Dec. 20, 2012 Air Force expands tobacco-free environments at base installations and services In accordance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, "Tobacco Use in the Air Force," tobacco use is prohibited on installations except in designated tobacco areas and housing units. The instruction, released in March 2012, expands tobacco-free environments, clarifies tobacco use restrictions in training
Dec. 20, 2012 Nursing Consultant adds another feat to the books Andre Gholson doesn't need to display his powerlifting gold medals at his office at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center or at home. All that matters to the Critical Care Air Transport Team nursing consultant from the 59th Medical Wing is that the record books show he is a world champion.Gholson
Dec. 20, 2012 MHS Leadership December Message Military Health System Team,As we celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year, all of the Service Surgeons General and Health Affairs leadership would like to take a moment to celebrate the successes of our Military Health System team and thank you for all of your hard work over this past year.
Dec. 19, 2012 Air Force leaders issue holiday message Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:The holiday season is a perfect time to celebrate the many blessings that we enjoy in our
Dec. 19, 2012 Air Force Marathon registration to open with special discount Registration for the 2013 Air Force Marathon will open Jan. 1, 2013, with special New Year's resolution discounts. The full and half marathons will be discounted by $10 Jan. 1. The 10K and 5K races will be discounted by $5."We encourage all participants to register as early as possible," said race
Dec. 17, 2012 Wingmen, supervisors key to suicide prevention While many think of the holidays as a time to relax and be surrounded by family and friends, some feel isolated and alone during this time of year - especially Airmen spending their first holiday season away from home.Supervisors and wingmen are encouraged to keep a close eye on their friends and
Dec. 14, 2012 379th EAES shows off capabilities to CC The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, vice commander and command chief participated in a mock 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron engines running on-load mission during a unit visit Dec. 4.The 379th EAES provides intra- and intertheater aeromedical evacuation for service
Dec. 14, 2012 379th AEW MFST team ready to project medical support downrange Their motto is, "We cut, you live." They are light, lean and life-saving. The 379th Expeditionary Medical Group Multiple Field Surgical Team, a small and intensely trained team of combat medics, is ready at a moment's notice to save lives across the Central Command's area of responsibility.The
Dec. 14, 2012 Andersen medics decrease response time with new EMEDS HRT More than 60 medical Airmen from Andersen Air Force Base, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska and Yokota Air Base, Japan, joined together to train on the new EMEDS HRT here, Dec. 10-13. EMEDS is a team of expertly-trained medical professionals who utilize a mobile tent hospital to support the
Dec. 14, 2012 AE mission soars through Pacific in KC-10 Crews and aircraft from several Air Force units arrived here from Travis AFB, Calif., Dec. 2, during one of three "proof of principle" missions evaluating the KC-10 Extender's capability to support combined cargo and aeromedical evacuation missions throughout the Pacific. The missions are part of an
Dec. 14, 2012 Physical Therapy Pain and Gain When someone walks in to the 19th Medical Operations Squadron Physical Therapy Clinic and signs in at the front desk, they might hear the sounds of machines, people having their injured muscles stretched or a needle puncturing their skin. Though it may seem weird to new customers, working with these
Dec. 14, 2012 Dentists know how to take your breath away No one wants bad breath, and dental officials here say that most people can prevent it with good oral hygiene. If you think you might suffer from bad breath, ask family or friends to be honest with you. Listed below are some causes and how to prevent and treat bad breath.CAUSESFood:Certain foods
Dec. 14, 2012 Airman helps friend using lessons from resiliency class This article is part of a feature series on how military members and their families apply skills learned in base resilience course by Airman 1st Class Jacob Eckhardt.Senior Airman Kayla Becker-Botero, 375th Force Support Squadron customer support technician, used her resiliency training skills to
Dec. 12, 2012 U.S. mission highlights critical lifesaving skills in Ethiopia The Defense Institute for Medical Operations deployed a team of experts with a variety of critical care medical backgrounds to teach a Critical Life Saving Course for First Responders in Ethiopia this summer.DIMO, a dual service agency composed of Air Force and Navy service members, provides health
Dec. 12, 2012 Preventive Dentistry Essential Worldwide As Americans, we often take for granted the simple luxuries we are fortunate to have not readily available around the world. Our country affords us access to clean running water and bathrooms inside our homes. Imagine for a second not having clean water or running water in the comfort of your own
Dec. 12, 2012 Energy drinks: Who’s using them and why? There is an ongoing study on the prevalence of energy drink consumption among all Air Force personnel, including civilians, stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The survey was initiated by investigators at Travis AFB, Calif., in September to understand how many Air Force personnel take
Dec. 12, 2012 AFMC recognizes Hanscom clinic The Hanscom dental clinic, the TRICARE Operations and Information Systems Flight, as well as five individuals from the 66th Medical Squadron racked up honors from the Air Force Materiel Command Medical Service Awards.The Air Force Medical Service Awards program encompasses 81 individual and team
Dec. 11, 2012 Biological detection team trains to keep Andersen AFB safe "Out of sight; out of mind," is never the policy of the 36th Medical Group lab detection team, who work year-round to ensure Airmen here are always prepared in case of a biological attack or a medical epidemic.The 36th MDG lab technicians take proficiency exams to stay current on training for
Dec. 11, 2012 Airmen reminded to get TDAP According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Nov. 17, 2012, more than 36,000 cases of pertussis and 16 pertussis-related deaths were reported this year. The Department of the Air Force mandated all personnel to receive the tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular
Dec. 10, 2012 Air Force activates new medical unit at Fort Sam Houston The Air Force stood up a new medical unit Friday during a special ceremony at the San Antonio Military Medical Center auditorium on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.The activation of the new 959th Medical Group, together with its new subordinate units, the 959th Inpatient Operations Squadron,