While the mitigation of the virus is continuously of paramount importance, the 2nd MDG public health Airmen are gradually transitioning back into normal operations. “We are going out daily as opposed to weekly or monthly, to ensure we are monitoring every single facility to make sure they’re in compliance.” “We are out here to make sure the proper protocol and procedures are being followed, so we can prevent any exposure risks,” said Ryan DeWitt, 2nd MDG public health specialist.
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On top of their normal and additional duties, public health increased their routine food and sanitation inspections around the base, checking for health code violations around various base locations such as the commissary, base exchange and dining facility. It takes a lot of man hours to make this possible.” We may have to contact and interview numerous patients, while reviewing new guidance from both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Defense.
“Change is stressful, but it’s part of the job. “We receive new information constantly and that can be very exhausting,” Johncock said. However, when Barksdale was thrown into the new reality of life during COVID, a unique balance had to be met between continuing normal duties and dealing with the new public health threat. Normally, public health supports the Airmen and mission of Barksdale by mitigating the spread of infectious disease, supporting and treating individuals with STD’s and conducting routine food and sanitation inspections to ensure food safety. This is a great opportunity to learn and show how public health supports the mission.” Johncock, 2nd MDG communicable disease program manager. “COVID-19 had taken the majority of my focus from my routine tasks,” said Senior Airman Brennen E. Throughout the undeniable adversity the world has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the character of the Airmen of the 2nd Medical Group public health unit has shown through. It’s often said that adversity does not build character, it reveals it.