April 14, 2015 AFMOA launches new, lean approach The Air Force Medical Operations Agency took a step toward creating a robust process improvement culture recently by implementing "Lean Management Rounds." Lean Management Rounds are an extension of the Air Force Problem Solving model and create a vehicle for senior leaders to speak with front-line
April 14, 2015 AFMOA launches new, lean approach The Air Force Medical Operations Agency took a step toward creating a robust process improvement culture recently by implementing "Lean Management Rounds." Lean Management Rounds are an extension of the Air Force Problem Solving model and create a vehicle for senior leaders to speak with front-line
April 10, 2015 Pediatrician cares for kids at Scott Air Force Base Military children are celebrated each April during the Month of the Military Child. April is also Military Children's Health Month.At the 375th Medical Group, four pediatricians and a nurse practitioner work each day to ensure the health of military children is maintained.One of those pediatricians,
April 10, 2015 Pediatrician cares for kids at Scott Air Force Base Military children are celebrated each April during the Month of the Military Child. April is also Military Children's Health Month.At the 375th Medical Group, four pediatricians and a nurse practitioner work each day to ensure the health of military children is maintained.One of those pediatricians,
April 8, 2015 Iron Airman seeks challenges to better herself (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 flight instructor sat across from U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Katherine Shaw with an expressionless face. The instructor took in a deep breath as if
April 8, 2015 Iron Airman seeks challenges to better herself (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 flight instructor sat across from U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Katherine Shaw with an expressionless face. The instructor took in a deep breath as
April 8, 2015 Commentary: Below the Surface of Anxiety In the Air Force, you constantly hear resiliency messages and taglines. I was like everyone else and didn't take these messages seriously, but they're here for a reason. This is my reason. I hate to admit it, but it's true. I live every day in fear. Anxiety boils down to fear regardless of whether
April 7, 2015 Military Children: Keep Them Covered New baby coming or just arrived? There's so much to remember! In order to keep up with your baby's growth and medical checkups, add 'Enroll in DEERS' on your to do list. By policy, newborns are covered under TRICARE Prime for 60 days after birth, as long as another family member is already enrolled
April 7, 2015 HCE educates local community on hearing loss prevention Members from the Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE), located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, educated more than 700 children and their families on preventing noise-induced hearing loss at a local museum, March 28-29, 2015. Through hands-on activities and information
April 7, 2015 Motorcycle safety: 'Ride your ride' "I ride my ride and always stay within my comfort zone," said one briefer during the Joint Base San Antonio annual motorcycle safety briefing at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, March 30, 2015."In 29 years, I have never dropped my bike or crashed it," said the 59th Medical Wing Command
April 7, 2015 HCE educates local community on hearing loss prevention Members from the Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE), located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, educated more than 700 children and their families on preventing noise-induced hearing loss at a local museum, March 28-29, 2015.Through hands-on activities and information
April 7, 2015 Military Children: Keep Them Covered New baby coming or just arrived? There's so much to remember! In order to keep up with your baby's growth and medical checkups, add 'Enroll in DEERS' on your to do list. By policy, newborns are covered under TRICARE Prime for 60 days after birth, as long as another family member is already enrolled
April 7, 2015 Motorcycle safety: 'Ride your ride' "I ride my ride and always stay within my comfort zone," said one briefer during the Joint Base San Antonio annual motorcycle safety briefing at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, March 30, 2015."In 29 years, I have never dropped my bike or crashed it," said the 59th Medical Wing Command
April 7, 2015 Alcohol Awareness Month: Take action, be a good wingman 4/7/2015 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Commentary by ADAPT Clinic59th Mental Health Squadron4/6/2015 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- In 2014, there were approximately 80,000 preventable deaths; the leading cause among them was alcohol. April is Alcohol Awareness Month; it
April 6, 2015 AFMS follows aviation lead to high reliability Over many years the Air Force aviation community's concept of high reliability has evolved from one of expected losses, to today's culture of safety where fatal losses rarely occur. Now, following in the footsteps of aviators and nuclear engineers, the Air Force Medical Service is adopting the
April 6, 2015 AFMS follows aviation lead to high reliability Over many years the Air Force aviation community's concept of high reliability has evolved from one of expected losses, to today's culture of safety where fatal losses rarely occur.Now, following in the footsteps of aviators and nuclear engineers, the Air Force Medical Service is adopting the
April 3, 2015 FEATURE - Mock trials teach SAPR through demonstration "At midnight you decided to go to another bar is that correct?" asked Capt. Erin Kenny, 8th Fighter Wing Area Defense Counsel attorney.Tech. Sgt. Katherine Simpkins, 8th FW command section superintendent, nods as she clasps her hands, looking down. Question after question, she attempts to recall the
April 3, 2015 FEATURE - Mock trials teach SAPR through demonstration "At midnight you decided to go to another bar is that correct?" asked Capt. Erin Kenny, 8th Fighter Wing Area Defense Counsel attorney. Tech. Sgt. Katherine Simpkins, 8th FW command section superintendent, nods as she clasps her hands, looking down. Question after question, she attempts to recall
April 2, 2015 From flight nurse to chief of medical doctrine, Air Force major’s career soars As an Air Force flight nurse, Maj. Julie Skinner found adventure and rewards she never could have imagined as a civilian registered nurse on the ground.
April 1, 2015 Ediger named surgeon general The Senate has confirmed Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger to become the Air Force's 22nd surgeon general recently.Ediger is currently the Air Force's deputy surgeon general, a position he has held since July 2012, and was recently notified that he will be promoted to the rank of three-star general.