Feb. 25, 2013 Colorectal cancer screening saves lives March is National Colorectal Cancer Screening month. If you are 50 years old or older, you may be due or overdue for a colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) screening test. Getting a screening test could save your life.Colorectal cancer almost always develops from precancerous polyps
Feb. 25, 2013 National crisis hotline connects call to Robins Mental health professionals here were recently able to reach out to a military member in crisis - with a phone call through the national Veterans Crisis Line. The toll-free number was accessed by a former Robins Airman while en route to a new duty location. Counselors routed the call to the
Feb. 21, 2013 Mental health flight commander wins AF-level award Maj. Michael McCarthy of the 82nd Medical Group was named the Air Force's Biomedical Clinician Category III Officer of the Year for 2012 in an announcement last week.McCarthy, who is the mental health flight commander, was thrilled to receive the award, which was mostly for his work as the Air
Jan. 30, 2013 Why baby teeth are important February is Children's Health Month. It's important to know what an important role primary or baby teeth have in the development of a child's dental health throughout their lifetime.Primary teeth are normally lost, but it is important that they serve their time, and do so in a healthy manner.
Jan. 28, 2013 4 ways to lower risk for heart disease One out of every four women dies from heart disease in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.It's the top killer of U.S. women and men.Heart disease begins with damage to the lining inside the heart's arteries. Certain factors contribute to this damage,
Jan. 28, 2013 Depression has many signs Most people have experienced sadness in their lives, but when one is sad more than happy for long periods of time it could be a sign of depression.There are many symptoms of depression other than feeling sad or "blue," according to Capt. Neal Kennington, 56th Medical Operations Squadron clinical
Jan. 17, 2013 Flu activity picks up nationwide The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports most of the country is experiencing high levels of influenza-like-illness (ILI). Twenty-four states and New York City are now reporting high ILI activity. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by influenza
Jan. 14, 2013 Doing battle against common colds, flu Nobody wants illness as a guest, but upper respiratory infections and influenza keep knocking at the door. During the winter season, everywhere you look someone is coming down with the common cold and the flu.The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, which primarily
Dec. 20, 2012 Air Force expands tobacco-free environments at base installations and services In accordance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, "Tobacco Use in the Air Force," tobacco use is prohibited on installations except in designated tobacco areas and housing units. The instruction, released in March 2012, expands tobacco-free environments, clarifies tobacco use restrictions in training
Dec. 20, 2012 MHS Leadership December Message Military Health System Team,As we celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year, all of the Service Surgeons General and Health Affairs leadership would like to take a moment to celebrate the successes of our Military Health System team and thank you for all of your hard work over this past year.
Dec. 17, 2012 Wingmen, supervisors key to suicide prevention While many think of the holidays as a time to relax and be surrounded by family and friends, some feel isolated and alone during this time of year - especially Airmen spending their first holiday season away from home.Supervisors and wingmen are encouraged to keep a close eye on their friends and
Dec. 14, 2012 Andersen medics decrease response time with new EMEDS HRT More than 60 medical Airmen from Andersen Air Force Base, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska and Yokota Air Base, Japan, joined together to train on the new EMEDS HRT here, Dec. 10-13. EMEDS is a team of expertly-trained medical professionals who utilize a mobile tent hospital to support the
Dec. 14, 2012 Physical Therapy Pain and Gain When someone walks in to the 19th Medical Operations Squadron Physical Therapy Clinic and signs in at the front desk, they might hear the sounds of machines, people having their injured muscles stretched or a needle puncturing their skin. Though it may seem weird to new customers, working with these
Dec. 14, 2012 Dentists know how to take your breath away No one wants bad breath, and dental officials here say that most people can prevent it with good oral hygiene. If you think you might suffer from bad breath, ask family or friends to be honest with you. Listed below are some causes and how to prevent and treat bad breath.CAUSESFood:Certain foods
Dec. 12, 2012 Preventive Dentistry Essential Worldwide As Americans, we often take for granted the simple luxuries we are fortunate to have not readily available around the world. Our country affords us access to clean running water and bathrooms inside our homes. Imagine for a second not having clean water or running water in the comfort of your own
Dec. 11, 2012 Airmen reminded to get TDAP According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Nov. 17, 2012, more than 36,000 cases of pertussis and 16 pertussis-related deaths were reported this year. The Department of the Air Force mandated all personnel to receive the tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular
Nov. 30, 2012 The benefits of fluoridated water For decades, fluoride has been added to public drinking water in an effort to reduce cavities. In fact, the addition of fluoride to public drinking water was named one of the top ten most significant public health advancements of the 20th Century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nov. 21, 2012 Dover AFB Clinic awarded world-class safety title The 436th Medical Group Clinic was awarded the prestigious title of Voluntary Projection Program Star Site by officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration during a ceremony Nov. 7 at the clinic. Col. Kevin Murphy, commander of the 436th Medical Group, accepted the award alongside
Nov. 20, 2012 MHS leadership November message Military Health System Team -As we mentioned in our inaugural joint message last month, we are working to organize and lead the Military Health System (MHS) into the future by building a stronger, even more unified team. As we continue in these efforts, we are also committed to transparency, and to
Nov. 20, 2012 AF leaders target sexual assault in latest 'Letter to Airmen' Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" Nov. 16.As part of an effort to increase awareness of sexual assault, the Air Force's top three