winners were as follows: ◆ 1st Place - Clinical Unit: Surgical Services - General Dental Clinic Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital (ACH) ◆ 1st Place - Non-Clinical Unit: Department of Quality Management (DQM) - General Leonard Wood ACH Wins ◆ Runner-Up - Clinical Unit: 2N Surgical Unit - Womack Army Medical Center (AMC), Fort Bragg ◆ Runner-Up - Non-Clinical Unit: Commander's Safety MEDCOM Huddle - Womack AMC, Fort Bragg ◆ Honorable Mention - Clinical Unit: 618th Dental Com- pany, Yongsan, Korea HRO ◆ Honorable Mention - Non-Clinical Unit: Quality & Safety Leadership Huddle -Bassett ACH, Fort Wain- wright, Alaska Competition There were also 13 Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) with multiple submissions showing a hospital- wide engagement. Of these 13 MTFs, one was selected that By Kirk Frady U.S. Army MEDCOM Public Affairs Office best exemplified the HRO huddle principles and leader- ship engagement. The Winner for Best Overall MTF Team Huddle En- gagement was Winn ACH, Fort Stewart. According to Maj. Gen. Patrick Sargent, Deputy Commanding General -- Operations, U.S. Army Medi- cal Command, "The HRO Task Force received 73 stellar examples of Unit Safety Huddles in Action, from MTFs large and small, medical and dental, inpatient and out- patient, clinical and administrative and MRMC. The incredible display of these daily safety-focused huddles convinces me we are making progress in becoming a High Reliability Organization." Since 2014, Army Medicine, in close coordination with the Department of Defense, has been on a journey to transform the Military Health System -- a global, compre- hensive, integrated system that includes combat medical services, force health readiness, a health care delivery sys- tem, public health activities, medical education and train- ing, and medical research and development--to a high reli- ability organization. The concept of high reliability was developed in in- dustries such as aviation and nuclear power where even rare errors could have disastrous results. What distin- guishes the concept of "high reliability" is not a specific organizational structure (as organizations differ in mis- sion, size, and governance), measures, or even proto- cols. Rather it is a single-minded focus by the entire workforce on identifying potential problems and high- risk situations before they lead to an adverse event. HROs, in general, are those where harm prevention and performance improvement are second nature to all in the organization.

58 • Pulse 65, June 2017 HOME & FAMILY

Moving Your Household Goods By Maj. Joe Kobs U.S. Army Claims Service

hen take pictures of everything you own. your This will help you to substantiate house- a claim if any of your items are Whold goods and/ lost, damaged, or stolen during or unaccompanied your move. You should con- baggage are shipped from sider making a list of all your one duty station to the next, they high value property and are shipped through the Defense electronics prior to your into your quarters. Have the civilian checked off and if there is any damage your property to annotate any addi- Personal Property System (DPS) and move (i.e. silverware, phone number of the local transpor- you noticed during the delivery. tional missing or damaged item that covered by the Full Replacement crystal, figurines, furs, tation quality control inspector and If there are items checked off or you did not list on the Notice of Loss Value (FRV) Move Program. In a objects of art, elec- the civilian phone number of your lo- noted as damaged, write each and or Damage at the time of delivery. If nutshell, Defense Personal Property tronics, collectable cal claims office with you, in case any every one of these on the Notice of there is any additional loss or dam- System is the way your Household items, etc.) When the issues or disputes arise with the mov- Loss or Damage before you sign. The age you have 75 DAYS from the date Goods and Unaccompanied Baggage TPS's employees have ers. Obtain these numbers from the TSP employee will then give you a of delivery to give Notice of Loss or are moved and the Full Replacement finished packing your local transportation and claims office copy of the Notice of Loss or Dam- Damage to the TSP of this addition- Value Move Program covers your property, they will present before the delivery date. If you no- age. The TSP employee may also give al loss or damage. Notice of Loss or lost or damaged personal property you with an inventory, and per- tice that something being delivered is you a High Value Inventory that was Damage can be given through DPS or for its full replacement cost, or the haps a High Value Inventory (HVI), broken, write this down on the inven- created at the time of delivery for you Certified Mail but it is highly encour- cost of repair, whichever is less. for you to sign. Make sure that both tory after checking it off. to sign to show that the items on the aged to give this notice through DPS. How does it work? mil. the inventory and (HVI) are correct After everything has been deliv- HVI were delivered to you. Do not Please contact your servicing Army before you sign. You should be given ered, a TSP employee will bring you sign the HVI unless theTSP's em- Claims Office if you have questions PRE-MOVE Your shipment a copy of the signed inventory and a number of different papers to sign. ployees have unpacked all the HVI about DPS. Failure to give notice of is then ar- HVI. Keep these documents with you The most important document is the items and you have confirmed their loss or damage within 75 days could It all starts with the beginning to ranged in DPS and for the day of delivery. Notice of Loss or Damage. The No- presence and condition! If you sign lead to your claim being denied. end handling of your HHG and/or your shipment is assigned a Trans- tice of Loss or Damage is a two sided the HVI without doing this, you may To give notice through DPS, log Unaccompanied Baggage shipments portation Service Provider (TSP). DELIVERY document and is usually denoted as not be able to claim for the loss or on at the www.move.mil and enter in the DPS, an internet based program a DD Form 1840/R, 1850/1851 or damage of these high value items. Do each item, with the inventory num- designed to facilitate PCS moves for PICK UP On the day of delivery of your U.Q-3/U.Q-4. One side is the Notice not dispose of any items you wish to ber and type of damage or "missing" the Military Community. Every time Household Goods or Unaccompa- of Loss or Damage at time of delivery claim for without prior approval from into the DPS. Add the items that you you ship personal property through The TSP packs and picks up your nied Baggage, use the inventory that and the other is the Notice of Loss or the TSP or Army Claims Office. had given Notice of Loss or Damage the U.S. Government you are provid- personal property and ships it to your was created at the time of pick up to Damage after delivery. Do not sign on at the time of delivery also, so you ed a user id and password to log into new duty station. During this pro- make sure every line item of the in- the Notice of Loss or Damage until WITHIN 75 DAYS OF DELIVERY can be double sure proper Notice of DPS by your local transportation of- cess you can track your shipment(s) ventory has been delivered. The best you have reviewed the inventory you Loss or Damage was given and to fice. You can access the Defense Per- through the DPS. Prior to the TSP way to do this is to check off each line were checking off to see if there are After your property has been de- have the DPS screen already filled out sonal Property System at www.move. picking up your shipment, you should item on the inventory as it is brought any inventory line items that are not livered, you should go through all of for when you submit your claim.

60 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 61 When you are done, make sure that mitted to offer full replacement value fer your entire claim, or the unsettled the screen reflects that your Notice of or cost of repair, whichever is less portions, to the Army Claims Of- Loss or Damage shows "submitted." under the Full Replacement Value fice. You can transfer your claim in If you miss the 75 day deadline, Program. If you are offered "Loss of two ways. One is to go to your local still enter your lost or damaged Value," "Cosmetic Loss," or "Diminu- Army Claims Office. The other is to items into the DPS, or contact your tion in Value" by a TSP, decline the log in to PCLAIMS, the Army In- local Army Claims Office for assis- offer and transfer your claim to the ternet based claims filing program. tance immediately. There are lim- Army Claims Office. PCLAIMS can be found at https:// ited extensions of the 75 day notice www.jagcnet.army.mil/PClaims. In period for TDY, hospitalization and PCLAIMS, you will be directed to se- deployment that occurred during lect the Army Claims Office to which the notice period. you want your claim filed. Pick the office closest to where you live. Si- WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF DELIVERY If you have multaneously, you should contact the respective Army Claims Office and You have 9 months from the day damaged items, inform them that you filed/trans- of delivery to file your claim in the such as furniture, ferred your claim. At the present DPS against the TSP. To file, you log time, the DPS has a "Transfer Claim" into DPS and create the claim by fol- which may be tab. This "Transfer Claim" tab DOES lowing the directions, i.e., list any and NOT transfer your claim to an Army all items you wish to file a claim. Once repairable, the Claims Office. This tab only notifies you are done, make sure that the the TSP that negotiations have ended screen reflects that your claim shows TSP is responsible and you will be transferring the claim "submitted." After you submit your for hiring a repair so you must provide the local Army claim with the TSP in DPS, the TSP Claims Office with the documents. has 30 days to settle, partially settle, company, at their You can upload all claim and sup- or deny your claim. After 30 days, or porting documents onto PCLAIMS if you have not settled your claim in expense, to pro- when filing your claim. full with the TSP, you may transfer vide an estimate your entire claim, or the unsettled FILING A CLAIMS AFTER NINE portions, to the Army Claims Office of the cost of MONTHS and you have vested your right for Full Replacement Value. In settling repair. If you miss the deadline to file with the TSP, they must offer you the a claim within nine months of de- full replacement value of your items livery, you can still file a claim with or the cost of repair, whichever is less. the TSP in the DPS or you can file a If you have damaged items, such claim your nearest Army Claims Of- as furniture, which may be repair- fice in person or through PCLAIMS, able, the TSP is responsible for hiring If the TSP denies all or part of but you will only receive depreciated a repair company, at their expense, your claim due to "failure to meet the value, not full replacement value. For to provide an estimate of the cost of 75 day Notice of Loss or Damage pe- items that are repairable for less than repair. If the TSP is offering you re- riod," "failure to file your claim with- the depreciated cost of the item, you pair costs, you may accept the cost in 9 months," or really any other rea- will be awarded the cost of repair. of repair or request that the repair son; transfer your claim to the Army Whether FRV or depreciated, no firm hired by the TSP to repair the Claims Office. The Army Claims claim can be filed after 2 years from item(s). If the repair firm does not do Office may determine that you are the date of delivery. a satisfactory repair, then your claim in fact entitled to some form of com- When in doubt, or for more in- for this item has not been settled and pensation for your loss. formation, please contact your local you may require the TSP to have Army Claims Office. Detailed in- a satisfactory repair completed or TRANSFERRING YOUR CLAIM TO formation on the Defense Personal transfer this part of your claim to the THE ARMY CLAIMS SERVICE Property System and Full Replace- Army Claims Office. TSP s are not ment Value can be found on the Mili- permitted to offer "Loss of Value," If the TSP has not responded to tary Surface Deployment and Distri- "Cosmetic Loss," or "Diminution in your claim within 30 days of filing or bution Command's website at www. Value" under the Full Replacement if you have not settled your claim in sddc.army.mil or their website http:// Value Program. TSPs are only per- full with the TSP, you should trans- www.move.mil/.

62 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 63 FULL SCALE EXERCISE TESTS HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS

BY WILLIAM WIGHT 65TH MEDICAL BRIGADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

The Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital staff partook in the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Full Scale Exercise in which a Code Grey (Mass Casualty) was called activating the Hospital Incident Command System to respond as if it was a real world event.

64 • Pulse 65, June 2017 he scenario -- severe weather wreaked havoc on the Land of the Morning Calm as it was shaken by Exercise! Typhoon Sanba. With gale force winds and tor- Trential rains for three days, the servicemen and women on USAG Yongsan felt the full force on Camp Coiner May 17 Exercise! as the roof of building 1510 collapsed killing three and in- juring 12. During the Full Scale Exercise, fire and medical re- Exercise! sources on the garrison were put through their profes- sional paces testing their ability to handle potentially fatal situations that could be the result of a major typhoon hit- With those three words ting the area. United States Army Garrison Yongsan personnel launched a full-scale exercise to test directorate crisis responses.

Whenever an event such as this occurs, the USAG Yongsan Safety Office and medical first responders are called into action and for the Brian Allgood Army Com- munity Hospital team; a Full Scale Exercise scenario such “This year’s exercise was a full circle, 360 degrees difference as the one above, gives them the opportunity to call a Code better from the last,” said Thomas Bookman, Regional Health Grey (Mass Casualty or MASCAL). Command Pacific Emergency Manager. “The interaction be- “We received the call and immediately activated the tween the fire, police and medical personnel was truly second Hospital Incident Command System and responded to the to none and they did an outstanding job of coming together as MASCAL as if it were a real world event,” said Mark Wil- a team.” liamson, the Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital Next year’s full scale exercise will further test the bound- Emergency Manager.” aries of cross agency coordination according to Williamson. As this was a training scenario run by garrison op- “With the garrison downsizing and realigning, the scenario erations, observer controllers watched closely and graded will further test our medical capabilities to respond as well the the responders. ability of the garrison to coordinate across a broader area.”

66 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 67 HEALTH TIP NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Measles in Europe DRAGON HILL CHAPTER #1507 –What You Need to Know

By Kirk Frady US Army MEDCOM Public Affairs Office

n April 17, 2017, the Centers for Disease Con- There is minimal risk to US military personnel given trol and Prevention (CDC) issued Travel No- proper compliance with current immunization policy. tices (Watch-Level 1, Practice Usual Precau- tions) regarding ongoing measles outbreaks Susceptibility and Immunization Recommendations: in Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Romania. The CDC recommends that all children aged 6-11 months Nearly all measles cases occur in unimmunized or under- Otraveling to, or residing in; these areas receive one additional, immunized individuals. To date, two suspect cases are being early dose of measles vaccine. investigated in family members. Currently, there is an expanding measles outbreak in Eu- The most vulnerable U.S. military beneficiaries are fam- THE NCOA OUTSTANDING LARGE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR rope. While Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Romania are the ily members not subject to the U.S. immunization schedule most severely affected countries, all European nations are ex- as children (e.g., foreign-born spouses) and children aged<12 The Non Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America (NCOA) was established in periencing at least "limited outbreaks" of the disease. months traveling to or residing in high-risk areas. Such chil- 1960 to enhance and maintain the quality of life for noncommissioned and petty officers in all branches According to Dr. Caitlin Rivers, Disease Epidemiol- dren are too young to receive the first regularly-scheduled of the Armed Forces, National Guard, Reserves and their families. This is accomplished by a myriad of ogy Division, U.S. Army Public Health Center, dose of measles vaccine at 12 months of age. programs that are designed to provide assistance for men and women who have served and their families. "Children and adults who have received both doses of The following recommendations are issued in accordance These programs include, but are not limited to: the NCOA Benevolent Programs (NCOA Scholarship Fund, the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine are at low with CDC and Advisory Committee on Immunization Prac- Disaster Relief Fund and NCOA Betsy Ross Educational Fund), Career Fairs, and legislative representa- risk for contracting measles. People tices guidelines: tion in our Nation’s capital. Our members around the world are making a difference in their local communi- who have not completed their vaccine Ensure all beneficiaries aged >12 series should talk to their healthcare months have received at least two ties. The NCOA offers its members a wide range of benefits and services designed especially for enlisted provider about what they can do to re- doses of MMR vaccine at least four service members and their families. duce their risk." weeks apart. Rivers added, "Most measles cases Infants aged 6-11 months should The NCOA Korea Dragon Hill Chapter #1507 was chartered Feb 12, 1991. NCOA Korea Chapter #1507 are in un- or under-immunized indi- receive one additional, early dose represents All Branches of Service. We serve our Military and surrounding communities by sponsoring or viduals. The best thing families can do of measles-containing vaccine. This co-sponsoring Service Member Recognition Programs (SAMC Induction, BLC Distinguished Graduate to protect themselves is to follow the early dose DOES NOT replace either etc.), Civic Organizations, DOD Schools, Community Programs to include USO Six Star Salute and other recommended vaccination schedule." of the two vaccine doses required af- Service And Families Programs. Measles is a highly contagious ter 12 months of age for long-term viral illness spread through the air immunity. We contribute funds and or promotional items to Unit activities, Charitable Organizations, Family MWR by breathing, coughing, or sneezing. The virus can re- Children should then receive the first regularly-scheduled main in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours. vaccine dose at 12 months of age and the second regularly- Programs, NCOA National and Local Scholarship Programs. We sponsor the Give Out Love Handicap Home Symptoms of measles include high fever, rash, cough, scheduled dose four weeks later. AKA Baby Drop Box, and Hyesimwon Youth Welfare Center, in support of the Good Neighbor Program. runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Some infected persons Children who have not yet received the second regularly- may experience ear infections, diarrhea, and/or pneu- scheduled vaccine dose (routinely administered at 4-6 years In the last 2 years our members logged in over 17,000 volunteer hours and contributed over $90,000 Dol- monia. Brain swelling and death may occur in the most of age) should complete the immunization series at the earli- lars to these and other programs. severe cases. est opportunity. Infants and children preparing to travel to, or reside in, For more info: [email protected] or visit our websites @ Operational Considerations: Europe should receive the above-recommended immuniza- www.your.ncoakorea.org tions prior to arrival. www.ncoausa.org Army Regional Health Command-Europe and Army Beneficiaries are encouraged to contact their assigned Public Health Command-Europe continue to monitor local Primary Care Provider with immunization questions or to conditions; no change to mission analysis at this time. review immunization records. NCOA “The Voice Of The Enlisted”

68 • Pulse 65, June 2017 INSIDE KOREA

bibimbap is now being intensively studied for menu development and researched for its nutritional benefits. Let’s learn more about how bibimwbap came to capture the hearts of so many. ne might argue that bibimbap is a Bibimbap type of fast food, in the sense that it is all eaten together after being An all-time favorite well-being food tossed and stirred thoroughly. However, it is actually the very opposite. Coutesy of Korea Tourism Organization OUnlike most fast foods, bibimbap contains many beneficial ingredients including both vegetables and meat. This also rep- resents Korean’s long-held belief in har- mony, created by oseak (the five cardinal

▶ Bibimbap served in stone pot and brass bowl colors of traditional Korean art). On top of its aesthetically pleasing ap- pearance, bibimbap appeals to all the senses through its textures, smells, and rich taste. The dish also provides the option of cool- ing it off before eating or having it served in a hot dish to maintain the high tempera- ture. You may have seen a photo of bibim- bap carefully prepared on a golden yugi (Korean brassware) or the heavy-duty dol- sot (stone pot). This expresses a chef’s care- ful calculation in considering a customer, making sure it is enjoyed thoroughly until the last bite. Considering these characteris- ▶ Jeonju Bibimbap Festival tics unique to bibimbap, one can easily see

▶ Typical Bibimbap serving with the sauce that it is a thoroughly prepared meal that will not only aid your health, but also heal ▶ Bibimbap with soybean paste sauce your mind. ibimbap, a bowl of rice mixed with meat and At this point, you might become cu- assorted vegetables, is one of the all time fa- rious about whether you always have to vorite meals of the Korean people, regardless mix everything together, and the answer of age or generation. Its popularity has also would be “yes.” The meaning of the word grown internationally with the spread of hallyu, or “Ko- bibimbap goes back to the period from Brean wave.” Even some Hollywood celebrities have praised the 16th to 20th century, when it was first its nutritional value and talked about how it has helped called goldongban, meaning “rice made them maintain a healthy diet. by mixing various types of food,” and oth- What’s more, the dish can easily be prepared for veg- erwise known as hwaban, meaning “flow- etarians as well! Restaurants with various versions of the er to bloom on top of rice.” This colorful dish have been popping up in different parts of the world, mix was then adopted by many regions and these creative adjustments to the dish give it an added throughout the Korean Peninsula, end- visual appeal and taste, making them well-received by in- ing up in various types of these specialty ternational customers. Thanks to its gaining popularity, bowls found today. ▶ Jeonju Hanok Village’s Bibimbap croquette and bibimbap in a cup

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ibimbap today is far more ritual dish is served with a variety advanced in terms of its of jeon and sanjeok (skewers) made variation, taking many with dombaegi (“shark meat” in the different roles and forms local language), mackerel, and beef. for different occasions. For example, Unlike other bibimbap traditions, Bbibimbap to-go is highly appreciated diners may adjust the flavor of indi- in Korea as well as other countries, vidual servings by adding soy sauce, and you can find it anywhere from sesame oil and its seeds, instead of

▶ red pepper paste. It tastes even bet- convenience stores to gourmet res- Tuna and Kimchi Bibimbap ▶ Bulgogi with mushrooms taurants. Bibimbap is also featured in ter with tang-guk (beef and radish many international in-flight meals. soup), a soup flavored with dried Jeonju Hanok Village takes fusion Bibimbap today is far more advanced sea cucumber, octopus, seaweed, one step further by serving bibim- in terms of its variation, taking many and sliced radish, all of which are bap in cups and making them into diced into pieces and thrown into a croquettes, in addition to the basic different roles and forms for different clear broth. form of bibimbap served in lunch ▶ occasions. Andong Heot-Jesatbap ▶ boxes. These can easily be eaten on- Tongyeong Bibimbap Tongyeong moenggae (sea squirt) bibimbap the-go, similar to the way a sandwich ▶ Jeonju Bibimbap, the most recognize bibimbap of all is convenient for eating while travel- Tongyeong, a coastal commu- ing. On the other hand, people who nity, has an abundance of fresh sea- prefer fine dining and hope to delve food, making it the best feature of more into genuine Korean tastes, try Tongyeong bibimbap. Namul and out gang-doen-jang (soybean paste vegetables are served on steamed rice sauce) bibimbap. For those who are and then mixed with shrimp, clams, not familiar with the strong scent of and mussels blanched in boiling wa- the sauces or ingredients, they can ter and seasoned with sauce. If this choose the level of spiciness. process is too cumbersome for you, you can throw all the namul and Jeonju Bibimbap vegetables in a pan and fry them in a rich seafood broth. This dish goes Jeonju bibimbap is uniquely pre- perfectly with clams and tofu soup. pared with an assortment of colors Tongyeong is also known for sea of namul (vegetable side dishes), and squirt bibimbap. bibimbap, but the cooked beef ver- bibimbap crossed cultural boundar- is regarded as the most representa- sion is also served. Yukhoe-bibim- ies was when the late singer Michael tive example of bibimbap. Fried beef Jinju Bibimbap bap can be commonly found on the Jackson, who tried bibimbap during and thin garnish strips of cooked Andong Bibimbap for its scrumptious heot-jesatbap, menu of restaurants in Jinju, which his Korean Air flight, then, according egg whites and yolks can be a good which is typically made with namul, Jinju bibimbap is a unique local trace back to the 1920s, when Seoul to media reports, proceeded to eat it alternative to yukhoe (beef tartare) Heot-jesatbap is a combination jeon (coated and pan-fried fish and food of Jinju in Gyeongsangnam- and Jinju emerged as active markets meal after meal at his hotels during and egg yolk. The broth from a beef of the words of hoet, meaning “fake,” vegetables) and guk (soup) from the do. It is served with vegetables in- in the cattle trade. his stay in Korea. brisket is used to cook the rice, and and jesabap, referring to the meal table for ritual services. cluding cooked fern brakes and Domestic and foreign airlines of- is garnished with the tartare and egg that was served during ancestral rites. Usually three different colors of bean sprouts on top of steamed Bibimbap in the sky fer bibimbap with steamed rice, finely pair on top, a signature feature of Confucian scholars in Andong, Jinju, namul are served on the top of the rice. Then, minced beef and jang- presented namul and spicy red pep- Jeonju bibimbap. It tastes even better and Deagu used to have this jesabap rice. Since jesabap is served in re- guk (clear soybean soup) is mixed Korean airline operators act as per paste. Passengers can enjoy all with hot pepper paste mixed in with even when there was no ritual service, membrance of one’s ancestors, the in a bowl and served after being representatives of Korean traditions, the fun of mixing their ingredients fried beef called yak-gochu-jang, the which is how its name became heot- main spices of Korean cuisine, such garnished with cheongpo (mung and thus always include bibimbap together. The mildly spicy red pepper specialty of Jeonju, as well as bean jesatbap, inferring that it was a “fake” as spring onion, garlic and red pep- bean jelly), yukhoe, and red pepper as one of the in-flight meal choices. paste is also available to suit the taste sprout soup or beef radish soup. ritual meal. Andong is best known per powder, are not used. Also, the sauce. Yukhoe is the symbol of Jinju One of the best examples of when of those not accustomed to it.

72 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 73 or 186 Soldiers it gathered at Warrior Base, was the end of a a complex of training lo- multi-week chal- cations near Paju, South Flenge that tested their medi- Korea, May 15-26 for an MEDICS cal skills and dedication opportunity to earn the Ex- to self-improvement and pert Field Medical Badge, resulted in the awarding of or EFMB. The EFMB is a EARN one of the most prestigious badge worn by those who badges in the medical ca- demonstrate expertise on reer field. various medical and soldier PRESTIGIOUS Candidates from the U.S. tasks. It is a badge that dis- and South Korean armies tinguishes the top Soldiers within the ranks of the Ar- EFMB ON THE my’s Medical Corps. DMZ Story and Photos by William Wight 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office

74 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 75 Soldiers are usually given one to two hours to complete the given tasks, all while reacting to obstacles and stressors placed in their path.

With only a 17-percent pass rate, the Expert Field Medical didates are shown the standard for each task and how each Badge remains one of the most prestigious and coveted awards task should be performed. The testing includes a written a medical professional can obtain in the Army. It is a symbol exam, combat testing lanes (CTLs), daytime and nighttime of excellence, an outward sign of technical and tactical profi- land navigation, and a 12-mile road march. ciency. Even though by regulation the Combat Medical Badge, At the conclusion of the standardization period, candi- awarded to medical personnel who have accompanied infan- dates are given 90 minutes to complete a written test. Sixty trymen into combat, is the higher award and must be worn questions are gleaned from four resources, covering top- if earned, Soldiers awarded the EFMB show they have distin- ics ranging from medical treatment and field sanitation to guished themselves far above their peers. Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills and medical support for he badge is awarded to medical personnel, captured soldiers. including enlisted Soldiers with an Army For each of the CTLs, Soldiers are usually given one to Medical Department primary MOS and two hours to complete the given tasks, all while reacting to Special Forces medical sergeants, who dem- obstacles and stressors placed in their path. Tonstrate exceptional competence and outstanding perfor- Three testing lanes require Soldiers to complete tasks mance during a grueling 120-hour testing event. During from categories such as tactical combat casualty care, testing, hosted throughout the year by units across the evacuation, warrior skills and communication. An evalu- country and abroad, candidates are required to exhibit su- ator shadows each candidate, judging their reactions and perior physical fitness and mental clarity when faced with their performance of each task without giving any feed- life-or-death situations. They must rise above the rest in back. Simply performing steps in the wrong order, forget- their abilities to perform medical, evacuation, communi- ting to check a pulse or not marking a T on a casualty’s cation and warrior skills. forehead after applying a tourniquet will cause a Soldier to When participants arrive at the testing site, they begin fail a task. Soldiers who fail a certain number of tasks from with a four- to seven-day standardization period. The can- any category are eliminated immediately.

76 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 77 With only a 17-percent pass rate, the Expert Field Medical Badge remains one of the most prestigious and coveted awards a medical professional can obtain in the Army.

adre member and fel- ready to fight and win if necessary most sought after peacetime award low EFMB earner, Sgt. while providing world class health care in the AMEDD, and while the Com- Genaro Bueno, a medi- for our service members, civilians and bat Medical Badge is the "portrait of cal laboratory special- families in armistice," said Sergeant courage" in wartime, the Expert Field ist with the 95th Blood Major James Musnicki from the 168th Medical Badge is undoubtedly the CSupport Detachment of the 168th Multifunctional Medical Battalion. He "portrait of excellence" in the army all MMB, spoke on what the badge added that the medics demonstrated of the time. means to him. “The EFMB as whole Eighth Army's commitment to main- Out of the 186 candidates, only 10 signifies overall competence and taining security on the Korean Penin- earned their EFMB. proficiency in performing battle sula and stability in Northeast Asia. tasks and drills, communication, "Holding this EFMB course near 2017 EFMB Winners: evacuation and medical tasks simu- the Korean DMZ is another example Pvt. 1st Class Evan Quaglino lated in combat environment,” said of our commitment to staying ready Capt. Stefan Kazacos the Philippines native. “Earning this to fight and win on Freedom's Fron- 2nd Lt. Adam Schafer badge shows we are always ready to tier," said Musnicki, "and nothing is Sgt. Derek Yseth fight and getting stronger. The EFMB more important to our readiness than Capt. Jordan Thornburg reinforces what we do on a day-to- our ability to provide prompt medical 2nd Lt. Joshua Stagl day basis, but in a much more stress- care on the battlefield." Capt. Gregory Hamilton ful situation. It drains you, but really Today, the EFMB test is the ut- Spec. Gabriel Inzurriaga makes you a better medic.” most challenge to the professional Pvt. 1st Class Chang Woo Lee "Our medical professionals con- competence and physical endur- Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lance Schick tinue to play a vital role here, staying ance of the soldier medic. It is the

78 • Pulse 65, June 2017 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 79 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (June 2017)

Gerald C. Ecker NADJA Y. WEST CSM, USA Lieutenant General, US Army Command Sergeant Major The Surgeon General and Commanding USAMEDCOM General, USAMEDCOM General’s Letter

uring the month of June, the Department of De- Diversity and inclusion are readiness imperatives; we fense (DoD) recognizes Lesbian Gay, Bisexual rely on our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and exper- And Transgender (LGBT) Service Members and tise to enable us to address the complex challenges of the DCivilians for their dedicated service to both the DoD mis- global security environment. Diversity is more than race, Area III Observance sion and to our Nation. Pride Month commemorates the gender and ethnicity--it means diversity of thought, abil- 29 June at 1030-1130 • MP Hill Gym events of June 1969 in New York known as the Stonewall ity, background, language, culture and skill. During LGBT Sponsored by 194th CSSB USAG Humphreys riots, which are largely regarded as the beginning of the Pride Month, we celebrate our Nation’s rich diversity and LGBT rights movement, and works to achieve equal justice renew our enduring commitment to equality. Our Nation and equal opportunity for LGBT Americans. was founded on the principle that the individual has infi- Throughout history, brave LGBT Soldiers, Sailors, nite dignity and worth. Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen have served During the month of June, I encourage each member and fought for our Nation. Their readiness and willing- of the Army Medicine Team to please join CSM Ecker and ness to serve have made our military stronger and our me as we celebrate our Nation’s rich diversity and renew Nation safer. We continue to take great pride in all that our enduring commitment to equality for all. Let us be ap- our LGBT men and women contribute to Army Medi- preciative of those who step forward to serve our country. cine and our mission. The hard work, courage, and Let us take a moment to refocus ourselves on dignity and sacrifices have made them respected members of our respect for all, while we continue to celebrate the diversity diverse Family. of the US Army and DoD workforce.

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Driven to Distraction When you drive a motor vehicle, you should give this task 100 percent of your attention. It is amazing how many drivers don't. They find other activities to keep them entertained and challenged as they try to pilot a ton of steel down a busy highway. Sometimes the result is tragic. Serious traffic accidents have occurred because the drivers were momentarily distracted and took their attention off their driving.

Here are some typical distractions behind the wheel. Do any of them sound familiar?  Mobile phone use – even using hands free devices increases your risk of an accident  Reading or sending text messages  Trying to find a radio station or selecting music on your smart phone.  Fishing around in the glove compartment for something.  Combing your hair, checking makeup in a mirror or even shaving.  Drinking coffee, trying not to spill coffee, cleaning up spilled coffee.  Trying to hold a hamburger together while you eat it and keep the ketchup off your shirt.  Looking for an address or focusing on the GPS instead of the road  Disciplining restless children in the car, or feeding them snacks.  Dodging a bee in the vehicle.  Staring in amazement at other drivers doing these things.

Here are some reminders for driving safely without distractions: Certainly people today are rushed, and many have become accomplished at doing other things while driving. However, driving and trying to do other tasks decreases the safety of the driver and passengers, because you do not have as much control of the vehicle and you cannot drive defensively – anticipating other drivers' actions.  Use cell phones safely. The safest thing is to make your calls before you set out. If you receive a cell phone call while you are driving, let the caller leave a message, pull over, and call that person back  Consider how your children might be observing your unsafe habits and thinking of them as something normal that everyone does. If you don't want your children jabbering away on cell phones while they are driving, don't let them see you doing it, ever.  Be aware that using a hands-free, voice-activated cell phone can still distract you.  A safe driver also stops before checking maps and addresses, looking at paperwork, and dealing with similar distractions.  Program your GPS and familiarize yourself with the route before you start driving  Even eating, drinking, fiddling with the radio or vehicle sound system, adjusting heaters and digging items out of the glove box while driving have caused vehicle crashes.  Arguments or stressful conversations with passengers can also divert the driver's attention from the road. Fatigue, stress and strong emotions such as anger can also impair the ability to drive safely.

So, think twice about driver distractions. If you have to do something that requires your attention, then pull over. Safe driving takes all of your concentration!

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is to “raise funds to improve cancer survival, decrease the the night, symbolizing the ongoing fight against cancer. recognized volunteers, and served as a reminder that incidence of cancer, and improve the quality of life for “Do you mind if I walk?” he answered, when asked Relay for Life will continue until the battle against can- cancer patients and their caretakers.” (American Cancer about his experience thus far. As part of a four-man group, cer is won. Society, 2017). he was approaching the end of his one-hour shift, at which “Relay for Life is a relay for love. And love is too pow- Life-Saving Throughout the 24-hour period, more than 200 walk- point he would tag in his buddy, and so forth, until morn- erful to die,” Peet wrote in her tribute to Engle. “It lingers ers, dancers and runners came to the field at U.S. Army ing. Amara-Bangali is on a 9-month rotational assignment and surrounds us, it comforts us and holds us.” Between Garrison Yongsan, donning their cancer fighting colors of with the 101st Brigade Support Battalion. “So many people the pledges, sales proceeds and other donations at USAG Torch purple and white, the symbols and colors of their respec- are devastated by cancer. I am lucky, but I have friends I Yongsan, the event raised more than $23,000 as of May tive fraternities and sororities, or athletic clothing and hats can support,” he said. 29, 2017. to keep out the sun. This year’s event was coordinated by The event met few environmental challenges, with There is probably a running track somewhere in Passed to Domenique Marie Roberts of Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- temperatures ranging from the low 60s to the mid-70s the world right now where cancer survivors, caregivers ity, Incorporated, in partnership with the American Can- throughout the hazy day. Some participants with respi- and supporters have come together to carry the torch cer Society. ratory sensitivities work masks as the air quality index of love, hope and a cure. The effort to kick cancer to the Cancer More than a dozen sponsors, including international hovered between 80 and 150. The sun began its descent at curb continues. fraternities and sororities, set up stands or “campsites” around 7 p.m., and the crowd continued to wax and wane along the perimeter of the football field as part of their heading toward the Luminaria Ceremony at 9 p.m. Survivors fundraiser, selling food, drinks and games, and promot- The Luminaria Ceremony lit up the words “hope” and ing cancer awareness. There were bouncy castles for chil- “cure” with bags decorated in honor of those fighting and/ Story by Liz Pyon dren to play. Music blared from massive speakers with or lost in the battle against cancer. “Darkness is symbolic USAG Yongsan Public Affairs Office DJs spinning everything from hip hop to 80s pop. Sup- of the fear that a patient feels when diagnosed. After sun- porters danced the night away as walkers proceeded to set, we light Luminarias to remember those we have lost, to celebrate cancer survivors, and to show those affected by cancer that they are not alone.” (Relay for Life, Ameri- can Cancer Society) “It was a terrific reminder of the reason we all partici- pated in the event. I have always thought this part of the event was a great way for everyone to remember those we have lost to cancer and the continued need for advance- ment in education, screening, and treatment,” said Relay for Life participant Capt. Aaron Fielden, who has been in Korea for less than a year as a medical professional at the Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital. He brought friends to the cancer-fighting battle field, clocking in more than 1300 laps in 24 hours, in addition to countless hot dogs, drinks and snacks between his three young children, here was nothing combative in the mood at loop around and around, symbolizing the ongoing fight wife and him. Seoul American High School’s Falcon Field against cancer. For one of the main speakers of the event, Heather May 20 as hundreds gathered to walk, run, Some like Capt. Victoria L. McDonald from Camp Peet, Relay for Life was a promise she made to someone dance or even hula in a show of solidarity in the Casey, 138 Field Artillery Battalion, located two hours she loved and lost to cancer. Her team, “Relay For Dre,” in Tbattle against cancer. But make no mistake – every volun- north of USAG Yongsan, came alone to participate in Re- honor of her friend Andrea Engle, became the event’s top teer, participant and child were present to fight the disease lay for Life. “This is the best so far,” she said, having relayed team, and Peet also became the top participant at USAG that affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men in the U.S. at least in Germany and Fort Hood, Texas. Events like Zumba and Yongsan, raising a combined total of more than $6,000. once in their lifetime. line dancing made the event more interesting and fun. Her “I promised Andrea I would do this, and I am hell bent This annual event where cancer survivors, caregivers record is 12 hours, taking only short bathroom breaks and on keeping my promises,” she wrote on her Facebook page, “Andrea kicking cancer to the curb.” Engle died Nov. 17, Team “Relay for Dre” wins the top performing team and supporters get together to walk around a track for 24 eating slowly while walking. Armed with a backpack full award, collecting more than $6,000 for the cancer hours non-stop every year in more than 5,000 locations of nutrition and a fitness tracker, she would exceed 50,000 2016. Her Facebook page chronicles an exhaustive battle awareness fundraiser event Relay for Life, May 20, around the world is called Relay for Life. Spanning more steps easily. with ovarian cancer, which she lost while still in her prime. at Falcon Field, Seoul American High School, U.S. than 20 countries, the event even exists in the virtual Others like Sgt. Joedon Amara-Bangali of U.S. Army Engle was 45 years old. Army Garrison Yongsan. The final lap took place at 8:55 a.m., followed by (Courtesy photo by Domenique Marie Roberts of Alpha Kappa world, making Relay for Life one of the most successful Garrison Humphreys, located two hours south, teamed up Alpha Sorority, Incorporated) fundraisers for cancer research and education. Its mission with other individuals to take turns walking throughout the closing ceremony, which wrapped up the event,

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NOTE OF THANKS

he 65th Medical Brigade Tcommand team pre- sented Eighth United States Army Commanding Gener- al, Lt. Gen. Thomas Vandal, with a Brigade athletic shirt in appreciation for the words and guidance given during the semi-annual Training and Leader Devel- opment Brief. The general praised the Brigade for its accomplishment of their mission while maintaining a “Fight Tonight” readiness posture and spoke on the pending relocation and tran- sition to U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys.

Pulse 65, June 2017 • 89 Dental Clinic #3 Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. US Forces Medical-Dental-Veterinary BLDG #3576 Monday - 1300-1700 737-9087 / 736-5221 / 736-5799 Tuesday - 0900-1700 (Closed for lunch 1130-1300) Mon thru Friday 07:30 - 16:30 Wednesday - 0900-1700 (Closed for lunch 1130-1300) FM exam: Call for appointment Thursday - 1300-1600 Friday - 1300-1700 Facilities Directory AREA III AREA III HEALTH CARE/TMC Camp Humphreys Dental Clinic Mon – Fri: 0900-1300 & 1400-1700; BLDG #555, Second Floor USAG Humphreys AREA I Thursday 1300-1800 (soldiers only) 737-9162 / 737-9163 BLDG #891 Mon - Thurs: 07:30 - 16:30, Fri : 07:30 - 15:30 753-7038 Camp Casey Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Camp Walker PCMH EXAMS: NO WALK-IN EXAMS. Appointment basis only Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. 737-2273 737-2273 (Press 2-5-1) IN/OUT PROCESSING: MON - FRI : 08:30 - 11:00 & Monday through Friday: 0900-1600 Mon – Fri 0830-1200 & 1300-1730; Mon – Fri 0800-1200 & 1300-1700; Thursday 1300-1700 12:30 - 15:00 Thursday 1300-1730 (soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) AREA IV (soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) AREA IV AREA V USAG Walker Camp Red Cloud Troop Medical Clinic (TMC) Bodine Dental Clinic BLDG #S-341 732-6011 Osan Air Base BLDG #220 764-4858 Mon – Fri 0830-1200 & 1300-1700; 0505-784-DOCS (3627) 737-9452 / 737-4791 Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. Thursday 1300-1700 Mon - Fri: 07:30-16:30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 0900-1200, 1300- (soldiers only) BHC Chinhae Dental Exams: 1600 Thursday: 1300-1600 762-5415 Activity Duty: Mon - Wed & Fri (Walk in only): 09:00 - 11:00, Camp Stanley TMC 0830-1630 M-F Thurs: 13:00 - 15:00 AREA V 732-5314 *LIMITIONS DUE TO SERGEANTS TRAINING Mon – Fri: 0800-1200 & 1300-1700; Activity Duty Family appointment only: (Call 12:30-15:30 Osan Air Base Thursday 1300-1700 DENTAL CLINIC Mon-Fri) Space Available appointments. BLDG #766 (soldiers only) 784-6614 AREA I Camp Carroll Dental Clinic Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. AREA II BLDG #S180, Second Floor Monday through Friday: 0800-1630 Camp Casey DC 737-4201/4202 Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital PCMH BLDG #808 Mon - Fri: 09:30 - 16:30 737-2273 (Press 1-1) 737-9011 / 737-9012 Call to make appointments for all dental treatment M-W 0800 – 1200; 1300 - 1900 Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 16:30 AREA I Thurs-Fri 0800 – 1200; 1300 - 1700 In/Out Processing (Mon - Fri) : 07:30 - 16:00 (Lunch 11:30- AREA V (soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) 12:30) Osan Air Base Dental Clinic Yongsan Soldier Centered Medical Home (SCMH) Camp Stanley DC AREA II BLDG #2376 BLDG #UB12 737-2273 (Press 2-1-1) AREA III 737-9007 / 737-9008 784-2108 M-F 0800 – 1200; 1300 – 1700 AREA V (soldiers only) Mon - Wed & Fri: 09:30 - 16:30, Thurs: 13:30 - 16:30 Monday-Wednesday & Friday — 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. In/Out Processing: Walk-in during clinic hour Thursday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. K16 TMC 741-6300 Camp Red Cloud DC M-W, F 0900-1130 BLDG #S-306 - TMC VET CLINIC M-F 1300-1530 737-9009 / 737-9010 (soldiers only) Mon - Wed 07:30 - 16:30, Thur 13:00 - 16:30, Fri 07:30 - AREA I 15:30 AREA III During normal hours of operation USAG Red Cloud AREA IV BLDG #S-437 Camp Humphreys PCMH AREA II 732-7434 737-2767 Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. Mon – Fri: 0830 - 1200; 1300 – 1700 Dental Clinic #2 Monday through Friday: 0900-1600 (soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) BLDG 5107 737-9089 / 737-9090 AREA II AREA IV Mon - Fri: 07:30 - 11:30 & 12:30 - 16:30 Exams: Mon - Fri: 08:30 - 11:00 & 12:30 - 13:30 call for ap- USAG Yongsan Camp Carroll SCMH pointment BLDG #4728 737-4300 In/Out Processing: Mon - Fri: 08:30 - 11:00 & 12:30 - 13:30 737-2450

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AREA I AREA III

• Dongducheon Jooang St. Mary's • Good Morning Hospital 031-659-7736 Hospital 031-863-0550 (ext.104) • Pyeongtaek St. Mary's Hospital • Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital 070-5012-3420 031-910-7777 • Hwain Metro Hospital 041-622-1300 • Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital AREA I • Dankook University Hospital 031-820-3636 041-550-7640 • Hallym University Dongtan Hospital 031-8086-2300 AREA II • South Seoul Hospital 031-218-0761 • Ajou University Hospital 031-219-4010 AREA II AREA III • St. Vincent's Hospital 031-249-8016 • AHS Korea 02-749-7915 • Seoul National University • Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital 02-3779-2212 Bundang Hospital • Seoul St. Mary's 031-787-2038 Hospital 02-2258-6818 • Cha University Bundang • Drs. Woo&Hann's Skin Medical Center and Laser Clinic 031-780-5168 02-777-2991 • The Mindcare Institute 070-8888-8277 AREA IV • Hangang Sacred Haert Hospital 02-2639-5025 AREA IV • Severance Hospital 02-2228-5819 • Hyosung Hospital • Cha Gangnam Medical 053-766-7073 Center, Cha University • Yeungnam University Hospital 02-3468-3127 • Seoul National University 053-640-6645 Hospital 02-2072-4100 • Keimyung University Dongsan Medical • Tong Il Medical (DME Center 053-250-7997 only) 02-766-2433 • Daegu Fatima Hospital 053-940-7520 • Ewha Womens University • Women Medi Park Hospital Mokdong Hospital (West) 054-450-9870 02-2650-5890 • Gumi Cha Hospital 031-219-4010 • EZPAP Care (DME only) • Samsung Changwon Hospital 10-3106-0414 055-290-6229 • Asan Medical Center 02-3010-5001 • Pohang St. Mary's Hospital • Samsung Medical Center 054-260-8105 02-3410-0203 • Busan St. Mary's Hospital • Withmed (Southwest;DME only) 051-933-7061 031-395-4397 • Dongeui Medical Center • Inha University Hospital (West) 051-850-8523 032-890-2080 • Ilsin Christian Hospital 051-630-0411

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The Expert Field Medical Badge remains one of the most prestigious and coveted awards a medical professional can obtain in the Army. This year only ten out of 186 candidates were awarded the badge.

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