The Department of Defense provides health care and veterinary services at no cost to patients for several counties in Georgia

3d Theater Medical Command
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Clark

Date: 07.08.2024
Posted: 07.09.2024 10:50
News ID: 475747
Innovative Readiness Training 2024

Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) is a Department of Defense (DoD) military training opportunity, exclusive to the United States and its territories, which delivers joint training opportunities to increase deployment readiness. The D.O.D. partnered with Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission and local health departments, which encompasses seven counties in Georgia: Warren Co, Burke Co, Hancock Co, Jefferson Co, McDuffie Co, Jenkins Co, and Lincoln Co. The mission is from July, 2 2024 until July 12, 2024. The goal is to provide health care services to under funded communities at no charge to the patient. The services include, behavioral health, dental care, optometry services, general health care and veterinary services.