Aug. 9, 2017 AF Reserve medics stay sharp with Exercise Avian Nearly 100 Citizen Airmen from the 413th Aeromedical Staging Squadron out of Robins Air Force Base, Ga., traveled to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., from Aug. 4-6 to participate in the first-ever Exercise Avian 2017.The exercise trained 413th ASTS members on their ability to medically and
July 24, 2017 Torii Station Bolsters Ambulatory Capabilities Okinawa recently enhanced its ability to respond to emergency medical situations on and off post by standing up an ambulance crew who will be able to respond to SOFA-status personnel that are in need of medical transport to the hospital.
July 21, 2017 Life can be tough, PHAP makes getting help easy WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Brittney Snider began performing medical procedures on her dolls as a young child and started volunteering at her local hospital at age 13. “My mom said when I cared for my babies, I used to put band aids and fake IVs in them,” said Snider. “I just liked
July 7, 2017 Officials announce 12 OAY Award winners for 2017 Air Force officials have named the service's top enlisted members, announcing the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017.
July 6, 2017 New Air Force health mobile app available for patients The Air Force Medical Service has launched a new mobile app to connect Airmen and patients to news and information about the AFMS. The new app is a mobile version of the AFMS website, and lets users customize their experience based on the Air Force military treatment facility (MTF) they use. This
June 5, 2017 Cancer survivor has lots of things to worry about; secure messaging isn't one A serious health diagnosis can be a life shaking event, even for health professionals. Treatment can be long and challenging both physically and mentally, but keeping in close communication with your health care team can help ease the stress of navigating this process. One great way to stay
May 22, 2017 Jumping from the comfort zone Tech Sgt. Cortney Velez, a 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron independent duty medical technician, became U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s first female airborne IDMT after completing her first jump with the 435th Contingency Response Group, May 12, 2017 in Alzey, Germany.
April 18, 2017 MiCare becomes TOL Patient Portal Secure Messaging The Air Force MiCare system that lets patients at Air Force hospitals and clinics communicate securely with their health providers is getting a new name. The system is now called TOL Patient Portal Secure Messaging, the same name used by the Army and Navy. This is intended to minimize confusion for
April 10, 2017 Keeping an eye out for patients Eyes are one of the most useful tools humans have. They allow people to interact with the world in a way nothing else can and without vision many lives would change forever. Luckily there are skilled individuals ready to safeguard eyesight at a moment’s notice.Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Hubbard, a 354th
April 10, 2017 ACC Military Treatment Facility leadership conference stresses Trusted Care Trusted Care, the Air Force’s platform to reach its Zero Harm goal, was a main topic of discussion at the 2nd Annual Military Treatment Facility Leadership Conference at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 5-6. The MTF leaders also discussed manning, training and access to care initiatives.
April 6, 2017 Military Children’s Health Month: Taking care of our youngest beneficiaries The Military Health System is dedicated to making sure we provide good care to our service members, retirees, and families. As a pediatric emergency physician for more than 20 years, I have witnessed heartbreaking scenes of children brought in for treatment after some terrible accident or illness,
March 22, 2017 The State of Air Force Medicine Airman Magazine: What is the state of the Air Force Medical Service in terms of the current mission and what are your priorities?Lt. Gen. Ediger: The Air Force Medical Service is strong. The men and women who serve our Air Force as medical professionals are actively engaged in the three main
March 20, 2017 X-ray technologists put people first A U.S. Air Force Airman shuffles into the emergency room gripping his thigh, which is radiating with pain, but he is told, “We don’t know what’s wrong and there’s no way we can help you.” With a furrowed brow, his eyes begin to shift from side to side rapidly. In his shaken state, he questions if
March 17, 2017 New Air Force physical therapy fellowship to offer “pinnacle of training” A new Air Force Academy fellowship that trains Airmen to be embedded physical therapists recently received accreditation from the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, in time for the program’s first students to graduate this summer. The first of
March 13, 2017 Expeditionary aeromedical squadron creates mobile ICU BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- The intensive care unit that the 455th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron operates out of the back of a C-130J Hercules is a different scene entirely. An intensive care unit is usually a sterile environment, white hospital walls, pristine floors, bright fluorescent
March 3, 2017 Upcoming exercises in Latin America to help Air Force achieve total dental readiness Air Force dentists, hygienists and dental technicians are gearing up for three Dental Readiness Training Exercises in Latin America over the next several months, allowing Air Force dental teams to practice field dentistry and prepare for future contingency operations.“The primary mission of the
Feb. 23, 2017 This Month in AFMS History – February 2017 – Establishment of Department of Space Medicine at USAFSAM In 1949, the AFMS began to develop its skills in space medicine, when Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Harry G. Armstrong, the second USAF Surgeon General, inaugurated a program of Air Force medical support to manned space exploration. On February 9, 1949, General Armstrong established the Department of Space
Feb. 21, 2017 Air Force Medical Service 2016 Award Winners Announced The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the recipients of the Air Force Medical Service 2016 individual and team Annual Awards.The nominations submitted reflect the extraordinary quality of the Airmen in the Air Force Medical Service. The accomplishments of those recognized demonstrate
Feb. 15, 2017 Airman and Family Readiness Center hosts EFMP ‘Young Engineer Camp’ With more than a million brightly-colored building blocks to keep them busy, children and adults spent a few hours constructing racing cars, buildings, a tower and just having fun together during the third annual “Young Engineer Camp” at the Galaxy Club on RAF Mildenhall, Feb. 11, 2017.The Airman