Nov. 19, 2013 Air Force Veteran Helped Establish New Defense Health Agency Tucked away down a short hallway on the third floor of the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Va., is an office known as "The Museum." Inside, it is full of artifacts from the 30-year military career of Rebecca Russell, now the acting Chief Human Capital Officer for the Military Health
Nov. 15, 2013 Annual exams crucial for early detection of oral cancer Annual exams at a dental clinic begin with an oral cancer screening. Unbeknownst to many, the dentist is the first line of defense when it comes to early detection of oral cancer.This is important given that mortality rates associated with oral cancer significantly decrease with early detection.
Nov. 15, 2013 Trauma surgeon urges continued investment in combat care As combat operations wind down in Afghanistan and the Defense Department struggles with ever-tighter budgetary constraints, a seasoned military trauma surgeon warned against arbitrary cuts that could unravel successes made in preventing combat injuries and, when they occur, providing the best
Nov. 15, 2013 November honors military families' sacrifices, contributions Service members' families also serve the nation and are the force behind the total force, a senior Defense Department official said yesterday. "Our military members are as effective as they can be because of the support their families provide them," Barbara Thompson, the director of DOD's office of
Nov. 14, 2013 FDA Targets Trans Fat in Processed Foods More than decade ago, a sea change began in the American diet, with consumers starting to avoid foods with trans fat, and companies responding by reducing the amount of trans fat in their products.This evolution began in 1999 when the Food and Drug Administration first proposed that manufacturers be
Nov. 14, 2013 Woodson Outlines New Day for Military Medicine The military's top doctor this week outlined the future of military medicine, saying that the lessons learned from twelve years of joint medical operations in the combat theater are helping to guide how military medicine will increase the integration of health care delivery back in the United
Nov. 14, 2013 Protect your smile with a mouth guard Once again, its fall and that means sports! Whether it's you, your buddies or your kids out there enjoying some football, soccer or another sport of your choice, it's always wise to make sure you're playing safe.Each year, thousands of athletes suffer sports injuries, with about one third being
Nov. 13, 2013 G.I. Jones to the rescue The primary mission for doctors working in the Craig Joint Theater Hospital is to tend to service members with trauma, but another mission here is providing humanitarian care to local nationals, and "G.I Jones" is that doctor. On Bagram, when an Afghan child is hospitalized, there is only one doctor
Nov. 13, 2013 59 MDW medical group combats diabetes Diabetes, the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States, has reached epidemic proportions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 26 million Americans have been affected.The incidence of diabetes in the military, estimated at about 5 percent of the active-duty
Nov. 13, 2013 Joint Task Force-Bravo provides medical care to more than 1,200 in Honduras Joint Task Force- Bravo's Medical Element partnered with the Honduran Ministry of Health and the Honduran military to provide medical care to more than 1,200 people in Plan de Leones and Cuesta de la Virgen, two remote villages in the department of Comayagua, during a Medical Readiness Exercise
Nov. 13, 2013 3D x-ray helps 81st DS diagnosis, treatment "It's not your daddy's x-ray!"The 81st Dental Squadron offers state-of-the-art three-dimensional images to aid in diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of dental conditions, including reconstructive surgery.Maj. (Dr.) Jeffrey Ford, chief of orthodontics and officer-in-charge of radiology for the
Nov. 13, 2013 Air Force dentist finishes first full Ironman Sixteen years ago, Col. Eric Cathey, director of dental programs and resources, Air Force Surgeon General, ran his first triathlon at Misawa AB, Japan, fell in love with the sport, and hasn't stopped running. The Air Force dentist finished his first full Ironman Triathlon Nov. 2 in Panama City
Nov. 8, 2013 Odyssey to freedom: Remembering a daring escape from behind enemy lines In November 1943, a plane carrying 26 flight nurses and technicians crashed into the hills of Albania, which began a months-long odyssey toward freedom for the downed Airmen. The C-47 transport plane carrying the medics of the newly formed 807th Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron veered off
Nov. 7, 2013 Snap, crackle, pop: the sounds of pain relief I followed the doctor down a sterile hallway, my eyes nervously scanning rooms full of medieval looking machines that made my own damaged back and nerves pulse with fear.In one room a patient hung upside down by his feet while in other rooms, people were hooked to wires and still others were bent
Nov. 7, 2013 Same-sex spouses eligible for FMLA benefits Federal employees with same-sex spouses are now provided the same Family and Medical Leave Act coverage as those with opposite-sex spouses, according to an Oct. 21 Office of Personnel Management memorandum.Following a June 26 Supreme Court decision finding Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act
Nov. 7, 2013 Moulage master makes exercise injuries realistic Icemen have seen an array of injuries during recent exercises, including actors with missing limbs, exposed eyeballs, burns and gunshot wounds.These injuries were not real, but looked lifelike thanks to a team of moulage experts, led by Tech. Sgt. Crystal St. Denis, 354th Medical Group NCO in charge
Nov. 6, 2013 Sacrifice of military families supports entire force Each year the president signs a proclamation declaring November Military Family Appreciation Month. During this time, military families are recognized by the Department of Defense and the nation for the sacrifices they make in support of the country.One of Seymour Johnson's families opens up about
Nov. 5, 2013 Benefits of Mindfulness: Push-ups for the Brain Throughout childhood, you likely were told to "Mind your manners" or "Mind your own business." In other words, pay attention to yourself or what you're doing for your own good whether that's avoiding a reprimand or a fist fight. Now we're starting to realize that having the mental discipline to pay
Nov. 5, 2013 Military University Marks 20 Years of Graduate Nursing Education The Graduate School of Nursing at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences recognized an important milestone, 20 years of groundbreaking education, with an all-day celebration that included a dedication ceremony to honor the school's namesake, Daniel Inouye, Oct. 29.The event began
Nov. 4, 2013 Keesler team researches stroke prevention Keesler Medical Center's cardiovascular team is embarking on a research trial aimed at stroke prevention.Led by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Steve Kindsvater, commander of the 81st Medical Operations Squadron cardiovascular/pulmonary flight, the trial began in July. The team is seeking 320-350 patients over age