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2006
Navy Times Sailor of the Year.
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Cmdr.
Louis Tripoli Cmdr. Louis Tripoli
RESERVE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT,
NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER
BETHESDA, MD
THE
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AWARDS
COMMANDER LOUIS C. TRIPOLI THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL.
Commander
Tripoli was awarded the Bronze Star Medal
on July 25, 2005, for meritorious achievement in serving in Iraq
with the 4th Civil Affairs Group, United States Marine Corps. [Click
here to see a copy of the citation]
For
a related story, click here
DR. TRIPOLI DELIVERS
KEYNOTE SPEECH FOR THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CORRECTIONAL
HEALTH CARE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2005 IN DENVER,
COLORADO.
Dr.
Tripoli's keynote speech highlighted his activities
in Iraq as a Civil Affairs Officer. [Click
here to download a copy of some of the slides used
in his presentation].
Dr.
Tripoli outlined the experiences he had as a Civil
Affairs Officer in Iraq during this inspiring keynote
address. He dedicated his address to the ordinary
front-line Marines who serve under dangerous, difficult,
and challenging circumstances to accomplish our
nation's goals overseas wherever they are deployed.
Like the dedicated professionals who render care
in prisons and jails, their efforts seldom get the
appreciation they deserve.
His
speech focused on the sacrifice and dedication of
the group of people known as Civil Affairs - people
who devote their energies toward managing problems
of the civilian population during periods of war,
humanitarian crisis, and manmade as well as natural
disasters. Dr. Tripoli compared his experiences
in correctional health care to that of managing
the healthcare system in Fallujah, Iraq, during
a major urban battle, the battle of Fallujah.
He
also told the heartwarming story of Baby Tabby (www.4tabby.com),
an Iraqi infant the Marines rescued from Abu Ghraib
prison and sent to Dr. Tripoli. She received life-saving
medical care in the USA. He mentioned ongoing efforts
to help other Iraqis with medical problems that
cannot be addressed in their home country. This
keynote address was well received by many who attended
the NCCHC meeting (www.ncchc.org).
DR.
TRIPOLI IS ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE SOCIETY OF CORRECTIONAL PHYSICIANS (SCP)
On
January 19, 2006, Dr. Louis Tripoli was elected
to the Board of Directors of the Society of Correctional
Physicians (www.corrdocs.org).
The SCP is the leading organization of the group
of physicians dedicated to the provision of health
care in prisons and jails. The Society of Correctional
Physicians was formed in 1993 to provide a forum
for the support education and professional development
of physicians delivering health care in a correctional
setting. Dr. Tripoli will serve a two-year term
on the Board and will represent the Midwest region
of the country.
DR.
TRIPOLI CONTINUES TO HELP THE MEDICALLY DISADVANTAGED
IN IRAQ!
Even
though he is no longer on active duty for the
United States Marine Corps, Dr. Tripoli continues
to provide help for the disadvantaged people in
Iraq. Currently, he is looking for organizations
that will volunteer to provide medical care for
a group of young adult males from Iraq. These
men have been cleared for travel to the United
States by the State Department and have various
conditions including orthopedic ophthalmologic,
and skin problems (mostly burns) that require
skilled medical intervention.
Dr.
Tripoli provided the following discussion:
"The
authorities from the Ministry of Health of Iraq
and from the Multinational Forces Command asked
for my assistance in arranging health care for
some Iraqi nationals that could not receive this
health care in their native country. Initially,
we received a great deal of support in sending
children to the United States for medical care
that they could not obtain in Iraq. Our next group
of patients in need includes a number of young
men who have been either scarred by the war or
have suffered injuries or other medical conditions.
The young Iraqi male is the most likely person
to have a distorted view of the United States
and its intentions in the Middle East. When she
came to United States, Baby Tabby (see www.4tabby.com)
was accompanied by her father, an Arab Sunni male.
On many occasions, her father commented about
how distorted his view of America actually was
and that his view was shared by most of the people
he knows in Iraq. We completely changed his point
of view by the kindness and openness that my family
showed him while he was in the United States.
He had to return to Iraq in order to provide for
his family. We know that he continues to miss
being with us and his attitude towards the United
States has been completely changed by his experiences
here."
Please
help if you represent a health care organization
that is willing to volunteer hospital and surgical
services for this wonderful cause! Write to him
at
admin@cm-institute.org.
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Louis
C. Tripoli, M.D.
His
many interests include bioterrorism and emerging
infectious diseases, forensic and correctional medicine.
From May, 2004 to May, 2005, he was deployed as
a Public Health expert working with the U.S. Marines
4th Civil Affairs Group, with the rank of Commander
in the U.S. Navy.
As a civilian, Dr. Tripoli holds
the titles of Senior Vice-President of Correctional
Medical Services, Chairman of Correctional Medicine
Institute, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine
in the Infectious Diseases Division of Johns Hopkins
University, and Adjunct Associate Professor at St.
Louis University School of Public Health. He is
board-certified in internal medicine and received
a certificate in forensic medicine from the American
College of Forensic Examiners.
Dr. Tripoli obtained his undergraduate degree from
Harvard and his doctorate of medicine from the University
of Pittsburgh, where he also completed residency
in internal medicine.
Navy Commander Dr. Louis Tripoli
& Son Philip.
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CORRECTIONAL
MEDICINE INSTITUTE
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The
Correctional Medicine Institute was established
in 2000 as a nonprofit foundation open to all
health care providers. Correctional Medicine
Institute was founded because:
- The
specialty of Correctional Healthcare is
growing;Dedicated learning resources will
help improve the quality of care in correctional
medicine and attract the best professionals;
- The
practice of Correctional Medicine requires
specialized knowledge that is not always
available in the general medical literature;
- There
is a growing complexity of issues in Correctional
Healthcare;
-
Unique opportunities exist for information-sharing
in Correctional Medicine;
- It
is the right thing to do for our specialty!
Correctional
Medicine Institute founded by Dr. Louis Tripoli
is a nonprofit, charitable educational foundation.
Correctional Medicine Institute supports the
healthcare education of all providers in correctional
medicine and does not support any other group
or organization. Tax-deductible contributions
are accepted.
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PUBLISHED
ARTICLES
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TELEMEDCINE TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES
INMATE HEALTH CARE IN MARYLAND
By Louis Tripoli, M.D. Adjunct Assistant Professor
of Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins
University
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METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS
AUREUS (MRSA)
IN THE HEADLINES
By Louis C. Tripoli, M.D. Adjunct Assistant Professor
of Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins
University October 31, 2000
HIV
IN CORRECTIONS
John
G. Bartlett, M.D. , Louis C. Tripoli, M.D. , Ellen
S. Rappaport, MPH , William Ruby, D.O.
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