Kirkuk's Azadi Hospital receives ultrasound equipment from coalition forces

Courtesy Photo | A doctor at the Azadi General Hospital in Kirkuk, Iraq, uses a new ultrasound probe to examine a patient October 5. Two new ultrasound probes were delivered to the hospital by coalition forces earlier that day. (Photo submitted by Task Force 2-116 Armor)  

KIRKUK, IRAQ

10.11.2005

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CPT Monte Hibbert
116th BCT Public Affairs

FOB WARRIOR, Iraq -- Medical professionals from the 116th Brigade Combat Team's Task Force 2-116 Armor delivered new ultrasound probes to Azadi General Hospital October 5, marking the first of several equipment upgrades requested by hospital staff through coalition forces.

The two ultrasound probes delivered fixed the hospital's broken ultrasound system, increasing the medical capability of the hospital.

"This is the first medical equipment project to receive funding from the projects turned in by 2-116," said Capt. James Schroeder, TF 2-116 Medical Officer. "Azadi Hospital has not had a functioning ultrasound for several months and these probes will aid them in performing needed diagnostic procedures."

Schroeder said the hospital is still in need of a higher resolution ultrasound, which is another project awaiting funding, but the probes will help fill the gap until the other project is funded.

"The hospital was very grateful to receive these probes," he said.
Working to better the quality of life for the citizens of Kirkuk by helping improve healthcare is one way the 116th BCT is helping Iraqis in their area of responsibility. The 116th BCT is performing a four-fold mission in Kirkuk Province including training and supporting Iraqi security forces, helping Iraqis improve their local economy, assisting their new government and improving their communications.

The 116th BCT is comprised of headquarters and staff sections, two armor battalions, a mechanized infantry battalion, a support battalion, a field artillery battalion, an engineer battalion, and various intelligence, signal, and specialized units. The 116th BCT is one of several Army National Guard units deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III.

• Date Taken: 10.11.2005
• Date Posted: 10.11.2005 14:33
• Story ID: 3254
• Location: KIRKUK, IQ