April 23, 2015 Barksdale reservist saves a life For the average worker, leaving the house every day doesn't lead to becoming a hero, however, for first responders that possibility is always there, as is the chance for disaster.When Bowie County Sheriff Deputy Kenny McMillen, who is also an Air Force reservist assigned to the 307th RED HORSE at
April 23, 2015 Orthotic tech helps military working dog walk again Army Maj. Andrea Henderson, the veterinarian at the Department of Defense Holland Military Working Dog (MWD) Hospital here, first started treating SStash last October. A degenerative disease had led to one of SStash's hind legs needing surgery."He's done so much for us and for his country, it's the
April 22, 2015 59th MDOG commander talks 'Lean Daily Management' at UTSA Wilford Hall's 59th Medical Operations Group commander, Col. (Dr.) John Andrus, spoke of the importance of Lean Daily Management (LDM) to members attending a Continuous Improvement Professionals (CIP) meeting at the University of Texas San Antonio April 17.The monthly CIP meeting acts as a platform
April 22, 2015 59th MDOG commander talks 'Lean Daily Management' at UTSA Wilford Hall's 59th Medical Operations Group commander, Col. (Dr.) John Andrus, spoke of the importance of Lean Daily Management (LDM) to members attending a Continuous Improvement Professionals (CIP) meeting at the University of Texas San Antonio April 17.The monthly CIP meeting acts as a platform
April 17, 2015 Navy, Air Force Collaboration Benefits Babies, Taxpayers By combining resources in a joint initiative between Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, more than $1.5 million of taxpayer money has been saved in less than a year.This joint venture means Air Force service members have Navy doctors caring for
April 17, 2015 TRICARE Beneficiaries Being Targeted by Call Centers and Others For Unsolicited Medical Prescriptions The Defense Health Agency, Office of Program Integrity (DHA-PI) has received a significant number of concerns from TRICARE beneficiaries regarding unsolicited attempts by "Call Centers" to encourage them to provide personal identifying information and health information so that they can allegedly
April 17, 2015 TRICARE Beneficiaries Being Targeted by Call Centers and Others For Unsolicited Medical Prescriptions The Defense Health Agency, Office of Program Integrity (DHA-PI) has received a significant number of concerns from TRICARE beneficiaries regarding unsolicited attempts by "Call Centers" to encourage them to provide personal identifying information and health information so that they can allegedly
April 17, 2015 Navy, Air Force Collaboration Benefits Babies, Taxpayers By combining resources in a joint initiative between Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and the 633rd Medical Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, more than $1.5 million of taxpayer money has been saved in less than a year.This joint venture means Air Force service members have Navy doctors caring for
April 17, 2015 VA opens claims office at Scott The Department of Veterans Affairs formally opened a new Compensation and Pension Clinic here April 10. Marking the first memorandum of agreement between the VA St. Louis Health Care System and Scott Air Force Base, the Compensation and Pension Clinic is located on the fifth floor of the Scott AFB
April 17, 2015 VA opens claims office at Scott The Department of Veterans Affairs formally opened a new Compensation and Pension Clinic here April 10. Marking the first memorandum of agreement between the VA St. Louis Health Care System and Scott Air Force Base, the Compensation and Pension Clinic is located on the fifth floor of the Scott AFB
April 16, 2015 99th Medical Group wins research awards The 99th Medical Group's Family Medicine Residency (FMR) and Clinical Investigation Program (CIP) recently took home two research awards.The CIP was presented with the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States 2014 Training and Education Award, and the FMR was presented with the 2015
April 16, 2015 99th Medical Group wins research awards The 99th Medical Group's Family Medicine Residency (FMR) and Clinical Investigation Program (CIP) recently took home two research awards.The CIP was presented with the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States 2014 Training and Education Award, and the FMR was presented with the 2015
April 15, 2015 Air Force Surgeon General visits 79th Medical Wing Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis visited the 79th Medical Wing April 7 to engage with staff and recognize achievements of service members.During the tour, Travis viewed a Military Construction project, which is building a new Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center for a
April 15, 2015 Air Force Surgeon General visits 79th Medical Wing Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis visited the 79th Medical Wing April 7 to engage with staff and recognize achievements of service members.During the tour, Travis viewed a Military Construction project, which is building a new Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center for a
April 15, 2015 Laboratory technicians: small numbers, large impact Tech. Sgt. Richard Minton said he never really understood the impact of being a medical laboratory technician in the Air Force until he deployed to Afghanistan in 2012.There, he experienced firsthand the importance of his craft while delivering blood to servicemembers receiving treatment for
April 15, 2015 Darkest before dawn (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)The worst day of his life was Aug. 13, 2011.He can't recall the details of that fateful afternoon, but Phillip Sisneros, known by most as just "Phil,"
April 15, 2015 Air Commandos stay fit to fight with eye exams he 1st Special Operations Medical Group provides the highest quality medical care, community and workplace medical surveillance, and preventive medicine to more than 20,000 beneficiaries. The medical group promotes and maintains the health of approximately 8,900 base personnel to ensure a vital and
April 15, 2015 Laboratory technicians: small numbers, large impact Tech. Sgt. Richard Minton said he never really understood the impact of being a medical laboratory technician in the Air Force until he deployed to Afghanistan in 2012.There, he experienced firsthand the importance of his craft while delivering blood to servicemembers receiving treatment for
April 15, 2015 Darkest before dawn (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)The worst day of his life was Aug. 13, 2011.He can't recall the details of that fateful afternoon, but Phillip Sisneros, known by most as just "Phil,"
April 15, 2015 Air Commandos stay fit to fight with eye exams The 1st Special Operations Medical Group provides the highest quality medical care, community and workplace medical surveillance, and preventive medicine to more than 20,000 beneficiaries. The medical group promotes and maintains the health of approximately 8,900 base personnel to ensure a vital and