Feb. 8, 2013 “Better Body, Better Life” The Air Force offers a variety of training programs to help Airmen not only improve their health, but maintain a high level of expeditionary combat readiness.One of those programs is "Better Body, Better Life," a program designed to assist participants in achieving a variety of fitness and
Feb. 6, 2013 Medical team achieves cutting-edge patient transfer Marking a first for military medical care in the United States, an Army and Air Force team successfully transported a critically ill woman on a form of heart-lung bypass from San Antonio Military Medical Center to New York City last month.This mission marked the military's first stateside transport
Feb. 6, 2013 81st MDG facility upgraded to 'Keesler Medical Center' Keesler can again boast that it is home to a medical center.Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Kory Cornum, 81st Medical Group commander, surprised those attending the Feb. 1 official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the hospital's new Back Bay Tower with the good news.The Keesler Medical Center designation was changed in
Feb. 5, 2013 Through Airmen's Eyes: Airman struggles back from rare illness Imagine having to relearn all the things you learned as kid: how to eat, how to walk, how to talk. Imagine how frustrated and devastated you would be.That's exactly what happened to Airman 1st Class Lori Cord, 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, when she acquired a rare illness in late
Feb. 5, 2013 Mobile app provides biofeedback for patients The Department of Defense released a smart phone mobile application to help service members use the therapeutic benefits of biofeedback.BioZen, a mobile app from the Defense Department's National Center for Telehealth and Technology based here, known as T2, uses wireless sensors to show users their
Feb. 5, 2013 Air Force Medical Service 2012 Annual Award winners announced It is with great pride that the Air Force Surgeon General's Medical Force Development Directorate announces the winners of the Air Force Medical Service Annual Award competition. The competition included individual and team awards, based on criteria outlined in AFI 36-2856, Medical Service Awards.
Jan. 31, 2013 18th Medical Group proves to be PACAF's best The 18th Medical Group was recently recognized by Pacific Air Forces' headquarters for meritorious service in 2012.The 18th MDG won Best Ambulatory Clinic Patient Safety Program, Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Clinic, Largest Dental Clinic of the Year and Outstanding Medical Logistics
Jan. 31, 2013 RAMs complete first solo flights as part of expanded aviation training Students attending the Residency in Aerospace Medicine (RAM) program at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) here completed a phase of their curriculum in December, providing those who were interested with the opportunity to step into the pilot's seat and fly an aircraft.
Jan. 31, 2013 Medical Airmen get global 'real world' training Flight technicians and flight nurses from around the globe come to the Aeromedical Evacuation Formal Training Unit (AEFTU) at Pope Army Airfield, N.C., to receive hands on training for medical evacuations. The school house has been open for two years and has already trained many medical technicians
Jan. 30, 2013 Air Mobility Command mental health clinics offering resiliency enhancement visits Active-duty service members may be eligible for a program which offers four "off-the-record" visits at their local base mental health clinic with the Air Mobility Command.Currently only being used in AMC, the program, called resiliency enhancement visits, encourages active-duty service members who
Jan. 30, 2013 New Copays for Some TRICARE Pharmacy Customers New copayments for prescription drugs covered by TRICARE will go into effect February 1, 2013. The Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act requires TRICARE to increase copays on brand name and non-formulary medications that are not filled at military clinics or hospitals. There is no
Jan. 30, 2013 Airman uses SABC training, saves young boy As a 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, Senior Airman Joy Clayton has spent time on the frontlines of combat, serving on aeromedical evacuations of wounded warriors, to air dropping supplies to warfighters on the battlefield. However, Clayton never expected her Air Force training would be utilized in
Jan. 30, 2013 Why baby teeth are important February is Children's Health Month. It's important to know what an important role primary or baby teeth have in the development of a child's dental health throughout their lifetime.Primary teeth are normally lost, but it is important that they serve their time, and do so in a healthy manner.
Jan. 28, 2013 'Fit to Fight!': Hurlburt Aims high for National Eye Care Month January is known as National Eye Care Month. National Eye Care Month was created to raise awareness about the many eye diseases and problems as well as provide solutions. Being able to "see" doesn't always necessarily mean that a person doing that well. Luckily the well trained Hurlburt Field
Jan. 28, 2013 4 ways to lower risk for heart disease One out of every four women dies from heart disease in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.It's the top killer of U.S. women and men.Heart disease begins with damage to the lining inside the heart's arteries. Certain factors contribute to this damage,
Jan. 28, 2013 Depression has many signs Most people have experienced sadness in their lives, but when one is sad more than happy for long periods of time it could be a sign of depression.There are many symptoms of depression other than feeling sad or "blue," according to Capt. Neal Kennington, 56th Medical Operations Squadron clinical
Jan. 24, 2013 SAMHS leaders address significance of military medicine in San Antonio Senior leaders from the San Antonio Military Health System showcased the multifaceted evolution of military medicine in the region while engaging with local, regional, and national contractors attending the Military Medical Contracting Industry Summit in San Antonio Jan. 15-17.The event focused on
Jan. 24, 2013 MDG learns to fly This is part two of a five-part series on patient safety.Safety is one of the Air Force's primary concerns, but in a career field where a simple mistake could mean the end to someone's life, it is a necessity.For almost a decade, personnel from the 366th Medical Group, along with civilian
Jan. 17, 2013 AF medical team trains for important inauguration role The 56th presidential inauguration, held January 20, 2009, set a record attendance for any event held in Washington D.C., and was one of the most-observed events ever by the global audience. With well over 1 million attendees just four years ago, preparations for the 57th presidential inauguration