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Comprehensive Airman Fitness: Mental stability
For a machine to function properly, the screws must be set, balance maintained and gaskets must be in good repair. Maybe that’s why mental instability is often characterized as having a loose screw, being out of balance or blowing a gasket. Recognized as one of the four domains of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, the Air Force describes mental wellness as “the ability to effectively cope with unique mental stressors and challenges needed to ensure mission readiness.”
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3/03
2017
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Upcoming exercises in Latin America to help Air Force achieve total dental readiness
Air Force dentists, hygienists and dental technicians are gearing up for three Dental Readiness Training Exercises in Latin America over the next several months, allowing Air Force dental teams to practice field dentistry and prepare for future contingency operations.“The primary mission of the exercises will be to ensure dental personnel and
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3/03
2017
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Improve Your Nutrition Habits this March
Are you ready to put your best fork forward? Celebrate National Nutrition Month this March by learning and applying strategies for healthy eating. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates National Nutrition Month each March to teach people of all ages how good nutrition can lead to a healthier lifestyle.Poor nutrition can lead to a higher
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3/02
2017
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Air Force doctor solves NASA’s poop problem
Laughlin’s 47th Medical Group commander helped solve a long-time problem for citizens of Earth who are launched into space.
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3/02
2017
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Hanscom medical Airman finds happiness far from home
Growing up in Ghana, Airman 1st Class Jude Baidoo had big dreams. Like many in the gold-mining community where he grew up kicking a soccer ball on dusty fields in the hot sun, Baidoo dreamed of playing soccer professionally.
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3/02
2017
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Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in Your Child
When it comes to traumatic brain injury (TBI), you can’t have too much information. Traumatic brain injuries affect millions of Americans each year, and each TBI experience is unique. Be sure to know the signs and symptoms of TBI as well as how you can prevent yourself and your loved ones from experiencing it. TBI is caused by an external force,
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3/01
2017
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Air Commando recognized as Trusted Care Hero
“My main goal was to keep him alive. I knew every time I stopped, his chances of living were slimmer and slimmer,” said Senior Airman Brandon Culpan, a health service management journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Medical Group.The day began when Culpan was returning from leave and preparing for an 11-and-a-half-hour drive. While stocking up
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3/01
2017
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Air Commandos bring passion, pride to Black History Month display
Air Commandos visiting the Cannon clinic might have noticed some new displays this month--from the banners that greet them at the front door to the model P-51 Mustang soaring over their heads. The multimedia display honoring Black History Month was planned and accomplished by Master Sgt. William Jackson, 27th Special Operations Aerospace Medical
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3/01
2017
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Family Advocacy: Keeping families together
Whether it’s packing up and moving every few years, dealing with deployments, or combatting everyday work stressors, military members and their families face a unique set of challenges. The 49th Medical Group’s Family Advocacy Program staff want military families to know one thing: You don’t have to face these stressors alone. “The Family Advocacy
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2/28
2017
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New $57 million medical facility cares for military community
Air Force leaders and community members attended the new 20th Medical Group clinic ribbon cutting ceremony, Feb. 24.Approximately 100 individuals attended, including Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark Ediger, Air Force surgeon general, and Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Sean Murphy, Air Combat Command surgeon general.The new $57 million medical facility, in conjunction with
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2/28
2017
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