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  • New MDS Program helps Airmen get in shape

    Fitness and activity trackers, such as Fitbits and Garmin Connects, have been becoming very popular among those in the fitness industry, and have become a useful tool for individuals trying to lose weight.These trackers have capabilities which include tracking physical activity and steps, heart

  • Loadmasters balance time, maintain mission readiness

    Time is running out in the year and I need to remain current,” may be a phrase overheard in the halls of the three flying squadrons among crewmembers assigned to the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Several loadmasters from the 300th Airlift Squadron took to the skies

  • Eglin hospital delivers unprecedented, complete cardiac care

    The doctor leaned in and described to Robert Hyde what he might feel during his medical procedure. Shortly thereafter, she made a small incision to his inner thigh area. During the half-hour process, the surgical team watched the large, live-view X-ray machine as the doctor guided a long, thin,

  • Learning how to get that perfect smile!

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month. On Feb. 5, members of the Dental Squadron from the 779th Medical Group went to the Child Development Center on Joint Base Andrews. This year's campaign slogan is "Sugar Wars" to educate children of all ages about fighting against the Sweet Tooth

  • Get Heart Healthy with TRICARE

    For individuals already living with heart disease, you know maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle is key to both improving health and possibly reversing some of the effects of heart disease. TRICARE is hosting a webinar on Thursday, February 11, noon EST to help you get heart healthy. To sign up, go

  • AF implements new DOD-wide changes to maternity leave

    Beginning Feb. 5, active-duty female Airmen will receive up to 12 continuous, non-transferable weeks of fully paid maternity leave in accordance with Defense Department-wide changes to the policy outlined in Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s Force of the Future announcement Jan. 28.

  • Hurlburt Public Health combats Zika with knowledge

    Following the World Health Organization declaring an international emergency and Florida Gov. Rick Scott calling a state health emergency, Hurlburt Field is taking action to protect Airmen and their families from the Zika virus.The 1st Special Operations Medical Group began implementing precautions

  • JBSA-Lackland Blood Donor Center saves lives

    The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Blood Donor Center may have wrapped up a productive National Blood Donor month, but donor recruiter Tracy Parmer says the struggle to meet the military’s need for blood, plasma and platelets is never over.“Success and failure for us is daily,” Parmer said in an

  • AF Surgeon General announces 2015 AFMS annual awards

    The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the recipients of the 2015 Air Force Medical Service individual and team Annual Awards.  The nominations reflect the extraordinary quality of the Airmen in the Air Force Medical Service. The accomplishments of those recognized demonstrate expertise,

  • TRICARE Pharmacy Changes Effective Now

    Several changes to the TRICARE pharmacy benefit took effect Feb. 1. First, copays for drugs filled at retail pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery increase slightly. Second, TRICARE Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug coverage becomes a full and permanent part of the TRICARE benefit, requiring that

  • Carter Announces 12 Weeks Paid Military Maternity Leave, Other Benefits

    The Defense Department is increasing military maternity leave and instituting other changes in an effort to support military families, improve retention and strengthen the force of the future, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today.Women across the joint force can now take 12 weeks of fully paid

  • ADAPT helps get Osan Airmen back on track

    Like all helping agencies, the base Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program, or ADAPT, is here to do just that—help. According to Maj. Relinda Hatcher, 51st Medical Operation Squadron ADAPT Program manager, Osan AB has the highest amount of referrals to the ADAPT program in the Air

  • Academy Spotlight: Maj. William R. Howarth

    Air FMaj. William R. HowarthAir Force specialty: MedicalUnit: 10th MSGS Duty position: Military Colorado Springs Total Joint Replacement-Initiative chief"I perform or supervise all military total hip and knee replacements in the Colorado Springs area, thus standardizing care through Army and Air