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Critical-care nurse Capt Marianne Gignac observes ANA nurses.

Medical and Dental mentoring in Mazar-e-Sharif

At the heart of an effective and sustainable Afghan National Army is effective and sustainable health care support, and a Medical Training Advisory Group (MTAG) from the NATO Training Mission–Afghanistan is deployed in Mazar-e Sharif to assist with this task. Read more...

Colonel Homer Tien, Role 3/CF Trauma Surgeon.

A trauma surgeon reflects on 10 months of service at the Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN: Kandahar Airfield is a bustling, multi-national base where there are as many different activities occurring at any one time as any cosmopolitan city can have. Read more...

Capt Dwayne Coad, a Medical Officer in the Health Service Reserves examines a patient in Honduras.

Canadian Forces Health Services Reservists Deploy to Honduras

Canadian Forces Health Services Reserve personnel have deployed with multinational forces to San Pedro Sulain in Honduras. The mission is a medical training exercise organized by the United States military. The goal of these exercises is to enhance interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities and build military to military relationships. It also improves medical readiness and promotes international partnering in the provision of humanitarian assistance. Capt Dwayne Coad, a Medical Officer in the Health Service Reserves (with JTFN Yellowknife), has deployed on the exercise, which runs from 28 April -9 June.

Dr. Jitinder Sareen, Commodore Hans Jung and members of the Banting family.

The First Recipient of the Major Sir Frederick Banting MC, RCAMC Award for Military Health Research

The Major Sir Frederick Banting MC, RCAMC Award for Military Health Research was awarded to Dr Jitinder Sareen, at the most recent Military Veteran's Health Research Forum in Kingston Ontario. Dr Sareen is the Director of Research and Anxiety Services in the Department of Psychiatry at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Man. Read more...

Photo Credit: Jim Clark, DRDC.

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Major Geneviève Bussière

Following the First Air crash, Maj Bussière immediately initiative the coordination of the forensic odontology (FOd) operation between the on-site team, the RCMP, and the Nunavut coroner. She expertly commanded the entire FOd operation at the Ottawa Hospital; from performing dental autopsies, to conducting the reconciliation board. Her professionalism facilitated families in their grieving process while bringing great credit to the CF and the CFHS.

  • Citation for WO DS Hryhoryshen Mission Transition Task Force Headquarters and Signal Squadron
  • Citation V2010 presented to Maj B Roth 12 Fd Amb Vancouver (26 January 2011)
  • OMM presented to Maj WM McKenzie, 12 Fd Amb Vancouver (10 Nov 2010)
  • OMM presented to WO MLS Seaward 11 CF H Svcs C Shilo (16 January 2011)
  • Surgeon General Award of Excellence presented to Maj J Tiefenbach, 1 H Svcs Gp (04 February 2011)
  • Surgeon General Award of Excellence presented to Capt M McBride, 1 H Svcs Gp (25 March 2011)
  • Surgeon General Award of Excellence presented to MWO M Chapman, CF H Svcs C (P) (31 March 2011)
  • CEFCOM Commendation presented to Lt(N) JG Barnes, 12 CF H Svcs C Wainwright (07 March 2011)
  • CEFCOM Commendation presented to LCdr S Jalonen, 1 Fd Amb (07 March 2011)
  • OSM presented to Capt K Amesbury, 1 H Svcs Gp (20 April 2011)
  • US Army Commendation Medal presented to Lt(N) KR Barnes, 12 CF H Svcs C (20 April 2011)
  • General Campaign Star presented to Lt(N) S. Atwal, 1 Fd Amb (20 April 2011)

Read more honours and awards...

Promotions

  • Warrant Officer S Seaward - promoted to the rank of Master Warrant Officer (11 CF H Svcs C Shilo)
  • Lieutenant (N) Megan McKenzie - promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander, 29 September 2010 (DHSO)
  • Sergeant Annie Tremblay (MRad Tech) - promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer, 31 August 2010 (41 CF H Svcs C Saint Jean)
  • Master Corporal Francine Paquet (MRad Tech) - promoted to the rank of Sergeant, 31 August 2010 (41 CF H Svcs C Saint Jean)
  • Commander Roland Young - promoted to the rank of Captain (N), 30 August 2010 (Commanding Officer, 4 Health Services Group Headquarters)
  • Master Corporal Dave Decaire (MRad Tech) - promoted to the rank of Sergeant, 24 August 2010 (CF H Svcs C(P))
  • Lieutenant Simon Rosciszewski (HCA) - promoted to the rank of Captain (28 July 2010)
  • Lieutenant Adrian Storm (HCA) - promoted to the rank of Captain (28 July 2010)
  • Sergeant Dave Mann (MRad Tech) - promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer (28 July 2010)
  • LCol Charlebois promoted by American Commodore (25 July 2010)

Retirements

  • Sergeant Tom Wojcik - Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre Ottawa Detachment Sudbury (02 May 2011)
  • Captain Mike McBride, 30 March 2011, CF H Svcs C (P)
  • Master Warrant Officer S Seaward - 11 CF H Svcs C Shilo (7 January 2011)
  • Colonel Scott Becker, 03 August 2010, Director Dental Services
  • Commander IM Fleming, 04 August 2010, MARPAC, Pacific Regional Surgeon

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