Pediatrics opens in renovated clinic

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Jacquelyn Longar, an aerospace medical technician at the 374th Medical Operation Squadron Pediatrics Clinic, conducts a vision test Jan. 23, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The pediatrics clinic renovated its facilities recently, adding new treatment and briefing rooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meagan Schutter)

Pediatrics opens in renovated clinic

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan-- Cante Red Horse, son of Staff Sgt. Roddy Red Horse, 374th Communication Squadron, gets his height measured by Airman 1st Class Jacquelyn Longar, an aerospace medical technician at the 374th Medical Operation Squadron Pediatrics Clinic, Jan. 23, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The clinic was recently renovated to include energy-efficient light installation, facility upgrades

Pediatrics opens in renovated clinic

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Colorful stickers are given to the children once they complete their appointments at the pediatric clinic at Yokota Air Base, Japan. A recent clinic renovation enabled much-needed facility upgrades. Part of the modernization also included new supplies to accommodate patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meagan Schutter)

Pediatrics opens in renovated clinic

Published Feb. 7, 2013
By Airman 1st Class Desiree Economides
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 374th Medical Operations Squadron Pediatrics Clinic opened its doors to patients in its renovated location Jan. 23, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

From antibacterial chairs and low energy usage lights to new patient rooms and additional staffing, the pediatrics clinic received an overhaul from floor to ceiling.

"This renovation is providing us with a new environment and new equipment to take care of our youngest beneficiaries," said Lt. Col. Randy Claxton, 374 MDOS commander. "We strive to provide a comfortable environment to ensure their experience is not so scary."

Not only is the environment more comfortable for patients, but it increases customer flow as well.

"With the additional treatment rooms, we are able to work on in-takes of patients in one room while the doctor visits with another patient in a different room and that is very helpful," said Airman 1st Class Jacquelyn Longar, a 374 MDOS Aerospace Medical technician.

Customer satisfaction is also expected to increase when the immunizations clinic relocates to its new office next to the pediatrics clinic later this month.

"The immunizations clinic relocation means customers will really have a one stop shop for their children's needs," Longar said.

The clinic also received a classroom, which will be utilized to facilitate various classes. One such class is the Children's Healthy Habits Clinic.

The pediatrics clinic is located on the first floor of the hospital and is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.