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.
March 22, 2017 The State of Air Force Medicine Airman Magazine: What is the state of the Air Force Medical Service in terms of the current mission and what are your priorities?Lt. Gen. Ediger: The Air Force Medical Service is strong. The men and women who serve our Air Force as medical professionals are actively engaged in the three main
March 22, 2017 AF releases board results for Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program The Air Force has selected seven enlisted Airmen to participate in the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program, (EMDP2), beginning in July 2017.
March 21, 2017 Overcoming the shadow of death: an Airman’s fight against depression Staff Sgt. Srun Sookmeewiriya (pronounced, Sook-mee-vi-ri-ya), or Sook, as many people know him, may seem like a happy and carefree Airman at first glance. The 313th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of reports regularly puts forth an earnest effort to keep his unit alive and
March 21, 2017 TRICARE Can Offer Relief for Allergy Sufferers Whether it is seasonal or a reaction to a specific food, allergies can be bothersome or dangerous. With seasonal allergies, depending on where you live, allergies can begin to affect you as early as February. If you suffer from food or other allergies, the effects can be felt year-round. The key
March 21, 2017 Behind mother’s love: Enlisting for child’s chance Hundreds of Airmen erupt into cheers and applause in a hangar after a name is announced. Among the crowd, a young Airman screams in disbelief. With tears of joy streaming down her face, she makes her way onto the stage to shake the commander’s hand. She looks to her family after receiving her award
March 21, 2017 Mentorship program refines medical techniques, fosters Misawa community relationships The Indo-Asia-Pacific region is infamous for earthquakes, typhoons and tsunamis; military medical facilities and personnel must stay ready for anything. To guarantee medical personnel are prepared, senior leaders from around the Air Force were sponsored by the Air Force Medical Operations Agency,
March 20, 2017 X-ray technologists put people first A U.S. Air Force Airman shuffles into the emergency room gripping his thigh, which is radiating with pain, but he is told, “We don’t know what’s wrong and there’s no way we can help you.” With a furrowed brow, his eyes begin to shift from side to side rapidly. In his shaken state, he questions if
March 17, 2017 New Air Force physical therapy fellowship to offer “pinnacle of training” A new Air Force Academy fellowship that trains Airmen to be embedded physical therapists recently received accreditation from the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, in time for the program’s first students to graduate this summer. The first of
March 17, 2017 Teaming up to simplify saving lives Some might say there’s a formula to providing quality healthcare – A heap of science, a dash of art and a whole lot of practice. As with almost any science or art, having the right tools for the job goes a long way in perfecting one’s craft, and for the 81st Medical Group, their craft is
March 15, 2017 Don’t Get Caught Out in the Cold The winter season is coming to an end, but end of season storms can still be dangerous. Protect yourself and your family from cold weather dangers.Snow, sleet and high winds can knock out heat, power and communication services to your home or office. When you know a storm is coming, prepare for
March 15, 2017 USAF, AMC surgeon generals visit McChord Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, Air Force surgeon general, paid a visit to the 62nd Medical Squadron here March 7, to gain a better understanding of medical operations at McChord, and to touch base with Team McChord’s medical Airmen.Ediger was joined by Brig. Gen. Lee Payne, Air Mobility Command surgeon
March 13, 2017 This Month in AFMS History: Sealed Cabin Simulator In March 1956, Airman D.F. Smith spent 24 hours sealed inside the Space Cabin Simulator at the United States Air Force School of Aviation Medicine (USAFSAM), Randolph Air Force Base, Tex. The reason? The dream of manned space flight.The Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union