Conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Defense Department officials testified about treatment and housing for injured soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Among the issues they addressed were living conditions at Walter R…
360 viewsDefense Department officials testified about treatment and housing for injured soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Among the issues they addressed were living conditions at Walter R…
360 viewsThe House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel heard testimony on Department of Defense mental health services and programs. Witnessed testified about mental health among milita…
324 viewsOfficials spoke to reporters about conditions, renovations, and administrative processes at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center. They responded to questions…
76 viewsDr. Winkenwerder talked about the mandatory anthrax vaccinations that the Defense Department is resuming for more than 200,000 troops and civilians. The shots will be required for military u…
251 viewsThe Subcommittee on Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs of the House Appropriations Committee held a hearing on recent reports of shortfalls in the budget of the Department of Vete…
247 viewsDefense Department officials announced a new health care plan being implemented for eligible National Guard and Reserve members. Topics included recruitment, compensation packages, cost, and…
65 viewsAssistant Defense Secretary for Health Affairs Dr. William Winkenwerder spoke to reporters about public health issues associated with the Asian tsunami disaster and international efforts to …
31 viewsDefense Department officials announced the expansion of anthrax and small pox vaccination programs for additional Defense Department personnel, following the successful programs begun in 200…
68 viewsMr. Winkenwerder spoke to reporters about a study on military health issues and lifestyle choices. Among the topics they addressed were levels of alcohol and tobacco use, comparisons with th…
51 viewsOfficials talked about the anthrax vaccine being given to U.S. troops. This news conference was held in response to a U.S. circuit court judge’s decision to suspend the Defense Department’s …
225 viewsMr. Haveman talked to reporters about the status of reconstruction efforts in the Iraqi health care infrastructure. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters.
45 viewsMr. William Winkenwerder, Assistant Defense Secretary for Health Affairs, briefed reporters on the status of reconstruction of the health infrastructure in Iraq. Among the topics he addresse…
48 viewsAt a press conference at the National Press Club, officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, talked with reporters about th…
170 viewsMr. Winkenweder talked about the health of the military, small pox vaccinations, how to protect troops from biological and chemical weapons, and other health related issues. He also responde…
75 viewsWitnesses testified to a Senate Armed Services Subcommittee about past testing of biological and chemical agents involving U.S. Naval vessels and personnel exposure to the agents. They talke…
314 viewsOfficials spoke to reporters about the results of 27 chemical and biological warfare tests undertaken during the Cold War. The tests were part of “Project 112” and took place between 1962 an…
227 viewsAssistant Defense Secretary for Health Affairs, William Winkenwerder, and other officials spoke to reporters about the resumption of a military anthrax vaccination program, its potential exp…
94 viewsThe Presidential Commission on the HIV Epidemic heard testimony from medical professionals and the insurance industry about the costs of caring for an individual who had been infected with t…
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