Aug. 4, 2015 New Horizons Medical Team supports exercise personnel and local Hondurans The 15-person medical team is made up of a general surgeon, anesthesiologist, operating room nurse, emergency medicine provider, biomedical equipment technician and 10 emergency medical technicians. The team's primary mission is to support all exercise personnel with point-of-injury immediate care
Aug. 4, 2015 81st Medical Group receives inpatient care recognition The 81st Medical Group was recently recognized in the top 10 percent of all eligible hospitals for outstanding customer service and high-quality health care by feedback from the TRICARE Inpatient Satisfaction Survey for the first quarter of fiscal year 2015.More than 8,400 Military Treatment
Aug. 4, 2015 559th ERPSS: Warriors caring for warriors It is 6:30 p.m. Most of San Antonio is winding down from a full day's work, settling in at home with their families and friends. For Airmen from the 559th En-Route Patient Staging System, the day is just beginning as they make their way to the office one-by-one. Based out of the 59th Medical Wing
Aug. 4, 2015 BLUE Episode 6: Brain Stimulator Air Force TV here released the latest episode of the Air Force's flagship television program, BLUE. This edition delves into the ground breaking research Air Force scientists are using to evolve the most important technology used by the military today -- the human brain.
Aug. 4, 2015 Military hospital's surgical care ranks among best in nation San Antonio Military Medical Center ranks among the top hospitals in the nation for surgical care, according to a recent report from the American College of Surgeons.SAMMC, an integrated Army and Air Force medical facility, earned an exemplary or average rating in 180 different surgical quality
Aug. 3, 2015 Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks completion of major New Horizons project New Horizons Honduras 2015 training exercise personnel, Honduran government officials, Honduran military members and U.S. Embassy representatives, in addition to the Gabriela Mistral students and their parents attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new two-classroom schoolhouse at the Gabriela
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
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