Monday Health.mil News Round-Up: Tiny device could save lives on battlefield; SAMMC continues to be the only DoD Level I Trauma Center; Free summer meals for kids

Tiny device could save lives on battlefield

Getting rapid treatment for wounds or injuries suffered on the battlefield can mean the difference between life and death.

Army medical researchers recently developed "a device that will revolutionize triage," said Lt. Col. Robert Carter. In other words, it could lower casualties in the first few minutes dramatically.

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SAMMC continues to be the only DoD Level I Trauma Center

San Antonio Military Medical Center received its level I trauma center reverification from the verification review committee and ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons June 26.

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Free summer meals for kids

Children and teens are vulnerable to hunger and poor nutrition, especially during the summer months when school is out. This can lead to lower academic performance once school begins again. Poor nutrition also makes kids more prone to illness and other health issues. 

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