福島県立医科大学　震災臨時モバイルサイト

* ヨルダン王国医師団が国際医療支援のため本学医療チームに参加しています。
（Medical team of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan joins our medical team as international medical support.）
(2011.05.06)

FMU welcomes international medical teams.

3 May 2011, Fukushima City, Japan

Fukushima Medical University’s service to earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident victims includes special attention to the needs of displaced persons. Mobile medical teams from FMU visit refugee shelters around the prefecture. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT, also known as “economy class syndrome”) is a particular risk for refugees with limited mobility and insufficient fluid intake. Mental health is another pressing matter for people coping with loss. Teams dedicated to DVT prevention and care, mental health services, pediatric infection control, and nursing support have been “on the road” from the very start of our disaster response.

It’s a big job, so we were pleased to welcome a medical team from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on April 25. They are assisting specifically with DVT/economy class syndrome, and also bring a wealth of knowledge about advanced medical care in adverse circumstances.

From May 9, FMU will also welcome a medical team from the Kingdom of Thailand to assist especially with pediatric infection control.

In a national crisis with international ramifications, it is humbling and gratifying to receive support of all kinds from around the globe. Faculty and staff have been heartened by kind messages from international colleagues and friends. We also know that elsewhere in the world, disasters that preceded ours, and disasters that have come since, need ongoing attention. Our prayers are offered in thanksgiving for what we have received, and in petition for others who are also in difficult circumstances.

Fukushima Medical University’s unique history began in Shirakawa City, where a medical arts college was founded in 1871. The college moved to Sukagawa City soon after. In 1944, Fukushima City was selected for Fukushima Women’s Medical College, which reverted to Fukushima Medical University in 1947. Postwar educational reform was introduced in 1952, an important milestone among many in 140 years of medical progress.

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