Feb. 25, 2016 Get involved in Kick Butts Day 2016 Young people nationwide stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco on Kick Butts Day, a national day of youth activism. Advocates, teachers and community leaders organize events on Kick Butts Day that empower youth to spread word about tobacco use, the leading cause of preventable
Feb. 24, 2016 Air Force actively monitoring ongoing Zika virus infection The Air Force is closely monitoring the emergence of Zika virus infection in the Americas, Oceania and Africa to help inform and protect Airmen and their families. The Department of Health and Human Services, with its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is leading the U.S. response to the
Feb. 23, 2016 Cholesterol and Your Heart’s Health Cholesterol plays an important role in the health of your heart. A build-up of cholesterol and other deposits can block arteries and lead to coronary artery disease (CAD) – the most common type of heart disease in the United States.Knowing if you have high cholesterol is important because it is one
Feb. 12, 2016 Exercising to prevent suicide More than 100 service members participated in the Cross Fit Undisclosed Suicide Awareness Workout event at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 6.The event was organized to bring more attention to suicide prevention. In the first quarter of 2015, 57 active-duty military members committed suicide. That’s
Feb. 2, 2016 VIPER Clinic program aims to reduce AF physical training injuries Musculoskeletal injuries in basic military training cost the Air Force about $35 million annually. A new 59th Medical Wing initiative aims to reduce these costs by preventing injuries before they occur.
Jan. 29, 2016 ADAPT helps get Osan Airmen back on track Like all helping agencies, the base Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program, or ADAPT, is here to do just that—help. According to Maj. Relinda Hatcher, 51st Medical Operation Squadron ADAPT Program manager, Osan AB has the highest amount of referrals to the ADAPT program in the Air
Jan. 26, 2016 Victim advocates strive to make a difference for Andersen Airmen Andersen Air Force Base is currently home to 20 victim advocates who dedicate their time to ensure no sexual assault victim has to endure the recovery process alone. The Victim Advocate program, managed by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, ensures victim advocates provide effective
Jan. 22, 2016 Be Prepared and Stay Safe During Extreme Winter Weather As you prepare for winter weather, make sure you and your family know how to safeguard yourself from cold temperatures, snow and ice.Snow, sleet and freezing temperatures can knock out heat, power and communications services to your home or office. Get prepared for weather-related emergencies,
Jan. 19, 2016 Green Dot to roll out across the Air Force In December, the Air Force announced the Green Dot training program as the first step of a five-year strategy to decrease interpersonal violence across the service. “Green Dot is the Air Force’s first step in arming Airmen for violence prevention using an evidence based public health model,” said
Dec. 23, 2015 Spread Cheer Not Flu Germs this Holiday Season This time of year, people are out and about spreading holiday cheer – and their germs. During the holidays, many people neglect their health and forget to take actions to keep themselves safe from the flu virus. At holiday parties, everyone is smiling and hugging or shaking hands. Many forget the
Dec. 16, 2015 From Africa and back: My Air Force story Today I am an Air Force officer serving proudly in the Nurse Corps. In 2003, I became a citizen of the United States. I have come a long way to be where I'm at today.I was born in a small village in South Sudan during the midst of a civil war. The year was 1983, when nearly 2.5 million people died
Dec. 8, 2015 Air Force Surgeon General accepts Afghanistan painting Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger received a one-of-a-kind painting honoring Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) medical personnel in Afghanistan at a ceremony at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Va., Nov. 27. The artwork, painted by Ms. Judy Blomquist, depicts an incident
Nov. 30, 2015 AFMS Senior Leadership Workshop focuses on Trusted Care, Anywhere Air Force leaders from across the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) gathered at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va., for the annual Senior Leadership Workshop, the week of Nov. 16, 2015.Under the theme: “Trusted Care, Anywhere: Strategy to Action,” more than 300 officers and
Nov. 20, 2015 Thanksgiving Food Safety The fall season is upon us which means endless potlucks, get-togethers, memories and food. A popular way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to invite friends and family over for a meal. However, when foods are left on the counter for hours at a time it’s also an invite for unwanted bacteria that can
Nov. 20, 2015 November offers opportunity to spotlight diabetes prevention Every 19 seconds someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association. This important health issue is being spotlighted during the month of November, National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes affects nearly 30 million children and adults in the U.S. today,
Oct. 23, 2015 Family Advocacy helps strengthen bonds Healthy, satisfying relationships aren’t achieved accidentally; they require time, effort, and thoughtful maintenance. Here at Family Advocacy, we’re in the business of strengthening and supporting the relationships that make up military families.We understand and appreciate that every family has
Oct. 21, 2015 17th Training Wing wins DOD award for innovation in sexual assault prevention The 17th Training Wing’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, won the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention Innovation Award this month.
Oct. 19, 2015 AFMOA Commander visits Laughlin, delivers key messages Laughlin Air Force Base hosted the commander of Air Force Medical Operations Agency to provide an in-depth look into its mission and to offer an opportunity to interact with the Airmen of the 47th Medical Group Oct. 14-15.The visit allowed Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Lee E. Payne to provide insights into the
Oct. 16, 2015 Air Force Surgeon General speaks to House sub-committee about suicide prevention "Last year 62 Active Duty Airmen took their lives, a rate of 19 per 100,000,” Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger told the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee of Military Personnel on October 8, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. The subcommittee met to
Oct. 14, 2015 Mental strength leads Airman through tough times Surviving an unstable upbringing in Pittsburgh, she never expected to be grabbing onto the Eiffel Tower in Paris at age 21. What started as watching scenes of this historic landmark in movies led her to envision a life beyond her childhood confinement. This was it, the height of her bucket list.