Message from the Surgeon

To All Commanders,

With the implement of the Medical Dept of Birney's Division, there are a few new Orders that will be set in place to protect the members, military and civilian, of Birney's Division. As we all know accidents do happen, and people get hurt. The Medical Dept is equipped to handle minor injuries on and off the field until medical personnel arrives. Certain members of the staff are certified in CPR and work in the medical field. The Medical Dept will have available things such as band aids, ace bandages, first aid supplies etc. The Medical Department's " Hospital Tent " will be set up close to the Generals Headquarters at all events, and will be open for the entire event. If medical attention is necessary please stop by the " Hospital Tent " or send a runner and Medical Staff will respond.

General Order 1:
All members of Birney's Division, who have any kind of medical condition, in which medication is taken, MUST fill out a Emergency Medical Card and keep it on them during the event. The information on the card is confidential, and will only be used in the event of an actual medical emergency. Paramedics will ask if the patient they are taking care of is on medication(s) and what medications they take, and if they are allergic to any medication(s). So this is very important for those members who are diabetic or have a heart condition. We must relay the correct information to the paramedics.

The medical cards will be supplied by the Medical Dept. and handed out by your unit commander or picked up at the Field Hospital. The cards are small, ( 4 x 6 ), and must be kept on you at all events. For all Military re-enactors these are to be kept in your cartridge box. If for some reason you are unconscious and unable to speak, medical staff will know to look inside your cartridge box for your card.

The purpose of this is to keep all members of Birney's Division SAFE !!!! Your health and safety are of our up most concern.

General Order 2:
Ice will be provided during all battle scenarios by the Medical Dept. There will be "Ice Angles" in all Battalion's, and spread out within the Division. The "Ice Angles" will fall under the direction of the Medical Dept. If volunteers form different units would like to participate, and help out as an "Ice Angel", they must report to the Division Hospital Tent and ice will be there for them. This will also give us a good head count of "Ice Angles" that will be available and where to assign them. Volunteers form different units will be assigned to their home unit and Battalion as an "Ice Angle". The goal of this is to provide the troops with ice in the field during an event, and to let other non combatant re-enactors to take part in the battle and have some fun.

As events change from year to year, so will the Medical Department. It is here to serve you and watch over ALL re-enactors. If there are any ideas or suggestions that you would like to see the Division Hospital do, please let us know. We are here for you.

SAFETY FIRST !!!

Your Obedient Servant,

Birney's Division Chief Surgeon
Colonel Wayne Unger
3rd Division Field Hospital