April 24, 2012 PACANGEL 12-1: Iceman helps meet pharmaceutical needs A pharmacy technician from Eielson Air Force Base was one of several Airmen who participated in Operation PACIFIC ANGEL in the Philippines during March 2012. Teams of Airmen and other military personnel coordinated with the local government to provide humanitarian assistance, including basic medical
April 24, 2012 11 nations share lessons learned at medical symposium Representatives of the military medical community from 11 Partnership for Peace and NATO countries met to discuss common problems and solutions within the career field here April 18 - 20.The three-day International Health Symposium addressed the topics of medical logistics, enlisted force
April 23, 2012 Medical Group Tech. Sgt. awarded Purple Heart Tech. Sgt. Angela Blue, 355th Medical Group non-commissioned officer in charge of education and training, was awarded the Purple Heart here, April 13.Sergeant Blue was deployed to Forward Operating Base Sweeney in Shinkai District, Afghanistan in June of 2011 as a medic for Provincial Reconstruction
April 23, 2012 Medical lab professionals celebrated April 22-28 They may not be a familiar face to the average patient of the clinic, but they examine the smallest microbiological specimen's of our bodies. From white blood cells to bacteria to protein to fungus- laboratory professionals at the Malmstrom Air Force Base clinic have seen it all. In 2011 alone,
April 23, 2012 97th MDG stays DUI-free The 97th Medical Group celebrated 23 years of no drunk driving April 20, 2012 at the 97th MDG warehouse."We asked legal about the last time a member of the 97th MDG had been involved in a DUI related incident," said Master Sgt. Louella Campbell, 97th MDG 1st Sgt. "Legal said it has been at least
April 23, 2012 Puppy love: Therapy dog eases cadets' worries There is a friendly new face at the Peak Performance Center. She loves long walks, a competitive game of fetch and might expect a belly rub when you walk through the door.Her name is Lulu, and she is a spunky, eight month old weimaraner-lab mix who adds a playful, canine twist to therapy. She was
April 20, 2012 AF leaders gather to address sexual assault prevention, response Air Force leaders from around the globe gathered at the 2012 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Leader Summit here April 17 and 18 to learn about service-wide SAPR issues and programs.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Phil Breedlove both spoke at
April 19, 2012 Afghanistan: Nebraska Air Guard members hand over nursing program to local Afghans Two Nebraska Air National Guard officers are wrapping up the U.S. role in an Afghan military nurse training program in Kabul and handing the initiative over to coalition forces.The program, which has graduated 100 nurses, has been "one of the most successful" for NATO's training mission at Kabul's
April 19, 2012 95th MDG opens up to aspiring cadet It's the time of year where the weather gets better and students all over get that annual week off from their studies - spring break.While most college students go home, visit resorts, or just plain sleep, one Air Force Academy junior booked a round-trip ticket to here, the Southern California High
April 19, 2012 Developing ways to strengthen family health, well-being Military families face some unique challenges. They experience specific stressors that can place them at risk for maltreatment of one another.Those stressors include isolation from extended family, deployments and high levels of job stress.However, families can implement and establish protective
April 18, 2012 Saving lives one day at a time Sirens blaring, speeding through the streets, cars scurrying to the side, all-the-while preparing equipment for the unknown. Nothing less than a lifestyle for the Abilene MetroCare paramedics, 7th Medical Group Airmen at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, now have the opportunity to put their skills to
April 18, 2012 Overcoming sexual assault: A victim's candid story Living has always been a challenge for Senior Airman Jane Smith. Seemingly born into an uphill world, physically and emotionally tested at every step, spirituality had continually strengthened her and still propels her forward in life, she said.Smith was nearly driven to suicide after being sexually
April 18, 2012 Armed Services Blood Program helps save lives Military members and civilians have a unique opportunity to support military hospitals, ships, combat support hospitals and medics on the frontline regardless of where they are stationed by giving blood and platelet donations to the Armed Services Blood Program.The ASBP is a military blood program
April 16, 2012 Lynx wing opens its doors at JBER hospital The enemy's favorite weapon today is the improvised explosive device and, as a result, some of the most common injuries on the battlefield are head injuries. As the war continues, mental health has gained priority and military medicine has continuously improved its mental health capabilities.Medical
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,