April 3, 2013 West Region Transitioned to UnitedHealthcare on April 1 TRICARE beneficiaries in the West Region will get their TRICARE coverage from a new contractor, UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans, starting April 1, 2013. By now, all West Region beneficiaries should have been notified by mail of the change.UnitedHealthcare sent Welcome Packets to beneficiaries
April 3, 2013 Airman saves friend's life half a world away Most Airmen have accomplished computer-based suicide prevention training and are familiar with the "typical" scenario - a bold Airman asking the right questions to someone who isn't acting "right." In these training modules, the interaction is almost always in person, face-to-face. But, as one
April 3, 2013 Air Force reservists and retirees eligible for TRICARE healthcare programs TRICARE has affordable healthcare programs available for all Air Force Reserve retirees - including "gray-area retirees" and actively-participating Air Force reservists, no matter what orders they are on.Reservists who retire before age 60 are eligible for TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage while they
April 3, 2013 Airman, wife make a difference When this Airman dons his uniform, he flies a C-17 Globemaster III on missions transporting supplies and Airmen to where duty calls. But when he takes his uniform off, he still finds ways to make a difference in the world. First Lt. Joey Brewer, 16th Airlift Squadron pilot, and his wife, Tori,
April 3, 2013 May, June boards consider medical officers for command Medical officers will be considered for command when five medical corps boards convene in May and June, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.Although the first board is not scheduled until mid- to late-May, commander or equivalent-endorsed statements of intent must arrive at AFPC by April 26,
April 3, 2013 DOD works to ensure access for special needs families Defense Department officials are working to standardize a program designed to help service members get care for family members with chronic health issues or special needs who otherwise might face forgoing an assignment or having to cut short a deployment because of an inability to find such care.The
April 2, 2013 After The Battle: The flying ICU Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a four-part series about the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing's medical response capabilities and the various teams within the wing who play a role in the care and transportation of combat wounded troops throughout Afghanistan.Three critically injured patients need
April 2, 2013 After The Battle: The medical USO Editor's Note: This is the third in a four-part series about the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing's medical response capabilities and the various teams within the wing who play a role in the care and transportation of combat wounded troops throughout Afghanistan.When service members get sick or injured
April 2, 2013 After The Battle: The golden hour Editor's Note: This is the first in a four-part series about the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing's medical response capabilities and the various teams within the wing who play a role in the care and transportation of combat-wounded troops throughout Afghanistan."The Golden Hour" refers to the hour
March 28, 2013 Nominations accepted for Portraits in Courage Now through May 1, nominations are being accepted and reviewed for Portraits in Courage, Vol. 8. "Portraits in Courage is a Chief of Staff initiative designed to tell Airmen's stories of courage, valor, and heroism. Our Airmen do the impossible every day. These narratives embody our warrior ethos
March 28, 2013 Uniformed Services University Ranks Among Top Medical Schools The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. -- the only university of its kind dedicated to educating military doctors, graduate nurses and other specialized health-care professionals -- has earned distinction as one of the top-ranked U.S. graduate schools.U.S. News &
March 28, 2013 Food used to treat wounds An Airman goes on a convoy in a deployed combat location. He is vigilant for the enemy, his mind trained and focused. He keeps the scope of his weapon aimed and ready to protect himself and his fellow Airmen.When that convoy rolls over an improvised explosive device, everything fades out. When he
March 28, 2013 Transit Center introduces Kyrgyz military to aeromedical evacuations Transit Center at Manas medical professionals meet weekly with their counterparts in the Kyrgyz military for the purpose of exchanging information on processes and sharing common terminology. At the request of the Kyrgyz Republic, the most recent military exchange introduced several Kyrgyz military
March 27, 2013 Diamond Sharp Airmen: Cardinal counselor *This feature is the nineteenth 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. Military
March 27, 2013 Med Group Trains for IPPD 2013 Hurlburt Field medical personnel from every field participated in the three-day In-Place Patient Decontamination Exercise March 19-21.The exercise is a tri-annual trainer training course that helps inform med group personnel on the proper protocol that comes in treating a patient in contaminated
March 27, 2013 MHAFB Celebrates National Patient Safety Awareness Week This is part five of a five-part series on patient safety.Remaining true to the Air Force's history of excellence, the 366th Medical Group has made a habit of finding innovative and inspiring ways to improve health care at all levels.This is the eighth consecutive year the MDG has participated in
March 27, 2013 Clinics ask patients to fill prescriptions on base Have you been wondering what you can do to support the military during this time of fiscal crisis and potentially help protect your medical benefits? One way to help is by getting prescriptions filled at the local Military Treatment Facility or through the mail order program. Did you know the
March 27, 2013 28th MDG strives to improve quality healthcare The 28th Medical Group opened its doors to a group of surveyors from the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care, March 12 to 14.The surveyors came to Ellsworth to conduct a three-day inspection designed to help the professionals of the 28th MDG identify areas where they can possibly
March 22, 2013 MDG colonel earns Bronze Star Col. Carole Farley of the 96th Medical Group, was awarded the Bronze Star March 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. She was honored for meritorious service as the commander while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron in Afghanistan.