May 12, 2017 Don’t suffer alone - mental health disorders have effective treatments Mental health disorders are relatively common within civilian and military communities, but with early treatment, most mental health disorders can be effectively treated, and patients can return to mental wellness. While invisible wounds like post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury
May 12, 2017 First Flight Nurse of the Year Award On May 5, 1968, the Aerospace Medical Association established the “Flight Nurse of the Year award. The first recipient, Maj. Virginia M. Alena, received a trophy, a wrist watch, and a $500 honorarium from the sponsor of the award, Douglas Aircraft Company. She was recognized for her work as the
May 11, 2017 Compassion and mentorship are cornerstones of nursing for Bronze Star honoree During National Nurses and Technicians Week (May 6-12), the Air Force Medical Service is recognizing the unique contributions of Air Force nurses to the nation’s defense.Maj. Dino Quijano, a critical care nurse in the 779th Medical Operations Squadron based at Joint Base Andrews, Md., and a recent
May 11, 2017 Between two worlds: Guard and Reserve nurses perfect professional balancing act National Guard and Reserve nurses who also serve as nurses in their civilian careers have a lot to manage: providing care during the week in civilian settings and then performing duties as officers in the United States military during weekend drills. They accomplish all this while balancing a life
May 11, 2017 Medical technicians care for greatest assets Medical technicians are normally the first to see a patient, leaving it to them to assess if someone is simply sick or should be in an emergency room.After recognizing a patient with life-threatening symptoms, one of Team Moody’s medical technicians was recently honored for quickly responding to a
May 11, 2017 Algerian triplets join Air Force for better future Their journey has carried them over thousands of miles, from a barren region in Africa to California’s Simi Valley where eventually the Harchaoui triplets — Myriam, Rabah and Warda — would join the U.S. Air Force. Scott Air Force Base is now home to Myriam, who recently reflected on her unique
May 10, 2017 Nurse scientists generate new knowledge for Air Force As the Air Force Medical Service honors nurses and medical technicians during National Nurses and Techs Week, a lesser known nurse specialty, nurse scientists, conducts research to improve patient care. Nurse scientists are nurses who have achieved a PhD in nursing science, and engage in research to
May 10, 2017 Air Force Medical Home improves the patient experience Many patients who get care at Air Force hospitals and clinics may not think much about the health care delivery model used by their care team. However, the Air Force Medical Service thinks about it a lot, and has developed a care model called the Air Force Medical Home to improve the quality, access
May 10, 2017 Nurse Spotlight: Maj. Matthew Hill, 779th Medical Group certified emergency nurse During National Nurses Week, our next Nurse Spotlight is Maj. Matthew Hill, a certified emergency nurse, who has worked in the Emergent Care Center at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., for the past three years.As a nurse in the Emergent Care Center, Hill
May 9, 2017 Senate confirms Wilson as Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson will be the next secretary of the Air Force, following her confirmation by the Senate May 8, 2017.
May 8, 2017 Care Under Fire: Nurses provide medical, emotional support for those in need A doctor’s office can induce feelings of uncertainty and anguish, but those emotions quickly fade away when a warmhearted nurse greets you.
May 5, 2017 Bronze Star Medals awarded to Mobile Forward Surgical Team Bronze Star Medals were presented to seven members of a Mobile Forward Surgical Team assigned to the 779th Medical Group during a ceremony here on May 3, 2017. Mobile Forward Surgical Teams are highly specialized, rapidly deployable medical teams who seamlessly provide support to stabilize wounded,
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