Feb. 22, 2017 I lost my son: Airman turns tragedy into therapy through resilience Following the unexpected death of her youngest son, Jeremiah, she became reckless. She was drinking daily and didn’t care whether she lived or died. It took a failed suicide attempt and court-ordered therapy for her life to change.
Jan. 30, 2017 Be Good to your Heart: Tips for a Healthy Exercise Regimen Exercise can do loads of good to your body, including keeping your heart healthy! According to the Heart and Vascular Institute of the Cleveland Clinic1, exercise not only improves your heart health, it also reduces your heart disease risk factors. Below are tips on safe exercise that will give
Jan. 30, 2017 Be Good to your Heart: 5 Tips to Slash the Salt According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 90 percent of Americans aged 2 years and older eat too much sodium.1 The daily recommendation for sodium is 2300mg/day (or 1500mg/day if you are age 51 or older, African American of any age, or have a diagnosis of high blood pressure,
Jan. 26, 2017 Proper dental care can prevent disease More than fighting bad breath or preventing gingivitis, research shows that dental health also contributes to the overall well-being of Airmen. Good dental care includes an annual checkup, brushing and flossing, drinking fluoridated water and making sure everyone in the family is covered by dental
Jan. 26, 2017 Biomedical Sciences Corps saves lives through prevention This week, January 23-27, is Biomedical Science Corps Appreciation Week, which gives medical communities around the Air Force a chance to recognize these hard-working men and women. The Biomedical Sciences Corps is one of five officer corps in the Air Force Medical Service and the most diverse
Jan. 12, 2017 Air Force Medical Service 2016 Year in Review In 2016, the Air Force Medical Service celebrated its 67th anniversary, as its members continued to innovate and educate while supporting the Air Force mission and the Airmen who carry it out. It was quite a busy year for the AFMS as medical Airmen continued to create better patient engagement, more
Dec. 20, 2016 Managing Mental Health over the Holidays Holidays are a time when families come together to eat good food and spend quality time. They also can be a time of stress whether you are worried about having enough money, hosting the largest family get-together of the year, or traveling long distances.According to the Centers for Disease Control
Dec. 16, 2016 Protect Your Skin in the Colder Months It’s cold outside and you might think that sun protection is for the summer. Even though the temperature is cooler, the sun is still powerful, so continue to wear sunscreen with sun protective factor (SPF) of at least 15 with both UVA and UVB protection every day.Though you may want that sun-kissed
Nov. 29, 2016 Medical professionals gather to talk about the future of healthcare The 2016 AMSUS Continuing Education Meeting is underway at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor. AMSUS is the Society of Federal Health Professionals and has members throughout the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs and the private sector. The
Nov. 22, 2016 New Peer-Support Service Launches The DoD “BeThere” peer support call and outreach center is staffed by peers who are veteran service members and family members of veterans, and aims to provide support for everyday problem-solving of career and general life challenges.
Nov. 18, 2016 Tobacco Cessation Program helps kick the habit With the holidays approaching, stress usually follows. When some people get stressed out, tobacco can be a means for escape. The tobacco cessation program, located at the base clinic, is in place to help Airmen or family members kick the habit. Kirk Clark, 341st Medical Group health promotion
Nov. 15, 2016 Air Force medical leaders gather to discuss the future of healthcare This week, the Air Force Medical Service is hosting a Senior Leadership Workshop for medical leaders at the National Conference Center in Leesburg. Close to 400 officers and noncommissioned officers will gather to discuss ideas and share observations related to the theme of “Air Force Medicine in
Nov. 14, 2016 Controlling Portion Sizes Thanksgiving will be here soon, and with it the temptations that come with everyone's favorite dishes. So as we gather with friends and family to celebrate, we should be mindful of portion sizes. Prediabetes puts people at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It has been
Oct. 31, 2016 Be Aware of Bullying This Month October is Bullying Prevention Month and TRICARE wants you to be aware of resources available to you. Does your child have frequent headaches and stomach aches, especially on school days? It may not be a sign of physical illness. It might be a sign that your child is being bullied. Some other signs
Oct. 21, 2016 Part II: The Cure The Mulumba family faces a new challenge in their battle with Sickle-cell.
Oct. 19, 2016 TRICARE to Expand Preventive Service Coverage TRICARE has always had excellent coverage of important preventive services and we are making it better. TRICARE is adding preventive services to ensure our preventive services are aligned with recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), and the Health Resources and
Oct. 18, 2016 Part I: The fear of hopelessness Part 1 of 3: This is a feature series about the challenges Maj. Lukiah Mulumba and her family faced during their battle with Sickle-cell disease.
Oct. 6, 2016 Flu Season: Don’t Get Sick, Get Stuck Every year in the early fall, flu season begins again. The flu makes most people feel sick and miserable, but for some people it can be deadly. Getting the flu vaccine every year is the best way to protect you, your family and your community from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and
Oct. 4, 2016 Air Force officer leads SAMMC Emergency Department “Trauma team to the trauma room; trauma team to the trauma room.”
Oct. 3, 2016 Break the cycle of bullying Bullying is not just a part of life that stops in the schoolyard; it can have consequences that stretch into adulthood and impact people for the rest of their lives. According to the National Center for Education, one in four children will experience bullying in their lives, and it comes in many