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 20, 2015 Next generation of prosthetics restore capabilities and even a sense of touch While athletes at the recently completed Warrior Games were able to run, jump and throw using some of the latest prosthetic arms and legs, the next generation of this technology will allow them to do much more.“We have developed prosthetics that interact directly with the brain and move much like a
July 17, 2015 How to Make Your Own Ice Packs and Heat Packs A weekend of physical activity—whether on the playing field or at drill—can leave your body strained, bruised and swollen. The quickest road to recovery from light injuries usually includes ice, heat or a combination of the two.When store-bought ice packs and heat packs are not available, head to
July 17, 2015 Patrick hosts joint medical readiness exercise More than 200 Air Force reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing here participated in MEDBEACH 2015, a joint-service medical readiness exercise July 9-12 to prepare rescue Airmen for real-world wartime emergencies.The 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron conducted the exercise to prepare medical
July 16, 2015 8 Common PT Injuries (And How to Avoid Them) Physical training (PT) injuries that result from improper exercise techniques are a lot more frequent than many would think. Here is a list of eight of the most common PT injuries and steps you can take to avoid them. With these steps in mind, you might just end up passing that next PT test with
July 15, 2015 Mental health, "To go or not to go" The clinic buildings themselves aren't scary; add the words mental health and the image of being studied like a frozen caveman, and most people will avoid them like a tiger were on the loose. That's why the 432d Wing Human Performance Team was stood up--to alieve that stigma, provide help and make
July 15, 2015 Family health clinic adds 1,000 appointments per month Through process improvements and increased efficiencies, 59th Medical Wing Group Practice Managers found a way to add 12,000 more appointment slots in a single clinic over the next year.One of the wing's busiest clinics, the Wilford Hall Family Health Clinic provides quality, patient-centered care
July 14, 2015 Dwell time, PT exemptions for new AF mothers increase to 1 year The six-month deferment for female Airmen to accomplish their fitness assessments following childbirth will be increased to 12 months to align with recent changes to the deployment deferments, Air Force officials announced July 14.The deployment deferment policy, as part of the Air Force’s 2015
July 13, 2015 New MHS innovation chief looks to accelerate progress in health and readiness Innovation means more than inventing new widgets and programs that make life easier; it means changing a mindset. That's the view of the new chief of innovation for the Military Health System (MHS), Dr. Steve Steffensen, who sees major change in how health care must be delivered in the future."From
July 13, 2015 Altus Airmen create special day for Hollis boy Not every five year old gets the opportunity to ride in the front seat of a U.S. Air Force fire truck or sit in the flight deck of a multi-million dollar aircraft, but Jaxon Dugger isn't an average kid.Jaxon was given the chance to participate in the Pilot for a Day program at Altus Air Force Base,
July 13, 2015 New MHS innovation chief looks to accelerate progress in health and readiness Innovation means more than inventing new widgets and programs that make life easier; it means changing a mindset. That's the view of the new chief of innovation for the Military Health System (MHS), Dr. Steve Steffensen, who sees major change in how health care must be delivered in the future."From
July 13, 2015 Supporting missions, saving lives When service members in remote locations need critical immediate medical support such as surgery, Mobile Forward Surgical Team/Expeditionary Critical Care Airmen are there to provide all the support they can.MFST/ECCT teams play a critical role on a daily basis by supporting the medical facility
July 13, 2015 Altus Airmen create special day for Hollis boy Not every five year old gets the opportunity to ride in the front seat of a U.S. Air Force fire truck or sit in the flight deck of a multi-million dollar aircraft, but Jaxon Dugger isn't an average kid.Jaxon was given the chance to participate in the Pilot for a Day program at Altus Air Force Base,
July 13, 2015 Supporting missions, saving lives When service members in remote locations need critical immediate medical support such as surgery, Mobile Forward Surgical Team/Expeditionary Critical Care Airmen are there to provide all the support they can.MFST/ECCT teams play a critical role on a daily basis by supporting the medical facility
July 10, 2015 Luke reservist saves child Tech. Sgt. Jude Joseph, a medical technician with the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, saved the life of a child who was found at the bottom of a swimming pool, July 2.Joseph, responding as an eight-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department, was the first to arrive on scene of a 911 call. He
July 9, 2015 Summer Time Is a Great Time to Fight Childhood Obesity With most children on summer vacation, parents may want to take this opportunity to ensure their children are getting adequate exercise and fresh air. These are critical to develop children with healthy bodies and protecting them from future health problems. According to a 2005 study, the average
July 9, 2015 Summer Time Is a Great Time to Fight Childhood Obesity With most children on summer vacation, parents may want to take this opportunity to ensure their children are getting adequate exercise and fresh air. These are critical to develop children with healthy bodies and protecting them from future health problems.According to a 2005 study, the average
July 9, 2015 Luke reservist saves child Tech. Sgt. Jude Joseph, a medical technician with the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, saved the life of a child who was found at the bottom of a swimming pool, July 2.Joseph, responding as an eight-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department, was the first to arrive on scene of a 911 call. He
July 8, 2015 Photo Slideshow: Progress continues on new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Construction continues on the new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The new WHASC, part of the 59th Medical Wing, is a $418 million, 682,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility that will replace the existing building. Serving more than 55,000, the
July 7, 2015 Keesler Airman selected for Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program Before she joined the service more than three years ago, Senior Airman Alyssa Johnson already had her heart set on becoming an Air Force nurse. After determination and careful planning, she's been selected for the Air Force's Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program.Johnson, a force management