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ilitary children make up a very special part of our nation's population. Although young, these brave sons and daughters Mstand in steadfast support of their military parents. To honor their unique contributions and sacrifices on behalf of our country, each April is designated the Month of the Military Child. Month of the Military Child started in 1986, when Secretary of Defense, Casper W. Weinberger, realized that no one was recognizing the sacrifice that military children make by having one or both parents in the military. He thought that military children were inspirational in how they handled hard situations like being separated from family members due to deployment and frequently moving. This awareness month was established to underscore the important role children play in the Armed Forces community. There are approxi- mately 2 million military children, ranging in ages from newborn to 18 years old; 1.3 million military children are school-aged. Care of military children sustains our fighting force, and strengthens the health, security, and safety of our nation's families and communities. Children & Scholarship & Veterans Legislation National Security & In order to honor and reach out to children who are dealing/have dealt with a parent or both parents Youth Programs Financial Aid & Benefits Protection of Our Flag in the military, many organizations are putting on events for military children to be a part of. Here’s a few examples of the fun events being hosted: Purple Up – encouraging everyone to wear purple on April 15th, as a visible way to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. DoDEA and the Department of Defense are partnering up to encourage schools around the globe to plan events that recognize and show appreciation for our military children. Young Lives, Big Stories Contest – military children can submit a drawing that depicts, “what does it mean to be a military child?” Top prizes include an Apple laptop, Xbox, Wii, iPad and more! Do You Qualify Operation Megaphone – an annual worldwide event that was designed to connect military teens from around the world to discuss key issues that affect military teens. Even though these “Month of the Military Child” events are taking place in April, there are many or- to be a Legion Family member ganizations that work all year round to better the lives of military children. One organization that works hard to recognize military children and the sacrifices they have to make is Military One Source. Military One Source – is open 365 days a year and 24 hours a day to help military families with problems they might be facing. One of the resources they have available is parenting and helping mili- To Learn More, Contact: tary children. Eligibility Dates Military children make many sacrifices by having a parent or both parents in the military, so we are thankful for these great organizations that help to make April a fun month for the children being Area North, Seoul &Osan: Gulf War/War on Terrorism Korean War Aug. 2, 1990 – present* June 25, 1950 – Jan. 31, 1955 affected, as well as the organizations who work with military families all year round. Remember to wear 010-2359-7791Area North, Seoul & Osan: your purple on Wednesday, April 15th to show your support! Panama WWII We ask that if anyone has an interest in photography or is at an event that might be newsworthy to Area010-2359-7791Humphreys: Dec. 20, 1989 – Jan. 31, 1990 Dec. 7, 1941 – Dec. 31, 1946 please submit articles and photos to the following email: [email protected]. 010-3176-1696 [email protected] Lebanon/Grenada WWI Area Daegu: Aug. 24, 1982 – July 31, 1984 April 6, 1917 – Nov. 11, 1918 William Wight 010-5465-8361 Vietnam War * if currently serving on active PULSE 65 Senior Editor Feb. 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975 duty today, you are eligible. 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Specialist Be part of the world's largest veterans organization! created by and reproduced with the permission of The American Legion National Headquarters American Legion The created by and reproduced with the permission of
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Congratulations to the winners of the 65th Medical Brigade Best Warrior Competition. The five were selected during the week long competition on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys.
3-Time Combat Medic Remembered
34 Medical officer maintains close Filipino family ties
68 Romantic Cherry Blossom Trip to Jinhae Gunhangje Festival
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Command Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Todd M. Garner
Public Affairs Office William Wight – Public Affairs Officer (Senior Editor) Corporal Jae Yeon Chung – PAO KATUSA
Art Director Eric Young-Seok Park
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Commercial Advertising Phone: DSN (315)738-2222 ext. 6815/ Korea's cherry blossoms are the highlight of the spring season, and 02-6903-6815 definitely worth a trip. But with such a short blooming period, these beautiful flowers are hard to catch. Luckily, there are spring festivals all E-mail: [email protected] over the country for the cherry blossoms that travelers can join in. If the Mail address: PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP 96206-0758 cherry blossoms are your main agenda for your spring Korea trip, then catch the Jinhae Cherry Blossom festival. The largest and grandest of its kind in the whole country, the small naval town of Jinhae comes alive as over 350,000 cherry blossom trees come into full bloom. For more on the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival see pages 72-78. APRIL 2018 Contents Calendar 42 Family Adventures in Asia: Kazakhstan 12 Events in Korea 16 LIVE-Music & Dance 14 Navigating Korean Hospitals 18 Photo News ● A 'Canine' Cleaning ● Brigade Hosts Table Top 48 Nurse Advice Line Enhances ● Developing Future Leaders Overseas Service 22 Scene & Heard 52 Beopjusa, an Introduction to Korean Buddhism
26 Photo News Determination, Strength and Grit
28 Women’s History in the Making at BAACH 63 RHC-P Enhancing Readiness through Human Resources 30 Watch Dogs Gain New Leadership 66 National Pet Day 32 April is Occupational Therapy Month
82 How to Shoot Better by Learning from your Mistakes
40 Paladians Change Leadership 94 Last View
10 • Pulse 65, April 2018 United Club Spouses’ & Civilians’ Association
CALENDAR EVENTS in KOREA
Join us at the beginning of the month for a delicious luncheon!
APR01-10 APR05-08 Jinhae Gunhangje Festival Cheongdo Bullfighting APR04-08 Festival APR06-13 Tongsin-dong, Jinhae-gu, Chang- Gyeongsangbuk-do Cheongdo- won-si, Gyeongsangnam-do Nonsan Strawberry Festival gun Sossaum Stadium Yeouido Spring Flower +82-55-225-4086 +82-54-370-7500 Festival 522, Jungang-ro, Nonsan-si, Yeouiseo-ro Street, Seoul Chungcheongnam-do +82-41-746-8386~9 +82-2-2670-3114
APR07-15 APR12-15 Jeju Canola Flower Festival APR11-22 Gijisi Juldarigi Festival APR13-17 381-15, Noksan-ro, 11, Anteulmosi-gil, Dangjin-si, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do Sinan Tulip Festival Chungcheongnam-do Changnyeong Nakdonggang +82-64-787-7012 +82-41-350-3580~5 Youchae Festival About UCSCA UCSCA Monthly Luncheons 178, Daegwanghaesuyokjang- 177, Namjigangbyeon-ro, Chang- gil, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do nyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do The United Club Spouses’ & Civilians’ Association Get up-to-date news about association events, +82-61-240-4041~4043 www.cng.go.kr is a non-profit organization that provides social and activities and volunteer opportunities. UCSCA philanthropic needs within Camp Humphreys. We Luncheons are a great place to make friends foster a commitment to helping strengthen and and learn more about life in and around Camp unify the Area III community through friendship, Humphreys. Luncheons are for members only. goodwill, and various community services.
APR19-22 APR27-MAY07 Gijang Anchovy Festival APR19-MAY13 Hampyeong Butterfly Festival APR27-MAY13 27, Gonjea-ro, Hampyeong-gun, Not a member? Follow us on Facebook! Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan Taean Tulip Festival Jeollanam-do International Horticulture Sign up today by emailing www.facebook.com/HumphreysUnitedClubPage/ www.gijang.go.kr +82-61-320-1784 Goyang Korea 400, Kkotjihaean-ro, Taean-gun, [email protected]. Chungcheongnam-do Ilsan Lake Park in Goyang www.koreaflowerpark.com www.flower.or.kr To RSVP for Luncheon events, Find us on the web! email [email protected]. www.HumphreysUnitedSpouses.com 12 • Pulse 65, April 2018 NAVIGATING KOREAN HOSPITALS THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS
The MindCare Institute
The goal of the MCI center is to provide empirically from colleges and universities to help out as mentors based assessment and therapy to clients. Therapy has and group participants to help the groups be as close to and always will be a healing art at the heart of which “real life” as possible. is the relationship between the therapist and the cli- In addition, the MCI center prides themselves ent. However, in the past 30 years there has been an on providing a thorough and comprehensive assess- explosion of research on new and innovative but also ment for children ages 1 year and above to provide an Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital empirically sound ways to assess and treat a variety of accurate diagnostic picture of the child’s difficulties psychological disorders. At this clinic, research meets and utilize a variety of assessment tools (including For the past 110 years, Kyungpook National University Phone: 053-200-2043 practice, and they are always looking for ways to expand neuropsychological assessment tools) in the process. Chilgok Hospital has achieved medical advancements in International clinic working hours: and further our training to learn new ways or to hone They also work closely with international schools both the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, in geriatric and M – F 0830 – 1730 “old and tried” ways of helping clients. in Korea and abroad to help children who are bicultural pediatric diseases and promoted the practice of public Fax: 053-200-2049 The main work that the MCI center do with clients is and bilingual to be academically, socially, and emotion- health. Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital Email: [email protected] traditional psychotherapy and they are very conservative ally successful in their schools. was established to make up for the limitation of the cur- Location: 807 Hoguk-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu 41404 about providing therapy that does not have any empirical rent Kyungpook National University Hospital, located at Website: eng.knumc.org grounding. However, they are open to trying rationally Phone: 070-8888-8277 Samduk-dong, with limited space and facilities, which Directions (Subway): Kyungpook National University sound new ways to expand old methods. For example, International clinic working hours: make it impossible to provide proper public service as a Chilgok Hospital Station (KNUMC), Daegu subway line for parents of children with developmental delay and Mon- Sat. 1000 - 2000 national university hospital. 3 exit 4. 0.3 mile walking distance or a taxi that will cost speech delay, and/or autism spectrum disorders we Fax: 02-594-2877 ● Daegu and Gyeongbuk Regional Cancer Center: about 3,000 won. have begun to actually “teach” parents in the session Email: [email protected] The comprehensive local cancer center, engaged in the Specialties: Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Dentistry, (akin to live supervision) how to play with their children [email protected] project of research, treatment, prevention, and mainte- Dermatology, Dialysis, Emergency Care, Endocrinology, to work on speech goals or social interaction goals Location: 27 Seochojungang-ro 24 gil, G-five Central nance of cancer, endeavors to provide the highest quality ENT, Gastroenterology, General Practice, Ground Ambu- rather than simply rely on parent education or on play Plaza #220, Seocho-gu, Seoul of medical service for local residents. lance, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Obstetrics therapy with the child only. They have also worked quite Website: www.mindcarecenter.co.kr ● The Geriatric Medical Care Center: & Gynecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, hard on trying to overcome the problem with lack of Directions (Subway): Designated from the Ministry of Health and Welfare as the Pathology & Laboratory, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Physiother- generalization for children’s social skills groups and are Seoul National University of Education Station line 2 exit first Geriatric Center of Public Health and Medical Service apy, Psychiatry – Adult, Psychiatry – Pediatric, Psychology in the process of developing different modules to target 4, go straight 100 meters ans turn left in the nation, this center is faithfully engaged in positive & Behavioral Health – Pediatric, Pulmonary, Radiology, this problem. The MCI center tries to incorporate volun- Specialties: Adult Psychology/ Couple & Marital Therapy/ maintenance and comprehensive handing of ever-increas- Rheumatology, Surgery: Cardiothoracic/ Colorectal/ Facio- teers from elementary, middle school, high school, and Family Therapy/ Individual Therapy ing geriatric diseases. maxillary/ General/ Neurosurgery/ Plastic/ Vascular/ Urology
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A 'Canine' Cleaning
Photos by William Wight 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office
he 65th Medical Brigade Command- Brigade Hosts er, Col. Wendy Harter facilitated a Health Services Table Top Exercise Table Top Tlast month designed to synchronize the flow of forces and materials in support of focused Photos by William Wight readiness both in Korea and Pacific support- 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office ing forces.
Soldier from the 106th Veterinary Services De- tachment at U.S. Army AGarrison Humphreys works on the teeth of Eve, a military working dog, from Kunsan Airbase Force Protection. The care and service of both dental and medical to military working dogs is the top mission of the detachment.
18 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 19 PHOTO NEWS
Developing Future Leaders
Photos by First Sergeant David Ruiz Headquarters, Headquarters Company 65th Medical Brigade
oldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters SCompany, 568th Ground Ambulance Company and 106th Veterinary Detachment conducted a motivated ruck march to kick off the quar- terly Junior Leadership and Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development session at
U.S. Army Garrison Hum- phreys. The daylong session was designed to bring topics of concern, professional growth and development as led by the Brigade Com- mand Sgt. Maj., Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Garner. Sgt. Raymond Allaire and Pvt. Ryan Chavez were recog- nized for intervening and stopping a sexual harass- ment as bystanders.
20 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 21 TOYS 'R' US PREPARING TO A COUPLE LOVES TARGET SO NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CLOSE ALL U.S. STORES MUCH THAT THEY SHOT THEIR Bankrupt Toys 'R' Us Inc is SCENE preparing to sell or close all 885 ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS THERE stores in its U.S. chain, risking A couple Isabella Sablan and & up to 33,000 jobs, after failing to Michael Delvalle, of Miami, who has By Eric Young-Seok Park HEARD reach a deal to restructure billions been dating since 2010, wanted a of dollars in debt, a person unique engagement shoot, but they familiar with the matter said. In certainly didn’t think they’d have it at Britain, its 75 remaining shops Target. As they were coming up with PHYSICIST STEPHEN TOURIST WALKS INTO THE will close within six weeks, joint administrators for the retailer said ideas, Sablan, 27, joked about the after they were unable to find a buyer for all or part of the business, prospect. “We both kind of liked the HAWKING IS DEAD AT 76 RED SEA AND GIVES BIRTH resulting in the loss of about 3,000 jobs. Creditors decided they idea,” said Delvalle. “We’ve actually kind of enjoyed target since we Stephen Hawking has died at the can get more from liquidating assets of the toy seller, the largest started dating. At some point it started becoming a fun hobby. We age of 76 at his home in Cambridge, in the United States and one of the best known in the world, rather just found joy in doing it together.” On the day of their January 26 England. Hawking suffered for than finding a way to keep the business alive, the person said on wedding, the couple headed to their Target store in North Miami with decades from ALS, a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's condition of anonymity to discuss the private negotiations. A Toys photographer Evan Rich. Clad in wedding attire, they posed between disease. The condition causes 'R' Us spokeswoman declined to comment on internal meetings or aisles with props like a Target popcorn bag and DiGiorno pizzas. They nerve cells in the brain and spinal their content. The planned closure in coming months is a blow to spent two hours at the store. “There was some onlookers wondering cord to degenerate. The renowned generations of consumers and hundreds of toy makers that sold what was going on,” Delvalle said. The couple said the idea ended physicist and professor at the University of Cambridge made many products at the chain, including Barbie maker Mattel Inc, board up being perfect for their big day. “We wanted something that spoke to our personalities and that was fun,” Sablan said. They later tied the discoveries in physics, mathematics and cosmology that raised his The new mom, believed to be from Russia, gave birth with the help game company Hasbro Inc and other large vendors such as Lego. knot at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. profile internationally. His better-known works involve black holes and of her husband and a Russian doctor who specializes in water the theory of relativity. He also wrote a number of popular science births. Pictures of the doctor and the baby’s dad carrying the baby books, including "A Brief History of Time." Lately, Hawking warned out of the waves in the resort town of Dahab, Egypt, went viral after MYSTERY NEW HAMPSHIRE vocally about the dangers posed by artificial intelligence. Last year, being shared on social media. The images, which show the baby BARACK OBAMA IN TALKS TO he said A.I. could be the worst event in the history of our civilization. with its umbilical cord still attached and its placenta in a plastic LOTTERY WINNER GETS HER container, were taken by a tourist from a hotel balcony. The baby’s CREATE SHOWS FOR NETFLIX mom had just given birth after going into the sea while wearing a PRIZE, KEEPS HER PRIVACY Former U.S. president Barack LIGHTNING KILLS 16 bikini, according to eyewitnesses. Some Facebook users praised A woman who sued the New Hampshire state lottery commission Obama is in advanced talks the apparent “beauty” and “easiness” of the baby’s water birth. asking it to allow her to collect the $559.7 million prize she had with Netflix Inc to produce CHURCHGOERS IN RWANDA Dahab, which lies 50 miles northeast of the popular resort of Sharm won without making her name public collected her winnings, lottery a series of high-profile At least 16 people were killed in el-Sheikh, has become increasingly popular with moms-to-be officials said, and kept her privacy for now. The woman won the shows. Under the terms of Rwanda and 140 others injured aiming for a seawater birth, according to local media reports. The fifth-largest jackpot in the history of the multistate Powerball lottery a proposed deal, Netflix when lightning struck a Seventh woman, her husband and their baby have not been named, and drawing in early January but began her legal odyssey when she will pay Obama and former Day Adventist church in the there is no report on the baby’s gender or condition. One social signed her winning ticket with her own name, which would make first lady Michelle Obama country’s south, said a provincial media user commented: “The sea was really red that day!” Dahab, her identity a matter of public record. The winner's attorney, William for exclusive content on the governor. The churchgoers were formerly a Bedouin fishing village, is popular with tourists and is now Shaheen, said in a statement he was collecting the prize in the name video streaming service.The company declined to comment on injured and rushed to a nearby considered to be one of Sinai’s most treasured diving destinations. of the Good Karma Family 2018 Nominee Trust, which the winner the report. Obama will not use his Netflix shows to respond to hospital, where two are in serious established to serve as a legal mechanism to accept the money. Her President Donald Trump or conservative critics, and has instead condition, said Rose Mureshyankwano. She said 17 of those injured award was a one-time payment that came to $264 million after taxes. talked about producing shows highlighting inspirational stories, are still in the hospital while the rest have been discharged. A similar AGEING JAPANESE TOWNS "We recognize the tremendous interest this prize has generated the New York Times said. The financial terms of the deal are incident occurred a few days ago when lightning struck a group of but hope you appreciate our client's desire to maintain a sense of not known yet. In addition to Netflix, executives from Apple Inc 18 students, killing one. Last October, lightning killed 18 people in normalcy by keeping her name confidential," Shaheen said. A state and Amazon.com Inc have also expressed interest in talking to OVERRUN BY WILD BOARS Obama about content deals. Last year, Penguin Random House different parts of the country. Lightning strikes are frequent across In the tiny island of Kakara, off court judge is still determining whether to allow the winner to keep landed a deal to publish two books by Barack Obama and Rwanda, which has many hills and mountains, and the country’s southwest Japan, people are her name out of the public record. The state lottery commission last Michelle Obama, with one volume to be written by each. The deal police record a number of human and livestock deaths each year. outnumbered three to one by month agreed to pay out the prize while the court case continued. followed a heated auction for global rights to the two books with Lightning killed 30 people, injured 61 and killed 48 livestock in 2016, wild boar who feast on their bidding that reached more than $60 million. the most recent year with full figures, according to Rwanda’s Ministry gardens and are becoming of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs. increasingly aggressive and MISSISSIPPI BOY COMMITS territorial. The problems facing the residents of Kakara are SUICIDE DUE TO BULLYING INDIAN DOCTORS SUSPENDED AFTER 34 PASSENGERS PLACED ON being repeated across Japan, A 12-year-old Mississippi boy killed himself with boar numbers exploding as rural populations decline. Japan's due to bullying. Andrew Leach left a note SEVERED LEG USED AS PILLOW WRONG FLIGHT, FLOWN 600 rapidly ageing and shrinking population is part of the reason behind to his family before he hung himself in the Indian authorities have suspended the increase in wild boar, as older rural populations die out, leaving garage. Leach’s parents believe the sixth- two doctors and launched an MILES FROM DESTINATION towns and villages empty. Meanwhile, young people are also moving grader had been struggling to come to investigation after a patient's A group of passengers landed to the cities in search of work. The number of people with shotgun terms with his sexuality. “He finally came severed leg was used as a pillow to 600 miles away from their intended licenses has also fallen sharply in recent years. And as the people out with the information at school that he prop up his head. Administrators destination after being placed on leave, the boar are moving in. Local children cannot play outdoors thought he may be bisexual,” said his father at the government-run hospital in the wrong flight. 34 passengers for fear of being attacked and residents have stopped walking Matt Leach. “I think that really amped up the bullying.” His mother Uttar Pradesh state vowed "strict were informed their 5 pm Nextjet even relatively short distances for fear of encountering one of the Cheryl Hudson said the bullying was relentless and was a serious action" after images emerged flight to Gothenburg, Sweden, aggressive creatures. Desperate islanders have set countless traps problem in Andrew's middle school. “A few years ago there was a showing the patient on a stretcher with the amputated limb being was delayed due to bad weather and catch around 50 of their tormentors every year, but that figure young girl who hung herself from a water tower due to bullying,” she used as a headrest. Two doctors have been suspended pending conditions. At 8 pm, a plane arrived is far outstripped by the rapidly breeding boar population – a sow said. “There have been several attempts since then with other kids.” investigation. The man, identified as 28-year-old Ghanshyam, was and the group scanned their boarding passes and got on the flight. can give birth to as many as six piglets a years. Some residents are Hudson said she spoke with the school's principal about the bullying seriously injured in a bus accident. "When we reached the hospital, However, instead of taking the passengers to Gothenburg, on the even suggesting that they should evacuate the island, abandoning and Andrew's father spoke with the teacher once, "I didn't know how we saw his leg being used as a headrest," Janaki Prasad, a relative west coast of Sweden, the plane landed in Luleå in the far north of the it to the wild pigs. And with few checks on the boars’ territory, they to handle it," she said. The note he left behind explained more of what said. "I repeatedly asked the doctors to intervene but they refused," country. Nextjet airline was forced to cancel its flight to Gothenburg, are growing larger as well as more numerous. They are finding their was happening. "Kids were telling him, 'We're gonna put hands on Prasad added, saying Ghanshyam's relatives eventually bought a but it did not relay the information to the waiting passengers or the way out of the forests and fields and into train stations, gardens you. You're not going to make it out of this bathroom.' Things of that pillow from a local market. India's state-run hospitals are often ill- airport. Instead of being overly concerned, a passenger Roger Leirvik and school sports grounds. Local people fled to safety; the wildlife nature," said his father. The mother said they heard there was a group equipped, severely underfunded and stretched to breaking point. responded to the surprise, "I just laughed. What can you do?" remained and thrived. of children that were calling Andrew fat, ugly and worthless. Just a handful of specialists are available to treat millions.
22 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 23 PHOTO NEWS
Volunteer Cadre calculate the scores of the Army Physical Fitness event. Best of the Brigade Compete Photos by William Wight and Cpl. Jae Yeon Chung 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office
◀ Capt. Jennifer Munhofen, 106th Vet. Det., masters the five gallon water can relay as part of the Combat Physical Fitness Event.
Congratulations to the winners of the 65th Medical Brigade Best Warrior Competition: ● KATUSA Category: Cpl. Ji Heon Choi, 106th Veterinary Detachment ● ENLISTED Category: Spc. Edgardo Santiago, 106th Vet. Det. ● NCO Category: Sgt. Erika Bustamante, 618th Dental Company Area Support ● OFFICER Category: 2nd Lt. Nicholas Paneral, Headquarters, Headquarters Company ● WARRANT OFFICER Category: Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Uhila, 106th Vet. Det. The five were selected during the week long competi- tion on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. They will Candidates were given a map of U.S. Army Garrison represent the Brigade in May at the 8th Army Best Humphreys to plot points for Warrior Competition. the land navigation event.
24 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 25 PHOTO NEWS THE Determination, THE Strength and Grit THE InTroducTIon Photos by William Wight PRESENTED BY 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office InTroducTIonInTr2IDoducTIon SHARP & AREA NORTH ASAP PRESENTED BYP RESENTED BY 2ID SHARP & AREA2ID S NORTHHARP & ASAP AREA NORTH ASAP “The Introduction.”
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26 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 27 CELEBRATION female Soldiers advance to lead- ers, it makes me proud. They have they have the right mindset and ership positions and thrive as managed their time effectively jug- keep working on themselves. Don’t leaders, I become more confident gling between being a mom and a take no as an answer and always in saying that each day, we are commander and excelling at both,” take the initiative. Look out for op- making new history with our abil- said Clarkson. portunities but also train yourself Women’s History ity to serve our country and we can As a response to a question on so you can seize the opportunities set ourselves an example to junior how she manages to find the balance when they become available.” leaders and even to our future gen- between the two jobs, Zimmerman Rosales also shared that being in the Making at eration,” added Clarkson agreeing shared that what motivates her most a female commander shouldn’t be with Haines. is her five year old daughter, Aspen. and isn’t any different than being When asked what they enjoy “Sometimes I want to cut corners a male in a command position. BAACH the most as senior leaders, both and go the easy way but that’s not What makes her the commander is Clarkson and Haines answered that what I learned from Col. Clarkson. how she can intertwine that lead- Story by In Kyeong Yun it’s when they see positive changes I want to be a mom of whom Aspen ership role with the knowledge of Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital and growth in junior leaders. can be proud.” her experiences as a mother, wife Unit Public Affairs Representative “As an example, we have two fe- “Gender doesn’t matter but and nurse. male company commanders out of your character does” added Zim- Celebrating the Women’s five companies, Capt. Erika Rosales merman. “I was born and raised History Month in March, the (Bravo Company) and Capt. Kyung in Korea. If a girl from another BAACH has seen Women’s his- command team.” The positive culture started by his cane Zimmerman (Charlie Company) country can come this far and tory in the making every day, The combination works as Clarkson has helped us effectively in the hospital. When seeing how take the biggest and most complex from the first female commander reminds me evidenced by the tremendous suc- complete our missions and deliver T resilient and dedicated they are as company in this hospital, anybody continuing to future commanders “ that we are cess throughout the hospital. The safety and satisfaction to our pa- commanders, but also as moth- can do what they pursue to do, if in the Army. here to make positive hospital has been recognized on tients,” added Haines. several occasions as being the best BAACH was also the first Medi- changes every day.” in the region for in-patient satis- cal Treatment Facility to be given the faction, access to care, safety and Army's Safety and Health Manage- Col. Erica Clarkson, the first various quality metrics. ment System’s star banner in Region- female Commander for Brian All- Clarkson mentioned it hasn’t al Health Command- Pacific in 2017, good Army Community Hospital always been easy but she has while maintaining the ranking of in its 60 plus years of history, walks tried her best to bring beneficial number one in Medical Command into her office every morning changes to every place she has Behavioral Health critical initiatives looking at the historical cane with served. “I try not to think about for more than six months. names of all the past commanders’ my gender, I try to lead using “As a senior leader, sometimes etched in metal plates. education, experience and train- you experience challenges, but be- “It’s truly an honor to have the ing that I have received over the cause you are a woman, you might opportunity to follow such a long years and apply all the principles not be taken seriously and even list of distinguished leaders, in of good leadership.” double challenged on your deci- particular, my former commander Haines also shared how she sions,” said Haines. “However, you Col. Brian Allgood,” said Clarkson. experienced, as soon as she joined should never be let down, but re- “I feel especially blessed having the team, the positive atmosphere main strong in the fight even when an amazing hospital team to lead. endorsed by Clarkson and how that the challenges seem overwhelm- And by my side is my battle buddy, influenced the staff to have a positive ing. Lift each other up within your Command Sgt. Maj. Nicole Haines, culture leading to many accomplish- reach, but reach even further to who replaced Command Sgt. Maj. ments over the past two years. grab those who may need your Diahann White, two absolutely “We are serving a dual mission strength. We can always influence phenomenal women. I have rarely as a Combat Support Hospital and those around us in a positive way.” seen the army select an all-female also as a Community Hospital. “As I witness more and more
28 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 29 HISTORY he 5th Medical Detachment of Pre- ventative Medicine of the 168th T Multi-functional Medical Battalion of the 65th Medical Brigade conducted their change of command on February 27 at the The History Watch U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Theater. Outgoing commander, Maj. Derek Monthei passed the mantle of command to the incoming de- of the Change Dogs tachment commander, Maj. Lyndsay Knoblock-Fast. Reviewing Commander and 168th MMB Com- of Command mander, Lt. Col. Anthony Gray congratulated the Gain New unit on its excellence as a direct reflection on the commander’s leadership. The Detachment is the first unit within the Bri- Leadership gade to earn the United States Forces Korea Fitness he Change of Command Ceremony is a time- Story and photos by William Wight Streamer, Eighth United States Army Readiness honored tradition that formally restates to the 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office Streamer and the first in the battalion to earn the personnel of the command the continuity of the Battalion Readiness Streamer. Tauthority of command. “I am proud of the Soldiers and Katusas of Custom has established that the change of com- the Detachment, who have continued to perform mand ceremony be formal, conducted with great dig- the mission, volunteer for the community and nity and designed to strengthen the respect for author- participate in countless cultural events, despite a ity which is vital to any military organization. The culmination of change with the transition of the change of command ceremony allows subordinates to unit from U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan to USAG witness the formality of command change from one of- Humphreys,” said Maj. Monthei. “For the past 18 ficer to another and to preserve the continuity of com- months, I have never been more pleased to lead mand and authority. these fine men and women, who have never had The passing of colors, standards, or ensigns from an any alcohol related incidents, UCMJ actions or in- outgoing commander to an incoming one ensures that fractions of any kind.” the unit and its soldiers is never without official leader- Maj. Monthei will transition to the Army Pub- ship, a continuation of trust, and also signifies an alle- lic Health Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, giance of soldiers to their unit's commander. Maryland. The change of command ceremony is rooted in mili- Maj. Knoblock-Fast is no stranger to the mission tary history dating back to the 18th century during the of the detachment, having served as the Chief of En- reign of Frederick the Great of Prussia. At that time, tomology, Brooke Army Medical Center/Joint Base organizational flags were developed with color arrange- San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. As a medi- ments and symbols unique to each particular unit. To cal entomologist, she knows the mission and looks this flag and its commander, the soldiers of the unit forward to taking the Detachment to new heights would dedicate their loyalty and trust. of excellence shaping the public health image in the When a change of command took place, the flag was Republic of Korea. passed to the individual assuming the command. This The 5th MED PM mission is to provide preven- gesture was accomplished in front of the unit so that tive medicine support by conducting base camp as- all could see and witness their new leader assuming his sessments, food services inspections, water inspec- dutiful position. He who held the flag also held the sol- tions, pest control and surveillance on the Korean dier’s allegiance. This symbolic tradition has survived Peninsula. throughout military history.
30 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 31 Jonathan Cheung, a Brian Allgood Jonathan Cheung, a Brian Army Community Hospital Occupational Allgood Army Community Therapist, provides coaching on how to Hospital Occupational Therapist, perform pushups using the TRX machine. fabricates a custom wrist splint using thermoplastic material.
What is Occupational Therapy?
ccupational Therapy is a profession that treats indi- viduals across the lifespan Oto re-engage in meaningful activi- ties. Occupational therapists (OT) enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest through therapeutic inventions that enable individuals with injury, illness, or disability to complete daily functional tasks. Common occupational thera- py interventions include helping children with different abilities participate fully in school and so- cial situations, helping people re- covering from injury regain skills, What OT and providing support for older adults experiencing physical and Services are cognitive changes. For example, Available in habilitation and strengthening with an OT may help someone who state of the art equipment using the had a stroke learn to dress or feed Korea? Baltimore Therapeutic Equipment themselves independently using Machine, and the ability to work in April is one handed techniques, or may close proximity with a physiatrist introduce adaptive equipment to and the orthopedic department. help individuals accomplish their ithin the military treat- Adjunct services are available at U.S. goals, such as a one-handed cut- ment facilities, OTs Army Garrison Humphreys. To ob- Occupational ting board to prepare a meal. An treat upper extrem- tain a consult, individuals should OT may also provide memory aids Wity neuromuscular and orthopedic see their Primary Care Manager for a Soldier who has difficulty injuries, ranging from carpal tun- before they are evaluated by an OT. concentrating and remembering nel syndrome, tennis elbow, finger During the evaluation process, the Therapy tasks after a traumatic brain injury. sprains, to recovery after orthope- therapist will complete a thorough The role of the OT is to help people dic surgeries. physical examination and develop a maximize independence and reach Capabilities at the Occupational customized treatment plan, focused their full potential, regardless of Therapy Clinic at the Brian Allgood on returning Soldiers and benefi- Month their current abilities or medical Army Community Hospital include ciaries to duty and re-engaging in Story and photos by Capt. Kristin de Guzman conditions. the fabrication of custom splints, re- meaningful activities. Chief, Occupational Therapy Services-Korea
32 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 33 Guest speaker for the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Thomas James, Director of Operations, United Nations Command, Combined Forc- es Command, United States Forces Korea, said,”Master Sgt. Henry Jenkins responded to the calls of ‘Medic’ and was devoted to his profession. Should we achieve to aim like 3-Time Story and photos by William Wight him, this new medical home will be a land- 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office mark within our community and I cannot think of another way to inspire selfless service Combat Medic or caring for one another than by dedicating this clinic to a true hero.” Remembered erhaps Cicero, the Roman orator, said it Henry L. Jenkins, “Doc”, to his good best: “The life of the dead consist in being friends, was born in 1917 in Rigby, Idaho as present in the minds of the living.” the first of nine children. When World War II P This is why we memorialize our loved started, he enlisted in the U.S Army and went ones, famous statesmen, those who brave- into the medical field as a combat medic. He ly fought in wars and all the deceased who have touched served in the Pacific Theater where he was the lives of ourselves and our forebears. awarded the Combat Field Medics Badge, a As long as we remember them, our loved ones live on Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Silver Star for in our minds and hearts. courage under fire. Humphreys For the community of U.S. Army Garrison Hum- After the war, Henry returned to the U.S. phreys, the memorialization process takes on a personal for several years until he returned to active Patient Centered meaning as every facility and road will be memorialized. duty to serve his country in Korea. Again as On March 22, the Soldiers of the U.S. Army Medical a medic, he showed courage under extreme Medical Home Department Activity Korea, 65th Medical Brigade, 8th circumstances and was awarded the Combat United States Army, USAG Humphreys, civilians and fam- Field Medics Badge (2nd award), another Memorialized ily members gathered in front of building #555 for a cer- Purple Heart and Silver Star. He chose to emony to memorialize the medical facility as the Master stay in the Army and pursue a career after Sgt. Henry L. Jenkins Patient Centered Medical Home. the war.
34 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 35 Maj. Gen. Thomas James, Director of Operations, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, United States Forces Korea, was the guest speaker for the memo- rialization of the Master Sgt. Henry Jenkins Patient Centered Medical Home on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Mar. 22.
Years later, he was sent to South Vietnam and was Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital began to awarded the Combat Field Medics Badge (3rd award). make improvements in services by expanding the clinics He later retired from the Army as a Master Sergeant with hours, rotating more specialty care providers, developing 26 years of service. a phone application and establishing a 24-hour bilingual Henry was placed in the Medical Hall of Fame at Fort medical advice line all in efforts to make sure the com- Sam Houston as one of two medics with the Combat Field munity has medical care support. The facility is now the Medics badge from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. largest outlying clinic on the Korean peninsula serving UNITED THROUGH Prior to the naming of the facility, the staff of the over 13,000 beneficiaries. READING Contact one of our Centers to schedule an appointment to Being away from our littlest loved ones create your very own Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital Commander is never easy, but the United Through recording today! Col. Erica Clarkson, Master Sgt. Henry Jenkins’ daughter Linda, son Reading program offers parents and Michael and daughter-in-law Trina, and Maj. Gen. Thomas James, Direc- grandparents a way to stay connected while USO Casey: DSN 730-4815 tor of Operations, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Com- being apart. Family members can be mand, United States Forces Korea USO Humphreys: DSN 753-6281 cut the ceremonial cake during the reception of the memorialization of privately recorded while reading a book the Master Sgt. Henry Jenkins USO Osan: DSN 784-3491 Patient Centered Medical from our library of childhood favorites! Home on U.S. Army Garrison USO Walker: DSN 764-4437 Humphreys Mar. 22. The recording is sent to the child and allows them to view your narration from home and follow along in their very own book! Create a memory that will last a lifetime.
36 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Master Sgt. Henry Jenkins, daughter 1943 for the infantryman, who was subjected to the worst tra pay was being addressed, the infantryman certainly Linda, son Michael and daughter- in-law, Trina pose in front of the conditions in combat, sustained the most casualties and had no objections to the medic or "DOC", as he was com- Bronze Star plaque in the foyer of the yet received very little, if any, recognition for their sacri- monly referred to in the unit, to receive equal pay. memorialized medical clinic at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. fice and heroic actions. The CIB could only be awarded One infantry unit took matters in their own hands to infantrymen. While it was recognized that other per- and took up a collection from its members for their med- sonnel, like the medics, who served along side these gal- ics who "shared their dangers but not their pay". In July lant soldiers, suffered the same hardships of combat, and 1945, extra pay was approved for medical personnel who often died on the battlefield treating their comrades, no served in infantry units. exceptions were made to give the CIB to anyone but in- In February 1951, the war department approved the fantrymen. This new infantryman's badge led to many addition of stars to the CMB to indicate subsequent requests and recommendations to create special combat awards of the badge in separate wars or conflicts. Multi- badges for medical personnel and other components of ple awards of the CMB are limited to WW II, the Korean the army; however, the War Department disapproved all Conflict and Vietnam. The rules for awarding of the CMB of these initiatives. have been expanded to include Army medical personnel The Army Medical Department continued its efforts who served in armor and ground cavalry units during to have a combat badge established for its personnel serv- Desert Shied/Storm. Medical personnel of the Navy and ing in infantry units. The War Department finally ap- Air Force who have been assigned or attached to similar proved the Medical Badge for medical personnel in WD Army units engaged in active ground combat may also be Circular 66, dated 1 March 1945, and made it retroactive awarded the CMB. The CMB is one of the most coveted to 7 December 1941. awards a "Soldier Medic" can earn. The approval of the Medical Badge did not include MSG Jenkins is one of only two medics in the his- the $10.00 extra pay a month that was authorized to an tory of the U.S. Army to have earned the CMB three infantryman who earned the CIB. While the issue of ex- separate times.
resident of the United States of platoon, but of those in the second platoon as well. Seven America, takes pleasure in pre- hours after he was wounded, his condition was brought senting a Bronze Oak Leaf Clus- to the attention of the Company Commander. Sergeant Pter in lieu of a Second Award of the Jenkins was found to be seriously wounded and suffering Silver Star to Sergeant Henry Lavor from loss of blood. Only after he was so ordered would he Jenkins, United States Army. He dis- allow himself to be evacuated to the battalion aid station tinguished himself by extraordinary where he was further evacuated to the rear. The service heroism in connection with military rendered and extreme devotion to duty displayed by Ser- operations against an armed enemy in the vicinity of geant Jenkins on this occasion reflects great credit upon Pungsan, Korea, on 2 November 1950. On this date, himself and the military service. Sergeant Jenkins was attached to the First Platoon of Sergeant Jenkins continued to serve, attaining the Company C, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry rank of Master Sergeant before his retirement on 19 May Division, as a Medical Aidman. When the company 1972. moved forward in the attack, the first platoon was sub- he Combat Medical jected to heavy small arms and mortar fire, resulting Badge (CMB), or Med- in many casualties. ical Badge as it was ini- With utter disregard for his own personal safety, Ttially called, was established Sergeant Jenkins exposed himself repeatedly to enemy by the War Department in fire, as he moved about the platoon administering to the March 1945. It was created as a wounded. He was wounded in the leg in the early stages means to recognize the impor- of the attack but continued to give first aid to the wound- tant role performed by medi- Master Sgt. Henry Jenkins is one ed and assist in their evacuation. In the bloody fighting cal personnel assigned or attached to infantry units, and of only two medics in the history that followed, Sergeant Jenkins' courage and supreme who on a daily basis shared the same hazards and hard- of the U.S. Army to have earned the Combat Medical Badge three devotion to duty was displayed time after time, as he re- ships of combat in World War II. The need to establish a separate times from World War II, fused to be evacuated in spite of his painful wound and badge for medical personnel was a result of the Combat Korea and Vietnam. continued to administer to the wounded, not only of his Infantry Badge (CIB) being established on 27 October
38 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 39 Lift, best medic competitions, expert field medical badge on the Demilitarized Zone and improved medical readiness by administering the influenza vaccines during the Flu cam- paign,” said Gray. “I commend you for your support of the Eighth United States Army transformation effort by relocating the 568th from split company headquarters and motor pool locations into the current consolidated location reducing excess by over $85,000.00 while continuing to provide 24-hour medical transport services to over 13,000 beneficia- ries with a personnel, medical and equipment readiness rate of 90 percent and higher.” Upon taking command, Capt. Meyer thanked Shramek for setting her up for suc- cess. “Over the past five weeks of change of command inventories, it has been abundantly clear how much Capt. Shramek cares about this company and its Soldiers. It is an honor to follow in his footsteps,” said Meyer.
he 568th Ground Ambulance Company “Paladians” of the 168th Multi-function- al Medical Battalion of the 65th Medical T Brigade conducted their change of com- Date: Thursday, 5 April 2018 mand leadership on February 27 at the U.S. Army Time: 1330-1545 Garrison Humphreys Theater. Location: South Post Chapel-Yongsan, Bldg #S3702 Outgoing commander Capt. Aaron Shramek Paladians passed the mantle of command to the incoming com- With our Honorary Guest Speaker, MG (Ret) Shadley, author of “The Game: Unraveling pany commander, Capt. Stefanie Meyer. A Military Sex Scandal” during the U.S.. Army’s most extensively reported sexual abuse Reviewing Commander and 168th MMB Com- scandal on record unraveled in Aberdeen Proving ground, MD 1996. Change mander, Lt. Col. Anthony Gray congratulated Shramek for his professionalism and charged Meyer with continuing to provide the unit with character Robert D. Shadley based leadership while ensuring the unit is ready Major General, U.S. Army (Ret) Leadership to saves lives and provide ground medical evacua- Story and photos by William Wight tion operations in support of the Korean Theater of 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office Operations. “Aaron you made the Pacific Medics team proud by executing multiple Brigade and Echelon above missions to include supporting garrison community POC: Mr. Hocaoglu / Ms. Amian @ DSN: 738-3183/5498 events, Korean Service Corps mobilizations, Dragon
40 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 41 azakhstan is the 9th largest country by size in the world - though it’s population is only 16 mil- Family lion people. Though it is the largest landlocked country in the world, it still hosts a navy based on the similarly landerer” or “adventurer.” - making Adventures KKazakhstan the “Land of the Wanderers.” The capital is Astana and boasts an ostentatious skyline. The primary city, however, is Almaty in Asia: in the southeast portion of the country whose name originates from the Kazakh word for “apple” and is often translated as "full of apples." Kazakhstan This is important as wild apples are believed to have originated here. It’s a scenic city of greater than 1.5 million people with snow-capped By Capt. Kyle Hoedebecke mountains on the horizon, beautiful architecture, and modern conve- 65th Medical Brigade Correspondent niences. Almaty opened its metro system in 2011. Stan is an ancient Persian word meaning “land” or “nation,” and Kazakh means “wa being individually decorated and designed.
Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. The Bayterek Monument is a famous white latticed tower topped Capt. Richard Detheridge and his wife, Eun Young Ahn, pose in front of a tile mosaic of the Kazakhstan flag at the "Library of the First President of Kazakhstan" with a large glass orb in the modern capital Astana.
42 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 43 Similar to the United States, Kazakh- stan also considers itself a melting pot. This is primarily because Joseph Stalin deported many different ethnicities here during his rule over the Soviet Union. Notably, there are more than 130 differ- ent ethnic groups living in Kazakhstan to include a large section of the population boasting Korean descent. Visitors will notice that the local markets commonly have a Korean section where kimchi, jap- chae, and other delicacies are available.
The Green Market in Almaty. What kind of meat do you think that is?
44 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 45 The Kazakh national dish - Beshbarmak
My family and I adventured to this lovely country last year to visit the World Expo that was being held in Astana. Kazakh- stan is a beautiful country with a rich nomadic history. The people were very kind and we were able to use the public transportation throughout the city very easily. It was interest- ing visiting Astana, because it only became the capital city 20 years ago, so a lot of the build- ings are new. There is a lot of modern and creative architec- ture throughout the city, a stark contrast to Almaty which has a post -Soviet feel to it. This was an interesting place to take a vacation here in Asia.
Capt. Hoedebecke with Kazakh medical colleagues in front of the highest skating rink in the world outside of Almaty.
All service members can enjoy visa-free travel here in addition to direct flights to both Astana and Almaty from Seoul, South Korea.
Kazakhstan’s national dish is beshbarmak, which Travel Tip of the Month literally means “five fingers” because it is traditionally eaten using one’s hands. It is usually served in a large There are so many places to visit in Asia in dish placed in the center of a table for all to share. so little time. Check out the various cruise lines Common ingredients include large chunks of boiled - Norwegian, Royal Caribbean International, horse meat layered over noodles boiled in a broth and and Costa just to name a few - that allow you and your family to visit several international then topped with onions, garlic, parsley, and fennel. Capt. Detheridge at the 2017 World Expo in Astana. locations quickly and painlessly.
46 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 47 SERVICE Nurse Advice Line Enhances Overseas Service Story courtesy of Military Health Systems Communications Division
n April 1, 2018, The Mili- on the MHS Nurse Advice Line prod- vider or health service based on their tary Health System Nurse ucts and its capabilities and purpose. health needs and situation. Advice Line will launch All TRICARE beneficiaries who MHS NAL nurses will ask a series as a major enhancement require unscheduled, non-emergent of questions about a caller’s specific Oto the Nurse Advice Line service to healthcare advice can use the Nurse concerns to advise when and how to beneficiaries by offering NAL services Advice Line. seek care for an acute problem or give to U.S. service members worldwide As of April 1, 2018, the MHS NAL instruction on self-care at home. where ever there is an established mil- will be available in all countries with The MHS NAL supports nearly all itary treatment facility. an established military treatment fa- TRICARE beneficiaries in CONUS Prior to the launch of the MHS cility, to include the Pacific and Latin and OCONUS locations with estab- NAL, nearly one-fourth of all pur- America regions. lished MTFs. chased care and nearly half of all direct CONUS beneficiaries can now care ER visits were generally for non- reach a nurse online at https://mh- Benefits of MHS NAL emergency issues. snurseadviceline.com, where they can National estimates for the civilian choose web chat, video conference, or Speak with a Registered Nurse system also indicate that one-half of all call (1-800-TRICARE). who can answer beneficiary’s urgent ER patients would have seen a primary OCONUS beneficiaries can now medical questions as well as pediatric care doctor had one been available. reach a nurse online at https://mh- care questions. The beneficiary’s child Medical care challenges related snurseadviceline.com, where they can will need to be present during the to unnecessary ER and Urgent Care choose web chat or video conference. call to help the nurse make the best (UC) visits are longer wait times for OCONUS beneficiaries that prefer to recommendation for care and assess patients, additional workload for staff, call should continue to call their local symptoms to help the beneficiary de- additional stress on resources, and MTF appointment line to enter the cide if an office visit with a health care higher costs to the MHS. MHS NAL system. provider is required as well as assist The CONUS based Nurse Advice The MHS Nurse Advice Line, avail- the beneficiary to locate high quality Line helped to redirect non-emergen- able at no cost to beneficiaries, provides medical care based on their current cy and non-urgent visits to routine beneficiaries with assistance and ad- medical condition. providers relieving strain on the ED vice to make smart decisions regarding The Nurse Advice Line (MHS system and thereby increasing ben- their immediate health care needs. NAL) is a medical advice line to diag- eficiary access to their primary care The MHS Nurse Advice Line is nose and provide medical advice on a manager (PCM) or urgent care facili- now available on-line 24 hours a day, 7 health concern. If it is after hours or ties when required. Our beneficiaries’ days a week at https://mhsnurseadvice- you are not sure if you need to see a health and well-being are our priority. line.com. From the website you can doctor, call TRICARE’s Nurse Advice The goals of this plan are to inform now web chat or video conference with Line by calling: 1-800-TRICARE internal and external stakeholders a nurse, securely and conveniently. (874-2273) Option 1 (24 hours a day, about the benefits of the new MHS The MHS Nurse Advice Line is still 7 days a week). Nurse Advice Line expanded cover- available via telephone 24 hours a day, The Nurse Advice Line is not in- age of overseas locations, enhanced 7 days a week by calling: 1-800-TRI- tended for emergencies and is not a sub- communication capabilities, specific CARE (874-2273) Option 1. If calling stitute for emergency treatment. If you actions to address identified chal- from an OCONUS location, please think you may have a medical emer- lenges in missions, access to care, and continue to dial your local MTF to en- gency go the nearest emergency room. outcomes as well as to educate senior ter the MHS NAL system. The MHS If you are traveling, the Nurse Ad- leaders, internal and external stake- NAL may guide and refer beneficiaries vice Line can help you find urgent care The heating and ventilation of the entire facility is computerized and automatically controlled based on climate. holders, partners, and beneficiaries, to the most appropriate health pro- in the network.
48 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Coming Soon: The New MHS Nurse Advice Line
WHAT IS THE NURSE ADVICE LINE? The MHS Nurse Advice Line (NAL) is available 24/7 to all TRICARE bene ciaries in the U.S. and countries with an established military treatment facility (MTF), to include Europe, the Paci c, and Latin America Regions.
EXPANDED COVERAGE MHS NURSE ADVICE LINE
MHS NAL will be available in all countries with an established MTF.
Scheduled Launch: 1 April 2018
18 March 2018 Soft launch in Japan and South Korea MHS NAL Services Include: + Availability of Contemporary Telehealth Services 1 April 2018 Fully deployed in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guam, + Secure Website, Web-chat, and Video Teleconference Bahrain, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, + Provider Locator Services for Urgent/Emergent Care Turkey, and the United Kingdom + Healthcare Locator Services for Traveling Bene ciaries
ENHANCED SERVICE The Nurse Advice Line launched Coming Soon: The New 1,500 in August 2014 CONUS-wide Calls Per Day and in select OCONUS areas MHS Nurse Advice Line (mainly EurAsia). Secure Web-Chat & Video Teleconferencing
Access to Self-Care instructions, NAL WHAT CAN THE NAL HELP YOU WITH? Encounter, and “Sick Slip” WHAT IS THE NURSE ADVICE LINE? Hosted on secure non-DoD website for ease Referral to Urgent Care The MHS Nurse Advice Line (NAL) is available 24/7 to all TRICARE bene ciaries (if Required) of access overseas in the U.S. and countries with an established military treatment facility (MTF), to include Europe, the Paci c, and Latin America Regions. Same-Day RN Triage Appointing Consultation
EXPANDED COVERAGE MHS NURSE ADVICE LINE NEED TO CONTACT THE MHS NURSE ADVICE LINE? You can call the MHS Nurse Advice Line 24/7, at no cost to you, to talk You can call us for help. But if you need to a registered nurse who can: MHS NAL will be available in to see a doctor, remember: all countries with an established MTF. + You must follow the rules of your other health Answer your urgent care questions insurance (OHI) rst. Scheduled Launch: Give you health care advice + Your OHI is the primary payer. Help you nd a doctor 1 April 2018 + If we help you nd a doctor, make sure they're in your other plan’s network or your care may not Schedule appointments within 24 hours be covered. at military hospitals and clinics 18 March 2018 Soft launch in Japan and South Korea MHS NAL Services Include: If you have an emergency and are in need of immediate medical attention, call 911 or go to the emergency room. + Availability of Contemporary Telehealth Services 1 April 2018 Fully deployed in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guam, www.mhsnurseadviceline.com + Secure Website, Web-chat, and Video Teleconference Bahrain, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, + Provider Locator Services for Urgent/Emergent Care Turkey, and the United Kingdom 1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273) + Healthcare Locator Services for Traveling Bene ciaries In the U.S., Guam and Puerto Rico, select OPTION 1 to speak to a nurse. All other locations should contact your local MTF Appointment Line and select "Speak with a Nurse.”
50 • PulseENHANCED 65, April 2018 SERVICE The Nurse Advice Line launched Pulse 65, April 2018 • 51 1,500 in August 2014 CONUS-wide Calls Per Day and in select OCONUS areas (mainly EurAsia).
Secure Web-Chat & Video Teleconferencing
Access to Self-Care instructions, NAL WHAT CAN THE NAL HELP YOU WITH? Encounter, and “Sick Slip” Referral to Urgent Care Hosted on secure non-DoD website for ease (if Required) of access overseas
Same-Day RN Triage Appointing Consultation
NEED TO CONTACT THE MHS NURSE ADVICE LINE? You can call the MHS Nurse Advice Line 24/7, at no cost to you, to talk You can call us for help. But if you need to a registered nurse who can: to see a doctor, remember: + You must follow the rules of your other health Answer your urgent care questions insurance (OHI) rst. Give you health care advice + Your OHI is the primary payer. Help you nd a doctor + If we help you nd a doctor, make sure they're in your other plan’s network or your care may not Schedule appointments within 24 hours be covered. at military hospitals and clinics
If you have an emergency and are in need of immediate medical attention, call 911 or go to the emergency room. www.mhsnurseadviceline.com
1-800-TRICARE (1-800-874-2273) In the U.S., Guam and Puerto Rico, select OPTION 1 to speak to a nurse. All other locations should contact your local MTF Appointment Line and select "Speak with a Nurse.” Built in 776 during the Shilla dynasty period, the Geumdong Mireujdaebul is a 33 meter tall bronze Maitreya statue coated in 80 kilograms of gold.
estled among the pines in Songnisan National Park, near Boeun city, Beopjusa is a premier temple with the tallest remaining wooden Pal- Beopjusa Nsangjeon pagoda in Korea and holds several of Korea’s national treasures. It is a great place to experience and an Introduction to learn about Korean culture, the journey to self-discov- ery and enlightenment, and an excellent family retreat Korean Buddhism location through the temple stay. Story and photos by M. Robert Marks Staff Photographer
52 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 53 The day starts at 3 a.m. with Doryangseok, Buddhism’s form of reveille; a morning wake-up call where one monk walks around the temple chanting and playing a Moktat instrument. Shortly after Doryangseok comes Yebool and Samul. Yebool is a prayer ceremony performed twice a day where monks and practitioners take a moment for self-reflection and pay respect to Shakyamuni Buddha, Bodhisattvas and Buddha’s disciples, followed by 108 prostrations. Samul is the sounding of the four instruments twice a day, played by several monks in rotation. The large Dharma drum is beaten with two thin wooden drum sticks to save all land animals and guide sentient beings to find the truth of the Buddha-Dharma. The large temple bell is rung using a swinging log to save those who are in hell. The wooden fish bell is hit using two thick wooden drumsticks to save fish and remind practitioners to keep themselves conscious and alert at all times, just as the eyes of a fish are always open. The cloud-shaped gong is rung quickly with a mallet to save all winged creatures.
54 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 55 Built in 553 AD by Silla monk Uisin, Beopjusa, meaning 'Buddha stays here,' is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. During the Goryeo dynasty as many as 3,000 monks studied and lived at Beopjusa, and through the Joseon dynasty more than 60 buildings and 70 meditation cottages were constructed, most of which were destroyed during the Japan Invasion of 1592. Beopjusa temple was rebuilt in 1624 and some of the original structures from 653 AD still exist. Bells chiming in the wind, the creaking sounds of century old wooden floors, songbirds singing every morning, the trickling of a nearby stream, drums and gongs as well as the serene sound of the forest and other sounds of Beopjusa are captivating and relaxing. Thoughts of the hustle and bustle of a busy city life fade away as everything about the aesthetics and senses experienced at temples promotes concentration and self-discovery. Buddhism, in general, is about complete self-awareness and questioning. It is a path of practice and spiritual development leading to insight into the true nature of reality. A woman performs Seungmu, a Korean dance performed for monks.
56 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 57 Maaeyeorae Uisang, a Buddha carved into stone
Korean Buddhism is distinctly different in that it’s adaptive, progressive and dynamic. Ma- It was not all chanting and ceremony. There are many conversations with monks full of hayana Buddhism originating in India, came to the Korean peninsula in different forms from laughter and lively learning. During orientation the temple staff teach the rules of the temple, various countries but initially from China in 372 AD. Early adopters were intrigued but disturbed the significance of bowing and how to do it. Silence and showing respect are two of the most by the variances in the traditions brought to them as this new way of life merged with Shaman- important rules. ism, the indigenous spiritual practice of Korea and northern Asia at the time. Korean scholars Breakfast starts at 6 a.m. Temple food is among the most authentic Korean food consist- set out to smooth out inconsistencies between the various traditions and make it distinctly their ing of a tasty vegan variety with most of the ingredients grown and gathered on site or in the own by taking a holistic approach. Hence, the uniquely Korean Buddhism is called Tongbulgyo surrounding forests. Meals often consist of kimchi chigae (spicy soup) or miyeok guk (seaweed ("interpenetrated Buddhism"), named by scholar Wonhyo (617–686 AD), focused on harmoniz- soup), many different kinds of vegetables, kimchi and side dishes, Korean pancakes, tofu dishes, ing all the details and doctrine into one. rice cakes, and of course a large bowl of rice. There’s plenty of food and a second helping is
58 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 59 A monk beats the Dharma drum during evening Samul.
West Buddha is “Turning the Wheel of Dharma”, welcomed, but wasting food is extremely dis- touching the earth is the South Buddha and the couraged. North Buddha is lying down in a dying pose, Beopjusa Temple complex has about thirty known to be very rare in Korea. This Palsangjeon buildings and hosts the Songnichukjeon Festival also displays 500 white-faced statues called Bud- every year in April of the Lunar calendar. dha’s disciples otherwise known as images of Bud- The Main Buddha Hall houses Sakyumini, the dha with over 80 different features. Buddha of the past, while outside the 33 meter Near the entrance of Songnisan National Park tall bronze Buddha coated in 80 kilograms of gold stands a 700-year-old Jeongipum Pine Tree, Na- represents the Maitreya Buddha of the future. tional Treasure No. 103. Legend has it that King There are several buildings to explore with various Sejo visited Songnisan Mountain in 1464 to cure paintings, artwork and relics. a skin problem. While passing under this tree, he The 5-story Palsangjeon Eight Paintings Pagoda looked up and saw that his royal chair was about is the oldest wooden pagoda in Korea. The paint- to be ensnared in the tree’s branches. As he called ings describe important events in Sakyumuni for his bearers to look out, the branches suddenly Buddha's life. It is National Treasure No. 55. The lifted for the royal procession to proceed. On pagoda houses fours statues of Sakyamuni, facing his way to Seoul, King Sejo was also able to take the 4-cardinal directions, with different hand posi- The 700 year old Jeongipum Pine shelter from a rain shower under this tree. The tree stands with the help of support tions. Buddha facing East shows fearlessness, the braces under its branches. was awarded the ministerial rank of Jeongipum.
60 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, June 2017 • 61 TRAINING
Dental Program RHC-P Enhancing Readiness through Human Col. Samantha Hinchman, human resources director for Regional Health Command-Pacific (RHC-P) conducts face- to-face training Feb. 9 on the hiring process, during the last Resources day of a five-day training summit for human resources staff members and select staff, who came together from across the Pacific region in Honolulu, Hawaii. The purpose of the Story and photos by Ana Allen summit was to enhance leadership capabilities, increase Regional Health Command-Pacific knowledge-base in the field and to refine hiring and person- Public Affairs Office nel management processes.
egional Health Com- role to play in the hiring, retaining from the Arbinger Institute, which, mand-Pacific (RHC-P) and leading of healthcare providers according to the foundation's web- held a training and and support staff," she said. site, equips employees with practi- R leadership summit Summit leaders also emphasized cal strategies and tools to imple- Feb. 5-9 in Honolulu, Hawaii, where the G-1's vision and how RHC-P ment an outward mindset approach 45 G-1 professionals and select nested with the Army's Medical to their work. staff came together from across the Command, which is the higher "It was extremely important for Pacific region to enhance leadership headquarters for RHC-P. Attendees us to include this mentoring and capabilities, increase knowledge-base also received information on the coaching aspect to the summit since in the field and to refine hiring and way ahead for military and civilian enabling excellence starts with leaders personnel management processes. human resources and how to better who not only embrace an outward "Army hospitals and support coordinate in the execution of tasks. mindset but practice it on a daily units are as good as the doctors and "We were able to share ideas and basis. This training further cultivates team members that work in them. processes that enabled us to stream- a leadership approach that moves Our team of G-1 professionals is line some functions while pointing beyond conflict resolution to conflict responsible for bringing in the best out possible issues and how to avoid transformation," said Kimberly of the best so that military members, them," said Daniel Blashill, the Reinbrecht, chief of civilian human their families, and retirees get the chief of military human resources at resources for RHC-P. "This commit- best healthcare possible," said Col. Medical Activity-Alaska. "The goal is ment to leadership will no doubt Samantha Hinchman, RHC-P G-1 di- for the RHC-P G-1 folks to attain top positively impact all aspects of human rector. "When we enhance health, we proficiency so that we ensure Soldier resources, which, at the end of the enhance medical readiness, as well as and civilian readiness," he added. day, makes our organization better as family wellness. There's a direct corre- As part of the agenda, par- we contribute to the medical readi- lation there and we have an important ticipants also completed a training ness mission," added Reinbrecht.
Pulse 65, April 2018 • 63 Cast your ballot by submitting a completed FWAB The FWAB has two distinct sections: (1) the Voter’s Declaration/
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64 • Pulse 65, April 2018 • In the U.S., there are almost 80 million pet dogs • Share photos of your pets via social media using the and almost 86 million pet cats hashtag #NationalPetDay • With the proper care, goldfish can live 30-40 years • Adopt a pet from your local shelter in captivity • Donate money, food, toys and/or blankets to an • Adult dogs normally have about 42 teeth animal welfare organization • Dogs only sweat through the pads of their feet • Throw an awesome National Pet Day party for National • Cats sleep about 13 to 14 hours per day, on your pets average • Help someone who needs it buy pet food or other items for their pets Observing National Pet Day • Help organize against puppy and kitten mills • Volunteer at a local shelter Pet Day Observing National Pet Day is pretty easy. All you have to do is take some time out of your day, Conclusion or some money out of your wallet, and do some- thing nice either for your own pets or for some of National Pet Day is a great day to do something for a the many pets which are in shelters and rescues at pet you love or to help one of the many abandoned pets this very moment. Some of the things which can be in animal shelters around the world. After all, pets are done include: an important part of our lives and do so much for us, so • Buy your pet a new toy or treat shouldn’t we really give something back to them to show • Take pictures of your pet them our appreciation?
elebrated annually on April 11th, History of National Pet Day National Pet Day is an unofficial holiday that encourages all of us National Pet Day was founded by Colleen Paige – an C Animal Welfare Advocate and Pet Lifestyle Expert – in to pay our pets some extra attention. It is 2006 to celebrate pets and the joy they bring into our also a day to commemorate everything that lives. She also created the day to shine a spotlight on the our pets do for us on a daily basis. So if you plight of the many types of animals which are in shelters have a pet, you can do something special for all over the planet. them on this day by taking them for a long Facts About Pets walk; buying them a special treat or maybe, just by spending a little bit of extra time • 80 million households in the United States cur with them. After all, don’t they deserve it? rently have a pet
66 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 67 With their main fighting force cut off from supplies and facing starvation, many of the troops defending the Pacific region were forced to surrender into enemy hands. Those on Luzon formally surrendered to the Japanese on April 9 and they would endure a 65-mile march with no food, water, or medical supplies resulting in thousands of deaths, known today as the “Bataan Death March.” Maj. James Fabia, Chief Infor- mation Officer for the Brian All- good Army Community Hospital, 1st Sgt. Juan Fabia (second from recently shared his families tie to right) poses with senior 8th Army that gruesome World War II event enlisted leadership during this Korean War tour. -- the survival of his grandfather. Juan Reyes Fabia was born in 1918 in Pangasinan, Philippines in a nepa hut where his ancestors lived for hundreds of years. He left home at an early age and lied about Medical Officer Maintains Maj. James Fabia and his mother, Mary Ann Fabia, accepted his age to join the Philippine Scouts the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of 1st Sgt. Juan Fabia as a member of the 24th Philippine at a ceremony in Washington D.C. last year. Close Filipino Family Ties Scout Field Artillery Regiment, part of the U.S. Army’s Philippine Divi- sion., wanting to be a soldier, Fabia Story by William Wight Photos courtesy of Maj. James Fabia quickly rose in the ranks to 1st. Sgt., 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital before joining the U.S. Army. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the scouts were fighting to n December 8, 1941, one day after the attack hold Bataan. With old weapons, no on Pearl Harbor, the 200th Coast Artillery water or food, low on ammunition, O they surrendered to the Japanese Regiment began taking fire from enemy and forced marched. troops. This initial air strike of the Philippine Islands Malaria and malnutrition were common among the prison- was followed by a full scale invasion of the main is- ers. Many died from malaria, the land of Luzon. By January the American and Filipino march, beaten, starved and killed with bayonets. Juan became sick defenders were forced to retreat to a defensive posi- with malaria and kept falling out tion on the island’s western Bataan peninsula. of the march, his captors shot him
68 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 69 Maj. James Fabia and his mother meet with World War II survivors of the Battle of Bataan.
in the leg and pushed him down a “My motivation has always as a maintenance officer with the hill, sensing no movement of his been my grandfather and what he 168th Area Support Medical Bat- body they presumed he was dead. endured,” said Fabia. “I had no idea talion at Camp Carroll. Later he Juan waited until dark and crawled growing up as he never spoke about was promoted to 1st Lieutenant on back to his village where his family it when I was in high school. Then the Demilitarized Zone, left Korea nursed him back to health. He later one day the community was holding and returned to Kansas as a Dental joined the resistance movement and a memorial event and I remember Company Commander. There he the U.S. Army fighting in the Pacific seeing my grandfather wearing his was able to honor his grandfather and later Germany. After World uniform. Later I was told about his where he rests at the Fort Riley War II, he went on to serve in the sacrifice and service.” Cemetery. Korean War in 1952. Following in his grandfather’s For 21 years, Maj. Fabia having After 23 years of service, Juan re- footsteps, Fabia enlisted into the served in Korea, Germany, Fort Sam tired. He received the Purple Heart, Texas Army National Guard. “I Houston, Fort Riley and deploy- bronze star, United Nations Service wanted to gain experience and ments, always remembers what his Medal with two battle stars, and at- leadership as an infantry soldier,” grandfather endured. A few months tained the rank of Master Sergeant. said Fabia, who attained distin- ago he went to Washington D.C. Years later in Junction City guished honor graduate status to accept the Congressional Gold Kansas, James was born and as he while at Fort Benning Georgia. Medal honoring his grandfather grew up in a town full of military Upon graduation from college, and all Filipino Veterans of World history and commemorations, he Fabia sought an active duty com- War II. The medal is the highest learned at a young age about his mission from Army ROTC and award Congress can give to express grandfather’s service which led him became a 2nd Lieutenant. His first appreciation to American people to to join the military. assignment brought him to Korea tell an aspect of history.
70 • Pulse 65, April 2018 TRAVEL KOREA Jinhae NFRDI Environment Eco-Park Cherry blossoms reflected upon water Romantic Cherry Blossom Trip to Jinhae NFRDI Environment Eco-Park is located nearby the Nambu Inland Water Research Jinhae Gunhangje Center with an area of 83,897m² which serves as a habitat to diverse organisms. This environmentally friendly park boasts a splendid Festival natural landscape with over 65 different species of trees and Courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization abundant flowers. The park is open to the public and is a favorite retreat for residents of the area.
• Address: 55, Yeomyeong-ro 25beon-gil, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Yeojwacheon Stream’s Cherry Blossom road Must-visit course for lovers!
The area around Yeojwacheon Stream is well known as one of Jin- hae’s best spots for viewing cherry blossoms. Each April, the entire city of Jinhae is filled with cherry blos- soms, but the Yeojwacheon Stream area has the most beautiful cherry blossoms which makes it a prime Jinhae Gunhangje Festival is Korea’s biggest spring fes- tourist attraction. In the evening, tival, attracting at least 2 million visitors every year. The the area is illuminated with orna- mental lights, creating a romantic festival first began as a memorial service to commemo- ambience. rate Joseon period’s most noteworthy naval admiral Yi Sun-sin and has now grown to become a festival enjoyed • Address: Area of Yeojwa-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeong- by everyone. Pack up and get ready to enjoy one of the sangnam-do most spectacular events in Korea surrounded by unbe- lievably stunning cherry blossoms!
72 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 73 Victory Parade Time travel to the Joseon Dynasty
The Victory Parade reenacts the victory march held by Admiral Yi Sun-sin and his army after winning a battle in the Imjin War (1592- 1598). Viewers will be able to get a glimpse of Korea’s history through the parade.
• Period: 15:00-16:00 April 6, 2018 • Location: Jungwon Rotary and city streets
Jangboksan Sculpture Park Beautiful views from the peak
Jangboksan Sculpture Park stands as the unofficial gateway to Jinhae at the end of Jangbok-ro Road between Masan and Jinhae. Built in 1979 in the wake of a mountain landslide, the park offers a wide-open view of Jinhae and its quiet waters. In spring, more than ten thousand cherry trees interspersed throughout the pines come to full bloom, permeating the air with their sweet fragrance.
• Address: 56-42, Jangboksan-gil, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeong- sangnam-do
74 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 75 Korea Naval Academy and Navel Base Headquarters Yeojwacheon Starlight Festival A special visit Wonderful harmony of cherry blossoms and starlight
Korea Naval Academy and Naval Base Headquarters are popular as Yeojwacheon Starlight Festival is an unique attractions due to the fact evening event where Yeojwacheon that they are open to the public Stream and Romance Bridge are only during the festival period. A decorated with illuminations and life-sized model of the Turtle Ship laser lights. This nighttime event is designed by Admiral Yi on dis- a must-visit festivity as the mes- play at the Korea Naval Academy merizing sight offers a different Museum is something you do not atmosphere from daytime. want to miss. • Period: April 1-10, 2018 • Address: Saseoham 88-1 ho, 1, • Location: Yeojwacheon Stream Jungwon-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon- and Romance Bridge si, Gyeonsangnam-do
Jehwangsan Park Sokcheonhang Port Multimedia Fireworks on the Sea Beautiful scenes both day and night Lights embroidering the night sky
Jehwangsan Park boasts a harmony In addition to Yeojwacheon Star- of cherry blossoms and forsythias light Festival, Sokcheonhang Port in full bloom, lining both sides of a Multimedia Fireworks on the Sea 365-step stairway, which is also re- is another nighttime event that ferred to as “one year stairway.” Once brightens the night sky. Take note you reach the peak, you will be wel- that this event takes place only one comed with a breathtaking view of night of the entire Jinhae Gun- Jinhae’s cityscape covered in cherry hangje Festival period. blossoms and the blue sea beyond. • Period: 20:00 April 4, 2018 • Address: San28-6, Jehwangsan- • Location: Over the sea in front dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, of Sokcheonhang Port Gyeongsangnam-do
76 • Pulse 65, March 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 77 Anmingogae Hill Enjoy bird’s-eye-view of Jinhae!
Anmingogae Hill is a 9 kilometer- long hill that reaches from Taebaek- dong in Jinhae to Anmin-dong in Changwon. Six of the nine kilome- ters are lined with cherry blossoms, making up the famous Jinhae Cherry Blossom Tunnel. The path starting from the entrance of Anmingogae Hill to the heliport located at the hill’s peak is the main cherry blossom course, taking about 20 minutes on foot. In particular, the nightscape of Jinhae from the hilltop is famous for its mesmerizing beauty.
• Address: Anmingogae-gil, Seong- san-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsang- nam-do
Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Road Romance on the tracks
Gyeonghwa Station is a cherry blossom-themed station that operates only during the festival period. The train running through an approximately 800 meter-long cherry blossom tunnel creates a fascinating scene, forming a perfect backdrop for amazing photos. Along with Anmingogae Road and Yeojwacheon Bridge, Gyeonghwa Station is one of the top three spots in Jinhae for taking photos of the cherry blossoms.
• Address: 1200-1, Gyeonghwa- dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
78 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 79 RegionalNewsletter Title Health Command-Pacific Inspector General News Bulletin Korean Medicine Detox Package 2018 Gifts
Points of contact for questions Throughout the year, special events such as birthdays, PCS's, ETS's, holidays and retirements Loquat Moxibustion + Coffee Detox Therapy + Cupping Therapy involving Gifts: occur, it is important to review the ethic rules regarding federal employees offering and receiving gifts. Alt-hough this bulletin addresses some aspects of gifts, it does not cover all of the situations. 65th Medical Brigade Legal Therefore, one should consult with either their unit Ethics Counselor, Gift Manager, or servicing Staff Office Judge Advocate for guidance on specific situations. It’s also beneficial to understand the rules regarding receiving compensation or upgrades during official travel. Loquat Moxibustion 738-8111 灸 What is NOT allowed? Moxibustion(Chinese: ) is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy which consists Per 5 C.F.R. § 2635.302(a)), an employee shall not, directly or indirectly: of burning dried mugwort(moxa) on particular points on the body. References: a. Give a gift or make a donation toward a gift for an official superior or solicit a contribution from another employee for a gift to either his own official superior or that of another; or Loquat Moxibustion is mainly used in Korean Medicine as a hyperthermia. 5 C.F.R. § 2635 b. Accept a gift from a lower-paid employee, unless the donor and recipient have a personal It emits the toxin in our organs, bones and cells throughout the skin by using the relationship and are not in an official superior-subordinate relationship. arsenic and hydrocyanic acid gas. It releases the pain with cancer and prevents 5 C.F.R § 3601.204 c. Where an exception exists, soliciting more than $10 for gifts to an official superior, alt- our body from metastasis. hough employees are free to give more than $10 for special infrequent occasions. All donations Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) must be completely voluntary (given freely, without pressure or coercion). (JER 2-203.b) Effect Enhancement of immune system / Blood circulation / Uterine myoma / Joint Ethics Regulations (JER) However, there are exceptions, as explained below. (5 C.F.R. § 2635.304) Bladder and gastric disease / Period pain / Constipation / Indigestion / Fatigue AR 1-100 What are those exceptions? What is allowed? The following two situations apply to gifts given between employees within an organization (internal). MEDCOM Regulation 1-4 Coffee Enema Detox Therapy a. Situation 1: Occasional Basis. Unsolicited gifts may be given on an occasional basis (not RHC-P Policy Memo 86 routine), including traditional gift-giving occasions, such as birthdays and holidays. This includes: (1) Items (no cash) with an aggregate value of $10 or less per occasion; Coffee Enema Detox Therapy’s principal is veins carries (2) Items such as refreshments that will be shared in the office among several employees; rectal / sigmoid toxins directly to the liver for detoxification. (3) Personal hospitality (e.g., meals) at someone's home, and When a coffee enema is used, the caffeine from the coffee is (4) Items in connection with the receipt of personal hospitality (e.g., flowers or bottle of wine). preferentially absorbed into this system and goes directly to b. Situation 2: Special Infrequent Occasions. A subordinate may give a gift appropriate to the the liver where it becomes a very strong detoxicant. occasion or donate toward a gift to an official superior, and an official superior may accept a gift on special infrequent occasions such as: Effect Body detoxification / Enhancement of immune system / Developing liver function / Pain relief / (1) In recognition of an infrequent event of personal significance to the recipient such as marriage, illness, or birth or adoption of a child (but not a promotion); or Emit active oxygen / Reducing ascites and toxin/ Constipation improvement / Skin care/ Losing weight / (2) Upon an occasion that terminates the official superior - subordinate relationship, such as Recovering from fatigue/ Normalizing ammonia level transfer, resignation, or retirement. (3) Group gifts on special infrequent occasions are limited to $300 in value per donating group. (JER 2-203.a) Cupping Therapy What is the “20/50 Rule”? This rule pertains to gifts from external sources that are not prohibited sources. Federal employees are permitted to receive unsolicited gifts with a market value of $20 Cupping Therapy is a local suction which is created on the skin. or less per source, per occasion, so long as the total value of all gifts received from a single source During the suction, the skin is drawn into the cup by creating a vacuum The information in this article is during a calendar year does not exceed $50. (5 C.F.R. § 2635.204(a)) in the cup placed on the skin over the targeted area. subject to change at any time due What about frequent flyer miles and upgrades during official travel? to new policies / regulations. If Federal employees (military and civilian) who receive promotional items (including frequent flyer Effect Blood circulation / Pain relief (shoulder and back) / Improving immune system / Disk treatment / you have any questions or would miles and upgrades) as a result of using travel services obtained at federal government expense Contusion treatment and internal organ disease like IG assistance, please contact may retain the promotional items for personal use provided the promotional items are obtained the Eighth United States Army under the same terms as those offered to the general public and at no additional cost to the Federal Government. (JTR) However, no upgrade may be accepted if it is provided on the basis of the Inspector General's Office at employee’s grade or position. (5 C.F.R. § 2635.202) Time About 2 hours 20 minute [Loquat Moxibustion (about 1 hour) 755-4300 or United States Forces + Coffee Detox Therapy (about 40~60 min) + Cupping Therapy (about 10~30 min)] What about if I am bumped off my flight? Korea IG Office at 753-3317 a. Involuntarily Bumped. If a federal employee is involuntarily bumped from an overbooked flight on official travel, any compensation the employee receives (such as a check or a complimen- OR tary ticket) belongs to the government as liquidated damages. (JTR) * All treatment method should get the balance each other to treat the patient comprehensively.
The Regional Health Command b. Voluntarily Bumped. The employee may keep any compensation earned as a result of his or her seat on an overbooked flight, Tel : +82-31-389-3862~5 www.samhospital.com Pacific IG Office at (808) voluntarily relinquishing as long as taking the later flight does not result in any additional cost to the government, and the delay will not detract from 433-6654/6619/6665/6610. the performance of official business.
80 • Pulse 65, April 2018 somewhere between the elbows and shoulders. Know this conscious thought, just a visual recognition that cre- to be true and change your grip today. ates a stimulus.
Sight Alignment and Sight Picture Trigger Management
The sights are the mission. If you can make the sight Having covered sights, it’s important to know that the picture the mission, your body will comply. Your focus sights and sight picture should be a stimulus for a condi- and intent should be to keep the sights on the target while tioned response to the trigger finger. The trigger finger is like you are shooting. I say “make the sights the mission and your foot when driving. Don’t change your focus from the the body will comply.” If your focus wanes and you look sights to the trigger. If you are trying to put the sight picture to the target to see how you’re doing, or if you change together, and then you change your focus to, “Okay there your focus to the trigger, you’ve lost the battle because it is, now I’ll start the trigger,” you have changed your mis- the mission has changed. Make the sights the mission sion. Your focus and the sights will drift as your focus shifts. and you’ll learn what it’s like to be able to hit anything Trigger and finger need to become one. Follow through you aim at. can’t be properly performed if you jump out of the trigger
How to
Shoot Better Alpensia Sliding Center by Learning from your Mistakes Story by Chris Cerino, Shooting Sports USA Photos by William Wight, 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office
hooting can be as similar to driving a car or shoot. More than a qualification session—it’s a learning ses- riding a bicycle. The problem is that most of sion. Performance is taught best through higher understand- us were never really taught how to do it well. ing. I don’t give them a fish; instead I teach them how to fish. S What we got was the shooting equivalent of Why do some people continue to not use the sights? how to drive our car on one road, in one direction, to one There is no other way to deliver accurate fire than to use location with someone looking over our shoulder the en- the sights and it can be done fast—just ask any Bianchi I lump sight alignment and sight picture together be- guard the instant the weapon goes off. Trigger management tire time to make sure we got there safely. Cup shooter in production, metallic—or any of the divi- cause without one, the other is useless. Properly aligned is the most important fundamental. Ironically, people seem As a new police recruit, my range training was given sions for that matter. Once you’ve learned what your weap- sights placed on the target make a “sight picture.” Your to spend the least amount of time working on it. by a group of instructors who told us what we should do on is capable of you can quit blaming the weapon and start mission is to maintain that picture while firing. You must Once you learn what fundamentals are the most impor- to succeed. They never showed us how to succeed nor working on your own skills. make the sights the mission so the body will drive the tant and how to best perform them, you begin to understand did they demonstrate for us what success looked like. sights. As distance increases the target is harder to see. what it takes to hit and why you miss. Shooting will become Without firing a round, they barked orders about dress- Grip Nothing changes. Make the sight picture and press the like driving a car. You’ll just do it without much conscious ing the line and handling our pistols safely. We were safe trigger while maintaining that alignment and picture. thought. When a tough course of fire comes up, you’ll treat and qualified (for the most part) simply by saturation of Recoil management starts at the grip. Forget about When you drive a car you don’t have to tell your it like driving though a new and complex city. You‘ll have to the air with lead. what your feet are doing and learn how to hold the weapon foot what do when you see a red light or a green light. find your way but you won’t worry about making turns or During the past 25 years, I learned how to teach people to correctly. Recoil management starts at the grip and ends The foot either goes to gas or goes to brake. There is no applying the brakes. That happens subconsciously.
82 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 83 BAACH Casey Clinic 1RC medical team Sgt. Shin Woo Kim Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital (BAACH) • Primary Care (13-99 yrs) • Hearing exams Soldier Center • Pharmacy • Immunizations Medical Home • Laboratory • Medical Inprocessing • X-ray • PHAs for incoming personnel • Primary Care (18-65 yrs) Medical Capabilities • Hearing exams • All other services offered in • Pharmacy • Immunizations BAACH hospital are available • Laboratory • PHAs • X-ray • Occupational Health • Hearing exams • Public Health Nurse • Immunizations Population Supported • Physical Therapy K-16 Clinic • PHAs • Behavioral Health • Primary Care (18-65 yrs) • Public Health Nurse (once weekly) • Nurse Case Manager • Pharmacy • Physical Therapy Area II • Host Nation Liaison Nurse • Laboratory • Behavioral Health → 121st CSH/BAACH AREA I Area I • Optometry • Hearing exams • Nurse Case Manager • Optometry → Brian Allgood clinic DONGDUCHEON → Casey clinic • Immunizations • Prenatal care (up to 36 weeks) → Yongsan clinic → Camp Red Cloud clinic • PHAs/Flight physicals UIJONGBU Camp Red Cloud Clinic • Physical Therapy (part time) → K-16 → 3 Korean Hospitals → 1RC medical clinic • Primary Care (18-65 yrs) AREA II AREA III • Pharmacy → 26 Korean Hospitals INCHEON SEOUL WONJU • Laboratory PYONGTAEK • X-ray Suwon Clinic Camp Walker Area IV • Hearing exams • Primary Care (18-65 yrs) (Wood Clinic) • Immunizations Area III → Camp Walker Clinic • Pharmacy • Primary Care (0-99 yrs) • PHAs → Humphreys main clinic → Camp Carroll Clinic • Laboratory (in progress) • Pharmacy WAEGWAN • Occupational Health → Sgt. Shin Woo Kim Soldier → 13 Korean Hospitals • Hearing exams • Laboratory AREA IV • Public Health Nurse Center Medical Home and DAEGU • Immunizations • X-ray POHANG • Physical Therapy (part time) Dental Clinic CHANGWON • PHAs/Flight physicals • Hearing exams → Suwon clinic • Dental • Immunizations → 9 Korean Hospitals BUSAN Brian Allgood Primary • Working on: • PHAs - Physical Therapy (part time) • Occupational Health Care Clinic • Public Health Nurse • Primary Care (0-99 yrs) • Physical Therapy • Pharmacy • Behavioral Health • Laboratory Camp Humphreys • Nurse Case Manager • X-ray Main Clinic (Bldg. 555) • Optometry • Hearing exams • Nutritionist Brian Allgood Hospital • Immunizations • Primary Care (0-99 yrs) • OB care off post • PHAs • Pharmacy • Emergency Medicine • Radiology (MRI/CT) • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • Nurse Case Manager • Laboratory • Primary Care • Surgical Services - Physiatrist • All other services offered in • X-ray - Internal Medicine - OB/GYN - Physical Therapy BAACH hospital are available • Hearing exams Camp Carroll Clinic - Family Medicine - ENT - Occupational Therapy • Immunizations - Pediatrics - General Surgery • Medical Board Section Yongsan Soldier Center • PHAs/Flight physicals • Primary Care (18-65yrs) • Medical Services - Orthopedics - Soldiers recommended for • Occupational Health (Bldg. 370) • Pharmacy - Dermatology - Podiatry medical board in CONUS/ Medical Home • Public Health Nurse • Laboratory - Sleep Medicine - Oral Maxillo-facial Surgery medical curtailment • Primary Care (18-99 yrs) • Physical/Occ Therapy (Bldg. 370) • X-ray - Echocardiogram/ Stress Test - Neuro-Surgery (limited) • Nutrition • Pharmacy • Behavioral Health (Bldg. 370) • Hearing exams • Behavioral Health • Laboratory • Nurse Case Manager • Immunizations - Psychiatry • X-ray • Optometry(Bldg.576) • PHAs - Psychology • Hearing exams • Orthopedics (2 days per month) • Occupational Health - Social Work • PHAs/Flight physicals • Prenatal care (up to 36 weeks) • Public Health Nurse - Addiction Medicine • All other services offered in • Dermatology (1 day per week) • Physical Therapy - Family Advocacy BAACH hospital are available • Nutrition (hiring) (hiring)
84 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 85 After-hours medical care iPhone/Android App • Emergencies- use BAACH App on post or 119 for off post (Host nation ambulance services will come) • Provider on call for each clinic--off-duty hours For convenience, staff and patients enrolled or seeking care can • Phone number posted on clinic doors/or use BAACH App navigate Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital 24/7 from • On call provider gives medical advice anywhere in South Korea. Beneficiaries can download the free • If provider recommends an ER visit, unit transportation preferred, or provider will arrange transport with on call BAACH app. from apple iTunes or Google Play store. driver This app technology improves effective and efficient beneficiary access to their health care system anytime, any day, from any- Off post medical care where on the Korean Peninsula. Ensure location services are enabled on your phone and the app • Tricare approved Korean hospitals close to every base in Korea, many with international health centers with will link to your phone's map program to help you navigate to translation services local hospitals. • Healthcare provided is on par with US care with some cultural differences • Brian Allgood monitors all inpatient hospital care and provides assistance as needed • Tricare Prime patients have no payments for Tricare approved hospitals Camp Humphreys Purchased Care Sector Providers
Humphreys Transformation Ajou University Hospital • Extended Hours of the main Humphreys Clinic Hallym University Dongtan - Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m - 9 p.m. 42 Km, 1089 Beds, New Sacred Heart Hospital - Weekends/Holidays: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Trauma Center, Helipad, 41 Km, Emergency Medical • For appointments call 737-2273 or 0503-337-2273 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. OB/GYN Care and Specialty Clinics • For extended hour appointments call 737-2767 or 0503-337-2767 from 5 -9 p.m. on weekdays and 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays. • New hospital expected to have first patient day in November, 2019 Osan AFB Hospital ER 20 Km, Limited After Hours Urgent Care Clinic
St. Mary's Hospital 10 km, Emergency Room
Dankook University Hospital 30 Km, 800 Beds, NICU/ Peds, Cardio, Neuro, Ortho, OB/GYN, Psych, MRI, Current Helipad, EENT construction in progress Good Morning Hospital 10 km, Emergency Room Coming healthcare enhancements • Korea-wide bilingual medical advice line (24/7) • Rotating speciality providers from BAACH to Humphreys Clinics • Enhancing tele-health at Humphreys
86 • Pulse 65, April 2018 Pulse 65, April 2018 • 87 US Forces Medical-Dental-Veterinary Suwon Aid Station Exams: Mon – Fri 0830 - 1100 & 1230 - 1330 788-5107 Call for appointment (Soldiers only) In/Out Processing: Mon - Fri 0830 - 1100 & 1230 - 1330
Facilities Directory AREA IV Dental Clinic #3 (Bldg. 3576) HEALTH CARE/TMC Camp Carroll Clinic 737-9087 / 736-5221 / 736-5799 Radiology: 737-3585 737-4300 Mon – Fri 0730 - 1630 AREA I Mon-Fri 0800-1130 & 1230-1700 Mon – Wed, Fri 0900-1700 (closed 1200-1300) FM exam: Call for appointment (Soldiers only) Camp Casey Health Clinic Triage & Transport Center (TTC ): 737-3582 M,T,W,F 0800-1700 Open 24/7 Camp Walker (Wood Clinic) AREA III Thurs 1300-1630 737-2273 (Press 2-5-1) Camp Red Cloud Medical Clinic Mon – Wed, Fri 0900-1700 (closed 1200-1300) Sgt. Shin Woo Kim Dental Clinic Camp Casey Front Desk: 737-2762/2763 737-2273 (Soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) (Bldg. 6370) CRC TMC Front Desk: 732-7776/6011 Mon – Wed, Fri 0900-1730 (closed 1200-1300) 737-5129 / 5130 APPOINTMENT LINE: 737-2273 (Soldiers only) AREA V Mon – Wed, Fri 0830 - 1700; Thurs 1300 - 1700 (Mon-Fri 0700-1600) Osan Air Base Carius Dental Treatment Facility Public Health Nurse: AREA II 0505-784-DOCS (3627) (Bldg. 3020) 737-3557 737-9206/9207 Mon-Fri 0830-1730 Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital BHC Chinhae Mon – Fri 0730 - 1630 737-2273 (Press 1-1) 762-5415 Audiology: 737-3590 Mon-Wed, Fri 0800 - 1900 (closed 1200 - 1300) Mon – Fri 0830-1630 AREA IV Mon-Fri 0830-1130 & 1300-1630 Thurs 1300 - 1700 (Soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) Bodine Dental Clinic Behavioral Health (Bldg. 802): DENTAL CLINIC (Bldg. 220) 730-4304 Yongsan Soldier Centered Medical Home 737-9452 / 737-4791 Mon-Fri 0830-1730 737-2273 (Press 2-1-1) AREA I Mon – Fri 0730 - 1630 Mon – Wed, Fri 0900 - 1700 (closed 1200 - 1300) Dental Exams: Activity Duty: Mon – Wed & Fri (Walk in only) Immunizations: 737-3577 (Soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) Camp Casey DC 0900 - 1100, Thurs 1300 - 1500 Mon-Fri 0830 -1200 & 1300-1700 (Bldg. 808) *LIMITIONS DUE TO SERGEANTS TRAINING K-16 Medical Clinic 737-9011 / 737-9012 Activity Duty Family appointment only: Lab: 737-3580 741-6300 Mon – Fri 0730 - 1630 (Call 1230 - 1530 Mon – Fri) Space Available appointments Mon-Fri 0830-1700 Mon – Wed, Fri 0900 - 1530 (closed 1130 - 1300) In/Out Processing (Mon - Fri): 0730 - 1600 (Soldiers only) (Lunch 1130-1230) Camp Carroll Dental Clinic Optometry: 737-3594 (Bldg. 180) Mon-Fri 0900-1200 & 1300-1700 AREA III Camp Red Cloud DC 737-4201/4202 (Bldg. S-306) Mon – Fri 0930 - 1630 PHAs: Call Appointment Line Sgt. Shin Woo Kim Soldier Center Medical Home 737-9009 / 737-9010 Call to make appointments for all dental treatment 737-2273 (Bldg. 6370): 737-2273 Mon – Wed 0730 - 1630, Thur 1300 - 1630, *APPTs ONLY Mon – Wed, Fri 0830 - 1700; Thurs 1300 - 1700 Fri 0730 - 1530 AREA V *MUST COMPLETE PART 1 FIRST (Soldiers only) During normal hours of operation Osan Air Base Dental Clinic Pharmacy: 737-3598 Master Sgt. Henry L. Jenkins Patient Centered Medical Home AREA II (Bldg. 777) Mon-Fri 0830-1700 (Bldg. 555): 737-2273 784-2108 Mon – Fri 0900 - 2100; Sat, Sun, Holiday 0830 - 1900 Dental Clinic #2 Mon – Wed, Fri 0700 - 1700 Physical Therapy: 737-3588 (closed 1200-1300) (Bldg. 5107) Thurs 0900 - 1700 Mon-Fri 0800-1200 & 1300-1700 (Soldiers/family members/retirees/DOD Employees) 737-9089 / 737-9090 Mon – Fri 0730 - 1130 & 1230 - 1630
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Facilities Directory
VET CLINIC
AREA I AREA I USAG Red Cloud (Bldg. 437) 732-7434 Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. AREA II Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 0900-1200, 1300-1600 AREA III AREA II
USAG Yongsan (Bldg. 4728) 737-2450 Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. Mon 1300 - 1600 Tue 0900 - 1600 Wed 0900 - 1600 Thurs 1300 - 1600 Fri 0900 - 1600 AREA IV (Closed for lunch 1130 - 1300)
AREA III
USAG Humphreys (Bldg. 2260) 737-9720 Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. Mon, Thurs Closed Tue, Wed, Fri 0900 - 1200, 1300 - 1600
AREA IV To Call DSN by cell phone, dial 050-3330-xxxx USAG Walker for numbers starting with 730 or (Bldg. 341) 050-3337-xxxx for numbers starting with 737. 764-4708 Dial last four digits as normal. Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. *NOT AN EMERGENCY CARE CLINIC* Tue, Wed, Fri 0900 - 1200, 1300 - 1600 AREA V EMERGENCY on post from DSN: 911 Osan Air Base EMERGENCY on post from Cell: 050-3330-5906 (Bldg. 766) EMERGENCY off post from Cell: 119 784-6614 Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays. Mon – Fri 0900-1600
90 • Pulse 65, April 2018 PURCHASED CARE SECTOR PROVIDERS Free Shuttle Bus from Humphreys to SMC
For the convenience of US military patients and family members, SMC will operate a free shuttle bus between Camp Humphreys and SMC starting
December 4th, 2017. We hope you take advantage of this service. 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 From Camp Humphreys to SMC • Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital 070-5012-3420 031-910-7777 • Hwain Metro Hospital 041-622-1300 Monday to Friday (not available on Korean national holidays) • Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital AREA I • Dankook University Hospital 031-820-3636 041-550-7640 • Hallym University Dongtan Hospital Camp Humphreys Bus Stop Main Gate (Anjeong-ri) SMC Gate 4 031-8086-2300 AREA II • South Seoul Hospital 031-218-0761 • Ajou University Hospital Time 08:00 09:30 031-219-4010 AREA II AREA III • St. Vincent's Hospital 031-249-8016 • AHS Korea 02-749-7915 From SMC to Camp Humphreys • Seoul National University • Yeouido St. Mary's Monday to Friday (not available on Korean national holidays) Hospital 02-3779-2212 Bundang Hospital • Seoul St. Mary's 031-787-2038 Hospital 02-2258-6818 • Cha University Bundang Medical Center Camp Humphreys • Drs. Woo&Hann's Skin Bus Stop SMC Gate 4 Main Gate (Anjeong-ri) and Laser Clinic 031-780-5168 02-777-2991 • The Mindcare Institute Time 16:30 18:00 070-8888-8277 AREA IV • Hangang Sacred Haert Hospital 02-2639-5025 AREA IV • Severance Hospital * Shuttle bus departs exactly on time. Please don’t be late. 02-2228-5819 • Hyosung Hospital • Cha Gangnam Medical 053-766-7073 * Please check the sign ‘Samsung Medical Center’ Center, Cha University • Yeungnam University Hospital 02-3468-3127 prior to boarding the bus. • Seoul National University 053-640-6645 • Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Hospital 02-2072-4100 * This shuttle bus is for US military patients and and family members • Tong Il Medical (DME Center 053-250-7997 only) 02-766-2433 • Daegu Fatima Hospital 053-940-7520 who have appointments at SMC. • Ewha Womens University • Women Medi Park Hospital Mokdong Hospital (West) 054-450-9870 * If you have a question, please contact at 02-3410-0232 02-2650-5890 • Gumi Cha Hospital 031-219-4010 • EZPAP Care (DME only) • Samsung Changwon Hospital * Pictures of the shuttle bus (한아름) 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
92 • Pulse 65, April 2018 LAST VIEW
65th Medical Brigade Soldier flips a vehicle tire as part of the Combat Physical Fitness Test dur- Maj. Samuel Sama, a CRNA Anethesist with the A 121st Combat Support Hospital, checks the vital ing last month’s Brigade-Wide Best Warrior Com- signs of a patient (simulated) during the Mass petition. The five winners will represent the “Mighty Casualty Exercise at U.S. Army Garrision Camp 65th” at the 8th Army Best Warrior Competition in Humphreys during Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2017. May at Camp Casey. For more on the competition see pages 24-25. (Photo by Cpl. Jae Yeon Chung, 65th Medical Brigade Public Affairs Office)
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