Sept. 25, 2018 Phase 1 of DHA transition set to begin The Defense Health Agency will assume responsibility for the administration and management of healthcare at all military medical treatment facilities through a phased approached starting Oct. 1, 2018.
Sept. 24, 2018 TRICARE extends emergency prescription refills in North Carolina and South Carolina To continue assisting TRICARE patients in North Carolina and South Carolina dealing with the aftereffects of Hurricane Florence, the Defense Health Agency is extending emergency prescription refills until Sept. 30.To receive emergency refills through Sept. 30, beneficiaries should take their
Sept. 20, 2018 TRICARE extends referral waiver to Sept. 30 for North Carolina and South Carolina patients affected by Hurricane Florence To continue assisting TRICARE patients in North Carolina and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the Defense Health Agency has extended until Sept. 30 its provider referral waivers. TRICARE patients in these states may continue to see providers in any location without a referral
Sept. 20, 2018 DGMC doctors perform first Air Force Y-90 cancer treatment Two Air Force interventional radiologist at the Travis Air Force Base, California, perform the first Air Force-only liver cancer treatment on a patient with Y-90 radioembolization Sept. 7.
Sept. 20, 2018 USAF Surgeon General in China: ‘We have empowered our youngest Airmen to solve problems’ The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General addressed a multinational audience of medical professionals here Sept. 18, 2018 as part of the Asia Pacific Military Health Exchange (APMHE) 18.
Sept. 19, 2018 1,000 days of patient safety: 97th MDG achieves healthcare excellence The 97th Air Mobility Wing Medical Group celebrated 1,000 days without operational errors. In the medical world, this is a significant accomplishment, as it can mean the difference between life and death. 1,000 days with an incident is 1,000 days with a serious safety event.
Sept. 18, 2018 Warriors, innovators, caregivers since 1947 Seventy one years ago today, the U.S. Air Force became an independent service, creating a new breed of warriors to own and protect the skies.
Sept. 17, 2018 Exercise Ultimate Caduceus Exercise Ultimate Caduceus is an annual patient movement exercise designed to test the ability of U.S. Transportation Command to provide medical evacuation.
Sept. 14, 2018 US, UK partner on surgical practices A Liberty Wing Airman is rotating with the operating room staff at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St. Edmunds, England.
Sept. 14, 2018 TRICARE announces temporary prescription changes for beneficiaries in Georgia affected by Hurricane Florence The Defense Health Agency announced TRICARE beneficiaries in Georgia may receive emergency prescription refills until Sept. 20 if they need them as a result of Hurricane Florence.
Sept. 14, 2018 This Month in AFMS History: Kirtland opens first joint Air Force and VA health clinic On Sept. 8, 1989, the 377th Medical Group cut the ribbon on a joint Air Force and Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located on the VA campus in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Sept. 13, 2018 TRICARE announces temporary suspension of physician referrals for beneficiaries in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia affected by Hurricane Florence The Defense Health Agency announced TRICARE beneficiaries under mandatory evacuation orders in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia may see a provider in any location without a referral from their primary care provider due to the impact of Hurricane Florence.The waiver applies to
Sept. 13, 2018 ANG medics maintain readiness with University of Kansas Health System Air National Guard Airmen are key to supporting Total Force readiness. Training agreements with civilian hospitals are vital to helping them achieve this support.
Sept. 12, 2018 Hurricane threat’s a reminder to be prepared for health care needs With the East Coast preparing for a potential hit by Hurricane Florence, now’s the time for individuals to prepare for their health care needs during severe weather.
Sept. 11, 2018 A day that resonates By looking at him you wouldn’t know it, but Brewer has deep scars from a day seven years ago that took the lives of two fellow Airmen, and severely wounded two others.
Sept. 11, 2018 Resilient kids, ready Airmen One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deployment.The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well
Sept. 10, 2018 Operational Support Teams work inside “beating heart” of USAF Each squadron in the Air Force faces different stressors and health challenges that require unique solutions.General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is leading an effort to revitalize Air Force squadrons.
Sept. 10, 2018 SAPR empowers, supports Airmen Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward.
Sept. 7, 2018 99th MDG: The backbone of AF spine surgery The 99th Medical Group successfully completed its first set of orthopedic spine surgeries after bringing two specialized surgeons to the unit.
Sept. 7, 2018 Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco.