June 13, 2017 Medical squadron commander puts whole patient in focus HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- For Hanscom’s newly-minted 66th Medical Squadron commander, Col. Russell Pinard, running his squadron is a return to hands-on medical care. Pinard, an optometrist, has run both small medical facilities like the 61st Medical Squadron at Los Angeles Air Force Base and
June 13, 2017 Dr. William Randolph “Randy” Lovelace II First Leap a Record For nearly a decade, Dr. William Randolph “Randy” Lovelace II diligently researched the problems faced by pilots as they flew higher and faster. His work at the Aeromedical Field Laboratory at Wright-Field in Dayton, Ohio paid off in 1943 with the development of a high-altitude oxygen mask.On June
June 12, 2017 Ambulance in the sky A joint training mission was conducted here June 7, 2017 where the 910th Airlift Wing (AW) provided a C-130 Hercules, the 914th Airlift Wing provided a pilot and the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron provided the training crew.
June 10, 2017 Next Generation DNA Sequencing When American biologist James Watson and English physicist Francis Crick first discovered the double helix in 1953, they could not have imagined the huge strides DNA technology would take in just a few short years. From the 1977 development of the Sanger Sequencing technique by Frederick Sanger to
June 9, 2017 ART Provides First Line Healthcare to 548th ISRG Airmen To help the warfighter working random shifts at odd hours, the group has established an acute care clinic enabling an avenue to supplement the medical needs of Airmen assigned to Distributed Ground Site 2. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Feb. 23 which allowed the group to showcase the next step
June 8, 2017 Command Surgeon recognized for decades of exemplary service When it comes to aviation medicine, Col. Paul A. Young, command surgeon, 25th Air Force, is one of the best, which is why he was selected by the Society of United States Air Force Flight Surgeons as the recipient of this year’s George E. Schafer Award.
June 8, 2017 Unveiling of Maj. Gen. Allen's portrait On Friday June 2, Major General Roosevelt Allen, Jr. attended an unveiling of his portrait that will hang in the executive hallway of the 79th Medical Wing on Joint Base Andrews.
June 7, 2017 U.S. and Peruvian air force share medical knowledge, experience Nine medical and aviation personnel from the U.S. Air Force traveled to Lima, Peru as part of a subject matter expert exchange with the Peruvian air force May 15-19, 2017. During the five-day engagement, the U.S. Airmen worked closely with their Peruvian counterparts to share information on
June 7, 2017 403rd Wing members spring to action to provide assistance Sometimes in a stressful, potentially life-threating circumstance, a level head and a willingness to act are two excellent resources available to help resolve the situation.
June 6, 2017 How the human body reacts while running Do you ever wonder how your body physiologically responds to an exercise such as running? In order for our muscles, cells and organs to work properly our blood must first carry oxygen and nutrients to them. During intense physical activity, the body’s blood flows to our larger muscle groups, which
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
June 5, 2017 AMC’s medical community collaborates to improve care SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Medical group commanders, aeromedical squadron commanders and superintendents from across Air Mobility Command gathered here May 22 to 23, 2017 to learn how to improve care within their military treatment facilities.“It is about a change in culture,” said Brig. Gen. Lee
June 1, 2017 Maj. Gen. (ret) Philip Volpe discusses combat medical care during the Battle of Mogadishu Maj. Gen. (ret) Philip Volpe discusses combat medical care during the Battle of Mogadishu
May 31, 2017 Medical Airmen care for Belize residents 96th Medical Group Airmen deploy in for Beyond Horizon medical readiness event.
May 30, 2017 Women’s Health Clinic opens at JB Charleston A ribbon cutting ceremony was held here to celebrate the opening of the 628th Medical Group Women’s Health Clinic, May 19. Cancer screenings, post-partum care, select gynecological services, hormonal replacement therapy and infertility treatments are a few of the health benefits available to female
May 25, 2017 Scott Air Force Base recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month Since 1949, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to bring about greater awareness of psychological health concerns and conditions, to offer support for those who are living with these conditions, and to promote increased access to care and treatment.This
May 25, 2017 Moving? Toss Unwanted or Expired Medications Appropriately Many service members and their families are gearing up to move this summer as peak moving season runs May through August each year. As you organize your house and belongings to prepare for your move, one area of your home you shouldn’t overlook is your medicine cabinet. Now is the perfect time to
May 24, 2017 Airmen Resiliency Team provides 480th ISR Wing with medical, psychological and spiritual care Airmen of the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing make life or death decisions every day to support warfighters around the world. To alleviate stress from these missions, the Air Force deployed a small group of medical, psychological and spiritual professionals called the Airmen
May 24, 2017 U.S. Airmen, Sailors support life-saving mission U.S. Airmen and Sailors worked together to outfit a C-17 Globemaster III with life-saving equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2017.
May 23, 2017 Enlisted Airmen selected for 2017 nursing program Almost three dozen active duty enlisted Airmen have been selected for the 2017 Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program following the April 17-19, 2017, selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center.