April 12, 2012 Sleep smarts Since the invention of the light bulb in 1879, Americans have slowly reduced the number of hours they sleep until we now get about 20 percent less sleep then we would have in the late 19th century. In addition to the invention of artificial light, other circumstances that may interfere with the
April 12, 2012 MetLife opens TRICARE dental program enrollment Beginning May 1, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc., will be accepting new enrollment applications for the TRICARE dental program. As the TDP contractor, MetLife will provide dental benefits to more than two million active-duty family members, Reservists and their families.MetLife will begin
April 12, 2012 Team forges telepathology guidelines at Keesler A 20-person telepathology high-performance Team convened at Keesler's hospital March 20-23 to develop the requirements for the telepathology capability in the Air Force Medical Service. Telepathology uses imagery and video and allows pathologists to study diseases without being physically present.
April 12, 2012 DOD implements new changes to sexual assault response The Defense Department has refined new methods to aid sexual assault victims whether reporting a crime or seeking assistance as they transition from service, the director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office said here March 30."We have several new options for victims of sexual
April 12, 2012 Cut your healthcare clutter, go online TRICARE officials are offering a way to cut down on mail clutter via paperless benefits statements, referral and authorization letters and fee statements."Your paperless communications are housed safely in your secure, password-protected account," according to a TriWest news release. "You can log
April 10, 2012 DGMC surgeons conduct new, less invasive surgery for lung cancer Surgeons at David Grant USAF Medical Center completed the medical institution's first minimally invasive curative procedure for lung cancer recently as part of a joint venture between the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. The procedure, referred to as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery,
April 10, 2012 Living with PTSD "I started to get really depressed and lacked the desire to do anything but sit around and play online to 'escape' the real world," he said. "I was having dreams of planes crashing, the smell of burnt flesh and rotting bodies. I still tried to push through this even as my sleep started to dwindle
April 6, 2012 MRI machine boosts Bagram patient care A magnetic resonance imaging machine approved and funded by the U.S. Congress was delivered to Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, October 2011. The machine was placed at Bagram to assist in the rapid assessment of neurological injuries and to allow for research in the
April 6, 2012 Hospital performs high-tech heart procedure The Keesler Hospital's Catheterization Lab team has marked another milestone in patient care with a recent state-of-the-art procedure conducted on a Department of Veterans Affairs patient.Lt. Col. (Dr.) Steve Kindsvater, 81st Medical Operations Squadron chief of cardiovascular services, said the
April 6, 2012 Mobile Surgical Team builds relationships, hones skills one surgery at a time Performing surgery is never easy. Even in perfect circumstances, one thing gone wrong, can literally mean a life or death situation. The Mobile Surgical Team constantly trains for this reality, but also hones their skills for situations that the average team never faces.The MST, assigned to the
April 5, 2012 779th Medical Group host acupuncture training course for deploying physicians Twenty-two Air Force physicians learned another tool, acupuncture to add to their black bag while attending the Medical Acupuncture for Deploying Physicians course hosted at the Air Force Acupuncture Center, Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic, Joint Base Andrews, Md.Under the watchful eye of Air Force
April 5, 2012 Airman receives Bronze Star medal for heroism in combat Senior Airman Michael J. Malarsie was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor for heroism on March 30, 2012 during a ceremony at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center.Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, commander, 59th Medical Wing, presented the award to Malarsie for his actions while deployed as a
April 5, 2012 DOD implements new changes to sexual assault response The Defense Department has refined new methods to aid sexual assault victims whether reporting a crime or seeking assistance as they transition from service, the director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office said here March 30."We have several new options for victims of sexual
April 4, 2012 Cervical cancer screening saves lives The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2010, 12,200 new cases of invasive cervical cancer were diagnosed in the United States and about 4,210 women died from cervical cancer. Although these statistics are devastating, cervical cancer is preventable.Cervical cancer was once recognized as one
April 4, 2012 Nutritious diet imperative to Airmen’s good health Like a car needs fuel, a person's body needs proper nutrition to replenish itself and function at peak performance.In today's Air Force, it's imperative that Airmen know the importance of nutrition and how it plays a dominant role in their life."It is imperative that one be well fueled to perform
April 4, 2012 Keesler nurses selected to prestigious programs Two Keesler nurses have been selected for prestigious programs.Col. Dwayne Wilhite, perioperative nursing master clinician with the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron, was named military perioperative nurse consultant to the Air Force surgeon general. First Lt. Bethany Casper, an 81st MSGS registered
April 3, 2012 Air Force Medical Service Says New Tools Help Activate Patients Today's top medical leaders are placing great emphasis on creating a culture of wellness and healthy lifestyles. A key to success is getting patients actively involved in their own health care. That's why military health professionals are using innovative tools to connect people with vital medical
April 3, 2012 Mobile Surgical Team builds relationships, hones skills one surgery at a time Performing surgery is never easy. Even in perfect circumstances, one thing gone wrong, can literally mean a life or death situation. The Mobile Surgical Team constantly trains for this reality, but also hones their skills for situations that the average team never faces.The MST, assigned to the
March 27, 2012 Flight docs keep pilots soaring In hospitals and health clinics around the country, doctors treat patients for everything from injuries to the common cold. To recognize their dedication and service 24/7, March 30 is "Doctor's Day" in the United States. At Holloman, one group of doctors sees patients for the same reasons, after
March 27, 2012 Virginia Guard Airmen complete humanitarian mission in Hawaii More than 40 members of the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Medical Group deployed to Kaua'i, Hawaii, from Feb. 27 to March 9 to participate in the first Tropic Care Innovative Readiness Training operation.The operation brought together nearly 300 National Guard, reserve, and active-duty assets