Nov. 1, 2010 The Enlisted Perspective: Even one suicide is too many An alarming trend is happening in our Air Force, and we need your help. We've had a drastic increase this year in the number of suicides among our total force Airmen - active duty, guard, reserve and civilians. Last year we lost 84 Airmen by suicides; this year, we've nearly reached that number, and
Nov. 1, 2010 DOD officials unveil smart phone mental health application A free smart phone mobile application that will help servicemembers, veterans and family members track their emotional health is now available, Defense Department officials announced this week. The application was developed at the National Center for TeleHealth and Technology at Joint Base
Nov. 1, 2010 Oncology clinic newest weapon in Keesler's cancer fighting arsenal Hospital offers breast cancer patients a trio of treatments to try to defeat the disease. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation are all available. The facility's new radiation oncology clinic, while treating a relatively few breast cancer patients to date, provides care with its state-of-the-art
Nov. 1, 2010 Construction of new Wilford Hall to begin Construction of the new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will soon begin on Lackland Air Force Base. Funding for phase one of the new medical facility was approved in fiscal year 2010 and the construction contract was awarded on Sept. 3. "This is the biggest thing to happen to the Wilford
Nov. 1, 2010 VA officials taking life-saving campaign to streets Nearly 1,200 life-saving advertisements are going up on city buses, bus shelters, rail and subway stations across the nation displaying a message of hope for those who have served their country and may be facing an emotional crisis. Department of Veterans Affairs officials are advertising the VA
Nov. 1, 2010 Airmen evacuate injured New York Times photographer from Afghanistan Airmen aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aeromedically evacuated a New York Times photographer from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 24. Joao Silva, a veteran war photographer based in South Africa, was embedded with an Army patrol in Kandahar province when he was
Nov. 1, 2010 A different way to take the pain Acupuncture has long been a form of medical care, originating in ancient China and moving west through the world. It has only recently started to gain momentum during the last few decades in the U.S.Recently, military medical officials have begun investigating a type of acupuncture and its benefits
Nov. 1, 2010 Airmen, Sailors train together for future relief efforts Airmen from the 36th Mobility Response Squadron and Sailors from the Navy's Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO FIVE partnered during a field training exercise to foster a better working relationship Oct. 13, at Northwest Field, Guam.The joint training consisted of a series of 9-Line medical
Nov. 1, 2010 New medical forms will streamline veterans claims process The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released three new disability benefits questionnaires for physicians of Veterans applying for VA disability compensation benefits. This initiative marks the beginning of a major reform of the physicians' guides and automated routines that will streamline
Nov. 1, 2010 Langley AFB nurse earns national honor A nurse from the 633rd Medical Group here was recently recognized with a national award during the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Armed Forces Section's 2010 annual conference in Las Vegas.Capt. Marion Collins, a women's health clinic nurse manager with the group, was
Nov. 1, 2010 US, Bulgarian medics forge successful partnerships Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, as well as other U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen, participated in Exercise Thracian Fall 2010 Oct. 18 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The three-week, combined exercise was designed to provide both U.S. and
Nov. 1, 2010 Flu shot options are many for TRICARE For Life beneficiaries TRICARE For Life beneficiaries have a wealth of options when it comes to staying protected during the fall and winter flu season. Influenza vaccines are covered by Medicare at no cost to TFL beneficiaries as long as they are administered by a Medicare provider who agrees to accept the
Nov. 1, 2010 Proper nutrition, exercise is essential to mission success Like an aircraft needs jet fuel, a person's body needs proper nutrition to replenish itself and function at peak performance. In today's military environment, with increased deployments and new physical testing requirements, it's even more imperative that Airmen know the importance nutrition can
Oct. 19, 2010 Wilford Hall nurse honored for leadership in the San Antonio community The commander of the 59th Inpatient Operations Group here is the recipient of the 2010 Women's Leadership Award in the public service education category. Col. Amy Bachelor is one of 18 women recognized by the San Antonio Business Journal for outstanding leadership. The award was presented Oct. 8 at
Oct. 19, 2010 DOD, VA healthcare officials combine specialties to provide 'one-stop shop' Through a joint venture between Defense Department and Veterans Affairs officials, medical professionals here are offering DOD and VA patients a combined clinic for heart, lung and vascular care now.The Heart, Lung and Vascular Center at David Grant USAF Medical Center, which opened Oct. 13, is the
Oct. 19, 2010 Exercise sharpens medical response to major accident The 81st Medical Group conducted a major accident response exercise Oct. 7 to prepare for the upcoming Air Education and Training Command Unit Compliance Inspection that begins Oct. 24.The exercise scenario involved a fuel truck carrying JP-8 fuel "T-boning" a bus with 18 passengers. The accident
Oct. 19, 2010 Construction of new Wilford Hall to begin Construction of the new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will soon begin on Lackland Air Force Base. Funding for phase one of the new medical facility was approved in fiscal year 2010 and the construction contract was awarded on Sept. 3. "This is the biggest thing to happen to the Wilford
Oct. 19, 2010 State-of-the-art cardiovascular services available at Travis AFB With equipment that can only be found in four other hospitals in the nation, surgeons here recently performed the first operations while using a new state-of-the-art, hybrid cardiovascular operating room. It took a team of medical professionals here three years to bring the cardiovascular services
Oct. 12, 2010 Physical therapists help patients move forward October is national physical therapy month and this year's theme is "Move Forward: Physical Therapy Brings Motion to Life." Making the commitment to be physically active promotes movement, reduces pain, restores function and prevents disability. One of the important roles that physical therapists