Episode 17 | Wearing the Cloth of Our Nation in Medicine

Captain Elizabeth Adriano, a Navy physician retiring after 30 years, discusses her career and the challenges of maintaining military medical readiness. She highlights the importance of patient volume and case complexity at Balboa Naval Hospital, which is a core facility for training medical staff. Adriano emphasizes the need for staffing growth, particularly in primary care and specialty services, to support the military's medical readiness. She also discusses partnerships with the VA and the use of AI in ambient listening to improve patient care. The Defense Health Agency's funding is crucial for expanding care and re-enrolling patients, aiming to improve readiness and patient outcomes.Listen Where You Live!About SDMAC The San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC) was founded in 2004 with a mission to support and promote the mutual business and other interests of the military, their quality of life, and the defense community in the San Diego area. SDMAC advocates on behalf of our military, those who serve or have served, and their families throughout the greater San Diego region.SDMAC’s vision is to create an exemplary model of military-civilian partnership, where the San Diego community and the military are seamlessly integrated, mutually supportive, and thriving together, exemplifying the ideal military-civilian partnership for the rest of the nation to emulate.For more information on SDMAC, please visit them at Home - San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC). About American Military University "We've Got Your Six" is deeply embedded into the ethos of American Military University.  We take great pride in our rich military heritage and have been committed to educating those who serve since 1991.  Whether you are stationed on base, deployed, or transitioning from the military to civilian workforce, our 200+ flexible online programs allow you to learn anywhere and anytime, enabling you to fulfill your commitments to your family, the military, and your career.To learn more about American Military University, please visit them at Home - American Military UniversityAbout Cloudcast Media  "Mission: San Diego Military" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.  For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.  Listen Where You Live.