March 17, 2016 Experts nourish Aviano with nutrition knowledge In a culture consumed by calorie counting, the 31st Medical Support Squadron nutritional medicine clinic staff stands as a bastion of best practices concerning nutritional health.“Proper nutrition is a mystery for a lot of people,” said Staff Sgt. Negelly Del Orbe-Burgos, 31st MDSS nutritional
March 16, 2016 Taking dietary supplements? Think safety first. While dietary supplements may provide health benefits, consumers should be aware of potential health risks associated with the use of supplements, and keep in mind practices for safe consumption. Supplement safety is a vital consideration for people of all ages, at all levels of health and physical
March 16, 2016 Wartime Innovation: Battleborn medical device saves lives at home In the early morning hours of Feb. 21, a 28-year-old gunshot victim is inside an ambulance en route to University of California Davis Medical Center, the only level I trauma center in Sacramento, California.
March 16, 2016 Trauma czar acts as lynchpin of care when patients clinging to life With the whirl of activity rushing around her and the advice of nearly 20 specialists being presented, it is Maj. (Dr.) Valerie Sams’s, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group, job to decide the medical treatment to go forward with that could ultimately decide whether the patient lives or dies.As the
March 11, 2016 Former Air Force ATC accepted to USU medical school Back when she was an air traffic controller, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lindsay Slimski had a dream of serving in the medical field and no way to turn the dream into reality. Now she’s nearing the end of her enrollment in the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ (USU) Enlisted to Medical
March 11, 2016 Former Air Force ATC accepted to USU medical school Back when she was an air traffic controller, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lindsay Slimski had a dream of serving in the medical field and no way to turn the dream into reality. Now she's nearing the end of her enrollment in the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' (USU) Enlisted to Medical
March 11, 2016 Medical career that started with dreams of wealth now focuses on healing the brain Like millions of other fans, Dr. Heechin Chae viewed the recent Super Bowl with great intensity. But while watching for the big plays and turning points in the game, this expert on traumatic brain injury (TBI) looked for something more. “I remember thinking, ‘Oh, yeah, that guy is definitely
March 10, 2016 59th MDW Airman honored at inaugural D3 summit A 59th Medical Wing medic was part of a four-person team honored at the inaugural Defense, Diplomacy and Development Innovation Summit Pitch Challenge March 3 in Washington, D.C.
March 10, 2016 Surgeons General Say Medical Readiness Aligns With Overall Readiness Maintaining medical readiness for the nation’s fighting force aligns with the military’s top readiness priority, the Army, Navy and Air Force surgeons general told a Senate appropriations panel today.Surgeons general Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Nadja Y. West, who is also the commanding general, of U.S. Army
March 9, 2016 Sleep is serious: Catch your Zzzs “BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.” The alarm is blaring. Time to get up. Do you hit “snooze”? … What’s in a “Zzz”?On average, we spend 33 percent of our lives … asleep. When assessing your overall health, have you considered your sleep habits?Sleep hygiene, as researchers call it, involves a variety of different
March 8, 2016 Deputy SecDef: Exciting technology being developed at Wright-Patterson The civilian and military personnel at the laboratories at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are working on cutting-edge technologies to maximize human performance, protect the warfighter, and secure the nation.
March 8, 2016 Longest held AF enlisted POW inspires Airmen at 59th MDW annual awards ceremony The longest-held enlisted prisoner of war who went on to become an officer in the U.S. Air Force recounted how he was able to endure years of captivity at the hands of the Viet Cong.
March 7, 2016 Army green inspires Air Force blue: Reservists help wounded warrior Crew chiefs from the 459th Air Refueling Wing’s 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron wore matching Patriots Honor shirts as they spent their Saturday, Feb. 27, unpacking tools, building tables and outfitting a home garage in Annapolis, Maryland, for retired Army Sgt. Adam Keys, a wounded Operation
March 7, 2016 Chaplain survives aftermath of son’s suicide; spreads awareness While enjoying a drive through the rolling Tennessee countryside with his wife, the shrill ring of his cell phone pierced through the tranquility of the moment. Maj. William D. Logan's daughter, Blair, managed to utter, "Zac has done something really bad."
March 7, 2016 Don’t Snooze on Getting Enough Sleep This week the National Sleep Foundation celebrates Sleep Awareness Week, its annual event to raise awareness about the health benefits of sleep.When you don’t get enough sleep it affects your health, mood, productivity and more. Talk to your health care provider if you are having trouble sleeping.
March 4, 2016 Fairchild Airman named Red Cross Hometown Hero Master Sgt. Stephanie Horn, 92nd Medical Group health services manager, was recognized by the American Red Cross Association Feb. 26, by being named an American Red Cross Hometown Hero for her lifesaving actions in January 2015 in Spokane, Washington.In early 2015, Horn was with her husband and two
March 4, 2016 TRICARE to Host Zika Webinar As a TRICARE beneficiary, you may have questions about Zika virus, especially if you’ve recently traveled to a Zika-affected area. TRICARE is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, noon EST to answer those questions. To sign up, go to the Zika webinar page. No prior registration is required;
March 3, 2016 Woodson highlights the evolution of concussion diagnosis and treatment Since the global war on terror began in 2001, thousands of warfighters have suffered some form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Of those TBI sustained in combat, the majority were caused by an improvised explosive device. Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and
March 3, 2016 Spring Forward and Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries Be prepared to “spring forward” at 2 a.m. Sunday morning March 13. Goodfellow Fire Emergency Services encourages everyone to change the batteries of the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as they set their clocks to reflect daylight saving time. Batteries should be replaced at least once a year.