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Feb. 28, 2024

DHN East director visits “North Country”

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Lance Raney, director for Defense Health Network East, visited local commands and community health care leaders at Fort Drum, New York, Feb. 13-14. Raney, who is also the Medical Readiness Command East Director, met Army Medical Department Fort Drum leaders and members to observe how they support the military medical mission.

July 25, 2023

Fort Drum welcomes new Medical Department Activity commander during change of command ceremony

The Fort Drum community officially welcomed the new commander of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity and Guthrie Army Medical Home during a change of command ceremony at Memorial Park, July 21, 2023.

June 23, 2023

Fort Drum’s Soldier Recovery Unit welcomes new commander

Fort Drum’s Soldier Recovery Unit welcomed its new commander and bid farewell to the outgoing senior leader during a change of command ceremony outside the SRU’s headquarters June 20, 2023.

April 14, 2023

Fort Drum Dental Activity celebrates Red Cross dental assistant graduates

The Fort Drum Dental Health Activity celebrated the accomplishments and hard work of seven dental assistant students during a graduation ceremony at the Sportsman Lounge on Fort Drum, New York, April 6, 2023.

July 19, 2021

Fort Drum Medical Activity welcomes new commander during Change of Command

Col. Matthew Mapes assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC), Fort Drum, New York, from Col. Robert Heath during a change of command ceremony, July 16, 2021.

June 21, 2021

Fort Drum Medical Activity welcomes new command sergeant major

Command Sgt. Maj. Eric N. Price assumed responsibility as the Fort Drum Medical Activity’s senior enlisted leader during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Fort Drum, New York, June 17, 2021.

March 24, 2021

Expanding Compassionate Care for Sexual Assault Survivors: Fort Drum sexual assault healthcare specialist provides training in forensic examinations to Navy doctor

The U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Drum, New York, hosted a U.S. Navy doctor during a Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE) course. Traditionally held in San Antonio, the two-week course consisted of one week of online didactic training and three days of hands-on clinical training taught by the Fort Drum Sexual Assault Medical Management Office program manager.

Jan. 15, 2021

A long road to recovery: 10th Mountain Soldier returns to duty nearly a year after catastrophic car accident

Perseverance is defined as the ability to keep doing something despite obstacles or delay in achieving success. A real-world example is that of 1st Lt. Thomas Vincent, who spent nearly an entire year recovering after a severe car accident in November 2019 left him with multiple injuries.

Jan. 4, 2021

Fort Drum Veterinary Treatment Facility hosts drive-up vaccine clinic

The Fort Drum Veterinary Treatment Facility hosted a drive-up vaccine clinic at their facility on Fort Drum, New York, Dec. 28. The day-long event provided much-needed inoculations and wellness exams while minimizing person-to-person contact. Additionally, no appointments were necessary, allowing the clinic to care for more pets than on a typical day.

Sept. 28, 2020

Fort Drum Medical Activity Soldiers train as Sexual Assault Forensic Assistants

Staff Sgt. Dennis Manuel, Spc. Marissa Kirian, and Spc. Kelly Pham recently completed the SAMFE assist training under the guidance of Fort Drum’s Sexual Assault Medical Management Office program manager. Under the new Fort Drum pilot program, the volunteer Soldiers are now ready to provide on-call, rapid support to primary SAMFE providers in assisting with medical exams, collecting forensic evidence, and supporting victims during sexual assault forensic exams.

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