Greater Chenango Cares IRT soliciting walk-ins
NORWICH – The Greater Chenango Cares IRT invited members of the press to the Norwich High School Thursday, giving the community a guided tour of the portable medical station.
The program is part of an Innovative Readiness Training exercise that allows trained members of the Army, Navy and reserves to perform medical treatments and prevention techniques to patients.
According to IRT organizers, the goal is two-fold. While the exercise meets training requirements for reservists, the operation also allows the military to serve everyday citizens by offering general medical care, screenings, physical therapy, dental and optometry care.
The staff of more than 170 military personnel have been busy seeing a steady flow of more than 600 patients since the doors open four days ago, equating to nearly 4,000 procedures valued at over $330,000.
While there is no cost to civilians, U.S. Army Public Affairs Officer Captain Charles An said that the training exercise is not free. “It does cost the military, but it's the cost of training; and exercises like this allows the military to give back to undeserved communities where the outreach can be most benefited,” said An.
The IRT operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will continue through July 22.
“This is a big deal because many of the patients that we area seeing have never had access o the services that we're offering to them at no cost,” said An. “When we come into an undeserved area, many of the patients are receiving treatments that the never knew existed.”
In addition to medical screenings and basic routine dental procedures, civilians can also bring pets for veterinary care.
“[Military personnel] are walking away from their homes, their families. Being willing to serve our nation both overseas and at home is a great way to give back to those who support us—and to say thank you for what we've been doing over those 14 years,” said An.
IRT organizers are still soliciting walk-ins on a first come first served basis, and appointments are still being taken by calling 337-1643.
There are no residency restriction, meaning that you do not need to be a Chenango County resident to receive services.
The program is part of an Innovative Readiness Training exercise that allows trained members of the Army, Navy and reserves to perform medical treatments and prevention techniques to patients.
According to IRT organizers, the goal is two-fold. While the exercise meets training requirements for reservists, the operation also allows the military to serve everyday citizens by offering general medical care, screenings, physical therapy, dental and optometry care.
The staff of more than 170 military personnel have been busy seeing a steady flow of more than 600 patients since the doors open four days ago, equating to nearly 4,000 procedures valued at over $330,000.
While there is no cost to civilians, U.S. Army Public Affairs Officer Captain Charles An said that the training exercise is not free. “It does cost the military, but it's the cost of training; and exercises like this allows the military to give back to undeserved communities where the outreach can be most benefited,” said An.
The IRT operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will continue through July 22.
“This is a big deal because many of the patients that we area seeing have never had access o the services that we're offering to them at no cost,” said An. “When we come into an undeserved area, many of the patients are receiving treatments that the never knew existed.”
In addition to medical screenings and basic routine dental procedures, civilians can also bring pets for veterinary care.
“[Military personnel] are walking away from their homes, their families. Being willing to serve our nation both overseas and at home is a great way to give back to those who support us—and to say thank you for what we've been doing over those 14 years,” said An.
IRT organizers are still soliciting walk-ins on a first come first served basis, and appointments are still being taken by calling 337-1643.
There are no residency restriction, meaning that you do not need to be a Chenango County resident to receive services.
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