Sept. 19, 2016 Integrated Medical Airmen Enhance the Air Force Mission In 1942, 15 bombers crashed off the coast of China following the Doolittle Raid on mainland Japan. Most of the men in those bombers survived; one, 1st Lt. Tom Lawson, suffered a severe laceration to his leg. Lt. Thomas White, a flight surgeon on the mission, amputated the leg after it became
Sept. 14, 2016 Deployed preventive health series: Strengthening mental health on a deployment When you pass by what looks like a small home in the Coalition Compound by the 24-hour-coffee-shop, you will see the words ‘mental health’ on the barrier with a the mythical phoenix flying out of fire. Some service members might have the wrong idea that a visit to the mental health clinic will ruin
Aug. 29, 2016 Influenza vaccine essential for Airmen and their families The yearly influenza vaccine is one of the most important regular immunizations for Airmen and their families. This year will be different because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended not using the live attenuated influenza vaccine commonly known as FluMist. All the
Aug. 29, 2016 Help children avoid injury as they go back to school As summer comes to an end and classes start up again, some of the more serious risks for injuries happen as children are going to and from school. Maj. Ryan Gottfredson, a pediatrician and Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Preventive Medicine resident, said there are three things
Aug. 25, 2016 Every Airman Plays a Role in Suicide Prevention The Air Force is determined to prevent suicide, but you don’t need to be a specialist or doctor to do that. Sometimes all it takes is starting a conversation. Everyone has a role to play. That’s a key part of the Department of Defense’s #BeThere Campaign, which encourages making a difference through
Aug. 5, 2016 AF Surgeon General visits Liberty Airmen Lt. Gen. Mark A. Ediger, Surgeon General of the Air Force, visited the 48th Medical Group at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 25.
Aug. 3, 2016 Zika: What you need to know Governor Rick Scott announced on August 1, 2016 that the Florida Department of Health (DOH) has identified 10 additional people in Miami, Florida with the Zika virus who likely contracted it locally through a mosquito bite. That is in addition to the four people identified on July 29, bringing the
July 28, 2016 Helping the community raise immunity August is Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations are vital to both service members and their families, helping to maintain individual medical readiness and physical health.Although it is imperative to wash hands and cover coughs, keeping up with vaccines is key to preventing future headaches as
July 27, 2016 Preventive measures lead to a healthier Air Force Preventing illness or injury is the goal of the Air Force’s Preventive Medicine program, a topic that is highlighted in August during Preventive Health Month. Preventive Health extends beyond health care at an individual level, concentrating rather on the health of individuals, communities and
July 27, 2016 Air Force medical multimedia office celebrates 20 years of excellence A one-of-a-kind Air Force resource that provides educational tools to military health providers celebrates its 20th birthday on July 27.
July 27, 2016 59th Medical Wing treating AF’s elite human weapons system Comprehensive, synergistic medical care from the 59th Medical Wing is helping produce the Air Force’s elite, battle-ready combat warriors here at the new Battlefield Airmen Training Group.
July 22, 2016 Air Force begins study on noise exposures An Air Force Surgeon General initiative called Total Exposure Health will soon advance from a concept to a real-world demonstration at an operational base. Total Exposure Health focuses on primary prevention, which includes exposures in the workplace, the environment, and lifestyles in order to
July 8, 2016 Tips to Avoid Mosquito Bites this Summer The American Mosquito Control Association reports that over one million people worldwide die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. This summer, TRICARE wants to help you avoid their bites, which are not only irritating, but can also carry diseases that make both people and pets very ill.Mosquito
July 7, 2016 Grill Up Food Safety this Summer According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 6 Americans get sick from eating contaminated food each year. TRICARE wants to help you practice food safety this summer. Food poisoning peaks in the summer months because warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to grow. There
July 5, 2016 Run for-us, run: Airman runs to raise PTSD awareness Warrior of the North runs 22 miles-a-day to raise awareness for PTSD.
June 29, 2016 Complex connection between social media, suicide, prevention As social media continues to grow in popularity, mental health specialists across the country are taking a closer look at the relationship this fusion of technology and social interaction has with suicide and other destructive behaviors.Dr. Heather Thanepohn, Air Force Reserve Command’s Director of
June 29, 2016 AF has openings for civilian medical professionals The Air Force is looking for qualified civilian medical professionals to work with the Air Force Medical Service.
June 21, 2016 Green Dot training hopes to decrease interpersonal violence Airmen are taking their first steps in a five-year strategy to decrease interpersonal violence across the service by attending Green Dot training.Green Dot is a community-based initiative the Air Force adopted to increase outreach and prevention. The goal is to provide violence-prevention tools to
June 17, 2016 AF medical leader discusses suicide prevention program improvements Maj. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, the Air Force Deputy Surgeon General, met with the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee June 15 to provide an update on the Air Force’s suicide prevention program. “Air Force suicide prevention starts with leadership at every level,” Hogg said
June 13, 2016 Coping with stress through healthy thinking Stress. Even mention of the word can increase anxiety for some. Everyone deals with stress differently, but how you cope with daily stressors can have great impacts on your quality of life and overall health.Stress is actually the body’s response to any demand, including change. According to the