Jan. 23, 2018 Airman upholds the Trusted Care principles through the delivery of efficient care and patient satisfaction For U.S. Air Force MSgt Ashley Strong, delivering patient-centered Trusted Care is more than a policy. For this Air Force dental flight chief, Trusted Care is about using the expertise and experiences of all Air Force Medical Service Airmen at every level to find better ways to provide quality,
Jan. 21, 2018 81st MDG earns Commission on Cancer national accreditation The Keesler Medical Center cancer program has been granted a Three Year Accreditation with Silver Commendation from the Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons.
Jan. 19, 2018 This Month in AFMS History: Lt. Elsie Ott and the first official aeromedical evacuation flight In January 1943, 2nd Lt. Elsie S. Ott, a 29-year-old Army nurse with barely a year of military service, took on a mission to demonstrate the value and feasibility of aeromedical evacuation.
Jan. 19, 2018 USAFE to host first-ever 13 nation Partnership Flight Symposium The office of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Surgeon General will host the first-ever African and European Partnership Flight Aeromedical Evacuation Symposium to share best practices and enhance cooperation between allied and partner countries Jan. 16-19.
Jan. 19, 2018 International health specialists employ unique skills to build medical capabilities with partner nations Healthcare is a critical avenue to strengthen partnerships with U.S. allies around the globe. The Air Force International Health Specialist (IHS) program takes highly trained Air Force health personnel with unique skill sets, and puts them in Global Health Engagements (GHEs) around the world.
Jan. 18, 2018 Just get it done – vaccinations play vital readiness role Airmen deploy around the world to many different continents, countries and environments. Assignments to these locations expose Airmen to unique health risks, including infectious diseases rarely seen in the U.S. Staying current with all required vaccinations is vital to ensuring Airmen are mission
Jan. 17, 2018 AF Surgeon General visits Fairchild medical Airmen The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General visited here Jan. 11 and 12, to speak with, and learn from 92nd Medical Group leadership and Airmen.
Jan. 11, 2018 Their brothers' keepers: Medics & corpsmen in Vietnam Beloved by their fellow grunts, corpsmen and medics are the first responders for Marines and soldiers wounded on the battlefield. Here are the first-hand accounts of three decorated “Docs” who provided life-saving aid in Vietnam.
Jan. 11, 2018 "A real good kid" On Jan. 30, 1966, 20-year-old Army medic Thomas Cole was in a muddy trench in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. Though wounded himself, Cole continued providing first aid to the wounded and dying around him.
Jan. 10, 2018 Trusted Care Heroes are all of us Trusted care. Two words, that when spoken could have a meaning vastly different from one person to another.
Jan. 10, 2018 Living with an attitude of gratitude – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 3) “I already got my running blade,” said an enthusiastic Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks).After only taking her first steps in November, Proellochs, a U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps (MSC) Officer and recent amputee, was already thinking of how she would be able to run and eventually
Jan. 9, 2018 Kirtland boasts top nurse in Air Force Kirtland Air Force Base is now home to the Air Forces’s top nurse. Maj. Cindy Callisto, a nurse practitioner at the 377th Medical Group, was named the 2017 Top Nurse in the United States Air Force.
Jan. 5, 2018 Take command: Increases to TRICARE Pharmacy copayments coming On Feb 1, 2018, copayments for prescription drugs at TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and retail pharmacies will increase. These changes are required by law and affect TRICARE beneficiaries who are not active duty service members.
Jan. 5, 2018 Medically ready to be mission ready From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times.
Jan. 4, 2018 Air Force Medical Service takes off with Trusted Care Each of the services are doing their part to evolve the Military Health System into a high reliability organization. Trusted Care is the Air Force’s model focused on four high reliability domains – Leadership Engagement, Continuous Process Improvement, Culture of Safety and Patient Centeredness – in
Jan. 4, 2018 VIPER clinic: Taking care of future Airmen Starting with barely a handful of staff members located in a small area of the Reid Clinic, the 559th Medical Group’s Versatile Injury Prevention and Embedded Reconditioning Clinic is now maturing to approximately a dozen members and spreading through five different clinics in the JBSA area.
Jan. 2, 2018 An AFMS look back at 2017 Here's a look back at how Medical Airmen supported Air Force operations around the globe throughout 2017.
Jan. 2, 2018 455 EAES Airman provides critical care anywhere When injured Airmen need to be transported, medical care can’t stop mid-flight and it is the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airmen who make sure that doesn’t happen.
Dec. 30, 2017 Airman builds medical relationships in Vietnam Air Force physical therapist Maj. (Dr.) Cody Butler was one of 50 U.S. team members who spent more than two weeks in Tam Ky, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, seeing patients and building relationships with local physicians. His efforts were part of Operation Pacific Angel Vietnam 2017, the last of four
Dec. 29, 2017 Is there a medic onboard? While returning from leave, a Team Osan member sprang into action, saving the life of a fellow passenger mid-flight, Nov. 11, 2017.