060613-N-3714J-003 Tawi Tawi, Philippines (June 13, 2006) - Navy Lt. Stella Annuziato checks the vital signs of a child being admitted aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), while the ship visits the city on a scheduled humanitarian mission. Mercy is on a five-month deployment to South Asia, 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 distribut
060613-N-3714J-003 Tawi Tawi, Philippines (June 13, 2006) - Navy Lt. Stella Annuziato checks the vital signs of a child being admitted aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), while the ship visits the city on a scheduled humanitarian mission. Mercy is on a five-month deployment to South Asia, 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. 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, which have significant medical capabilities. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Erika N. Jones (RELEASED) US Navy 060613-N-3714J-003 Navy Lt. Stella Annuziato checks the vital signs of a child being admitted aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), while the ship visits the city on a schedu
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