With its initial focus on medical support initiatives in US military theatres in Iraq and Afghanistan, CHS International is strategically positioned for rapid expansion in the global marketplace.

“CHS is proud to be expanding at this time into such a high-growth international market,” said Gary Palmer, CHS Executive Vice President for the Government Sector, who has been named president of CHS International. “Our mobile, global medical support teams will become a vital resource to US Department of Defense and Department of State initiatives worldwide.”

CHS International’s first major Middle East contract calls for medical support to Global Linguist Solutions, and the thousands of translators and military subcontractors working in Iraq. A total of 35 CHS employees, including registered nurses, physicians’ assistants and emergency medical technicians, will become embedded with troops and commanders in ten locations.

“The primary focus of our expert medical personnel will be preventive medical monitoring and ongoing wellness programming to keep people as healthy as possible so they can perform their duties,” said Palmer. “Treating and stabilising injuries is of course a key function of our medical aid stations.”

CHS International will establish five regional medical aid/examination stations in Iraq, providing fixed locations in the central, north, south, east and western regions to support medical screenings, stabilise injured translators and provide general medical care. The company will also provide pre-placement screenings, immunisations and medical, dental and psychological examinations for interpreters, both US citizens and local hires in the field, to ensure they meet required standards.

Source: Business Intelligence Middle East
Original Publication Date: May 21, 2008