March 10, 2015 Making the cut: The surgical team Question, scrub, wash, set, prep, drape, brief, cut, stitch and clean up.It sounds simple when general surgery is broken down into several verbs, but the truth is, there's a group of Airmen with a particular set of skills and decades of education in charge of ensuring the safety, comfort and health
March 10, 2015 5 excuses for not quitting 5 excuses for not quitting5. I don't even know where to begin.Seeking help for quitting tobacco is just a click away. Smokefree.gov is an interactive website designed to help people kick the habit and begin their journey toward a healthier lifestyles. For resources closer to home, contact your local
March 10, 2015 RUfit? Airmen Ethos program soars Over the last six months the Airmen Ethos program at Lajes has been hugely successful. A variety of programs have been offered ranging from nutrition to investing."It (the Airmen Ethos program) has become a great resource for Lajes Airmen and civilians to find classes to better themselves through
March 9, 2015 Taking care of Airmen: How Air Force mental health services helped a family recover Two local NCOs have been on a journey of recovery since losing their son to leukemia nearly nine years ago, a journey they said couldn't have happened without the mental health services available to Airmen and their families.Master Sgt. Emily Gazzaway, the Air Force Academy's senior enlisted aide,
March 9, 2015 Furry Angels bring joy, healing to JB MDL When someone gets sick, doctors can prescribe all the medicine in the world but sometimes the best medicine is a smile. That's what the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, commonly called Furry Angels, provide to patients at the clinic on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.As volunteer
March 6, 2015 Putting face on prevention training The Air Force recently changed its annual suicide prevention training from a computer-based course to face-to-face training.The new, in-person training, which went into effect Feb. 11, 2015, replaces the annual computer-based training for active-duty and Reserve Airmen, while civilians have the
March 6, 2015 Military Medicine, VA aim to share more patients in San Antonio In a move that helps veterans, and active-duty military patients and their families, local VA and military medical facilities have dramatically increased their work-share agreements over the past two years and they are seeking to add more.Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), the Air Force's 59th
March 6, 2015 WHA spouses making a difference We know the men and women of the U.S. military strive to make a difference for our country and the world. America also knows these service members could not do it without the support of caring families and friends behind them.But what about those family members from the 59th Medical Wing who want to
March 6, 2015 59th MDW Airman receives Purple Heart Tech. Sgt. Kristopher K. Parker receives the Purple Heart from Col. Markus Gmehlin, 59th Medical Support Group commander, Feb. 27, 2015 in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center auditorium, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Parker, a member of the 59th MDW's Airman Medical Transition
March 6, 2015 Spring Forward but Stay Rested This week is National Sleep Awareness Week. It's no coincidence that it happens the week before we "spring forward" into Daylight Savings Time. Although you'll technically be losing sixty minutes, there are ways to make sure the time difference has minimal impact on your sleep.According to the
March 4, 2015 March Marks Brain Injury Awareness Month Often called one of the "invisible wounds of war," traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Anyone can suffer a TBI, it can happen on the sports field, in your home, or on the job. During March, MHS is focusing its
March 4, 2015 Blown away Growing up in one of the most dangerous cities in America, Senior Airman Jonathan Thompson wasn't expected to live until 18 ... then a hurricane changed his life forever.Thompson was raised, surrounded by tumultuous violence, in the St. Thomas projects of New Orleans."It was a place where arguments
March 4, 2015 Resiliency results in success To have resilience means to be able to withstand difficult conditions and come out on top.In every Air Force career, Airmen are taught to be resilient when they are away from their homes and families.However, for Airman 1st Class Henry Sorenson, 509th Security Forces Squadron member, this was a
March 4, 2015 Bio-sensing gives new meaning to 'breaking a sweat' Your sweat is more valuable than you think, and now it can be stored, then analyzed by smartphone to give you a clear picture of the state of your body--all with a sensor that looks and wears like a high-tech Band-Aid.The Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing, Signature
Feb. 25, 2015 February is National Children's Dental Health Month The month of February is National Children's Dental Health Month. This year's slogan is "Join the Super Smile Team!"Every year thousands of dedicated dental professionals promote good oral health and healthy eating habits to our children. The 355th Dental Squadron is no exception.Each year, we
Feb. 24, 2015 Airman embodies 'RUfit?' lifestyle, dominates IRONMAN For service members, physical fitness is a key component to maintaining combat readiness. But for one Incirlik Airman, staying physically fit is about more than just readiness. It's a lifestyle, and every workout is an opportunity to test his physical endurance at a maximum level.Col. Andrew
Feb. 24, 2015 Multi-service life-saving training course prepares medics for combat operations Surgeons and nurses from the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy underwent a three-day training course at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center to prepare for the various perils they may face in a deployed environment, Feb. 10-12, 2015.The Emergency War Surgery Course has been conducted at Wilford
Feb. 24, 2015 New technology cuts out waiting time on crowns The 779th Dental Squadron is using new computer design technology to make dental operations more efficient and to assist Airmen in maintaining dental mission readiness.Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Machining (CAD/CAM) has been used by the Air Force to design everything from mission
Feb. 23, 2015 Reducing stigma through outreach: A mental health technician's experience (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.)In the time that passes while waiting for an appointment at a military clinic, Airmen and families may wonder who the people are behind the constant
Feb. 23, 2015 Staff sergeant beats cancer For many people Independence Day is all about celebration, spending time with family and watching fireworks light up the night sky. However, on July 4, 2014, there was no celebrating for Staff Sgt. Richard L. Johnson.On that fateful day at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., the 660th Aircraft