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
Sept. 5, 2012 Relationship breakups may trigger suicidal thoughts Recognizing the warning signs of suicide can help save lives, but sometimes this alone is not enough. Some common indicators of suicide are depression, substance abuse (drugs and alcohol), financial distress and unexpected or uncharacteristic rage or anger.However, the majority of service members
Sept. 5, 2012 Nurses from new program focus on patient-centered care Compassion and focus for the patient are some of the many takeaways for the 12 graduates of the first class of nurses to complete the Air Force's new Nurse Residency Program at San Antonio Military Medical Center.First Lt. Jennifer Beasock and 2nd Lts. Alejandro Ayala, James Bickel, Rachel Castillo,
Sept. 4, 2012 Use Web or smartphones to make even urgent medical care quicker You awoke with a scratchy throat, runny nose and aching head. You try to press on in your day, but quickly decide you need help. You figured there would be no appointments available for the same day in the clinic, and you didn't know you could email or go on-line to make one, so you went to the
Sept. 4, 2012 Many servicemembers overdue for Tdap vaccine As of July 11, 2012 at least 1,558 active duty personnel were due or overdue for a Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis, or Tdap, vaccine according to their Individual Medical Readiness reports. The pertussis component in the vaccine is commonly known as "whooping cough." Whooping cough is
Sept. 4, 2012 Langley Airmen to raise suicide awareness through community walk In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 15 minutes, which claims more than 36,000 lives each year. Suicides among U.S. military members have spiked this year, and according to Pentagon figures, it is the highest rate so far during a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan.According to
Sept. 4, 2012 The results are in: The 319th Medical Group is ‘Outstanding’ The 319th Medical Group recently received an outstanding rating following its recent 2012 Health Service Inspection."The outstanding score is a reflection of the professionalism, diligence, and sustained superior performance of each member of our medical group family, whether enlisted, officer,
Sept. 4, 2012 Fairchild physician presented with Bronze Star A Fairchild physician was awarded the Bronze Star Medal here recently for her service during Operation Enduring Freedom at Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul from June 2011 to March 2012.When asked about her medal, Capt. (Dr.) Leslee Kane, a Bozeman, Mont., native humbly said, "I was just doing my
Sept. 4, 2012 Flight surgeon busts lightning myths The Italian peninsula is no stranger to thunderstorms. The ancient Romans believed Jupiter hurled bolts of lightning and issued thunderclaps from his throne on Mount Olympus. Near Aviano Air Base in northern Italy, large storm cells sweep down from nearby mountains with little or no warning. Injury
Aug. 30, 2012 Airmen learn hospitality of New Yorkers during AF Week Air Force Week in New York City cranked into high gear during its second day as about 50 Airmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. toured the 9-11 memorial and the Freedom Tower Aug. 20. "We here today at the tribute center," said Master Sgt. Charles Kramer, first sergeant of the 732nd
Aug. 29, 2012 99th Medical Operations Squadron Airman honored as 'Everyday Hero' by Red Cross On July 5, 2012 Maj. (Dr.) Jeremy Kilburn, 99th Medical Operations Squadron Cardio/Pulmonary Flight commander and Intensive Care Unit director suffered a broken leg while hiking in the mountains of Northern California and required immediate medical evacuation. The California Highway Patrol
Aug. 29, 2012 VA medical center opens, keeps strong ties to Mike O’Callaghan Las Vegas's newest Veterans Affairs Medical Center will continue a long history of teamwork and cooperation with the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center.The VAMC was dedicated Aug. 6, and is estimated to service around 60,000 veterans living in Nevada. Many of those veterans currently receive
Aug. 29, 2012 The essential Hearing Conversation Program Hearing, unlike a broken limb, can't be healed with a cast and physical therapy. Once you've experienced hearing loss - it's permanent and irreversible. The U.S. Air Force Hearing Conservation program is designed to help prevent and or minimize noise induced hearing loss to workers assigned in
Aug. 28, 2012 Afghanistan Health Reconstruction Course introduced into PRT training Sustainability and self-sufficiency is the goal for the new Afghanistan Health Sector Reconstruction Course being introduced into all provincial reconstruction team training."We have taken what some would have considered a boring lecture series, expanded it and morphed it into a highly dynamic,
Aug. 28, 2012 AF senior leaders stress safety over Labor Day weekend 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 issued the following message to all Air Force personnel:As our Nation pays tribute to American workers during Labor Day weekend, we thank all Airmen for your
Aug. 28, 2012 Battle against pilots' sneakiest demon continues For years pilots have fought against hypoxia, a condition caused by a lack of oxygen that makes the lose capability to function normally. However, pilots are far from giving up the fight against this deadly foe.Just two weeks ago, the base began setting up the portable, high-tech, reduced oxygen
Aug. 28, 2012 Medical staff offers course for sleep deprived A study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that nearly a third of American workers are chronically sleep-deprived by sleeping less than six hours. This CDC-dubbed "public health epidemic" spells potential health problems for the Air Force's active-duty members as well