Aug. 8, 2013 Medical laboratory technicians: sleuths of patient care The term laboratory often brings to mind images of a lone mad scientist with unruly hair surrounded by beakers, test tubes and periodic chemical explosions. Although they may not deal with potions or create the next Frankenstein, medical laboratory technicians of the 27th Special Operations Medical
Aug. 7, 2013 Big Changes for BE WELL Means More Choices for Airmen The BE WELL program, an Air Force-wide program designed to provide Airmen and leadership with resources to optimize fitness and health, now offers more choices and increased flexibility, thanks to a revamp that went into effect July 1.The Balanced Eating, Work Out Effectively, Living Longer, or BE
Aug. 7, 2013 Website teaches coping skills to military community As part of the Integrated Mental Health Strategy, the Defense Department's National Center for Telehealth and Technology and the Veterans Affairs Department's mental health informatics section have partnered to develop an interactive online educational and life-coaching program.Moving Forward, at
Aug. 7, 2013 TRICARE moves forward with prime service area reductions Defense Department officials will reduce the number of TRICARE Prime service areas in the United States beginning Oct. 1, affecting about 171,000 retirees and their family members. Those beneficiaries, who mostly reside more than 40 miles from a military clinic or hospital, received a letter
Aug. 6, 2013 TRICARE Webinar to Outline Health Plan Options after TRICARE and Military OneSource will host a webinar to discuss health plan options available to beneficiaries after they lose TRICARE eligibility on Thursday, August 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT. During this time of transition, many service members leaving active duty before retiring want to
Aug. 6, 2013 Weight, Body Fat and BMI: Which Numbers Really Matter? Obesity is a major health epidemic in the U.S. and military service members are no exception to the battle of the bulge. According to the 2011 Health Related Behaviors Survey of Active Duty Personnel, 51 percent of service members are overweight. Another 12 percent of service members are classified
Aug. 6, 2013 CCATTs continue life saving missions A 20 year old United States Army soldier has sustained serious injuries from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan - 70 percent of his body is badly burned, and he has lost one of his legs. An Air Force pararescue team flew him from the point of injury to the nearest forward operating base in Afghanistan
Aug. 5, 2013 Healing deployed wounded warriors The 379th Expeditionary Medical Group's Intra-Theater Care Program here was established in 2008 to ensure no service member is sent home from the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility before having a chance to get back in the fight."We're here to ease the workload of our forward operating
Aug. 2, 2013 Pacing the Wolf Pack to their potential Some people stress out at the thought of taking the Air Force fitness assessment. People who normally run with ease may experience difficulty on the day of the test for a variety of reasons.Well, lucky for those needing an extra push, there is now a program available to help Wolf Pack Airmen: the
Aug. 1, 2013 AF accepting applications for medical commissioning programs Eligible Airmen interested in Biomedical Sciences Corps careers can apply for academic opportunities in the physical therapy, clinical psychology and physician assistant fields. In addition, eligible Airmen can apply for direct accession into one of three other BSC fields, Air Force Personnel Center
July 31, 2013 High fidelity mannequins provide training realism NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev,. - -- After learning and memorizing procedures on how to effectively administer resuscitation skills for newly born infants, Airmen of the 99th Medical Group are expected to perform their training on a mannequin when attending the Neonatal Resuscitation Program course at
July 31, 2013 Bioenvironmental Airmen prepare for first response The 99th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Flight Airmen provide more than just gas mask fit tests, they provide first response during a mishap, conduct environmental health assessments, thermal assessments and more. These Airmen provide crucial information to the incident commander in
July 31, 2013 Humanitarian Medical Efforts Play Key Role in USAFRICOM Success The primary role of the U.S. Africa Command, USAFRICOM, may be to lead U.S. military relations throughout the continent and provide a strong U.S. presence in a time of global terrorism and threats to regional stability, but providing healthcare and addressing humanitarian needs could be its most
July 30, 2013 Tinker nutrition class helps couple reboot healthy lifestyle Prometheus and Stacy Hagger have found the secret to success. Together, the married couple has lost 63 pounds since March. They'll be the first to admit success is not a secret -- it's a matter of perseverance, good habits and a positive attitude; plus a little bit of cheesecake, in moderation."It's
July 30, 2013 Barksdale Pharmacist becomes finalist for Military Pharmacist of the year A Pharmacist from the 2nd Medical Support Squadron was announced as a finalist for Military Pharmacist of the year, July 12.Maj. Achilles Hamilothoris, 2nd MDSS Pharmacy flight commander, is one of three finalists from the military and the only Air Force nomination for this award.According to the
July 29, 2013 Public Health: Maintaining a healthy force Communicable diseases have the ability to spread throughout an area rapidly. Some spread in days, others in seconds. It is the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group Public Health office's job to prevent the spread of disease. The staff of two performs food and public sanitation inspections on 20
July 29, 2013 Perseverance: An Airman's commitment to health, triathlon and career There's a chill in the water of the pool contrasting the dry heat outside. Above the surface there is chaos, the sounds of screams and splashing echo off the walls of the old hangar. Beneath the water there is a sense of solitude leaving her alone with only her thoughts. Swimming laps requires
July 29, 2013 The road to fitness: One Airman's drive to get fit, inspire others "Losing weight isn't easy," said Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi, 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs photo-journalist. "But, nothing worth having in life is."Since Trimarchi began his fitness journey a little more than a year ago, he's lost more than 60 pounds. His road to fitness is paved in hard
July 29, 2013 U-2 airframe undergoes safety modification, enhances pilot safety There are a multitude of potential risks that exist while flying at more than 70,000 feet, and many of them have substantial consequences. Decompression sickness was one of the chief concerns for U-2 "Dragon Lady" pilots flying within arm's reach of the stars. Commonly referred to as DCS,
July 25, 2013 Defiance v. distress: Digging deeper to help Airmen In my four years as a first sergeant, I've seen the good, bad and the ugly; however, I would not be effective if I allowed the bad and ugly of the past to overshadow my decisions of today. Instead, those experiences have allowed me to identify questionable decision-making from my fellow leaders