July 5, 2016 Run for-us, run: Airman runs to raise PTSD awareness Warrior of the North runs 22 miles-a-day to raise awareness for PTSD.
June 30, 2016 Air Force Medical Service celebrates 67th birthday The Air Force Medical Service will celebrate its 67th anniversary on July 1, after being established in 1949.In September 1947, the combat elements of the Army Air Forces separated from the United States Army, forming the U.S. Air Force. A few Air Force support functions, such as medical care,
June 29, 2016 Changing Air Force healthcare through innovation Innovation is a buzzword often associated with new technology platforms or successful sports teams, but in reality innovation can apply anywhere someone comes up with a new idea or way of doing something.When it comes to health innovation and research, it’s all about finding new solutions to improve
June 29, 2016 Koeniger assumes leadership of 711th Human Performance Wing Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Koeniger assumed the top position of the Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing during a ceremony here June 28, 2016.Koeniger took the reins from Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Timothy T. Jex during a change of command held at the National Museum of the United States
June 29, 2016 Dietary supplements: Know what you're taking to avoid positive drug tests Air Force reservists should be careful when taking dietary supplements because of their potential health risks but also because they could lead to a positive urinalysis test result, according to officials with Air Force Reserve Command’s Medical Services Directorate and staff judge advocate’s
June 29, 2016 Complex connection between social media, suicide, prevention As social media continues to grow in popularity, mental health specialists across the country are taking a closer look at the relationship this fusion of technology and social interaction has with suicide and other destructive behaviors.Dr. Heather Thanepohn, Air Force Reserve Command’s Director of
June 29, 2016 AF has openings for civilian medical professionals The Air Force is looking for qualified civilian medical professionals to work with the Air Force Medical Service.
June 25, 2016 PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.Maj. Joel Foster, Chief of Air Force Deployment Mental Health, said treating PTSD has improved
June 24, 2016 Air Force bids farewell to Welsh Stealing a moment of silence, looking into the eyes of his wife, he takes a deep breath and prepares for what’s to come. Standing tall and proud, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III walks into a hangar in front of hundreds of onlookers, all there to bid him farewell.
June 24, 2016 Make sure your military kid has access to care If you have a new baby or have adopted a child, take the necessary steps to give your child access to health care when they need it. Step one; register your child, newborn or adoptee, in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). You don’t have to wait the 2-6 months it may take
June 23, 2016 Health literacy key for better health, better care Just as the ability to read, write and be literate is critical to the processing of information in day-to-day life, health care has its own component of literacy. Health literacy is the capacity of individuals to obtain, process and understand health information and services in order to make
June 21, 2016 Elder fitness program gets results Since January 2015, the Go4Life fitness program has helped its participants at Eglin AFB improve mobility, flexibility, and strength. The eight week program is aimed at individuals 50 years old and over, who want to improve their functional fitness.The classes focus on flexibility, balance, and
June 21, 2016 Green Dot training hopes to decrease interpersonal violence Airmen are taking their first steps in a five-year strategy to decrease interpersonal violence across the service by attending Green Dot training.Green Dot is a community-based initiative the Air Force adopted to increase outreach and prevention. The goal is to provide violence-prevention tools to
June 21, 2016 PACANGEL 16-2 medics work together to bring medical care to Kampot A hospital is a place of healing and recovery. It is a sanctuary where medical treatment can be found and provided for the sick or injured. Thanks to Pacific Angel 16-2, the quality care found within a hospital is now being given to the people of Kampot Province, Cambodia.
June 21, 2016 Voting assistance available for absentee voters The Federal Voting Assistance Program encourages military members, their eligible family members and overseas citizens to submit a new Federal Post Card Application early enough to ensure they can participate in upcoming federal elections.
June 20, 2016 Taking care of the family: a story for Air Force spouses Jeff Hogg knows the role of the military spouse better than most because he understands the needs of the military lifestyle and the military family. He served in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years before retiring and is the spouse of Air Force Deputy Surgeon General Maj. Gen. Dorothy
June 17, 2016 42nd Army surgeon general lauds medical graduates The 42nd Army surgeon general had high praise for the nearly 250 medical and allied health graduates being honored at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium awards and graduation ceremony June 10 in downtown San Antonio.
June 17, 2016 Warrior medics enhance skills, build relationships in Dominican Republic Airmen from the 59th Medical Wing are improving their clinical skills and building international relationships during a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored readiness training exercise in the Dominican Republic.
June 17, 2016 AF medical leader discusses suicide prevention program improvements Maj. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, the Air Force Deputy Surgeon General, met with the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee June 15 to provide an update on the Air Force’s suicide prevention program. “Air Force suicide prevention starts with leadership at every level,” Hogg said