Amanda Towner
Amanda Towner writes news articles for the Halldale Group’s website as well as CAT and MST Magazines. She studied English and Creative Writing at Stetson University, where she became a Sullivan Scholar for her work. Her writing covers several topics including journalism and storytelling, and is featured in several publications.
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In an effort to maximize the U.S. Army medic's potential and bring an alternative for medical imaging to the battlefield, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) scientists are partnering with medics from the Farrelly Health Clinic, Fort Riley, Kansas, and the Texas Army National Guard to develop... 24 July 2019
In an effort to maximize the U.S. Army medic's potential and bring an alternative for medical imaging to the battlefield, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) scientists are partnering with medics from the Farrelly Health Clinic, Fort Riley, Kansas, and the Texas Army National Guard to develop... 24 July 2019
The Inovus difference in medical education. Martin (Dim) Jones reports. When I was asked by my revered CEO to visit a small medical simulation company in St. Helens, I gently pointed out that my area of expertise – such as it is - lies in military aviation. What I... 24 July 2019
Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation (CHIPS). Image credit: UTHSC. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center opened a new chapter in health care education in Tennessee and beyond on May 11, 2018, when the ribbon was cut on its new $39.7 million Center for Healthcare Improvement and... 24 July 2019
Group Editor Marty Kauchak discusses Army Medicine with Surgeon General Nadja West. On 13 May, LTG Nadja West the 44th Surgeon General of the United States Army and Commanding General, US Army Medical Command, spoke with Halldale Group Editor Marty Kauchak. The entire transcript from their wide-ranging interview follows... 24 July 2019
David Mayer, MD, CEO Patient Safety Movement Foundation, Executive Director MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety writes. As healthcare providers, we are all committed to providing high-quality care to our patients. In doing so, we focus on the quality of the services we provide. We need to embrace and... 24 July 2019
Virtual reality simulation immerses learners in a low-cost reality based clinical environment. When first thinking about how patient care could be improved through more effective healthcare training, the team at Oxford Medical Simulation (OMS) started with the problem: clinicians kill people. Nursing student at the University of Northampton trying... 24 July 2019
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers from the 13th Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Battalion and the 319th PSYOP Company refreshed basic warrior skills during a combat lifesaver course (CLS) at a Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, July 18, 2019. John Flood, the training site lead for the course... 23 July 2019
U.S. Army Reserve soldiers from the 13th Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Battalion and the 319th PSYOP Company refreshed basic warrior skills during a combat lifesaver course (CLS) at a Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, July 18, 2019. John Flood, the training site lead for the course... 23 July 2019
Inovus Medical announced this week that development of their revolutionary Augmented Reality (AR) laparoscopic simulator is to gather pace after securing a £1million product development contract through SBRI Healthcare, funded by NHS England. The technology, which is set to democratise access to highly realistic, affordable laparoscopic simulation, began development... 23 July 2019
