July 23, 2009 Airmen open medical clinic in Indonesia Residents from this rural area of Indonesia were already waiting for medical services by the time American and Indonesian medical professionals opened a clinic at 8 a.m. July 16 at a local elementary school here. More than 300 patients were seen by medics in just the first day as word at the clinic
July 23, 2009 Family, friends gather to remember fallen crew of RAIDR 21 The morning of July 21, 2008, six Airmen set out from Andersen Air Base, Guam, in their B-52 Stratofortress, call sign RAIDR 21, on what would be their final mission. Today, one year later, a small, solemn ceremony took place here in remembrance of the fallen RAIDR 21 Airmen: Maj. Chris Cooper,
July 23, 2009 Texas students get taste of Air Force science, engineering Air Force Personnel Center officials here hope to whet the appetites of young science, math and engineering students, so they might later seek "blue chip" career paths, hopefully Air Force blue. Toward this end, AFPC's science and engineering career field management team have partnered with the
July 23, 2009 New approach to PTSD offers service members greater privacy, reduced stigma Servicemembers seeking help for deployment-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder now have the option of being treated through primary care channels, thanks to a new pilot program offered at Wilford Hall Medical Center. The primary goal of this new research program is to offer effective therapy for
July 23, 2009 Medical clinic receives $15 M facelift A 12-phase, $15 million renovation to the 21st Medical Group clinic was celebrated at an Evening at the Clinic Open House on Peterson Air Force Base June 17. "With the tremendous amount of military growth in Colorado Springs, we need to ensure we have sufficient clinical space to treat our patient
July 23, 2009 Air Force officer honored by AAPA When Capt. Timothy Harrelson deployed with a provincial reconstruction team to Afghanistan for a year, he knew his work as the team's physician assistant would have an effect on the local Afghans and those he served with. He didn't realize the impact it would have on his career. Seven months, one
July 23, 2009 Air Force researcher wins top science award A Wilford Hall doctor has received one of the highest distinctions a researcher can achieve, according to medical officials here. Maj. (Dr) Vikhyat Bebarta, chief of medical toxicology and a staff emergency physician, is the recipient of the Best Basic Science Research Award, presented by the
July 23, 2009 Keesler medical logistician earns national credentials Master Sgt. Melanie Dolzanie, 81st Medical Support Squadron, has received her certified materials and resource professional credentials from the Association for Healthcare Resource and Materials Management of the American Hospital Association. She is among eight association members who recently
July 23, 2009 Clinic crew clears crowded, clouded craniums Military members and their families can face much adversity. Just as with our civilian counterparts, that adversity can come while managing financial responsibilities, raising a family, or maintaining other personal relationships. However, the military family has the added stress of frequent
July 23, 2009 Air Force wounded warrior visits White House Senior Airman Duane Dunlap enjoyed a very special Independence Day with President Barack Obama. Airman Dunlap, a security forces journeyman assigned to the 59th Patient Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, was one of five Airmen chosen to participate in a Fourth of July Salute to the Military
July 23, 2009 Plastic surgery not just performed for cosmetic reasons "A nip here, a tuck there, a Botox injection, or enhancements to make me more attractive," is the answer you get from most people if they are asked, "What does a plastic surgeon do?" Although a plastic surgeon is required to do a certain number of cosmetic procedures to keep up a skill set in his or
July 23, 2009 Pediatric team brings nutritional care to children in rural Honduras Members of the 59th Medical Wing Pediatric Residency Program participated in a medical readiness training exercise, or MEDRETE, May 18-29 in rural Honduras where they provided care to underprivileged children. "The mission of these exercises is to provide nutritional assessments of children from 6
June 30, 2009 Airmen in Europe test threat responses Airmen from six U.S. Air Forces in Europe bases competed in the 2009 USAFE Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Challenge June 22 through 26 here. The full-spectrum threat response strike teams were tested in six scenarios based on real-world hazardous material events in a rodeo-style
June 30, 2009 First in DoD, prescription ATM eases patients' wait time The 61st Medical Group recently introduced a prescription dispensing machine during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the base exchange, June 13. The ScriptCenter Express Prescription Refill and Pickup Center is the first of its kind in Los Angeles County, the Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
June 29, 2009 Greatest long-term achievements of the AF Medical Service 1.) Adaptation of aerospace crew to space flighta.) Development of space pressure suits, helmets and other life support equipment(1950s and 1960s) b.) Parabolic weightlessness flights that NASA adopted for its astronaut weightlessness training program (1955 - early 1960s) c.) Space cabin
June 29, 2009 Important dates in the history of the AF Medical Service July 1949 and early 1950 -- Newly authorized Air Force medics assume all responsibility for patient treatment on Air Force bases. On Sept. 7, 1949, two months after the creation of the Air Force Medical Service, Louis Johnson, Secretary of Defense, directed that aeromedical evacuation (AE) be the
June 29, 2009 AF Medical Service celebrates 60 years Air Force Medical Service officials commemorated 60 years of service here June 25. Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. (Dr.) James G. Roudebush hosted the event at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk to honor the medical service's contributions over the last 60 years and to highlight the way ahead.
June 12, 2009 Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Hepburn to become AF deputy surgeon general Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Byron C. Hepburn will become the next deputy surgeon general of the Air Force, senior service officials announced June 11. General Hepburn currently serves as the commander of the Air Force Medical Support Agency in the office of the AF Surgeon General at Bolling AFB. He will
June 12, 2009 SAUSHEC ceremony honors 293 medical graduates Dr. Kenneth Torrington, dean of the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, honored 293 physicians and allied health care providers during the annual SAUSHEC awards and graduation ceremony June 5 at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. SAUSHEC is the
June 12, 2009 Flying medics provide theater-wide care Squinting away the mid-morning glare, Staff Sgt. Danny Au and his fellow crewmembers emerge from the cargo hold of a C-130 Hercules. They are tired after flying and working 14 hours in the back of the aircraft. Sergeant Au, who like many of his teammates are deployed from Pope AFB, N.C., and the two