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.
Oct. 14, 2015 59th MDW evaluates, improves heat illness procedures The 59th Medical Wing is implementing new capabilities to provide potentially life-saving treatments for Air Force trainees engaging in high-intensity physical training in the hot and humid conditions of San Antonio.To ensure basic military training and technical school students receive this rapid
Sept. 30, 2015 AF senior leaders host suicide prevention summit Subject matter experts of mental and behavioral health, community support and Airmen across ranks and career fields gathered to discuss resiliency and suicide prevention at Joint Base Andrews from Sept. 22-25.
Sept. 25, 2015 Prostate Cancer: Be Informed and Get Care Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men. Most prostate cancers grow slowly but once the cancer is discovered, other tests must be done to determine if it has spread. This Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, take time to decide if you should be tested or treated for prostate cancer.
Sept. 23, 2015 'The Power of 1’: A Single Person Can Save a Life As part of ongoing Defense Department and Department of Veteran’s Affairs efforts to continue to combat suicide, Pentagon officials recently emphasized the powerful role of individuals -- as well as peer support and other resources -- in suicide prevention.DoD, in collaboration with the Department
Sept. 15, 2015 Get Answers! Don’t Be Confused about Cholesterol September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Learning about cholesterol, and how to maintain healthy levels, is essential. 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
Sept. 10, 2015 Suicide Prevention Month: How one person can make a difference Thoughts of suicide are not necessarily something people explicitly announce to the world, which means loved ones often have no idea that their friend or family member is contemplating it. But there are signs and risk factors, and while somebody might think they can’t make a difference by
Aug. 6, 2015 IDMT: Not your regular medics In 1947, when the Air Force separated from the Army, only 1,480 service members were permitted to transfer to the Air Force Medical Service Corp. Shortly after, the service recognized the need to develop and train its own medics and established training at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base,
July 30, 2015 359th Medical Group raises immunization awareness With National Immunization Awareness Month beginning Saturday, health care professionals at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s 359th Medical Group plan to step up their education efforts. An information table set up in the family health waiting area throughout August will provide beneficiaries