July 10, 2013 Fight the bite With summer here and swarms of mosquitoes out, they can be annoying. Not only that, they can be a Public Health concern. Mosquitoes are capable of transmitting a variety of diseases. Some mosquito-borne diseases found in North Dakota include St Louis encephalitis, Western Equine encephalitis and
July 10, 2013 Through Airmen's Eyes: Airman saves lives, delivers twins (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)It was a typical day for Senior Airman Rainier Jeffrey as he rode to the Upolu Hospital in Samoa. As a medical technician deployed out to sea with the
July 10, 2013 Bus crash tests training of Airmen "There were people everywhere screaming and yelling," explained Capt. Cassie Cosentino, 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Public Health officer in charge, as she recalled being faced with a horrific encounter while supporting operations in Southwest Asia, April 10, 2013.Cosentino, Senior Airman Husein
July 3, 2013 American Airman brings medical expertise to Belize The Central American nation of Belize lacks a developed medical system. citizens in rural areas receive infrequent and insufficient medical care, especially in villages lacking running water and electricity. One Tyndall Airman journeyed there to make a difference.Staff Sgt. Flavio Porto, 325th
July 3, 2013 Aspiring nurse accepted in AF Commissioning program For Tech. Sgt. Pamela Jirsa, saving lives is a passion. The Air Force has given her the opportunity to perform this duty on a daily basis and attend nursing school while attempting an officer's commission. Jirsa, 355th Medical Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the orthopedic
July 3, 2013 Through Airmen's Eyes: Pilot wins dogfight with cancer, returns to flying status More than a year ago, Col. David Drichta was a happy man. Then a lieutenant colonel, he served in a prestigious assignment as the commander of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron here, and looked forward to an even brighter future."I was on top of my game and top of the world," Drichta said. "I was
July 3, 2013 Through Airmen's Eyes: Medic, FET Airman recalls horrors, triumphs in Afghanistan (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)A deafening explosion ripped through the morning air at a remote forward operating base in Zabul province, Afghanistan, on April 6.For a young medic,
July 1, 2013 Hitting the MARC It has been almost two months since the opening of the MacDill Area Resilience Center, which hit the ground running.Just as its mission statement suggests, the MARC caters to everyone; from MacDill area service members and their families, civilian employees, and retirees, it has Team MacDill
July 1, 2013 Air Force, Army team takes ENT medicine to 'New Horizons' U.S. military medical personnel partnered with medical staff from the Western Regional hospital here recently to conduct a medical readiness training exercise focused on providing health care for the people of Belmopan.Called New Horizons, the 13-day medical exercise held April 17 through May 1,
June 28, 2013 June MHS Message - Moving from Healthcare to Health – Operation Live Well Military Health System Team-As military health professionals, we are called upon to be both healers and leaders.Paramount to our strategic priorities is the core mission to ensure the health and readiness of our forces. As leaders we have more than an obligation to ensure health and readiness, we
June 28, 2013 Medical center innovates for community health Technology is an ever-changing realm that has contributed to the efficiency of day-to-day life. At Keelser Medical Center, Major (Dr.) Oliver Wisco and Major (Dr.) Jennifer Alfar from the dermatology department have taken medical evaluations to a whole new level with the Hospital Without Walls
June 27, 2013 A Good Night’s Sleep Makes for a Better Soldier Sleep, a vital component of a person's health, is not always valued as an integral part of overall physical and mental wellness. During the week, many people receive fewer than six hours of sleep almost nightly, leading to irritability, inability to concentrate, high blood pressure, poor immune
June 27, 2013 Boosting Testosterone the Natural Way Is Better…And Legal Testosterone is an important subject for any man, but especially for service men whose job requires them to be stronger and have more endurance than most professions. This hormone (found naturally in both men and women) helps maintain bone density, fat distribution, and muscle strength and mass. Low
June 27, 2013 SecDef: DOD welcomes Supreme Court decision Defense Department officials will move forward in making benefits available to all military spouses, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a statement issued after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act.The law had prevented federal agencies from offering all of the same
June 27, 2013 Wounded Warriors adapt, overcome at Andrews sports camp More than 30 Air Force Wounded Warriors gathered at the West Fitness Center on June 26, to kick off a two-day adaptive sports camp designed to help them overcome their challenges and enjoy a physically active lifestyle.This was the first Air Force Wounded Warriors Adaptive Sports Camp held
June 25, 2013 59th Medical Wing celebrates 20 years of excellence Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center became a numbered wing 20 years ago on July 1, 1993, the same day Air Training Command merged with Air University to forge the new Air Education and Training Command of today.The transformation from medical center to the 59th Medical Wing was one of several changes
June 25, 2013 Wounded Warrior Becomes Military Doctor Ten years ago, Army Capt. Christian Labra's spirit was as broken as his body.A U.S. Military Academy graduate deployed to Iraq just a few months after the initial invasion, he was pumped up about the importance of the mission and the close camaraderie he felt with his fellow 1st Armored Division
June 25, 2013 'Continue to Motivate, Inspire,' Woodson Tells Staff The Military Health System is going through a transformative period with tough budget decisions, and everyone working in the system needs to stay strong and engaged, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs said during a recent visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical
June 24, 2013 Air Force Medical Service website focuses on Men's Health Month Each year thousands of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. More than 30 million men suffer from prostate conditions that negatively affect their quality of life. The Air Force Medical Service supports Men's Health Month to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early
June 20, 2013 48 selected for nurse commissioning program Four dozen Airmen have been selected for the calendar year 2013 Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today.The NECP selection board meets annually in May to review records and identify the top applicants for a commissioning opportunity in this critical