Vulcan (AR 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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LT J. R. BARNES MEDICAL OFFICER LT J. R. Barnes was born in Winfield, Kansas. He lived in Arkansas City, Kansas until completing high school in 1963 when he entered the University of Kansas. After completing a B.S. Ed degree in 1966 at the University of Kansas, Dr. Barnes taught mathematics in Denver, Colorado. He then spent two years as a laboratory instructor in chemistry at the University of Kansas while completing pre-medical requirements. He entered Kansas University Medical School in September of 1969 and received the M.D. degree in 1973. While in medical school he was commissioned as an Ensign in the Naval Reserve Program and became a member of the 9-4 Medical Company. He spent six weeks at Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in 1971 as a student-clerk on orthopedic surgery. His last year in medical school, Dr. Barnes participated in the Navy’s Senior Student Scholarship Program. In 1973 he transferred to the Naval Reserves as a member of Medical Reserve Company 9-23, to participate in a civilian internship. Following the completion of his internship he was ordered to active duty aboard USS VULCAN. The Medical Department and H Division personnel are responsible for promoting physical fitness, preventing and controlling diseases and injuries and providing treatment for the sick and injured. Sick call is conducted daily with a battery of diagnostic aids including physical examinations, laboratory evaluations, and X-ray facilities for routine examinations. A well stocked pharmacy and a 14 bed sickbay is available to administer indicated treatment. VULCAN is also assigned medical guard for all ships present. VULCAN also provides some selected minor surgery, serves as a Triage Center for major procedures, administers required immunizations, and conducts a sanitation inspection program to ensure biological safety in VULCAN'S food, water, and berthing facilities. [ 121