July 12, 2017 Luke hosts run clinic, maintains fit to fight Airmen The 56th Fighter Wing is holding a run clinic from July 10 to August 4. The clinic is designed to help Airmen achieve their fitness goals, perform better on PT tests and directly contribute to building the future of Airpower.
July 11, 2017 TRICARE Online (TOL) is back up running TRICARE Online (TOL) is back online, but there may be some functions that are slower than usual or not available temporarily as we work to restore full functionality. If you are unable to access TOL, you can contact your military hospital or clinic directly for appointments or medication refills.For
July 10, 2017 Pacific Angel pioneer returns for its 10 year anniversary Retired U.S. Air Force Col. John Cinco, better known now as “Doc Cinco”, is considered to be the “Father” of Pacific Angel, an initiative he shaped a little over a decade ago.
July 7, 2017 Officials announce 12 OAY Award winners for 2017 Air Force officials have named the service's top enlisted members, announcing the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017.
July 7, 2017 TRICARE Online (TOL) patient portal currently down The TRICARE Online (TOL) patient portal is currently down. On July 5, a computer hardware failure caused an outage in the TRICARE Online patient portal. Engineers are on site in San Antonio, assessing the problem and developing a solution to return TRICARE Online to service as quickly as
July 6, 2017 New Air Force health mobile app available for patients The Air Force Medical Service has launched a new mobile app to connect Airmen and patients to news and information about the AFMS. The new app is a mobile version of the AFMS website, and lets users customize their experience based on the Air Force military treatment facility (MTF) they use. This
July 6, 2017 Medical group balances joint medical training with real-world medical care Television, movies and Instagram pictures usually depict the Islands of Hawaii as a tropical paradise with ideal weather and crystal blue coastlines. While those images are accurate, it is only a partial snapshot of an island chain that hosts 11 different ecosystems.For 33 members from the 178th
July 5, 2017 Avoid Heart Disease: Know Your Blood Pressure, Cholesterol You wake up one morning and feel pressure in your chest and then a sharp pain. Are you having a heart attack? You call 911 just to be safe. How did this happen or what you could have done to prevent it? Regular heart, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings can help you stay healthy. TRICARE
July 5, 2017 Declare Your Independence from Tobacco As we celebrate our independence as a nation, we want you to declare your independence from tobacco. Instead of smoking, vaping or chewing, we encourage you to spend this holiday working on your fitness, spending time with your family and enjoying the fireworks. Research studies prove that tobacco
July 5, 2017 Airman welcomes life into Misawa "Labor is like a box of chocolates--you never know what you're gonna get," according to some mothers while describing the process, referencing Forrest Gump. At Misawa Air Base, uncertainties still exist, but one guarantee is the doctors, like Capt. Paola Rosa, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron
July 3, 2017 Safely celebrating the Fourth of July Across the U.S., many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with pool parties, barbecues and fireworks shows. As the festivities draw near, it is important to know how to safely celebrate the holiday. Military personnel are encouraged to review safety procedures, local and state laws and
July 3, 2017 Medical partnership strengthens aviators, boosts airpower People may be familiar with aircraft needing constant maintenance to keep up with the requirements of such a high operational tempo, but pilots and weapon system officers also require physical care to perform at their peak.
June 30, 2017 First of its kind ceremony recognizes the contributions of civilian Airmen to Air Force Medicine The Directorate of Manpower, Personnel, and Resources in the Office of the Air Force Surgeon General held its first-ever Civilian Recognition and Promotion Ceremony on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Va. Since the formation of the Air Force Medical
June 29, 2017 Healing from invisible wounds: The other side of the story Chanda D’Angelo was in a frenzy; she quickly washed all the clothes in her home, zoomed the vacuum across every floor, wiped down every surface, cleaned out the refrigerator and stove and scrubbed the windows and mirrors until they were spotless. Exhausted, she had just enough time to get her hair
June 29, 2017 Partnership with British National Health Service helps Lakenheath surgeons maintain readiness There are 76 Air Force-led military treatment facilities around the world, and one of their primary missions is to train medical Airmen and sustain the medical skills they need for deployment. However, many MTFs do not have enough volume of trauma and specialty surgery cases for surgical teams to
June 29, 2017 Real stories of courage, heroism, inspire at Air Force Magazine Day Col. Laurel Burkel has no recollection of her first meeting with Air Force civil engineer Greg Gangnuss.But some 20 months after a British Puma Mk 2 helicopter crash at the NATO base in Kabul, Afghanistan claimed the lives of five coalition members, injured five others and nearly decapitated her,
June 28, 2017 PTSD doesn’t have to be fought alone Post-traumatic stress disorder can be the result of someone experiencing an event that creates a heightened sense of terror or helplessness. PTSD can cause debilitating anxiety and fear throughout the remainder of the affected person’s life. Although PTSD may be associated with combat and the
June 28, 2017 Men's Health Month: 10 things you need to know Take charge of your health, gents! June is National Men’s Health month and there's a few things you need to know.
June 27, 2017 VA and Air Force Announce Tele-Intensive Care Unit Sharing Agreement The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Midwest Health Care Network and the Air Force Medical Operations Agency today announced a collaborative Tele-ICU agreement that will allow Air Force patients at five military treatment facilities to use VA’s Tele-ICU capabilities through its centralized
June 27, 2017 552nd Air Control Wing cuts ribbon on new flight line clinic In partnership with the 72nd Medical Group, the 552nd Air Control Wing recently opened a flightline clinic in the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron.Providing value to the warfighter and fliers of the 552nd ACW, the new clinic meets medical needs nearest to the workplace, minimizes time spent