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Polish military medical team sent to Chicago

23.04.2020

From April 23 to May 2, 2020, a 9-person Polish medical mission from the Military Medical Institute in Warsaw (WIM) will be in Chicago as part of the Illinois–Poland National Guard Partnership, created in 1993. The Polish medical team, which has extensive experience in intensive care, cardiology, nursing care and emergency medicine, will observe, advise and assist in Chicago's medical facilities.

Chicago Medical Team

The Illinois–Poland National Guard Partnership is one of the U.S. military’s oldest and strongest partnerships active in military operations in, among others, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Poland Mariusz Błaszczak emphasized that the primary mission to Chicago is to gain the experience necessary to treat patients infected with the coronavirus in Poland, stating, "We also want to support our allies in the fight against the epidemic."

Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago Piotr Janicki said, "Along with growing concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus in Illinois, strong alliances, smart decisions and efforts made are of great importance. That is why the Polish military medical services are here - to provide this crucial help."

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said, "We are pleased to welcome doctors from Poland and learn from their experience in conducting coronavirus treatment activities in both Poland and Italy. Illinois and Poland have maintained strong relations for decades, and by continuing to work together, we can help save the lives of many Illinois residents."

"The support of the Polish Army for us here in Illinois during a global pandemic is proof of the deep commitment on both sides of our partnership with Poland," said ILNG Commander Brig. Richard R. Neely. "We value the over 26 years of lasting friendship that we have established with. Illinois National Guard soldiers fought side-by-side with Polish soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, and now we're fighting a completely different type of enemy."

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