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CAPT Richard Caldwell, a physician in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, is an experienced medical officer who is the sole health care provider for the Havasupai American Indian community in Arizona. His dedication to his job ensures that he is always available to provide calm, confident, and experienced medical care to a community that is underserved and lives in a very remote location. CAPT Caldwell also works with wilderness rescue in the Grand Canyon to respond to emergencies involving visitors to the National Park. “Serving as the sole medical officer for the community is demanding, but it is also extremely rewarding,” says CAPT Caldwell.  Read the full story

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Students enrolled in a full-time health or health-related undergraduate or graduate course of study are invited to submit a poster presentation for the 2008 U.S. Public Health Service Scientific and Training Symposium. The conference will be held June 9-12 at the Tucson Convention Center. More than 1,000 public health administrators, providers, clinicians, professors and representatives from business employing public health professionals are expected to attend. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain experience presenting and to network with others in the field. Read the full story

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Benefits and Risks of Immunization
Over ten million childhood vaccinations are given to children (birth through 5 years) annually, and many millions of doses are given to adults.  All medicinal products, including vaccines, have risks and benefits.  Vaccines protect many people from dangerous illnesses, but, like drugs, can cause side effects, a small percentage of which may be serious.  The benefit of vaccines is measured as prevented disease, and the risk of vaccination is measured as potential side effects; both are monitored as part of the US public health system.  Read the full story