This database will provide a depository for historical data of diagnoses, research, treatments and results. Doctors estimate that extended medical use of the computer database systems could reduce health care costs by 20 to 30 percent. With each project, these retirees find that the rewards are numerous. Doctors and hospital staff are very appreciative of this volunteer professional assistance, which they can seldom find or afford. Bank said that as a young man, he always wanted to go into the field of medicine.
Bank proves that it's never too late to pursue one's aspirations.
Embarking on their 10th year as an organization, these retirees are looking forward to future challenges in medicine which includes encouraging other retired engineers and scientists to look for volunteer consulting opportunities. JPL is a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.