Sept. 17, 2012 Air Force Marathon breaks another attendance record The 2012 running of the Air Force Marathon was the largest ever and sold out in record time. The race has grown to a field of more than 15,000 runners, doubling in size since 2008, representing all 50 states, 15 countries, all military services, and a diversity that included world-class marathoners,
Sept. 14, 2012 Airman, coalition team ensure health, hygiene of contractors With all of the contractor camps on Kandahar, one Airman and her coalition team ensure the workers' living conditions here are held to the highest health and environmental standards.Kandahar Airfield is home to nearly 30,000 U.S. and coalition forces, government agencies and contractors which live
Sept. 13, 2012 Wright-Patterson Medical Center tops in patient satisfaction The Wright-Patterson Medical Center has been named No. 1 in patient satisfaction in the entire Air Force. Col. Stephen Higgins, commander, Wright-Patterson Medical Center, said he was informed of the top rating during the week of Aug. 13. "It's something that we constantly monitor, and we were
Sept. 13, 2012 Hantavirus causes flu-like symptoms, early treatment is essential Due to recent public media attention regarding the Hantavirus outbreak in Yosemite National Park, it is prudent to provide information regarding the disease to include symptoms, treatment and prevention.Hantaviruses are a group of viruses that may be carried by some rodents. Some hantaviruses can
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