Life-Saving Effort by Navy Nurse Recognized by Washington State Ferry
Life-Saving Effort by Navy Nurse Recognized by Washington State Ferry Dr. Ray Jarris and Dr. Ann Jarris of MDSI were pleased to join Washington State
Influenza 2018 Alert
Discovery Health has recently received requests for medical advice for potential influenza affecting mariners at sea. Due to the risks associated with influenza, we applaud
Unavoidable Medical Evacuations At Sea
As 2017 comes to a close, Discovery Health’s team of physicians has responded to nearly 200 medical events at sea. While 95% of these
Importance of Mental Health Support for Mariners
The video by the BBC (link below) highlights the pressures faced by people working at sea and the importance of addressing mental health and suicide
The Use of Public Defibrillators
The important article below outlines the challenges we face as medical direction providers and responders involved with public access defibrillation programs. Key take away points:
Workplace AED program goes beyond buying the life-saving device
Discovery Health assists our Public Access Defibrillation clients fulfill state and local regulatory requirements and to maintain Time Zero Readiness (SM) for Sudden Cardiac Arrest