Sept. 13, 2012 Managing sensitive teeth Dentinal hypersensitivity, or sensitive teeth, is a very common issue for many patients. It can cause great discomfort that may lead to behavioral changes in patients' diets and oral health care regimens. The following is information provided by the 66th Medical Squadron Dental Flight to help
Sept. 13, 2012 Cadet provides gift of life through stem cell donation A native of Colorado Springs, Colo., in his second year at the Air Force Academy donated blood-forming stem cells in early September that may help save the life of a patient he's never met.Cadet 3rd Class Karl Schroeder originally signed up to become a donor while enrolled at the University of
Sept. 13, 2012 Pediatrics personnel play prime role in 20th MDG Members of Team Shaw's 20th Medical Group pediatric clinic work hard to provide the best care possible for their patients.Direct outpatient care is provided for pediatrics and geriatric clients in an ambulatory setting. Patients represent all eligible beneficiaries: active duty and their family
Sept. 12, 2012 366th MDG recognized for excellent work Members of the 366th Medical Group recently were recognized by wing-leadership for rising to the occasion and showcasing their exemplary capabilities during an Air Force-wide Health Services Inspection, Aug. 28.Col. Sarady Tan, 366th Medical Group commander, began by addressing his
Sept. 12, 2012 Floss, brush, smile! Food debris from breakfast, lunch and dinner builds-up on and in-between teeth throughout the day. Most people brush their teeth in the morning and at night before going to bed. But brushing alone will not get rid of all food debris.The 97th Dental Squadron is raising awareness of cavity and gum
Sept. 12, 2012 Make immune system healthy, strong The body's immune system has many jobs, including fighting against bacteria, parasites and fungi; it is also essential in keeping the body healthy from infection.The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues and organs that together prevent and defend against attacks to the body,
Sept. 11, 2012 TRICARE Prime fees changing It's that time of year again. TRICARE Prime billing statements have gone out in the West Region. This year, enrollees will be seeing some new numbers in their statements. The individual and family annual enrollment fee rates are increasing. Are my fees changing?Yes, the fees are changing for most
Sept. 11, 2012 5th BW sergeant to become AF nurse A staff sergeant from the 5th Bomb Wing here was recently accepted into the Air Force Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program and is now well on her way to transitioning from command post trainer to nursing officer. Staff Sgt. Virgil Charles, 5th BW Command Post NCOIC of the operations center for
Sept. 11, 2012 Air Evac Airmen test capabilities on new airframe Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron tested their aeromedical evacuation capabilities on a new airframe here Sept. 3.The civilian Gulfstream III, or G3, provides the range and speed needed to reach different parts of Africa and Eurasia in a day, something the C-21 and some of the
Sept. 11, 2012 New commandant sets anchor at the Medical Education & Training Campus Navy Rear Adm. William M. Roberts became the second commandant of the Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) during an Assumption of Commandant ceremony September 7. Among the distinguished guests were Roberts' wife, Patricia, inaugural METC commandant, retired Rear Adm. Bob Kiser and his wife,
Sept. 10, 2012 Baby delivered at Keesler during Hurricane Isaac It was almost déjà vu.Keesler Hospital staff delivered a "Hurricane Isaac" baby almost seven years to the day after the birth of a "Hurricane Katrina" baby, although the circumstances were radically different.Micheal Anthony Castrellon-Guevara was born 9:40 p.m. Aug. 28 during a fairly routine
Sept. 6, 2012 DOD launches Tomodachi registry website The Department of Defense launched the Operation Tomodachi Registry website, Aug.5. The website provides location-based radiation dose estimate reports for adults and children comprising the DOD-affiliated population on or near mainland Japan following the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of
Sept. 6, 2012 Avoiding the injuries while staying fit to fight Flipping through the channels on TV one night, the newest popular workout routine comes guaranteeing people they can lose weight in a certain amount of weeks, but without the proper knowledge and expertise, jumping right into a fad workout is an easy way to get injured.Trends in weight loss and
Sept. 6, 2012 Cholesterol – A silent killer September is National Cholesterol Education month and the 65th Medical Group is helping Lajes Airmen understand how cholesterol affects them and how to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a substance that's found in your blood and is actually a good thing that helps your body build
Sept. 6, 2012 Airman attempts to save local national's life Senior Airman Jason Perri stepped into his vehicle to take his routine route to work. Darkness engulfed the view from his windows at 4:30 a.m. Aug. 11 save the strip of road directly in front of his car illuminated by headlights.He saw only the road's dividing lines until his lights gleamed onto
Sept. 5, 2012 Medical squadron command candidates named More than 100 officers were named to the medical squadron command candidate list during the 2012 summer developmental teams, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.Command matches are expected to be released in mid- to late-December, said Lt. Col. Mary Ann Behan, medical force management branch
Sept. 5, 2012 Inaugural MASF exercise tests joint-force aeromedical evacuation Airmen and Soldiers participated in an inaugural Mobile Aeromedical Staging Facility exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28.During the exercise, the 374th Medical Group, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 459th Airlift Squadron, teamed up with the Army Combat Support Hospital at Sagami
Sept. 5, 2012 Airmen assist with New Hampshire disease outbreak testing Earlier this month, seven Airmen recently volunteered their time and services to help allay the fears of many New Hampshire patients who may have been infected with Hepatitis C. Staff Sgt. Jacob Bender, Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Satinsky, Tech. Sgt. Lorna Allen, Tech. Sgt. Jason Maloney and Chief Master
Sept. 5, 2012 SAMMC trauma chief cites sweeping changes in critical care From battlefield innovations to revamped health care systems, the military has "radically transformed" its trauma care over the past decade, a San Antonio Military Medical Center trauma expert said.These advances not only have led to the nation's highest combat survivability rate in history, but