2-12 Cav holds free health clinic in Baghdad

Courtesy Photo | Capt. Matthew Phillips inspects an Iraqi boy for cavities during the health clinic operation in southern Ghazaliya. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christopher Lopez, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment)  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

03.27.2007

Courtesy Story

Multi-National Corps Iraq Public Affairs

By 1st Lt. Nicholas P. Paolini
2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment

BAGHDAD — Iraqi army and Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers put smiles on kid's faces during a health clinic operation on March 25. The clinic treated over 200 Iraqis from all over southern Ghazaliya, a neighborhood in northwestern Baghdad.

While the Iraqi Army provided security, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, medics screened the Iraqis to determine their health needs. If care was required, the battalion's physician's assistant, 1st Lt. Luis Lozada, examined the patients. The brigade dentist, Capt. Matthew Philips, was also present and serviced any dental requirements.

Since the make-shift clinic was at a school, the Soldiers took the opportunity to help the school kids out by donating school supplies. Teamed up with the Iraqi army, the Soldiers gave out pens, pencils, paper, backpacks, soccer balls, newspapers, and various other items.

Company D came well stocked with boxes of medical supplies to provide care for the Iraqi people. The boxes consisted of ibuprofen, bandages and other medical supplies. The company also treated Iraqis with a variety of health problems, varying from eye and skin issues to ear infections. The Soldiers even gave out prescription medications for Iraqis with diabetes and hypertension.

• Date Taken: 03.27.2007
• Date Posted: 03.27.2007 09:25
• Story ID: 9634
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ