WarDocs - The Military Medicine Podcast
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Barb Holcomb is a retired Army Major General, having served 33 years as a leader in Nursing, Healthcare, Medical Research and Logistics. She is the CEO of her own consulting company, Barb Holcomb Consulting, LLC., working in areas of medical research strategy, federal health care planning, leadership, and team and organizational development.
In this episode you will learn about the critical roles and responsibilities of Military Medicine nurses. Barb talks about her many experiences in deployed missions across the globe serving in clinical and command positions. She describes many essential insights and lessons learned during her Hospital and Regional Medical Commands especially how to lead through significant change. “The only constant is change.”
MG(R) Holcomb talks about the importance of clinical and bench research in the Military and describes her experience commanding the Medical Research Material Command at Fort Detrick, MD. She also explains the importance of maintaining bedside care skills as healthcare professional advance in rank and strategic responsibilities. She has mentored and inspired many healthcare professionals and has successfully led at all levels.
MG(R) Holcomb served in command positions at every rank from Captain onward. She deployed to Iraq during Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Kosovo during Operation Joint Guardian, and Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Her last military assignment was as the 25th Chief, Army Nurse Corps and as Commanding General, Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick, in Frederick, Maryland. She is a 1987 Distinguished Military Graduate of Seattle University Army ROTC, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She earned a master's degree in Nursing Administration from the University of Kansas, a master's level Certification in Emergency and Disaster Management from American Military University, and a master's in Military Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA.
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Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine
The WarDocs Mission is to improve military and civilian healthcare and foster patriotism by honoring the legacy, preserving the oral history, and showcasing career opportunities, experiences, and achievements of military medicine.
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WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms.
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Exploring the Intersection of Civilian and Military Medicine: A Story of Dedication and Leadership- MG(R) Joseph Caravalho, Jr. M.D.
Charting Unconventional Career Paths: From Navy Enlisted to America’s Medical School- ENS Alexius Russell
Perfect Practice: A Navy Captain’s Surgical Journey: CAPT (Ret) Paul B. Roach, MD, FACS
An Inside Look into General Surgery training in the Military with Recent Graduate Dr. Alexis Lauria
Navigating Operational Medicine Challenges in Military Medicine: COL(R) Jonathan Jaffin, MD
Exploring Military and Diplomatic Medicine with State Department Regional Medical Officer Andrew P. Hyatt, DO, FAAFP
Insights into Military Maternity Leave and Retention Rates: Lt. Col. Minette Herrick
Leadership and Adaptability in Operational Medicine: BG(R) Richard Ursone.
Exploring the History and Evolution of Combat Wound Care- COL(R) Evan Renz, MD
A Deep Dive into the Rigorous Training of Combat Paramedics: LTC Brandi M. Dupoux, MSN, RN, CEN, ECCN
Combat Surgery Series: Blunt Abdominal Trauma with CAPT (R) Paul Roach
Combat Surgery Series: Hemorrhagic Shock and Damage Control Resuscitation with Col Jeremy Cannon
Exploring the Intricacies of Military Healthcare: MG(R) Brian C. Lein, MD, FACS
Leadership, Readiness and Taking Care of Warriors: Reflections from Navy TSG VADM(Ret) Matthew L. Nathan, MD, FACP, FACHE
Celebrating the Life of COL(R) Anthony Johnson, MD- An Amazing Man, A Remarkable Journey (1965-2022)
The Intersection of Military Service and Trauma Surgery- Air Force Reserve Colonel Jeremy W. Cannon, MD, FACS
Advancements and Evolution of Combat Casualty Care with DHA Trauma Medical Director Colonel Stacy Shackelford, MD, FACS
Understanding the Intricacies of Military Trauma Care and Combat Casualty Mortality Analysis- COL(R) Russ S. Kotwal, MD, MPH
Life on the Edge: Inside the High-Stakes World of an Air Force Pararescueman with CMSgt (Ret) Chad McCoy
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