June 19, 2012 4th MDSS laboratory technicians ace inspection Airmen and Department of Defense civilians from the 4th Medical Support Squadron laboratory recently received zero discrepancies and almost no recommendations for improvement on their latest inspection here, June 8.Every other year the College of American Pathologists randomly inspects the base lab.
June 19, 2012 Most junior U.S. Airman provides MEDCEUR 11 perspective Senior Airman Krystal Champ, 31st Medical Group medical technician from Aviano Air Base, Italy, is far from home but doing big things. Airman Champ traveled more than 1,200 miles to participate in the 2011 Medical Training Exercise in Central and Eastern Europe.As the most junior Airman
June 19, 2012 Exercise melds Bosnian-Herzegovinian military, civilian medical communities The four-day Critical Lifesaving Skills for First Responders course culminated in a mass casualty exercise here June 1.Medical professionals from seven countries attended and graduated the course where they exchanged ideas and techniques for how to care for patients in austere locations after
June 19, 2012 Global medical practitioners work to seamlessly integrate Instructors from the U.S. Defense Institute for Medical Operations are exchanging ideas and techniques with medical practitioners from the different countries participating in Exercise Shared Resilience 2012 May 28 - June 8 here.The information flow is driven from a class titled "Critical Lifesaving
June 18, 2012 Wyoming Air National Guard partners with Tunisia for life saving training Maj. Janice Weixelman and 1st Lt. Shane Ryan, Wyoming Air National Guard, Cheyenne, Wyo., 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight surgeon and flight nurse, traveled to Bizerte, Tunisia, May 22-24, to participate in the Medlite 2012 exercise.The purpose of this exercise was to help the Tunisian
June 18, 2012 'Injured Airman' Adds to Exercise Dang if THAT doesn't look like it must hurt.Technical Sgt. Kenneth Glanzie spent most of Thursday with his leg wrapped up with a compound fracture of the fibula. And he had the screams and moans to go with it.Glanzie's leg injury was a fake. Part of an extensive exercise to test the ability of Air
June 18, 2012 TRICARE Travel Tips: Keeping you covered When you're leaving on vacation or changing duty stations, TRICARE is your medical coverage. These five small steps can help you avoid unexpected issues during your travels - even if you change TRICARE regions. Keep DEERS Updated No matter which TRICARE program you use, your Defense Enrollment
June 18, 2012 Physical therapy clinic ‘needles’ patients for relief In March, Maj. (Dr.) Ryan Girrbach, 21st Medical Group Physical Therapy clinic, traveled to Denver to become certified in therapeutic dry needling. TDN is an exciting new procedure intended to reduce pain by treating "trigger points" in chronically tight muscles. The certification was attained
June 15, 2012 Airmen save drowning man "Help!" someone faintly calls out. You look out to the ocean and see a man's arms flailing about, half a mile into the surf, struggling to stay afloat as waves crash down on him. What would you do, knowing lifeguards are not close enough to save him?Three 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen
June 15, 2012 PACANGEL 12 kicks off in Vietnam Approximately 58 U.S. military members, along with the Vietnam People's Armed Forces and two non-governmental organizations, Project H.O.P.E. and East Meets West, kicked-off Pacific Angel-Vietnam 12 in Nghe An Province, Vietnam, June 11.This iteration of PACANGEL-Vietnam includes humanitarian
June 13, 2012 Security forces work to find a C.U.R.E. Most people know that Security Forces' job is to protect U.S. Air Force assets. But the members of the 56th Security Forces Squadron are showing that they can do that and also reach out across the world to help other people.Members of the 56th SFS volunteered their time to load cargo containers with
June 12, 2012 New Upgrades for TRICARE Online Expand ‘Blue Button’ Capability A newly upgraded feature on TRICARE Online now allows users to access expanded personal health data, including lab results, patient histories and diagnoses, and provider visits. These features expand the current Blue Button capability, which already allowed beneficiaries to, safely and securely,
June 12, 2012 Air Force siblings career paths cross at Keesler Three Air Force siblings recently found themselves at the same duty location for the first time in their 13-year careers.Maj. Amber Barker is commander of the 81st Medical Group's education and training flight. Maj. Amalia DiVittorio was on temporary duty here from the Pentagon to implement the 81st
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