June 19, 2014 MHS June Message - Global Health/Afghanistan Military Health System Team,Last month, the five of us embarked on a visit with medical units and combat leaders in Afghanistan. In the austere environment of this country, the Military Health System is an actor in two major missions - our combat medicine mission and the sustainment of host-nation
June 3, 2014 Is it wise to have my wisdom teeth extracted? This article is an informative piece addressing the common questions patients ask about dental care, specifically in the area of wisdom teeth. Please consult with your dentist or oral surgeon for more information and personalized treatment recommendations. What are Wisdom Teeth?Wisdom teeth, also
May 27, 2014 Keesler physicians, dentists graduate from internship, residency training Twenty-four physicians and dentists will graduate from internship and residency training at 10 a.m., May 29, in Keesler Medical Center's Don Wylie Auditorium. Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Mark Ediger, deputy Air Force surgeon general, will deliver the commencement address. Col. (Dr.) Tom Harrell, Keesler Medical
May 6, 2014 Dental clinic keeps JB Charleston - Air Base smiling When it comes to dental health, the 628th Medical Group dental clinic has got you covered.Whether you're in for a routine cleaning or surgery, the dental clinic staff are prepared for whatever you throw at them."We have well trained general dentists here ready to provide what you need," said Capt.
May 1, 2014 Military Health System (MHS) Leadership Message - A Culture of Safety and Quality As a system of health, and as individuals in that system, we rightfully take great pride in our combat medicine performance over the last twelve years of war.There are a number of characteristics evident in that performance that are hallmarks of a learning system focused on continuous improvement: a
April 21, 2014 Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet: April 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day TRICARE beneficiaries have a safe and easy way to dispose of expired prescription drugs.The Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA's) National Prescription Drug Take-back Day is April 26. Sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for people to bring excess prescription drugs that otherwise could be abused
April 11, 2014 Surgeon general testifies before Senate on budget request The medical capabilities honed from 13 years of war must continue to expand for future needs, the three military surgeon generals' told Senate Appropriations Committee's subcommittee on defense April 9.Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis, the Air Force surgeon general, testified with Lt. Gen. Patricia
April 11, 2014 Iddins takes command of 59th Medical Wing Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Bart Iddins took charge of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony April 10 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center.Iddins replaces a retiring Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, who led the 59th MDW through its integration with Army medical services as part of the new
April 6, 2014 376th Expeditionary Medical Group in Kyrgyzstan inactivates The 376th Expeditionary Medical Group here inactivated during a ceremony April 5, 2014, ending another era of providing world-class care to troops transitioning through Kyrgyzstan."You were the panacea that kept our Airmen in the fight, enabling combat airpower in Afghanistan," said Col. John C.
March 27, 2014 Military Health System (MHS) leadership message - Tobacco Use – Our People, Our Policies, Our Personal Responsibilities There is no debate on the hazards of smoking and tobacco use.From a scientific perspective, the debate ended conclusively over 50 years ago when the U.S. Surgeon General issued the landmark report that changed how the country faced this growing public health threat.Smoking kills.And 50 years later,
March 27, 2014 Former Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Chesney, passes away The Air Force Medical Service remembers retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Murphy A. Chesney, former Air Force Surgeon General, who passed away of natural causes on March 22, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas.Chesney was the 12th surgeon general and sworn in on Aug. 1, 1985. He officially retired on Aug. 1,
March 7, 2014 Dentists straighten out bad habits Wolf Pack dentists and technicians visited a local orphanage to help promote good oral hygiene for National Children's Dental Health Month, Feb. 27, 2014."I've met the caregivers at the facility and they are very nice," said Staff Sgt. Min Hubbard, 8th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician
March 6, 2014 AMA honors former Air Force Surgeon General with top government service award The American Medical Association (AMA) today presented retired Lt. Gen. Paul K. Carlton, Jr., M.D., former Surgeon General of the United State Air Force, the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service. Dr. Carlton was selected for the AMA's top government service award for his
March 5, 2014 Air Force medical educational websites win bronze as content shines The Air Force Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia was the recipient of a Bronze Telly award for their Pregnancy A to Z and Wingman Online websites during the 35th Annual Telly Awards recently.
March 4, 2014 Take Care of Your Smile Nearly everyone knows that brushing your teeth at least twice a day, flossing daily and visiting the dentist regularly are key to good oral hygiene and health. But did you know that what you drink - and when and how you consume it - can impact your dental health as well?Sugar-sweetened beverages
Feb. 19, 2014 Military Health System (MHS) leadership message - MTF continuous improvement After more than a decade of war and in a period of national evolution in concepts of health care, the Military Health System (MHS) must reengineer processes by which we bring health to the 9.6 million beneficiaries we serve. We have embarked on a shared strategy to prepare the MHS to successfully
Feb. 18, 2014 DoD Anti-Tobacco Video Contest Now Open For Public Voting The Air Force community is encouraged to kick off 2014 by voting for the best anti-tobacco video in the Department of Defense-sponsored Fight the Enemy contest which begins now until March 14, 2014 through online voting.Five finalists have been selected for public voting, including two Air Force
Feb. 18, 2014 U.S. Air Force and Israeli Defense Force Surgeons General sign agreement The surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force and his counterpart in the Israeli Defense Force signed an agreement Feb. 5 in Israel to reaffirm their mutual commitment to collaboration between the Air Force Medical Service and the IDF Medical Corps.Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis and Brig. Gen. (Dr.)