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
July 21, 2015 Airmen can become responsible swimmers by following these tips Every day in the United States, about 10 people die from unintentional drowning, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The water surrounding Guam has already claimed one Airman's life within the past year.Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional injury
July 16, 2015 8 Common PT Injuries (And How to Avoid Them) Physical training (PT) injuries that result from improper exercise techniques are a lot more frequent than many would think. Here is a list of eight of the most common PT injuries and steps you can take to avoid them. With these steps in mind, you might just end up passing that next PT test with
July 15, 2015 Mental health, "To go or not to go" The clinic buildings themselves aren't scary; add the words mental health and the image of being studied like a frozen caveman, and most people will avoid them like a tiger were on the loose. That's why the 432d Wing Human Performance Team was stood up--to alieve that stigma, provide help and make
July 9, 2015 Summer Time Is a Great Time to Fight Childhood Obesity With most children on summer vacation, parents may want to take this opportunity to ensure their children are getting adequate exercise and fresh air. These are critical to develop children with healthy bodies and protecting them from future health problems. According to a 2005 study, the average
July 9, 2015 Summer Time Is a Great Time to Fight Childhood Obesity With most children on summer vacation, parents may want to take this opportunity to ensure their children are getting adequate exercise and fresh air. These are critical to develop children with healthy bodies and protecting them from future health problems.According to a 2005 study, the average
June 8, 2015 Mental health clearance At a training base for intelligence career field students, security clearances are a big deal. Many man hours and a lot of money go into clearing a service member. Due to the fact that many service members on Goodfellow Air Force Base require top secret classified information clearances, members
June 1, 2015 Diamond in the rough: Airman’s recovery from a haunted past Growing up, many of his childhood nights were spent staring through a gaping hole in his bedroom ceiling. He didn't know how it got there, but sometimes it served as a pleasant escape from the surrounding chaos. It gave access to the wide open Oklahoma sky and he positioned his mattress in the
June 1, 2015 Diamond in the rough: Airman’s recovery from a haunted past Growing up, many of his childhood nights were spent staring through a gaping hole in his bedroom ceiling. He didn't know how it got there, but sometimes it served as a pleasant escape from the surrounding chaos. It gave access to the wide open Oklahoma sky and he positioned his mattress in the
May 29, 2015 Diamond in the rough: An Airman’s recovery from his haunted past Growing up, many of his childhood nights were spent staring through a gaping hole in his bedroom ceiling. He didn't know how it got there, but sometimes it served as a pleasant escape from the surrounding chaos. It gave access to the wide open Oklahoma sky and he positioned his mattress in the
May 26, 2015 Better Health Website Publishing Opportunity Whiteman AFB, MO – Annually the Air Force Medical Service and other organizations around the nation observe Men’s Health Month in June and a targeted Men’s Health Week prior to and including Father’s Day. Traditionally, organizations have sought to raise awareness on health topics exclusive to men
May 13, 2015 Hill’s resilient chief nurse serves in a resilient country Resilience is a term today's Airmen hear often. One Hill Air Force Base nurse has lived a life full of resilience and put it to use in a country in great need of the same.Lt. Col. Kristin Carlson, 75th Medical Group chief nurse, recently returned from a short-notice deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan,
May 13, 2015 Hill’s resilient chief nurse serves in a resilient country Resilience is a term today's Airmen hear often. One Hill Air Force Base nurse has lived a life full of resilience and put it to use in a country in great need of the same.Lt. Col. Kristin Carlson, 75th Medical Group chief nurse, recently returned from a short-notice deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan,