Aug. 28, 2012 Medical staff offers course for sleep deprived A study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that nearly a third of American workers are chronically sleep-deprived by sleeping less than six hours. This CDC-dubbed "public health epidemic" spells potential health problems for the Air Force's active-duty members as well
Aug. 27, 2012 Medical professionals recommend year-round immunizations August is National Immunization Awareness Month, the time of year when many parents rush their children to the doctor's office or clinic for their shots because of school requirements.However, emphasizing the importance of a regular immunization schedule is part of the everyday mission of health
Aug. 23, 2012 Fight the flu: keep vaccines current Incirlik's allergy and immunization clinic is encouraging Airmen, their families and all Department of Defense employees to raise their personal awareness during National Immunization Awareness Month in August.Vaccines protect people from dangerous diseases and play a key role in maintaining unit
Aug. 13, 2012 Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air
Aug. 6, 2012 Whooping cough -- early intervention is the key By The death of a 4-week old infant in Enid, Okla., has heightened awareness and concerns about the prevention and treatment of whooping cough.The 71st Medical Group is dedicated to providing beneficiaries with all the tools they may need to protect themselves from this disease.Pertussis, a
Aug. 6, 2012 Physical therapy treats Airmen’s aches, pains Everyone has been through something in life where they needed a helping hand to get them back on their feet.Whether it's recovering from a broken bone or surgical procedure, a sprain or strain, runner's knee, sore feet or a bad back -- physical therapy can help.A physical therapist's role is helping
Aug. 3, 2012 NHCC preps for major inspection Naval Health Clinic Charleston is scheduled to undergo a rigorous on-site survey from the Joint Commission between Aug. 7 and Aug. 9, 2012. A team of Joint Commission expert surveyors will evaluate NHCC for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients, including infection
July 26, 2012 Physical therapy heals and prevents The 20th Medical Group, physical therapists work every day helping Airmen and Soldiers at Shaw Air Force Base restore mobility and strength so they are able to continue doing their jobs to their fullest ability and accomplish the mission."The purpose of therapy is to restores long-term function and
July 19, 2012 Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2012 On 10 July 2012, President Obama signed the Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2012 into law. This new law makes the use, possession or distribution of certain synthetic drugs illegal. Specifically, this Act added fifteen synthetic cannabinoids, which are commonly known as "Spice," and eleven
July 18, 2012 Staying active keeps heart healthy, prevents disease Staying active doesn't just help get or keep weight off; it helps lower the chances of getting weight-related diseases. It also can improve one's sleep, self esteem and ability to handle everyday stresses. Unfortunately, not everyone leads an active lifestyle and the consequences of an inactive
July 12, 2012 A nurse's story from Afghanistan In the darkness of the night a helicopter on a medevac mission flew across the hot, dry land of Afghanistan carrying a wounded Afghan in critical condition.U.S. Air Force Capt. Jennifer Mitchum, of Shaw's 20th Medical Operations Squadron a clinic nurse and flight chief at the Family Health Clinic,
June 8, 2012 Mold mitigation can prevent health problems As summer approaches and humid weather settles in, mold will make its annual appearance in homes and buildings.Mold that is normally in the air becomes challenging when it settles on moist surfaces and begins to grow, causing structural damage as well as occasional symptoms such as allergies and
May 29, 2012 C-130 crew delivers medical aid to Yemen The U.S. military has provided emergency medical aid to Yemen that's being used to help treat Yemeni soldiers and others who'd been wounded in a May 21 terrorist suicide bombing attack in the country's capital, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little told reporters today.A U.S. Air Force C-130
May 14, 2012 Military HIV/AIDS conference promotes awareness, prevention The 2012 International Military HIV/AIDS Conference concluded here today after four days of sharing insights into new ways to re-energize military HIV/AIDS prevention programs.Presentations by subject matter experts, interactive discussions and workshops were among the ways participants shared
May 9, 2012 Beware of the binge I always enjoy starting an article with the cliché, "It's that time of year ..." It is, though. It is, in fact, that time of year to consider how you want to spend your summer.It's the time of year for barbecues, beverage-filled coolers, beaches and bouncy castles. It's time for cozies and bathing
May 9, 2012 AF joins international battle against HIV, AIDS The armed forces for the defense of Mozambique, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program and U.S. Africa Command, is hosting the third International Military HIV/AIDS Conference from May 7 to 10. More than 445 military and civilian delegates from 77 nations
May 2, 2012 AF captain lauded for innovative sexual assault awareness training An Air Force Captain was recognized at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes April18 for her actions as sexual assault response coordinator while at the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Feb. 16 through Dec. 31, 2011.Captain Terri Zuber, Air Mobility Command Headquarters officer
April 20, 2012 AF leaders gather to address sexual assault prevention, response Air Force leaders from around the globe gathered at the 2012 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Leader Summit here April 17 and 18 to learn about service-wide SAPR issues and programs.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Phil Breedlove both spoke at
April 19, 2012 Developing ways to strengthen family health, well-being Military families face some unique challenges. They experience specific stressors that can place them at risk for maltreatment of one another.Those stressors include isolation from extended family, deployments and high levels of job stress.However, families can implement and establish protective
April 18, 2012 Overcoming sexual assault: A victim's candid story Living has always been a challenge for Senior Airman Jane Smith. Seemingly born into an uphill world, physically and emotionally tested at every step, spirituality had continually strengthened her and still propels her forward in life, she said.Smith was nearly driven to suicide after being sexually