July 29, 2016 Dermatologists go the distance for the English Channel A midnight start in the cold and clammy darkness, vision impaired and depth perception compromised, two 59th Medical Wing doctors took the 16-mile California swim challenge head on in preparation for the 21-mile English Channel in September.
July 29, 2016 Handcrafting dental readiness Whenever U.S. Air Force combat airlifters need dental work, they often count on a small team of specialists at the 19th Medical Group Clinic. The unit works behind-the-scenes crafting unique dental prostheses as part of the 19th Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental laboratory element. They assist
July 28, 2016 Helping the community raise immunity August is Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations are vital to both service members and their families, helping to maintain individual medical readiness and physical health.Although it is imperative to wash hands and cover coughs, keeping up with vaccines is key to preventing future headaches as
July 27, 2016 Air Force medical multimedia office celebrates 20 years of excellence A one-of-a-kind Air Force resource that provides educational tools to military health providers celebrates its 20th birthday on July 27.
July 27, 2016 Diverse experience in Air Force leads to career in global health engagement The path taken by Lt. Col. Ruben Matos demonstrates just what it takes to build a career in global health engagement in the Air Force Medical Service. He is a native of Puerto Rico, fluent in Spanish, and recently assumed the Deputy Director position of the AFMS’ International Health Specialist
July 27, 2016 59th Medical Wing treating AF’s elite human weapons system Comprehensive, synergistic medical care from the 59th Medical Wing is helping produce the Air Force’s elite, battle-ready combat warriors here at the new Battlefield Airmen Training Group.
July 25, 2016 Asked & Answered Webinar TRICARE and Military OneSource are co-hosting a webinar to bring you the answers to your questions. Join us on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, noon to 1pm EST, to ask us anything. We’ll have a panel of subject matter experts on hand to take your questions. Sign-up at
July 25, 2016 Amputee regains wings After an above-the-knee amputation, one HC-130J pilot solidified her place in history as the sixth amputee and the first-female amputee to return to the cockpit July 22, here.Following nearly 15 months of rehabilitation, learning to walk, run and fly again, U.S. Air Force Capt. Christy Wise, 71st
July 24, 2016 A Call to Caring While virtually no one looks forward to a hospital visit, Senior Airman Vincent Floyd, 60th Orthopedics Flight medical administration specialist, does his best to change that mindset one patient at a time.
July 22, 2016 Webinar to Discuss TRICARE Dental Options TRICARE is hosting a webinar to educate TRICARE beneficiaries about TRICARE Dental Options. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, from noon-1 p.m. EST.No prior registration is required; simply join us at noon on the specified day and time at
July 22, 2016 DoD Awards TRICARE Managed Care Support Contracts The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today the next generation of TRICARE Managed Care Support Contracts. The new contracts, which go into effect nine months after the award, establish two TRICARE regions in the United States – East and West – instead of the current three. The East Region
July 22, 2016 This month in AFMS History: Operation Blue Bat One of the earliest instances of Air Force Medical Service involvement in a contingency action occurred during Operation Blue Bat. In 1958, rebels seized control of much of Lebanon and demanded the removal of their pro-Western president. On July 14, President Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered in the
July 22, 2016 Air Force begins study on noise exposures An Air Force Surgeon General initiative called Total Exposure Health will soon advance from a concept to a real-world demonstration at an operational base. Total Exposure Health focuses on primary prevention, which includes exposures in the workplace, the environment, and lifestyles in order to
July 21, 2016 Air Force officer prepares to compete in 2016 Summer Olympics Air Force 1st Lt. Cale Simmons is a pole vaulter. His twin brother is a pole vaulter. His sister is, too. All three of them went to the Air Force Academy and currently serve. The one thing separating them is that later this year, Simmons will be competing for a medal in the Summer Olympics. Simmons
July 15, 2016 Saber Strike turns to medevac mission for C-17 aircrew After a C-17 Globemaster III aircrew from the 21st Airlift Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, took off June 10 for exercise Saber Strike 16, they ended up on a real-world emergency medical mission to help a fellow Airman.
July 15, 2016 AFMS Innovations team creates portal for new ideas In September, Airmen will be able to submit innovative health care ideas and existing health care system challenges to the Innovations Knowledge Exchange Web Portal, a new way for the Air Force Medical Service Innovations team to capture potential ideas. The AFMS Innovations office already
July 15, 2016 Logistics team boosts medical versatility of New Horizons 2016 Adapt and overcome is more than a catch phrase for two 59th Medical Wing warrior medics. Their ingenuity recently expanded surgical capabilities during New Horizons 2016 in the Dominican Republic.
July 13, 2016 Family Residency Program serves military, civilian personnel at Scott The Military Family Care Residency Program brings together military and civilian medical personnel, while building a partnership of collaboration and a well-rounded learning environment for program participants, which strengthens their abilities to take care of their patients.“There are six
July 13, 2016 59th MDW brings normalcy to wounded patients Most people have no idea what “maxillofacial” means, but to wounded warriors with traumatic injuries the word inspires hope. Disfigured by circumstances while abroad or at home, maxillofacial prosthodontics gives wounded warriors, veterans and civilians a chance at living a normal life.