April 18, 2017 This month in AFMS History: Operation Little Switch On April 20, 1953, Operation Little Switch marked the first successful efforts toward ending hostilities in Korea and ultimately set in motion the Korean War Armistice.
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 18, 2017 AFMOA medic and spouse save life using CPR training What was supposed to be a relaxing holiday at home for Lt. Col. Joshua Sean Curtis, Air Force Medical Operations Agency electronic health record branch chief and his wife, Anne, a nurse practitioner, ended up being one of the most stressful positions for any medical professional – resuscitating a
April 18, 2017 Wing showcases innovative, cost-saving ideas Innovative 59th Medical Wing Gateway Academy students showcased their latest initiatives designed to boost work center efficiencies and improve the patient experience during the academy’s poster day April 13 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Atrium.
April 17, 2017 Health promotions coordinator helps Airmen, civilians meet fitness needs On any given day, Aracelis Gonzalez-Anderson can be seen around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph attending to duties such as consulting with the commissary manager about healthy items offered at the facility and conducting body fat analyses.
April 17, 2017 Stopping Sexual Assault – Not Just in April The truth is, the vast majority of Airmen we serve alongside have never – and will never – sexually assault another person in their lifetime. Let me say it again for the people in the back – the vast majority of our Airmen HAVE NEVER and WILL NEVER harm another person. Hard stop.
April 17, 2017 99th MDG Airman saves neighbor On March 28, he heard his neighbor banging on his front door, shouting for help.
April 14, 2017 355th Medical Group increases patient access through collaboration Leadership from medical treatment facilities across Air Combat Command met at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, to share their patient access to care success stories April 5-6, 2017.
April 13, 2017 Airmen use special experience to foster relationships during Global Health Engagement A team of five Airmen, two with a special experience identifier earned through the International Health Specialist (IHS) program, traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras to work side-by-side with their Honduran air force counterparts during a subject matter expert exchange here, April 3. Airmen with an
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,
April 6, 2017 Freeze-dried plasma to the rescue Since hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death in combat casualties, Air Force Special Operations Command is improving access to blood products on the battlefield.Freeze-dried plasma is one of them.Plasma contains coagulation factors, which are critical to the clotting process in the
April 4, 2017 Improvements to the TRICARE Dental Program Beginning on May 1, 2017, United Concordia Companies, Inc. (United Concordia) will manage the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP). Beneficiaries don’t need to take any actions to continue their coverage.The TDP is a voluntary dental benefit for eligible active duty family members, National Guard and
April 4, 2017 New Air Force clinic to offer interdisciplinary approach to treating TBI and other invisible wounds The Air Force is creating a new clinic that specializes in the treatment of invisible wounds, with an emphasis on traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder and pain. The facility will be located at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. It is still in the early planning phase, with the hope
March 30, 2017 Doctors' Day 2017 National Doctors' Day, celebrated on March 30, was established to recognize physicians, their work, and their contributions to society and the community. This year, Holloman is highlighting the efforts of pediatricians from the 49th Medical Operations Squadron. Captain Manisha Mills, a 49th MDOS
March 30, 2017 Keesler MDG Airmen perform first robotic surgery in AF Members of the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron performed the Air Force’s first robotic surgery at the Keesler Medical Center here March 28. Maj. Lauren Buck, 81st MSGS general surgeon, and her surgical team performed a robotic ventral hernia repair. Buck has experience with the da Vinci Si model,
March 30, 2017 Hanscom physician serves to honor past, present Capt. (Dr.) Thanh Thao Le, 66th Medical Squadron physician, learned from her father the importance of honoring those who serve in the military.
March 23, 2017 New clinic to heal the unseen The 96th Medical Group was recently selected to standup the Air Force’s first Invisible Wounds Clinic here.
March 23, 2017 Laboratory Airman leads by example, receives award For laboratory Airmen, detail and precision is everything. Not following proper procedures or executing them in the wrong order could mean the difference between life and death for their patients.