Col. Andrew Baxter, Deputy Commander for Nursing at the CSH, was joined by... VIEW ORIGINAL
YONGSAN, South Korea -- In U.S. Army's 240 year history, nurses have played an integral role in advancing the health of Soldiers, family members and retirees.
With two World Wars and two prolonged conflicts in Asia, the 20th Century saw extraordinary advancements in access to care, advanced surgical procedures, post-surgical care, the administration of blood products, and improvements in evacuation procedures that quantifiably saved lives.
The Army Nurse Corps was there during every step, collaborating with the rest of the AMEDD Team to greatly improve the survival rates within the force.
The nurses and medical staff of the 121st Combat Support Hospital (CSH) gathered for a ceremony and cake cutting on February 2, 2016, which was televised via Video Teleconferencing (VTC) throughout Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital, to celebrate the 115th Anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps.
The ceremony's guest speaker was Col. Andrew Baxter, an Army Nurse with over 22 years of experience and the current Deputy Commander for Nursing at the 121st CSH.
"The theme for Army Nursing this year is "Leading from where you are"," said Baxter. "Our nurses have earned the respect and confidence of our beneficiaries by providing the best possible quality of care. I am proud to continue to go forward with each and every one of you as we work more inclusively and jointly with the Army Medicine Team."
On February 2, 1901, the U.S. Army Nurse Corps was established as a permanent Corps within the U.S. Army Medical Department.
Prior to the formal and legal recognition of nurses within the Army Medical Department, nurses have been providing care to sick and wounded Soldiers since as early as 1775.
Joining Baxter in the cake cutting ceremony was 1st Lt. Shane Sanchez, the youngest Registered Nurse, Pfc. Angel Ortiz, the youngest Licensed Practical Nurse, and Pvt. Brenda Mendiola, the youngest Combat Medic within the 121st CSH.
The event, which was open to the public, drew in a crowd of current and past Army Nurses from throughout the Medical Activity Korea footprint via VTC.
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