Chirurgeon

Chirurgeons provide volunteer first aid services at SCA events. The word is a medieval term for a surgeon, but SCA Chirurgeons provide only first aid, not medical services.

EMS company given charge of Chirurgeon’s Point at Pennsic

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2006-08-14 15:09
At midnight on Saturday evening (August 12), the SCA Chirurgeonate at Pennsic 35 was informed that their duties were being assumed by a private EMS company, Northwest EMS.

Be a Hero, Save a Life at Pennsic War

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-07-13 13:59
Baroness Angelique d'Herisson has announced that there will again be a blood drive at the Pennsic War. This year's drive will take place Friday August 11 and Monday August 14, 2006.

Kissing Auction Brings Smiles to Faces and Money to Chirurgeons!

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006-03-03 17:41
Brigit Thornwielder, Abbess of the Sisters of the Yellow Veil, has announced that the recent Kissing Auction at Estrella War XXII was a great success, but for the Chirurgeons and for the recipients of the kisses.

An Tir to host Known World Chirurgeon Symposium

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2006-02-22 12:38
Lady Sophia, Known World Chirurgeon Symposium Coordinator, has announced that this event will be held May 6 and 7 as part of the 40 Year Celebration event.

Call for Silent Heralds and Signers for Pennsic 35

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006-02-15 12:00
Lady Sara de Lindley, Aethelmearc Chief Silent Herald, is calling for signers to volunteer for the Silent Heralds program for Pennsic XXXV.

Silent Heralds Needed to Aid Chirurgeons at Pennsic

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006-01-05 11:40
Lady Sara de Lindley, Aethelmearc Chief Silent Herald, has put out a call to all Silent Heralds to take part in a special program to work with the Pennsic Chirurgeonate. In a continuation of last year's successful program, Silent Heralds are being asked to aid hearing-impaired patients at the War.

Tatiana Melville placed on vigil for Order of the Pelican

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2005-12-21 08:07
Tatiana Melville was summoned by Their Majesties Kitadate-tenno and Æsa Gilsdottir at Their court at Boar's Feast, and asked to stand vigil for elevation to the Order of the Pelican.

Pennsic XXXV War Chirurgeon Comments on EMS Changes

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2005-11-16 14:11
Viscountess Kaellyn mac Dermott, Chirurgeon in Charge for Pennsic War XXXV, offers her personal comments on the change in EMS providers for Pennsic this coming year.

Pennsic Blood Drive Reminder

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-08-14 11:36
Lady Angelique d'Herisson, the Pennsic 34 Chief Vampire and Blood Drive Coordinator, would like to remind everyone of the Pennsic 34 blood drive. Be a hero: save a life!

Silent Heralds Needed to Aid Chirurgeons at Pennsic

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-07-11 00:28
Lord Calum Munro of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc has announced that the Chirurgeons are seeking warranted Silent Heralds from around the Known World to work on a project to aid the Chirurgeonate at the Pennsic War.

Pennsic 34 Blood Drive: Be a Hero, Save a Life at Pennsic War

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-05-09 10:11
THLady Angelique d'Herisson is once again organizing the annual blood drive at the Pennsic War.

Merfyn Gareth ap Mouric passes away in Ansteorra

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2005-05-04 19:43
Baron Merfyn Gareth ap Mouric, MKA Dr. Lyle Peter, MD, passed away on April 26 after a prolonged illness. Baron Gareth, who was the premier Chirurgeon Emeritus of the SCA, dwelt in the Barony of Namron in Ansteorra.

Chirurgeons Provide Great Service at Rowany Festival

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-04-04 19:18
Lady Lowry ferch Gwynwynwyn ap Llewelyn, Kingdom Chirurgeon for Lochac, reports on the efforts of the Chirurgeons at the recent Rowany Festival.

Chirurgeonate Information for Estrella XXI

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005-01-16 08:19
Lord Phineas Magollricke, Chirurgeon-in-Charge for Estrella XXI, has posted announcements pertaining to Chirurgeon involvement in the upcoming War.

Barony of Grey Niche to Hold Blood Drive

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-01-13 13:55
Falada of the Barony of Grey Niche in Meridies has announced that the barony will hold a blood drive at its Candlemas Collegium event February 5, 2005.

Estrella War Raffles Lunch with Meg Baron

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-25 15:05
THL Hrefna karsefni, Raffle Coordinator for Estrella XXI, has announced that this year's War will feature a raffle to win lunch with SCA President Meg Baron.

Pennsic Blood Drive a Success!

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2004-08-31 15:59
Angelique d'Herrison reports the results of this year's Red Cross blood drive at Pennsic XXXIII.

Pennsic and SCA OTC Policy Clarification

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2004-08-10 14:29
Dame Eleanor Isabeau du Coeur, Society Chirurgeon General, has asked that we publish a clarification to the recent article on OTC medications at Pennsic.

Pennsic Vampire wants your blood!

Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2004-08-06 11:11
They crave to draw forth the red elixir of life from your veins — but in a nice way! Help save a life by donating blood at the American Red Cross blood drive at Pennsic 33.

Pennsic Chirurgeonate will no longer provide free OTC meds

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2004-08-04 10:45
Citing legal liability concerns and a policy decision from the Society and Pennsic Autocrat levels, the Pennsic Chirurgeonate has announced that self-service over-the-counter medications will no longer be available at Chirurgeons' Point.

Attention Pennsic Chirurgeonate Volunteers (Chirurgeon and Non-Medical)

Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2004-07-30 17:49
Aine nic Llyr, who is in charge of Logistics and Fundraising for the Pennsic Chirurgeonate, asks gentles, including non-medical volunteers such as scribes, who plan to volunteer at Chirurgeon's Point this year to contact her, so she can make personalized name tags.

Ansteorran Chirurgeons & Waterbearers to Host Iron Siege Cook-Off

Submitted by arkell on Mon, 2004-07-26 18:06
Arkell vom Cophus has announced that the Ansteorran Chirurgeonate & Water Bearers Guild will host an Iron/Siege Cook-Off at Elfsea Defender XXVI.

New Chirurgeon Emeritus in Ansteorra

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2004-07-19 17:25
In an audience with TRM of Ansteorra, at the Kingdom's twenty-fifth birthday party, Countess Allyson Tymmes, former Kingdom Chirurgeon (she was also queen during the same time period), accepted the honor of Chirurgeon Emeritus.

Donations Needed for Chirurgeon's Point at Pennsic War

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-07-14 17:00
Want to help the Chirurgeons at Pennsic? Aine reports what sorts of donations are needed for Chirurgeon's Point and for the fund-raising auction.

Non-Medical Volunteers Needed for Pennsic Chirurgeon's Point

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-07-07 21:20
Volunteers with no medical or first aid training will again be in great demand at the upcoming Pennsic War's Chirurgeons' Point and at the battles.

On Rehydration

Submitted by Galen_of_Ockham on Fri, 2004-07-02 17:40
Friar Galen of Ockham, former Chirurgeon General of the SCA (and a modern-world medical doctor) has kindly allowed SCAtoday.net to share with you an article he has recently written about hydration for reenactment events.

Ansteorra to Host "Knight Free" Night Tourney

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2004-06-03 18:13
An unbelted-fighter tournament to benefit the Chirurgeonate and the Water Bearers' Guild will coincide with Ansteorra's 25th Anniversary party.

AnTir Chirurgeons Gather for Conference

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-05-06 18:45
Chirurgeons from the Kingdom of AnTir gathered recently at the home of Lady Laurin of Rosewood for the First Semi-Annual AnTir Chirurgeon Conference to discuss the topic "What to Do When A Fighter Goes Down."

Chirurgeon-General Elevated to Order of the Pelican

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2004-03-15 18:39
Friar Galen of Ockham, Society Chirurgeon-General, was elevated to the Order of the Pelican recently at Une Fete d'Amour in Midewinde (Principality of Northshield, Midrealm).

Chirurgeons Seeking Service Input

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-02-18 14:38
Mistress Aine, Deputy to the Pennsic War Chirurgeon, is seeking input from non-chirurgeons to improve service at Chirurgeon's Point.