June 1, 2020 Air Force medical recruiting up while recruiters, applicants serve their communities The COVID-19 global pandemic has thrown obstacles into everyone’s path, but Air Force Health Professions recruiters and their applicants are overcoming these challenges and motivating their colleagues and communities to step up to help others.
May 29, 2020 Nutrition quality key to maximizing immunity Proper nutrition is vital to health and wellness, but during the COVID-19 pandemic it is even more important Airmen work to support their immune system through a quality diet.
May 28, 2020 Embedded mental health essential during pandemic (Part 1) Embedded Air Force mental health professionals play a critical role in keeping Airmen mission ready, and during the COVID-19 pandemic they are even more important to maintaining readiness.
May 18, 2020 Air Force bioenvironmental engineers expand mission in aerovac, workspaces Bioenvironmental engineers across the Air Force are working to keep the workplace safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 14, 2020 Air Force equipped to protect patients and providers Even as the U.S. health system faces a shortage of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the AFMS is equipped to protect patients and providers.
May 8, 2020 Air Force embedded medics keep Airmen fit during pandemic Embedded medics are finding creative ways to accomplish their mission while still following Department of Defense and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
May 6, 2020 Nurse and Tech Week: Heroes among us Air Force nurses and medical technicians are answering our nation’s call, and now more than ever, during this pandemic, we know they are heroes one and all.
April 29, 2020 Airman Spotlight: An Air Force physician’s experience amidst COVID-19, squadron reorganization & working on the flight line To say these are unprecedented times is an understatement. Air Force Medicine was already in the midst of several organizational reforms when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.
April 27, 2020 Remotely piloted aircraft crews maintain mission readiness during COVID-19 COVID-19 cannot stop the dedicated Airmen who fly remotely piloted aircraft in support of global operations. COVID-19 has now increased health awareness for everyone, and RPA pilots are no exception.
April 27, 2020 Airmen urged to maintain healthy dental habits during COVID-19 pandemic In March, the U.S. Air Force began deferring routine and non-urgent dental care to slow the spread of COVID-19.
April 20, 2020 A look into the future: Embedded Health Engagement Teams International Health Specialists from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) are piloting a new global health engagement model to improve health and readiness for U.S. military forces and partner nations.
April 14, 2020 Airmen must resist complacency, adhere to social distancing guidelines The COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
April 10, 2020 Manage pandemic stress with things you love, even video games and binge watching shows As state governors and Air Force base commanders implement measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, stay-at-home directives add new life stresses.
April 10, 2020 Domestic violence prevention during pandemic There are many resources available, such as Military One Source and national hotlines for domestic violence and suicide prevention.
April 8, 2020 Air Force implements options for Exceptional Family Members during pandemic The Air Force is providing additional support to Airmen with exceptional family members during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 3, 2020 ‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts many aspects of our daily lives, staying fit is something Airmen can and should continue to maintain their physical and mental wellbeing.
March 13, 2020 USAF medics maintain proficiency through practice, persistence & partnerships The Air Force accomplished an unprecedented mission in August 2019 when medics from across the force came together for an 8,000 mile, non-stop evacuation of a critically injured Soldier.
March 6, 2020 Medical standards changing for RPA pilots The Air Force has approved changes to medical standards for remotely piloted aircraft pilots, which went into effect February 28.
March 5, 2020 Air Force Surgeon General briefs Congress on value of military medicine Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, testified Thursday, March 5, before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense at a hearing on Defense Health Program funding.
Feb. 10, 2020 Air Force partners with University of Nebraska Medical Center for infectious disease proficiency The Air Force is creating a program to best prepare medical Airmen to respond to infectious disease threats that could impact military personnel and operations.