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Medical Airmen committed to patients, readiness throughout transformation

Maj. Gen. Robert I. Miller, Director, Medical Operations and Research, discusses the Air Force Medical Service transformation and how medical Airmen are maintaining an unwavering commitment to readiness and Trusted Care. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Deploying mental health care downrange

While service members are medically ready to deploy, both physically and mentally, the rigors of deployment can take a toll. Mental health providers in deployed settings play a vital role in providing the necessary support to ensure the health of the warfighter and the mission. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Josh Mahler)
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Reservists credit teamwork in life-saving mission

As if by fate, a weather delay in Germany allowed a group of reservists to embark on a challenging 22-and-a-half-hour mission to help save a fellow service member. On Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, a C-17 aircrew from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, who’s mission heading home from Germany was delayed due to severe weather, was asked to take on an emergency mission transporting a burn patient to Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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‘Tis the season to be resilient

Building resiliency is one of the best ways we maintain our commitment to delivering Trusted Care, Anywhere. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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AF employs nutrition assessment, improves Airmen’s health

The Air Force Medical Support Agency has employed an updated version of the Military Nutrition Environment Assessment Tool, or m-NEAT 2.0, to assess an installation’s nutrition environment and policies related to promoting and supporting healthy among Airmen. The tool looks at food policy, availability, choice architecture, health messaging and food labeling, and economics and community outreach. The goal of this assessment is to help develop targeted interventions and allow Airmen to make healthy choices. (Courtesy illustration)
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2018 Health-Related Behaviors Survey helps shape military health

Individuals across both active duty and reserve components will be randomly selected to complete the 2018 Health-Related Behaviors Survey. Information and data from the results helps shape health policies and programs to improve force health and readiness. (MHS graphic)
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AETC Command Surgeon provides thoughts on AF Medicine

As Air Force Medicine continues to go through organizational change, the MAJCOM Surgeons are hard at work, playing a pivotal role in the Air Force’s ability to stay on the leading edge of Trusted Care healthcare. This month we sat down with Air Education and Training Command’s Surgeon, Col. (Dr.) Gianna R. Zeh, to discuss ongoing improvements, how medical Airmen can succeed, and her personal journey as a leader. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Nurse Advice Line

As of April 1, 2018 the MHS Nurse Advice Line expanded to include additional health care support services. The advice line is available by phone, web chat or video chat to beneficiaries who are anywhere in the world with a military treatment facility – including Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba, South Korea, and Japan. (Graphic by Military Health System Communications Office)
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COVID-19 amplifies importance of Trusted Care culture

An Airman holds up his Trusted Care badge at the Defense Health Headquarters, Sept. 19, 2018. (U.S. Air force photo illustration by Josh Mahler)
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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. Ever since, Airmen have protected America from air, space and cyberspace aggression. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Kansas ANG and TUKHS partnership

Maj. Penny Glenn (center), a critical care nurse with the 190th Medical Group and education specialist with The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS), trains a guard member during a clinical rotation at TUKHS, June 20, 2017. The 190th Medical Group, part of the 190th Kansas Air National Guard Air Refueling Wing, has an established partnership with TUKHS to ensure Airmen maintain their clinical currency to deliver care downrange. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Protecting our people protects our mission

All Airmen should be aware of what resources are available for victims and know what role they can play in prevention and response. Sexual assault is extremely traumatizing and can affect an Airman’s well-being and ability to complete the mission. At every base, Airmen have access to a SAPR office staffed by professionals to address the needs of victims. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Josh Mahler)
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Medics’ career development opportunities amidst AFMS changes

When the Defense Health Agency assumes responsibility for delivering the health benefit in select MTFs on Oct. 1, medics will continue to have the same career development opportunities as before, if not more. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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Total Exposure Health Conference 2018

Total Exposure Health Conference 2018 is the scientific meeting concerning the application of exposure science to precision medicine. This conference introduces key exposure and health challenges for the military, military veterans, and the greater public. Advancements in toxicology, exposure science, and precision medicine will be presented and discussed in the context of real-world issues applicable to stakeholder interests. This year’s theme, Bridging Human Exposure & Precision Medicine, is a key concept in support of the Air Force Medical Service’s Total Exposure Health program and a main focus of the conference. (Courtesy graphic)
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Constancy of purpose unwavering throughout change

If you have followed military medical news recently, you know Congress directed changes in military medicine in an effort to reduce redundancies and improve efficiencies. Our unwavering commitment to Trusted Care makes the Air Force Medical Service ready to take on this challenge. (U.S. Air Force illustration)
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An AFMS look back at July 2018

Check out the highlights of what happened around the AFMS during July 2018. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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CCATT flight makes three point turn

A 59th Medical Wing Critical Care Air Transport Team member waits for patient arrivals in San Diego, Calif., July 20, 2018. Teams are regularly dispatched all over the globe to respond to emergencies, assist in DoD contingency missions and reinforce readiness training through real-world civil and humanitarian assistance missions. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Ryan Mancuso)
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FEDVIP is coming: Get to know dental and vision plans today

Eligible beneficiaries will have the opportunity to enroll in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) during Federal Benefit Open Season for coverage beginning in 2019. (Graphic by TRICARE Communications)
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A peek behind the curtain

The symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can often be debilitating, significantly affecting a patient’s quality of life. Air Force mental health professionals have successfully treated many Airmen with the use of prolonged exposure therapy. Through this collaborative therapy, the patient is safely and gradually exposed to trauma-related memories and situations that have been avoided. The eventual goal is to alter the patient’s relationship with and reaction to the traumatic event so it no longer affects their quality of life and ability to do their job. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Josh Mahler)
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The first step of PTSD care

Many Airman are unaware what the initial meeting with a mental health provider looks like when they seek PTSD treatment. The goal of the first meeting is to make the patient feel comfortable and to be as transparent as possible about what is going on and what treatment options the patient has. As a result, the patient and mental health provider will more likely have a collaborative and trusting interaction, making PTSD treatment more successful. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Josh Mahler)
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