May 14, 2015 Bringing positive change to adolescents, military families An undergraduate Intro to Psychology course at Villanova University intrigued Kasi Patterson and set him on a 20-year journey to improve the lives of troubled teens. Patterson is the director of the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization (CAPH) program at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital,
May 13, 2015 Airman returns home to Nepal earthquake When Senior Airman Manoj Khatiwada was asked to join a team of Pacific Air Force Airmen traveling to Nepal to assist the government with relief operations following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, he was filled with mixed emotions."Returning to Nepal for this mission was an emotional moment for me. I
May 13, 2015 Enroll newborns in TRICARE within 60 days of birth Service members are reminded to enroll their newborns into TRICARE within 60 days of birth or 120 days in overseas areas.When newborns are not enrolled within the first 60 days of birth, this can cause claims processing issues and parents incur costly out-of-pocket expenses.Members who want their
May 13, 2015 Airman returns home to Nepal earthquake When Senior Airman Manoj Khatiwada was asked to join a team of Pacific Air Force Airmen traveling to Nepal to assist the government with relief operations following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, he was filled with mixed emotions."Returning to Nepal for this mission was an emotional moment for me. I
May 13, 2015 Enroll newborns in TRICARE within 60 days of birth Service members are reminded to enroll their newborns into TRICARE within 60 days of birth or 120 days in overseas areas.When newborns are not enrolled within the first 60 days of birth, this can cause claims processing issues and parents incur costly out-of-pocket expenses.Members who want their
May 13, 2015 Hill’s resilient chief nurse serves in a resilient country Resilience is a term today's Airmen hear often. One Hill Air Force Base nurse has lived a life full of resilience and put it to use in a country in great need of the same.Lt. Col. Kristin Carlson, 75th Medical Group chief nurse, recently returned from a short-notice deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan,
May 13, 2015 Hill’s resilient chief nurse serves in a resilient country Resilience is a term today's Airmen hear often. One Hill Air Force Base nurse has lived a life full of resilience and put it to use in a country in great need of the same.Lt. Col. Kristin Carlson, 75th Medical Group chief nurse, recently returned from a short-notice deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan,
May 11, 2015 Behavioral health services available in primary care clinics Airmen, veterans and family members seeking care for a variety of mental health and medical conditions have direct access to care from their primary care clinic. The support is available through the Air Force's Behavioral Health Optimization Program (BHOP), a consultation service within primary
May 11, 2015 Air Commandos train in battlefield care The 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron simulates battlefield care by practicing an Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 6, 2015. The 1 SOMDOS promotes and maintains the health of approximately 8,900 base personnel to ensure a vital and fit force, deployable
May 11, 2015 Behavioral health services available in primary care clinics Airmen, veterans and family members seeking care for a variety of mental health and medical conditions have direct access to care from their primary care clinic. The support is available through the Air Force's Behavioral Health Optimization Program (BHOP), a consultation service within primary
May 11, 2015 Wright-Patterson Medical Center improves timelines for veterans’ medical care A new agreement was signed here May 1 in an effort to dramatically improve the timeliness of medical care to veterans throughout Ohio and optimize the training and readiness of personnel at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center (WPMC).
May 11, 2015 Wright-Patterson Medical Center improves timelines for veterans’ medical care A new agreement was signed here May 1 in an effort to dramatically improve the timeliness of medical care to veterans throughout Ohio and optimize the training and readiness of personnel at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center (WPMC).
May 11, 2015 AF Surgeon General makes stop at Wilford Hall as last official visit Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis visited the 59th Medical Wing at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Center, marking his final official visit before he retires from active duty in early June. Travis paid a special visit to the medical wing May 7 during which he spoke with leaders
May 11, 2015 AF Surgeon General makes stop at Wilford Hall as last official visit Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis visited the 59th Medical Wing at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Center, marking his final official visit before he retires from active duty in early June. Travis paid a special visit to the medical wing May 7 during which he spoke with leaders
May 7, 2015 ACC command surgeon visits Holloman AFB medical group Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Sean Murphy, command surgeon at the Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Wood, ACC chief of medical enlisted force, toured Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 7-8, 2015 to see how the 49th Medical Group supports the training mission here.Gen. Murphy and Chief
May 7, 2015 ACC command surgeon visits Holloman AFB medical group Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Sean Murphy, command surgeon at the Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Wood, ACC chief of medical enlisted force, toured Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 7-8, 2015 to see how the 49th Medical Group supports the training mission here.Gen. Murphy and Chief
May 6, 2015 Air Force, Veterans Administration team to care for veterans Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis, left, joins Jack Hetrick, Network Director for Veterans Integrated Service Network, VISN 10; Col. Tim Ballard, 88th Medical Group commander; and Col. John Devillier, Wright-Patterson AFB Installation Commander, during a signing ceremony May 1 at
May 6, 2015 Health specialists keep forces active It’s an everyday routine for Airmen and other base personnel to pour into the dining facility for their daily intake of breakfast, lunch and dinner.