Sept. 4, 2013 Message from Secretary Hagel on Suicide Prevention Month The Department of Defense has no more important responsibility than supporting and protecting those who defend our country and that means we must do everything possible to prevent military suicide. As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, the entire DoD community - service members, civilians, members
Aug. 19, 2013 Bully Prevention Resources for Military Families Being the child of military parents has its rewards and its challenges. Military K-12 Partners estimates there are about 1.5 million children of military parents enrolled in U.S. schools. Many will have to move to new states, find new schools and make new friends at least twice during their
Aug. 13, 2013 59th MDW Outstanding Airman strives to make a difference A mental health technician from the 59th Medical Wing was recently recognized as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year.Staff Sgt. Casey Anderson's achievement is another recognition added to her list as one of the command's outstanding enlisted Airmen of the year for 2013, Air Education and
Aug. 8, 2013 Fleas and Ticks and Mosquitoes, Oh My! Avoiding and Treating Bug Bites in the Summer As we approach the end of summer, many will try to enjoy the last few weeks of warm weather and outdoor fun. Unfortunately, many insects also enjoy warm weather. Most flying pests are harmless, but some bugs have more serious bites that require protection. This not only wards off a serious case of
Aug. 8, 2013 Medical laboratory technicians: sleuths of patient care The term laboratory often brings to mind images of a lone mad scientist with unruly hair surrounded by beakers, test tubes and periodic chemical explosions. Although they may not deal with potions or create the next Frankenstein, medical laboratory technicians of the 27th Special Operations Medical
July 25, 2013 BE WELL program Air Force Health Promotion officials recently announced significant changes to the BE WELL Core Program. The purpose of Be Well is to provide Airmen and leadership with the necessary resources and tools to optimize fitness and health. Participation is mandatory for all Airmen with an unsatisfactory
July 23, 2013 Solution-focused support for today's military families Nearly 10 years after the Department of Defense's initiative to broaden life counseling services for military members, the Military and Family Life Consultant Program continues to provide confidential support to service members and their families around the world.MFLC's are licensed clinical
July 16, 2013 AF encourages Airmen to be key part of SAPR solution In an effort to address the growing concern of sexual assault in the Air Force, the service has kicked off an initiative to give Airmen the capability for their voice to be clearly heard called "Every Airman Counts." "I believe Airmen are a key part of the solution to this," said. Maj. Gen. Margaret
July 10, 2013 Fight the bite With summer here and swarms of mosquitoes out, they can be annoying. Not only that, they can be a Public Health concern. Mosquitoes are capable of transmitting a variety of diseases. Some mosquito-borne diseases found in North Dakota include St Louis encephalitis, Western Equine encephalitis and
July 3, 2013 Through Airmen's Eyes: Medic, FET Airman recalls horrors, triumphs in Afghanistan (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)A deafening explosion ripped through the morning air at a remote forward operating base in Zabul province, Afghanistan, on April 6.For a young medic,
July 1, 2013 Hitting the MARC It has been almost two months since the opening of the MacDill Area Resilience Center, which hit the ground running.Just as its mission statement suggests, the MARC caters to everyone; from MacDill area service members and their families, civilian employees, and retirees, it has Team MacDill
June 28, 2013 June MHS Message - Moving from Healthcare to Health – Operation Live Well Military Health System Team-As military health professionals, we are called upon to be both healers and leaders.Paramount to our strategic priorities is the core mission to ensure the health and readiness of our forces. As leaders we have more than an obligation to ensure health and readiness, we
June 24, 2013 Air Force Medical Service website focuses on Men's Health Month Each year thousands of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. More than 30 million men suffer from prostate conditions that negatively affect their quality of life. The Air Force Medical Service supports Men's Health Month to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early
June 17, 2013 Drowning: You probably have no idea what it looks like In two recent examples of vigilance, Air Combat Command Airmen have discovered that drowning isn't always accompanied with shouts and thrashing. Victims sometimes slip silently beneath the water, or struggle to the point of exhaustion without raising an alarm.In one recent incident, an Office of
June 13, 2013 Outreach Center Broadens Mental Health Resources Service members or anyone who bears the invisible scars of post-traumatic stress now have high-tech access to online resources to fight stress, depression and other psychological health concerns, a Defense Department official said here yesterday.The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological
June 12, 2013 Moving 'FAST FORWARD,' flight line clinic is AF first A permanent medical facility - the first of its kind in the Air Force - is now open in Bldg. 49 on the flight line.It's called the medical FAST FORWARD facility which stands for First Aid Station, Treatment, and Forward Operating Rehabilitation of Workers Accentuating Restorative Dynamics. The
June 7, 2013 Dead asleep, the cost of drowsy driving If you have ever felt fatigued while driving, you are not the only one. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed one out of 24 adult drivers admit to falling asleep behind the wheel recently.In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates police report more than
June 4, 2013 Nation pours resources into mental health care for veterans The Veterans Affairs Department is improving access for veterans to mental health services, President Barack Obama said June 3 in remarks that opened the National Conference on Mental Health.Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are hosting the conference at the White House as part of the
June 3, 2013 Wright-Patt Airmen group confronts sexual assault within Air Force Leading a new charge to confront serious issues facing military members throughout the Air Force is a group of Airmen with the Air Force Junior Support, an organization recently formed here. AFJS was founded by a group of enlisted Airmen to address important issues such as substance use and abuse,
May 31, 2013 Officials reaffirm DOD's commitment to fighting sexual assault At an open house marking the Defense Department's launch of a new peer-support service for sexual assault victims, senior Pentagon officials today reaffirmed the department's commitment to eradicating sexual assault in the military.The Defense Department has joined with a private organization to