Topic: Eric B. Schoomaker

US military concerned about 'over-medication' of troops

AFP Global Edition - 661 days ago
<div><p>The US Army's surgeon general on Monday expressed concern about "over-medication" of soldiers returning from combat, saying the military is closely tracking how drugs are prescribed to troops.</p><p>The top medical officer in the army, Lieutenant General ...

Army Surgeon General Discusses Progress in Warrior Care

Military Medicine - 1115 days ago
In a recent interview, AMSUS member LTG Eric Schoomaker, MC, USA reflected on some of the lessons in courage and strength he learned from wounded soldiers while serving as commander of Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC and later as ...

Walter Reed commander working to fix Army medical problems

AP Features - 1707 days ago
The U.S. Army medical system is working hard to fix its problems and provide quality care to troops following reports early this year of shoddy treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the hospital's new commanding officer said Friday.Maj ...