When you feel terrible, is it time for this... or is it really an emergency?
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Staff Sgt. Clarence Kelley and Senior Airman Kianay Vaughn demonstrate one use of the trauma room in the hospital Dec. 8. The emergency room has many capabilities to serve patients from scraped knees to trauma stabilization. Knowing the difference between emergency and non-urgent needs can help you receive the best care for your situation. Kelley, Chattanooga, Tn., is a paramedic and Vaughn, Alliance, Ne., is a medical technician, both with the 673d Medical Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cynthia Spalding)