Jan. 31, 2014 Gathering helps family networks conquer ADHD concerns Networking with families has helped Master Sgt. Erin Panas and other parents understand the needs of their children struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, and other behavioral issues."It helps us parents know that we aren't alone. It starts to make us comfortable talking
Jan. 31, 2014 CrossFit to Fight: Squadron houses military affiliate gym There are more than 5,500 CrossFit affiliate gyms worldwide but one is making a difference in the lives of Airmen assigned to the 364th Recruiting Squadron.Located in a cinderblock warehouse loading area of the squadron headquarters is CrossFit 364 - a recognized military affiliate founded in
Jan. 31, 2014 Air Force Medical Service 2013 annual award winners announced It is with great pride that the Surgeon General's Medical Force Development Directorate announces the winners of the Air Force Medical Service Annual Award competition. The competition included individual and team awards, based on criteria outlined in AFI 36-2856, Medical Service Awards. The winners
Jan. 29, 2014 EOD Iceman saves life while deployed to Papua New Guinea Imagine sitting in a hotel lobby of a foreign country, when suddenly, a scream for help echoes from a dark parking lot outside. Without hesitation, you leap to your feet and depart the safety of the hotel in search for a person in need. While recently deployed to Papua New Guinea for a Joint
Jan. 28, 2014 Military Health System leadership message - 100 days of the Defense Health Agency and reform We are 100 days into a multi-year period of significant change in how we manage and lead the Military Health System. We want to acknowledge the important changes that have already occurred, outline the major activities in the coming year that will demand our continued attention and discipline, and
Jan. 27, 2014 From flight suit to lab coat Challenging. Exciting. Hard work. Most would think that these are words that Air Force Capt. Brian Bradke would use to describe his experiences as an F-16C Fighting Falcon pilot with the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing, but instead, this Citizen-Airman uses them to describe his
Jan. 27, 2014 Biomedical Sciences Corps Week: Celebrating a proud heritage Although the Biomedical Sciences Corps is a relatively new entity in the grand scheme of military history, in some ways it has ancient roots. The BSC insignia of a serpent-entwined rod, also known as the "Staff of Asklepios," has been a symbol of healing and medicine ever since the year 300 BCE.
Jan. 24, 2014 Maintain mental fitness for a healthy life The challenges of working in the Air Force can be both physically and mentally taxing. Mental fitness is approaching life's challenges in a positive way by demonstrating self-control, stamina and good character with choices and actions."When we celebrate attitudes and actions, we want to encourage
Jan. 24, 2014 Eielson Medical Group Airmen earn outstanding medical service awards Four Icemen were recently honored by Pacific Air Forces for outstanding performance in the medical service field.Maj. David Gilliam, Maj. Shaun White, Capt. Bryan Sixkiller and Airman 1st Class Bethany Cornett all earned recognition for their hard work."It is an honor to have so many of our Airmen
Jan. 24, 2014 422nd ABG family takes care of their extended family When their phone in Washington, D.C., began ringing on the early morning of Aug. 15, Senior Airman Ryan Cureton's parents' life suddenly changed as the voice on the other side told them their son was in the critical care unit at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, United Kingdom, after a car
Jan. 22, 2014 AMC selects Grand Forks AFB squadron commander for MSC Award Warriors of the North assigned to the 319th Medical Support Squadron can officially say they are commanded by one of the best in the Air Force.Lt. Col. Arlene D. Adams, 319th MDSS commander, was recently selected by the Air Mobility Command as its U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps nominee for the
Jan. 22, 2014 New Defense Health Agency Works Cost Savings into Medical Supplies Military Health System leaders have established a medical logistics division within the new Defense Health Agency with the goal of having the most efficient global supply chain in government.As of Oct. 1, the Defense Health Agency manages many of the administrative and shared services functions for
Jan. 22, 2014 Defense Health Agency Streamlining Business Practices for Military Health Focused on the "behind-the-scenes" business side of the military health enterprise, the Business Support Directorate within the newly formed Defense Health Agency has four principal divisions formed to consolidate business operations, streamline decision-making and reduce administrative costs within
Jan. 22, 2014 Medical Fellowship Program Seeks to Reduce Battlefield Deaths A physician who was an Army Special Forces combat medic has designed a fellowship program that he hopes will improve the survival chances of battlefield casualties.The aim of the Military Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Medicine Fellowship Program is to train physicians for the challenges of
Jan. 22, 2014 Military Anti-Tobacco Initiatives Recognized at White House Ceremony Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, joined Acting Surgeon General Boris Lushniak at the White House on Jan. 17 to mark the release of the Surgeon General's new report on smoking and to recognize the Department of Defense and other federal agencies for their work in reducing
Jan. 17, 2014 Diamond Sharp Airmen: motivated medic This feature is the forty-second in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The Airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp Award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements.)For
Jan. 17, 2014 Team Hickam advised against temporary weight loss solutions An increased emphasis on resiliency and readiness has led Airmen to potentially extreme or harmful measures to quickly shed extra pounds; however Hickam Human Performance and Rehabilitation Center personnel recommend Airmen choose quality over quantity when it comes to losing weight."Airmen should
Jan. 16, 2014 Aerospace medicine; more than just doctors Aerospace medicine does more than keep aircrews fit to accomplish their day-to-day operations. The 99th Aerospace Medicine Squadron performs a number of operations ranging from medically certifying aircrew to responding to medical emergencies on the flightline. They are also responsible for