060527-N-3532C-092 Zamboanga, Republic of the Philippines (May 27, 2006) - A Navy doctor, an Aloha Medical Mission doctor, an Air Force dentist, Filipino nurse, and an Indian surgical technician work together aboard Naval hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) to remove a thyroid goiter from a local resident during Mercy’s humanitarian deployment to South and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. The medical crew aboard Mercy will provide general and ophthalmology surgery, basic medical evaluation and treatment, preventive medicine treatment, dental screenings and treatment, optometry scre
060527-N-3532C-092 Zamboanga, Republic of the Philippines (May 27, 2006) - A Navy doctor, an Aloha Medical Mission doctor, an Air Force dentist, Filipino nurse, and an Indian surgical technician work together aboard Naval hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) to remove a thyroid goiter from a local resident during Mercy’s humanitarian deployment to South and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. The medical crew aboard Mercy will provide general and ophthalmology surgery, basic medical evaluation and treatment, preventive medicine treatment, dental screenings and treatment, optometry screenings, eyewear distribution, public health training and veterinary services as requested by the host nations. Like all Naval forces Mercy is able to rapidly respond to a range of situations on short notice. Mercy is uniquely capable of supporting medical and humanitarian assistance needs and is configured with special medical equipment and a robust multi-specialized medical team who can provide a range of services ashore as well as aboard the ship. The medical staff is augmented with an assistance crew, many of whom are part of non-governmental organizations that have significant medical capabilities. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Joseph Caballero (RELEASED) US Navy 060527-N-3532C-092 USNS Mercy - Deployment 2006
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