May 4, 2017 TRICARE Changes to Nexium Coverage Starting June 28, the drug Nexium will no longer be a TRICARE preferred, or formulary, drug. This means it will no longer be available in military pharmacies, and you will pay more if you get it through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or a retail network pharmacy. Nexium is a brand name prescription
May 4, 2017 Special Operations Surgical Team doctor to receive Jackson Foundation award Four hundred fourteen trauma evaluations, 141 gunshot wounds, 270 blast injuries, 102 damage-control resuscitations, 51 chest tubes, 21 intubations and 15 urgent surgical operations…for some this may be a list of numbers and medical jargon.For others, it meant life instead of death.
May 2, 2017 Air Force Patient and Family Advisory Councils give patients a voice Air Force patients have a new way to be advocates in their own care, through Patient and Family Advisory Councils, recently implemented by the Air Force Medical Service at hospitals and clinics nationwide. The councils let patients communicate directly to medical staff and share their concerns and
May 1, 2017 Public Health Education Division: Educating to Protect WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 711th Human Performance Wing, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Public Health Education Division at Wright-Patterson instructs public health technicians and public health officers in two primary roles, force health management and community
May 1, 2017 Air Force provides invisible wounds perspective to Congress Col. Steven E. Pflanz, the Director of Psychological Health at the Air Force Medical Support Agency, testified April 27, 2017 before the House Armed Service Subcommittee on Military Personnel about Air Force clinical and research programs related to post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain
April 28, 2017 New ear tube dilation system may keep aircrew airborne When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a dilation system to treat chronic Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in September 2016, Maj. (Dr.) Scott McCusker immediately understood the application.
April 28, 2017 TRICARE: Do You Need Emergency or Urgent Care? When you’re sick or in pain, it can be hard to determine the level of care you need. If a child or other family member needs care, the anxiety can be even greater. In those moments, you need to decide whether to go to an emergency room, an urgent care center, or to schedule an appointment with your
April 27, 2017 TRICARE: Celebrating Our Military Kids Although April is the Month of the Military Child, recognizing our military’s youngest heroes is a year-round effort. Nearly two million U.S. military children serve our country as part of service members’ families. For these children, TRICARE offers benefits for their well-being, such as well-child
April 27, 2017 Going to the doctor? Be prepared! Have you ever left the doctor’s office feeling frustrated or confused? Have you ever forgotten some of what they told you? Doing a little bit of preparation before your appointment can make sure you get the most out of seeing a medical provider. The Air Force Medical Service is committed to
April 25, 2017 Putting the patient at the center of Air Force Medicine The Air Force Medical Service is committed to incorporating patients’ needs, preferences and values into their care. This model emphasizes patient centeredness, and that starts with creating a culture where everyone a patient interacts with in the health care space is listening to their
April 25, 2017 Air Force physician connects to the mission While every Airman has a role to play in the Air Force mission, some may not see their job’s true impact when they first enter the service.
April 24, 2017 Register your child in Secure Messaging during Military Child Health Month Worrying about the health of your child can be a significant source of stress for working parents. One way parents can improve communication with their children’s medical team during Military Child Health Month is by enrolling them in TOL Patient Portal Secure Messaging. Secure Messaging allows for
April 21, 2017 Mosquito Season: Are you prepared to fight Zika? In 2016, the Zika virus made world-wide news as a new threat to public health, but mosquito-borne illnesses have always been a health risk for people living in certain climates. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to avoid exposure to Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.“These are
April 19, 2017 Keesler medics implant Air Force’s 1st Micra Pacemaker The Keesler Medical Center became the first Air Force hospital to implant the world’s smallest pacemaker for patients with bradycardia April 13.Bradycardia is a condition characterized by a slow or irregular heart rhythm, usually fewer than 60 beats per minute. At this rate, the heart is unable to
April 19, 2017 First Lt. Carruth: Keesler’s Trusted Care Hero “My motto is, ‘if not me, then who else will’,” said 1st Lt. Clarissa Carruth, 81st Inpatient Operation Squadron clinical nurse. “I strive to continue to improve patient care practices and be a voice for the Airmen working the floor.” Carruth participated in the University of Portland Air Force ROTC
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.