From the opening salvos of the Artsakh War on September 27, 2020, the AAMS sprang into action, responding on several fronts. Just one week after the start of the conflict, the AAMS held a successful Armenia/Artsakh fundraiser to benefit medical care relief for those injured in the conflict. More than $700,000 was raised to help provide medical care for our soldiers who are fighting their lives in the frontlines of Artsakh.
“The AAMS is proud of and grateful to our members and supporters who united in our homeland’s time of need,” said Kevin Galstyan, MD, AAMS president. “We are also grateful to our community for their generous and compassionate response to our fundraising efforts. What we achieved was by far, more than we could ever have imagined. “These contributions, no matter the size, made a tangible impact on the healthcare of our wounded soldiers.”
Independently, the AAMS contributed to the war effort in a variety of ways. The organization funded the purchase of the following:
- Cryogenic Center/Oxygen Generator – $515,000
- Four Polaris Rangers – $80,000
All-terrain, emergency response vehicles outfitted with a gurney to transport patients. These vehicles are nimble and unlike standard rescue vehicles, can navigate rough terrain, which is perfect for the topography of Artsakh. - Avance® negative pressure wound therapy systems – $11,000
These systems effectively heal wounds, while greatly minimizing pain and discomfort during treatment. This is extremely important to help with wound-healing in combat-induced wounds, due to their complex nature. - Aros Surgical Instruments Corp Micro Instruments and Vein Clamps
- Aros 600 Recon Medical Packs
- 400 Combat Medical PN 30-240 Celox 15g Granules
- Oxygen Flow Meters
