July 10, 2012 Understand label Prescription directions can be confusing for many patients, and misinterpreting the directions on a label could result in serious health injuries. Directions should not be taken lightly so never be afraid to ask questions if you don't understand them. Before leaving your doctor's office, have your
July 10, 2012 First sergeant rides motorcycle to promote prostate cancer awareness A security forces member is scheduled to participate in Prostate Cancer Pony Express relay July 7 by travelling from Cheyenne to Jackson, Wyo., on his motorcycle.Master Sgt. Gearold Crouse, 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, will carry with him on the trip a prostate cancer
July 10, 2012 High acid levels in your mouth lead to cavities Factors that influence the health of your teeth and the formation of cavities include how often you eat and the consistency and type of food you eat.The frequency you eat and drink plays a huge factor in forming cavities by changing the pH level in your mouth. The pH level is the number which tells
July 10, 2012 The Military Health System Wants To Help You Quit Tobacco While tobacco use, in any form, is highly addicting and can lead to serious health problems there is good news; effective treatments and helpful resources exist for anyone who wishes to make a change towards lifelong health and vitality.First, the facts: · Tobacco use is the leading preventable
July 9, 2012 Doc begins 'service before self' at 61 Walking into the office of Lt. Col. (Dr.) Joseph Keenan, one could possibly imagine him in private practice in his home town -- the warm, caring doctor the community has known for many years.But his Air Force "community" has only known him for two years.Keenan, who has been an ear, nose and throat
July 3, 2012 81st MDTS pioneers with new pathology scanner The 81st Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron Pathology Department is one of the first in the Air Force to receive a state-of-the-art scanner that allows the staff to share specimens with colleagues worldwide.Maj. (Dr.) Nicholas Lancia is the medical director for microbiology and director of
July 3, 2012 Air Force leaders issue Independence Day message Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Independence Day message to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force:This Fourth of July marks the 236th year since the Second Continental
July 2, 2012 Supreme Court National Health Care Reform Ruling has no Impact on TRICARE TRICARE's commitment to providing the best possible health care to its more than 9.7 million beneficiaries remains unchanged regardless of the Supreme Court's ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). TRICARE and TRICARE Young Adult are authorized by an independent set of
July 2, 2012 Total Force Airmen ready for deployed medical support Sixty-seven Pacific Air Forces Airmen and Air National Guardsmen sharpened their warfighter medical support capabilities at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Alaska, May 7-13.The medical personnel concluded Expeditionary Medical Support training, a mandatory pre-deployment
June 28, 2012 35 MDG trains to treat outside hospital At 5:45 a.m. June 25, a simulated 9.2-magnitude earthquake woke base residents during a base-wide exercise. As part of the exercise, the base hospital suffered a simulated gas-induced fire.During the exercise, the simulated fire was extinguished quickly with no casualties reported and, according to
June 28, 2012 Wing stands up new squadron at Schriever AFB Schriever Air Force Base and the 21st Medical Group welcomed a new unit June 22 with the activation of the 21st Medical Squadron. Lt. Col. Brent Sonday assumed command of the unit as its first commander. "We are proud to welcome the 21st Medical Squadron - the 21st Space Wing's 29th squadron - to
June 28, 2012 Coming to America Try to imagine yourself alone on a plane in a foreign country with no friends or family close by. Now try to imagine you are on the way to basic training.This is the situation Senior Airman McThobert Carreon, 17th Medical Operations Squadron public health technician, found himself in when he decided
June 27, 2012 AF Surgeon General speaks during National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day
June 26, 2012 AFMS annual award winners recognized at Nursing Services Workshop The opening ceremonies for the 2012 Executive Leadership Symposium kicked off recently related the theme "Back to Basics: The Art and Science of Nursing", conveying a comprehensive approach to nursing care. The agenda included an awards ceremony where Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) attendees
June 26, 2012 Osan NCO accepted into Air Force nursing program Staff Sgt. Charles Finklea is trading his stripes for bars after being accepted into the Air Force's Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program, an educational opportunity that covers tuition and still provides active-duty pay.NECP offers active-duty enlisted Airmen the opportunity to earn a bachelor's
June 25, 2012 Keesler veterinarian part of joint training team Army veterinarian Lt. Col. (Dr.) Joseph Harre, chief of veterinary resources with the 81st Medical Support Squadron's Clinical Research Laboratory, was a member of a joint service team that traveled to Estonia to teach at the Estonian National Defense College in Tartu.The visit was in support of a
June 25, 2012 New First Aid App Brings American Red Cross Safety Tips to Smart Phones The American Red Cross today launched its official first aid app, putting free and simple lifesaving information right in the hands of smart phone users.This app is the first in a series to be created by the American Red Cross, the nation's leader in first aid and emergency preparedness information.
June 25, 2012 Sacrifice brings reward for NCO Sacrifice is a word Staff Sgt. Jessica Aglibut, 20th Aerospace Medical Squadron medical technician, applied to her family and close friends as she talked about their support for her career, and especially its next stage.Aglibut said she forfeited the majority of her free time and energy in pursuit
June 21, 2012 Barksdale Airman recognized as Air Force's best Senior Airman Bryenna Brooks poses with Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Malcolm, 2 BW command chief, after being told recently she was named one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2012. Brooks is a member of the 2nd Medical Operations
June 21, 2012 German surgeon general visits Air Force in Germany The German air force surgeon general (Brig. Gen.) Joerg Binneweis visited various medical assets here June 13.Binneweis, and members of his official party, visited Airmen at the Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility, the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron."I have the opportunity to talk with my