July 31, 2015 Sergeant plays important role at Radiology Clinic If anyone can create a window into the human body, it is the Radiology Clinic staff at the 375th Medical Group, and those snapshots are delivered to providers through a system that Staff Sgt. Justin Keune maintains daily. Keune is a 375th Medical Support Squadron Picture Archive Communication System
July 31, 2015 ‘1000s of Hands’ Project: 455th EMDOS Capt. David Vuong Capt. David Voung, 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron pharmacist, is responsible for keeping the pharmacy fully stocked with medications to treat patients at Bagram keeping them fit to fight in order to support the mission. Voung’s primary focus is on the medication aspect of health
July 31, 2015 MHS leaders honored by American Hospital Association Two Military Health System (MHS) leaders were recognized recently by the American Hospital Association for their outstanding service to the health care field. Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles Potter and Army Col. James D. Carrell received the honors during the recent American Hospital
July 30, 2015 359th Medical Group raises immunization awareness With National Immunization Awareness Month beginning Saturday, health care professionals at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 359th Medical Group plan to step up their education efforts. An information table set up in the family health waiting area throughout August will provide beneficiaries
July 30, 2015 Innovative Airmen recognized by AF vice chief of staff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jkrCxeo4TY#action=share
July 29, 2015 DoD Awards Contract for Electronic Health Records The award of the new modernization contract for electronic health records is a great opportunity to "save money, save time, and most importantly, save lives," Christopher A. Miller, the Defense Healthcare Management Systems program executive officer said today.In a culmination of a more than
July 29, 2015 Innovative Airmen recognized by AF vice chief of staff Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer presented the inaugural General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Awards July 23 at the Pentagon, to Airmen who made the most significant contributions to saving Air Force financial and manpower resources this year."This is personal for me -- not because
July 29, 2015 Air Force promotes fatigue countermeasures Human fatigue results from sleep deprivation. Fatigue has become a growing concern in the Air Force as sustained and continuous operations, along with global deployments, are stretching the ability of our forces to meet growing mission demands. Some Airmen may question whether fatigue is really a
July 29, 2015 The Americans with Disabilities Act: Incorporating talent, providing opportunities “Bring it!” That’s what Joe Diaz, the Air Force Civilian Service plan coordinator at Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph, can now say about the future and the challenges he’s faced, after the opportunities received through the Air Force over the years. July 26 marks the 25th anniversary of the
July 27, 2015 AF Surgeon General Message to the AFMS Dear Air Force Medical Professionals: I am deeply honored to serve the Airmen and families of the world's best Air Force as the 22nd Air Force Surgeon General. I could not be more proud of the outstanding medical professionals with whom I serve--officers, enlisted and civilian Airmen--and those who
July 27, 2015 AF Surgeon General Message to the AFMS Dear Air Force Medical Professionals:I am deeply honored to serve the Airmen and families of the world's best Air Force as the 22nd Air Force Surgeon General. I could not be more proud of the outstanding medical professionals with whom I serve--officers, enlisted and civilian Airmen--and those who
July 25, 2015 Cost-Free Health Care for OEF/OIF Veterans The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers five years of cost-free health care and medications to OEF/OIF combat Veterans for injuries or conditions related to service.Coverage may include health care and medications—as well as dental services.Soldiers who experienced a dental trauma while on
July 23, 2015 Get Answers to Your Medication Questions Have you ever picked up a prescription, got home and realized you had a question? Maybe you had a headache but weren’t sure how the pain reliever would work with another medication you take? You’re not alone. “Your safety is important to us. Don’t be afraid to call and ask your doctor or pharmacist
July 23, 2015 Do you know how much money you’re spending on alcohol each week, month, or year? Do you know how much money you’re spending on alcohol each week, month, or year? Over time, costs can add up quickly! Use this calculator to figure out your average spending on alcohol per week, month, and year.
July 22, 2015 Comprehensive Airman Fitness on the go The Wingman Toolkit, an outreach and communication tool designed to ensure Airmen have quick and easy access to the latest Comprehensive Airman Fitness programs and resources, now has a mobile app available to download.The app provides resources to improve mental, physical, social and spiritual
July 21, 2015 Comprehensive Airman Fitness on the go The Wingman Toolkit, an outreach and communication tool designed to ensure Airmen have quick and easy access to the latest Comprehensive Airman Fitness programs and resources, now has a mobile app available to download.The app provides resources to improve mental, physical, social and spiritual
July 21, 2015 Airmen can become responsible swimmers by following these tips Every day in the United States, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The water surrounding Guam has already claimed one Airman's life within the past year.Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury
July 21, 2015 Physical therapy team assist in rehabilitation of injured Airmen At times the fast paced military lifestyle can take a toll on Airmen, and can lead to injuries affecting their ability to accomplish the mission.Airmen assigned to the 36th Medical Operations Squadron Physical Therapy Clinic offer their assistance by helping patients recover from chronic or acute
July 21, 2015 TAAC-Air advisors provide C-130 medevac training to Afghan medics Ten Afghan National Army flight medics and one flight nurse did hands-on training in a C-130H Hercules at Hamid Karzai International Airport here July 9.The day started with reconfiguring the cargo compartment from netted seating to metal stanchions that hold stretchers for a medical evacuation
July 21, 2015 Aeromedical Evacuation team provides in-air care A team of Airmen assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron here traveled to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 19 to provide in-flight medical care to three servicemembers.The U.S. Army Soldiers sustained multiple injuries when their Mine Resistant Ambush Protected