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THE BAJA POST
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SOURCE: PR NEWSMEDIA
UC Health and the Air Force’s 711th Human Performance Wing of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) announce a groundbreaking expansion and enhancement of the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS) program at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
This transformative $10 million initiative confirms the partnership’s commitment to preparing Air Force medical personnel to deliver critical care worldwide. This expansion equips them to excel in both combat and civilian emergencies and advances Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) standards.
«This investment underscores our commitment to continuous improvement and readiness in aeromedical evacuation and critical patient care, ensuring we can respond to medical emergencies globally,» stated Col. Tory Woodard, commander of the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). «These military-civilian relationships are critical to our nation, helping train our medics and sustain the skills needed for our operational missions. This expansion helps us prepare for the next generation of aeromedical evacuation and critical patient care.»
Building on a Legacy of Collaborative Training
Col. Valerie Sams, MD, director of C-STARS Cincinnati and University of Cincinnati Medical Center’s Division of Trauma and Critical Care, United States Air Force, reinforced the significant impact of this expansion. «Our partnership with UC Health and the Air Force has delivered impressive results in training military medical personnel,» says Col. Sams, a volunteer associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the UC College of Medicine. «This expansion further enhances our training programs, ensuring the Air Force remains prepared to deliver expert medical care globally.»
Expanding Training Capabilities
Through cutting-edge simulation technology and immersive environments, the program will empower medical personnel to excel in high-stress scenarios and deliver expert care to critically injured patients, anywhere.
The new state-of-the-art simulation center will modernize readiness training, incorporating high-fidelity manikins, immersive VR simulations, and data-driven performance analysis. It will allow the training of 300 CCAT teams annually, compared to 108 currently, ensuring the Air Force can respond effectively to future conflicts and mass casualty events.
