CAMP PHOENIX, Afghanistan – A new local national screening clinic at Camp Phoenix officially opened its door for services Nov. 6, as members of the 196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Dakota Army National Guard, along with members of a local Afghan medical group participated in a grand opening ceremony.
The Avicenna Mashal Clinic will provide medical screening services for local Afghans who apply to work at Camp Phoenix and other camps throughout the Kabul Base Cluster.
Services include X-rays for tuberculosis, blood draws to examine for HIV and AIDS, immunizations to protect against diseases, and education on personal hygiene.
“There is a very big need for this screening clinic because of the Afghans who want to work for Camp Phoenix or any military base,” said Seliman Baheer, clinic manager and vice president of Mahal Baheer Group. “Making sure Afghans are healthy helps to ensure the overall health and well-being of the camp and those who live and work here.”
With oversight of the clinic, the 196th, or Task Force Rushmore’s surgeon cell, will work alongside medical providers from the Mahal Baheer Group to ensure accurate screening process are conducted and only healthy Afghans are cleared for work on the camps.
“This clinic is providing us with a good opportunity to work with Afghan doctors to help mentor them in screening procedures and how to conduct them thoroughly,” said Capt. Regan Norgaard, physician assistant, Task Force Rushmore surgeon cell.
Norgaard said the new clinic also plays into the counterinsurgency mission, and is helping the Afghan people understand the importance of good health.
“The clinic is not only helping to keep U.S. and coalition forces healthy, but is also demonstrating to the Afghan people we care about their overall health,” said Norgaard. “Helping the locals to understand the importance of good health and hygiene will contribute to them living longer.”
“I want to thank the Task Force Rushmore and the U.S. military for building this screening clinic and providing this service to the Afghan people,” added Baheer.
| Date Taken: | 11.06.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 11.07.2010 00:34 |
| Story ID: | 59573 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
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