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Be advised: Due to Hurricane Michael, the governors of Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina have declared States of Emergency (SOE) for some or all of their states. TRICARE has issued emergency procedures for referrals and prescription refills in those areas.

For more information, please visit: https://tricare.mil/michael

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As Air Force Medicine continues to go through organizational change, the MAJCOM Surgeons are hard at work, playing a pivotal role in the Air Force’s ability to stay on the leading edge of Trusted Care healthcare. This month we sat down with Air Education and Training Command’s Surgeon, Col. (Dr.) Gianna R. Zeh, to discuss ongoing improvements, how medical Airmen can succeed, and her personal journey as a leader. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

AETC Command Surgeon provides thoughts on AF Medicine

As Air Force Medicine continues to go through organizational change, the MAJCOM Surgeons are hard at work, playing a pivotal role in the Air Force’s ability to stay on the leading edge of Trusted Care healthcare. This month we sat down with Air Education and Training Command’s Surgeon, Col. (Dr.) Gianna R. Zeh, to discuss ongoing improvements, how medical Airmen can succeed, and her personal journey as a leader.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Linda M. Wilson (center) receives the Angel of the Battlefield award presented by Retired U.S. Army Gen. John Tilelli, Chairman of the Armed Services YMCA (far left), U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (second from left), U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Sean L. Murphy, Deputy Surgeon General of the U.S. Air Force (second from right), and Retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. William D. French, President and Chief Executive Officer of the ASYMCA (far right), during the 2018 Armed Services YMCA Angels of the Battlefield Awards Gala in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 2, 2018. Wilson risked her own life to save others during the deadly mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada on Oct. 1, 2017. Wilson flagged down numerous cars to transport wounded victims, obtained first-aid supplies to treat victims, directed the use of clothing for improvised tourniquets, and loaded eight critically injured victims into a car, providing lifesaving treatment en route to the hospital. (DoD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann)

Nellis Airman recognized as Angel of the Battlefield

Senior Airman Linda Wilson, an aerospace medical technician with the 99th Medical Operations Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, was recognized at the 12th Annual Angels of the Battlefield Awards Gala on October 2, 2018 for extraordinary lifesaving efforts during the deadliest shooting in modern American History.

An Airman holds up his Trusted Care badge at the Defense Health Headquarters, Sep. 19, 2018. The Defense Health Agency will assume authority, direction and control of military treatment facilities. On Oct. 1, 2018, four Air Force medical facilities will begin this transition. The process completes Oct. 1, 2021, when all 76 Air Force medical facilities will be under DHA control. Throughout this transition, medical Airmen will still implement the Trusted Care principles and deliver safe, patient-centered care to the warfighter and their families. (U.S. Air force photo illustration by Josh Mahler)

Trusted Care Everywhere is not going anywhere

As the Defense Health Agency assumes authority, direction and control of military treatment facilities, the Air Force Medical Service will remain steadfast on its Trusted Care journey towards higher reliability and Zero Harm.

Staff Sgt. Kimberly Conklin, 2nd Dental Squadron dental laboratory NCO in-charge, works on making a retainer at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 30, 2018. When dentists bring new impressions to the lab, technicians must stop what they are doing and immediately fill the impression before it can no longer be used. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)

Dental lab: Behind the scenes artists

Airmen may need crowns, retainers, night guards or some other form of dental gear. To provide this, dentists take impressions of the patient’s mouth. Once made, they’re taken to the dental lab where the technicians make a mold from the impression. This is the part patients don’t get to witness.

Trusted Care “How Do You C.A.R.E.?” Campaign

Trusted Care: “How Do You C.A.R.E.?” Campaign

Please visit the AFMS Facebook page to cast your vote for the Trusted Care “How Do You C.A.R.E.?” People’s Choice Award by liking, commenting on, and/or sharing your favorite videos. The contest will end Wednesday, October 31.

The winner will be announced in November via the AFMS Facebook page and the Trusted Care Bulletin. The winner will also be recognized at the 2018 AFMS Senior Leadership Workshop, alongside the videos and essay selected in the Editor’s Choice and Recognition Areas categories.

Thank you to all the participants!

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