Thursday, November 15, 2007

Military Advanced Training Center Opens

Craig Coleman published an article on 13SEPT2007 with Military.com entitled "Military Advanced Training Center Opens at WRAMC". The article highlights the purpose of te buidling in mission to continue to create a seamless transition from Wounded Warrior to reintegration or retirment. Here is an excerpt:

Walter Reed Army Medical Center's new Military Advanced Training Center opened its doors today to offer rehabilitating Soldiers the latest in cutting edge equipment to help with their recovery.
The facility is designed for ease of use and has the latest in computer and video monitoring systems and prosthetics to help enhance amputee and patient care.

The 31,000 square-foot facility will house more than 15 specialties, including physicians, nurse case managers, therapists, psychologists, social workers, benefits counselors and representatives of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Charles Scoville, WRAMC's chief of amputee service, said the building is designed to bring to
gether the multi-disciplinary team that cares for warriors in transition. "Our team will provide care from initial surgery through reintegration of warriors to their units, or a seamless transition to VA care," he said.


Clck here to see virtual floor plan with actual pictures of some of the equipment.

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