April 16, 2013 PTSD: many struggle, few tell When you meet an Air Force gunner, what's the first thing you want to hear? "War" stories, right? You want to hear what missions he's been on, what he's seen, and where he's been. You might sit in awe as you hear about when he was a first responder after the attacks on the World Trade Center on
April 5, 2013 Commitment to Helping Sexual Assault Victims Earns Honors The Defense Department is honoring six sexual assault response coordinators this month for their outstanding efforts in assisting victims of sexual assault and for their commitment to preventing this crime.Led by Army Maj. Gen. Gary S. Patton, director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
April 5, 2013 Tips for preventing child abuse, neglect More than 1.5 million children are abused or neglected in the United States each year. Each abused or neglected child costs the taxpayers more than $67,000 per year.Americans spend more than $80 billion annually on the direct and indirect costs of child abuse and neglect.Child abuse and neglect are
April 5, 2013 Through Airmen's Eyes: Airman battles sexual, physical abuse April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. We feature the story of Master Sgt. Michelle Blake, who overcame tremendous adversity and has finally found the courage to tell her story. It's often said that joining the military can change a person's life. For Master Sgt. Michelle Blake,
April 4, 2013 Sexual assault has No place in DOD, official says Sexual assault has no place in the Defense Department, a senior Pentagon official said April 2 here, calling on the workforce to be part of the solution.In a keynote address kicking off Aberdeen Proving Ground's observance of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, acting
April 3, 2013 Airman saves friend's life half a world away Most Airmen have accomplished computer-based suicide prevention training and are familiar with the "typical" scenario - a bold Airman asking the right questions to someone who isn't acting "right." In these training modules, the interaction is almost always in person, face-to-face. But, as one
March 27, 2013 Diamond Sharp Airmen: Cardinal counselor *This feature is the nineteenth in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The Airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. Military
March 13, 2013 Military substance abuse research progresses, doctor says Defense Department officials are developing research-based methods to curb substance abuse among service members, their families and veterans, a senior DOD medical official said here March 11.Dr. Michael E. Kilpatrick -- the deputy director for force health protection and readiness programs in the
March 12, 2013 Patient-centered care improving satisfaction An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true in healthcare. Each year, millions choose to skip routine check-ups, enabling preventable diseases to end hundreds of thousands of lives. Would you delay maintenance on your vehicle until it breaks down? Of course not. Instead
March 7, 2013 March marks TBI Awareness Month March marks the start of National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1.7 million people sustain traumatic brain injuries annually, and TBI is a contributing factor for nearly a third of injury-related deaths.What is TBI?Traumatic brain
Feb. 26, 2013 Physical Therapy Clinic receives new equipment Scott's Physical Therapy Clinic recently received new equipment, which will increase their capability to evaluate and treat ankle, foot, knee and hip injuries, and puts them on the cutting edge of running rehab and training."Our goal at Scott PT is to provide the best in injury and surgery rehab and
Feb. 26, 2013 Cadet's research aims to bust spice users A senior cadet's summer research, which earned her recognition from Air Force Chief Scientist Dr. Mark Maybury at an awards ceremony Feb. 1, will help catch users of spice and similar products several weeks after they've ingested the substance.Cadet 1st Class Alexa Gingras, working with two doctors
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