May 13, 2014 Mental health: Essential to comprehensive fitness As Airmen begin to return from more than a decade of combat in the Middle East, and cope with the perils of war, distinguishing mental health clinics as valuable resources rather than detrimental career-enders is paramount.Although it aims to promote overall mental fitness, negative reactions toward
May 8, 2014 AF Surgeon General civilian earns Spirit of Service award An Air Force Surgeon General employee was among 34 civilians selected to receive the prestigious 2014 Spirit of Service award for outstanding service to the Defense Department. The award annually honors Defense Department employees from the National Capital Region who demonstrate honor, integrity
May 6, 2014 Air Force Health Promotion aiming to build a culture of health Air Force Health Promotion will undergo significant changes over the next year. Many Airmen equate Health Promotion with the "HAWC" (Health and Wellness Center), but that's an outdated view, according to Colonel (Dr.) John Oh, Air Force Medical Support Agency Health Promotion Chief. "Health
May 6, 2014 Protect your baby with immunizations Kristin Bracey, Naval Health Clinic Charleston nurse, administers an oral vaccine to 6-month-old Gavin Wagner, son of Katlyn Wagner and Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Wagner, a Nuclear Power Training Unit student. April 26 through May 3 was National Infant Immunization Week and the month of May is
May 6, 2014 Dental clinic keeps JB Charleston - Air Base smiling When it comes to dental health, the 628th Medical Group dental clinic has got you covered.Whether you're in for a routine cleaning or surgery, the dental clinic staff are prepared for whatever you throw at them."We have well trained general dentists here ready to provide what you need," said Capt.
May 5, 2014 McConnell medic earns Heroes of Military Medicine award A Team McConnell medic received the 2014 Heroes of Military Medicine award, May 1, in Washington, D.C., for his work advancing and impacting military medicine.Senior Master Sgt. David Smith, now a career advisor with the 22nd Force Support Squadron, provided medical care for more than 500 Joint
May 5, 2014 Nurse's and medical technician's week celebrated In observance of National Nurses Week 2014, Air Force Medical Service and the 66th Medical Squadron will observe Nurse and Medical Technician Appreciation Week scheduled May 5 through 9. The theme of this year's nurse's week is "Nurses and Technicians: Leading the Way."In recognition of this theme,
May 2, 2014 Cancer survivor leads Air Force survival school -- "I'm thankful that it was me and not my wife or kids," said Col. William "Bill" Thomas, on his diagnosis with throat cancer while studying at the Air War College in February 2011. According to the Mayo Clinic, throat cancer refers to cancerous tumors that develop in the throat, larynx or tonsils.
May 2, 2014 Wounded warrior finds new place in the AF family Faith and trust in what we cannot see.Those words are etched into his skin, right above a scar that, by itself, embodies the journey he has undertaken. The spider web of pink lines starts midway up the inside of his right arm and continues nearly to his wrist, following the path doctors took as they
May 2, 2014 Keesler member wins AETC aerospace medicine award Staff Sgt. Debra Reiss, 81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, has been named the Air Education and Training Command Olsen-Wegner Aerospace Medicine Technician of the Year for 2013.Among the achievements cited in her nomination, Reiss, NCOIC of the squadron's Base Operational Medical Cell operations, was
May 1, 2014 Military Health System (MHS) Leadership Message - A Culture of Safety and Quality As a system of health, and as individuals in that system, we rightfully take great pride in our combat medicine performance over the last twelve years of war.There are a number of characteristics evident in that performance that are hallmarks of a learning system focused on continuous improvement: a
May 1, 2014 Grief sessions help Airmen heal When a person goes through loss, they may be instantly overcome by grief, or it might take days, weeks or months to set in. The emotions may flood in at once or come in manageable stages. When a person is grieving, there is no set formula for what is happening or how to overcome, but there is help.A
May 1, 2014 Biomedical sciences corps Lt Cols will not meet ESERB Biomedical sciences corps, or BSC, lieutenant colonels originally slated to meet the June 16 enhanced selective early retirement board, or ESERB, will not meet the board, Air Force Personnel Center officials said April 30.ESERB is one of several fiscal year 2014 force management programs that have
April 30, 2014 US Forces partner with Guatamala to provide medical care People lined the streets awaiting free medical treatment during a joint Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) and humanitarian aid mission at Caseria Los Limones conducted by U.S. Air Force, Army and Guatemalan Military during operation Beyond the Horizon Guatemala Monday, April 21, 2014.In
April 30, 2014 Don't Stress - Decompress April is National Stress Awareness Month, and it's especially relevant to men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Minot has its charms, but it's not exactly a common fixture at the top of most Airmen's dream sheets. Due to its bitter cold winters, high operations tempo and dual mission in
April 29, 2014 Asking for help is not crazy The men and women of the 673d Medical Group Mental Health Clinic are reaching out to JBER to debunk the negative myths associated with asking for help, while trying to educate service members on programs available to stay resilient."There is a myth that seeking help is a sign of weakness," said
April 29, 2014 Military Targets Childhood Obesity The Department of Defense is taking aim at childhood obesity among military children. The goal: to stop the civilian population's obesity epidemic from reaching military households.Barbara Thompson, director of the Office of Family Policy/Children & Youth, said although military children are
April 29, 2014 Life in Military Family Teaches Resilience, Kids Say This is the eighth in an occasional series of blogs by Master Sgt. Jennifer Loredo for Operation Live Well. Loredo is the senior enlisted advisor for the Army's Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program. She is also a Gold Star Wife. In 1986, then-Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger
April 28, 2014 Walking on her own At two-years-old, she still wasn't walking and suffered from balance and coordination issues. Due to a variety of medical conditions, caring for her was a 24-hour, 7-day a week job. The family needed help, but didn't know where to turn. In time, it came to the family's attention that she needed
April 28, 2014 Medic, part-time construction worker, student: Deployed Airman does it all She stands on top of scaffolding at a school addition construction site in Belize, profusely sweating from spending more than 12 hours per day out in the sun, fatigued from laying block after cement block and covered from head to toe in dust and debris. You might think that she has spent every day