June 8, 2012 Mold mitigation can prevent health problems As summer approaches and humid weather settles in, mold will make its annual appearance in homes and buildings.Mold that is normally in the air becomes challenging when it settles on moist surfaces and begins to grow, causing structural damage as well as occasional symptoms such as allergies and
June 8, 2012 Keesler nurse thwarts robbery of elderly lady Don't mess with an Air Force nurse.That may be what a purse-snatcher thought after 2nd Lt. Stacy Thomas, 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron surgical inpatient unit clinical nurse, and a friend thwarted an attempted theft May 24 in the William Carey University campus parking lot.Thomas said that she
June 8, 2012 AF’s best flight surgeon aims to help people Leaning over a small desk, the flight surgeon finishes reviewing a patient's medical file. The tall, dark-haired doctor has a warm, friendly voice that could make any patient feel at ease. She has worked in everything from small, spotless rooms, furnished with reclining, leather chairs, to the
June 6, 2012 The 2012 Nursing Services Executive Leadership Symposium opening ceremonies Maj. Gen. Kimberley A. Siniscalchi, Assistant Air Force Surgeon General, Medical Force Development and Assistant Air Force Surgeon General, Nursing Services and Chief MSgt. Cleveland Wiltz, Aerospace Medical Service Career Field Manager, welcomed Air Force nursing service attendees during the
June 6, 2012 Airman receives senior leadership award A member of the 59th Medical Wing is the recipient of the 2011 Air Force Medical Service Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Award.Senior Master Sgt. Lorraine A. Hieskill, superintendent of the 59th Surgical Inpatient Squadron, was recognized May 29 at the San Antonio Military Medical Center,
June 5, 2012 DGMC greets new leader A noticeable hoisting of temperatures brought about seasonal change to the 60th Medical Group following a change-of-command ceremony held Wednesday at David Grant USAF Medical Center. The medics of the Air Force's flagship hospital bade fair winds and following seas to their former commander, known
June 5, 2012 SR12 attendees demonstrate expeditionary medical support More than 50 U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps students are attending an expeditionary medical support course during Shared Resilience 2012, May 28 - June 8.The Air Force Medical Service EMEDS course instructors are showing students how to build and populate rapid-deployment medical facilities out of
June 4, 2012 Grinding your teeth may lead to other problems Bruxism is the technical term for grinding and clenching of the teeth that may cause facial pain, according to dental officials.People who grind and clench their teeth, called bruxers, unintentionally bite down too hard at inappropriate times, such as in their sleep. In addition to grinding teeth,
June 4, 2012 “If you can’t see ‘em… " Airmen from the 355th Medical Group Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometry clinic help keep Desert Lightning Team members eyes on the prize, at home and downrange."Optometry technicians generally don't deploy in their career field, unless you have the ophthalmology experience and the surgical
June 4, 2012 Medical 'C-code' not a deployment disqualifier Contrary to common belief, a medical assignment limitation code, commonly known as the "C-code," does not disqualify an Airman from deployment, and it does not identify an Airman for medical discharge.A "C-code" applied to a member's profile for medical reasons is one of the various tools AFPC
June 4, 2012 Ruck On! Unit march signals farewell for 937th TRSS commander Airmen from the 937th Training Support Squadron execute a ruck march May 18 at the Medical Readiness Training Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. The march was held as part of a final commander's call for Lt. Col. Jon T. Mohatt, who leaves for a new assignment in Falls Church, Va., in
June 4, 2012 Keesler member has given six gallons of blood A self-declared "avid blood donor" has given six gallons of the life-saving fluid to the Keesler Blood Donor Center since he began in 1994.Jake Jacobsen, a member of the 81st Communications Squadron, visited the center May 18 and rolled up his sleeve one more time to provide a unit of blood, making
June 4, 2012 Military Surgeons General visit the Medical Education & Training Campus For the three military surgeons general to be in the same country at the same time is unusual. For all three to be in the same room at the same time is a rare event. Instructors and staff of the Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) received an extraordinary opportunity when Lt. Gen. Charles
June 4, 2012 Colonel Miniotis retires after 30 years of service The 81st Medical Group honored Col. (Dr.) Nicholas Miniotis for completing 30 years of Air Force service during a formal retirement ceremony May 10 at the Keesler Marina indoor pavilion. Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Kory Cornum, 81st MDG commander, officiated.Miniotis has commanded the 81st Dental Squadron
May 29, 2012 Multinational medical exercise readies forces to save time, lives A two-week joint medical exercise began with a kickoff ceremony here May 28.Exercise Shared Resilience 2012 is an annual U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff-sponsored exercise with a goal to strengthen interoperability; facilitate training in disaster management and crisis response; and validate the
May 29, 2012 C-130 crew delivers medical aid to Yemen The U.S. military has provided emergency medical aid to Yemen that's being used to help treat Yemeni soldiers and others who'd been wounded in a May 21 terrorist suicide bombing attack in the country's capital, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters today.A U.S. Air Force C-130
May 23, 2012 Pilot wings his way to medical school Capt. Andrew "Pinto" Pellegrin, 89th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, will soon join one of the smallest and most highly skilled career fields in the Air Force by becoming a pilot-physician, a career field of only 10 Airmen. According to Col. Derek A. Knight, U.S. Air Force Pilot-Physician
May 23, 2012 Medic joins 'Hunters' on hurricane awareness tour An 81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron flight surgeon recently participated in the annual 403rd Wing Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour.Maj. (Dr.) Rhodora Beckinger joined the "Hurricane Hunters" of the Air Force Reserve Command's Keesler-based 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron during their travel
May 23, 2012 Former Keesler medic wins health care award A former member of the 81st Medical Group staff is the recipient of a national award.Maj. Don Smith, a group health care integrator and director of medical management until his move to Vance Air Force Base, Okla., at the end of 2011, was honored for his work at the Keesler Hospital.He is a national
May 23, 2012 Health care screenings save lives It's the infamous pink envelope, sent from McDonald Army Health Center, which most Service members will see at least once in their career.The letter is a notification reminding the individual that they are coming due, or are past due for a breast-, cervical- or colon-cancer screening. MCACH mails