Unit History Flashcards
When was the first Army hospital established at Camp Stewart?
November of 1940
What was the mission of the first Army hospital at Camp Stewart?
To provide medical support to troops training for deployment to the European, Mediterranean, and Pacific Theaters of World War II
On what date was the first patient admitted to the hospital at Camp Stewart?
December 3rd, 1940
What type of buildings provided hospital support at Fort Stewart after World War II?
Clusters of one-story wooden buildings
When was the newly constructed hospital built under the Savannah District Corps of Engineers?
January 1, 1983
What modern features did the new four-story hospital include?
- Outpatient clinic
- Light care facility
- Logistics warehouse support building
- Energy support facility
What was the name of the facility dedicated on May 20, 1983?
Winn Army Community Hospital (ACH)
Who was Winn Army Community Hospital named after?
Brigadier General Dean Flewellyn Winn, Sr., M.D.
What distinguished service did BG Winn provide during his career?
- Served with distinction during both World Wars
- Commanded several Army hospitals in the United States and overseas
By the end of 1990, what operation was Winn’s efforts concentrated on?
Operation Desert Storm
What was the role of Winn ACH during Operation Desert Storm?
Designated as a secondary receiving center for casualties
What ancillary services were moved to outlying buildings to make space for additional beds?
- Preventive Medicine
- Occupational Health
- Industrial Hygiene
- Brace Shop
In the early 2000s, what was the focus of Winn ACH?
Growing, improving, and enhancing primary care services
What new clinics were opened by Winn ACH in the early 2000s?
- Tuttle Army Health Clinic at Hunter Army Airfield
- Lloyd Hawks Troop Medical Clinic
- Troop Medical Clinic-North
- Richmond Hill Community Based Medical Home
What program did Winn ACH develop to support the readiness of service members?
Warrior Refractive Eye Surgery Program