Saint Margaret Mercy physician expects a third tour of duty in another year

MUNSTER—For the moment, Dara Anita Josiah-Howze, MD, is back on duty in Outpatient Behavioral Medicine in Munster after serving her second tour of duty overseas. Dr. Josiah-Howze is part of Saint Margaret Mercy's Medical Staff, in the department of Psychiatry.

Dr. Josiah-Howze left for Iraq on Dec. 28, 2004. She served in Baghdad, Iraq with the 55th Med. Co. (DSD). She returned to the United States on April 25 and resumed her practice at Outpatient Behavioral Health in Munster on Tuesday, June 7.

Her first tour of duty began on March 5, 2003, where she served in Bagram, Afghanistan. Her assignment was with the 452nd CSH.
Dr. Josiah-Howze expected the second tour of duty; she was put on alert three months after her return from Afghanistan. Because there is a shortage of psychiatrists in the armed forces, she expects to be deployed once again in about a year. She does not regret her decision, and is grateful for the opportunity to serve her country.

To arrange an interview with Dr. Josiah Howze, please call Linda Barenie, Public Relations, Saint Margaret Mercy, at 219-865-2141, ext. 44347.