April 6, 2014 376th Expeditionary Medical Group in Kyrgyzstan inactivates The 376th Expeditionary Medical Group here inactivated during a ceremony April 5, 2014, ending another era of providing world-class care to troops transitioning through Kyrgyzstan."You were the panacea that kept our Airmen in the fight, enabling combat airpower in Afghanistan," said Col. John C.
March 27, 2014 Military Health System (MHS) leadership message - Tobacco Use – Our People, Our Policies, Our Personal Responsibilities There is no debate on the hazards of smoking and tobacco use.From a scientific perspective, the debate ended conclusively over 50 years ago when the U.S. Surgeon General issued the landmark report that changed how the country faced this growing public health threat.Smoking kills.And 50 years later,
March 27, 2014 Former Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Chesney, passes away The Air Force Medical Service remembers retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Murphy A. Chesney, former Air Force Surgeon General, who passed away of natural causes on March 22, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas.Chesney was the 12th surgeon general and sworn in on Aug. 1, 1985. He officially retired on Aug. 1,
March 7, 2014 Dentists straighten out bad habits Wolf Pack dentists and technicians visited a local orphanage to help promote good oral hygiene for National Children's Dental Health Month, Feb. 27, 2014."I've met the caregivers at the facility and they are very nice," said Staff Sgt. Min Hubbard, 8th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician
March 6, 2014 AMA honors former Air Force Surgeon General with top government service award The American Medical Association (AMA) today presented retired Lt. Gen. Paul K. Carlton, Jr., M.D., former Surgeon General of the United State Air Force, the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service. Dr. Carlton was selected for the AMA's top government service award for his
March 5, 2014 Air Force medical educational websites win bronze as content shines The Air Force Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia was the recipient of a Bronze Telly award for their Pregnancy A to Z and Wingman Online websites during the 35th Annual Telly Awards recently.
March 4, 2014 Take Care of Your Smile Nearly everyone knows that brushing your teeth at least twice a day, flossing daily and visiting the dentist regularly are key to good oral hygiene and health. But did you know that what you drink - and when and how you consume it - can impact your dental health as well?Sugar-sweetened beverages
Feb. 19, 2014 Military Health System (MHS) leadership message - MTF continuous improvement After more than a decade of war and in a period of national evolution in concepts of health care, the Military Health System (MHS) must reengineer processes by which we bring health to the 9.6 million beneficiaries we serve. We have embarked on a shared strategy to prepare the MHS to successfully
Feb. 18, 2014 DoD Anti-Tobacco Video Contest Now Open For Public Voting The Air Force community is encouraged to kick off 2014 by voting for the best anti-tobacco video in the Department of Defense-sponsored Fight the Enemy contest which begins now until March 14, 2014 through online voting.Five finalists have been selected for public voting, including two Air Force
Feb. 18, 2014 U.S. Air Force and Israeli Defense Force Surgeons General sign agreement The surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force and his counterpart in the Israeli Defense Force signed an agreement Feb. 5 in Israel to reaffirm their mutual commitment to collaboration between the Air Force Medical Service and the IDF Medical Corps.Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis and Brig. Gen. (Dr.)
Feb. 13, 2014 Electronic cigarette use increasing among Airmen Electronic cigarette use is becoming a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes, but the upward trend is becoming a concern for health care providers. The battery-operated products, known as e-cigarettes, are designed to deliver nicotine, flavor, and other chemicals as a vapor that is inhaled
Feb. 5, 2014 Air Force Medical Service announces new senior enlisted advisor The Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis, announced today that Chief Master Sgt. E. Jason Pace, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, United States Forces in Europe (USAFE), will now take on the top AFMS-enlisted job in the United States Air Force.Chief Pace will assume the new
Feb. 4, 2014 Fluoride: What Do I Need to Know? Fluoride is a form of the naturally occurring element fluorine. Fluoride has been proven to be very effective at preventing cavities and making teeth resistant to the bacteria that live in our mouths. The optimal level of fluoride to actually achieve these positive results is very small. The
Jan. 31, 2014 Air Force Medical Service 2013 annual award winners announced It is with great pride that the Surgeon General's Medical Force Development Directorate announces the winners of the Air Force Medical Service Annual Award competition. The competition included individual and team awards, based on criteria outlined in AFI 36-2856, Medical Service Awards. The winners
Jan. 28, 2014 Military Health System leadership message - 100 days of the Defense Health Agency and reform We are 100 days into a multi-year period of significant change in how we manage and lead the Military Health System. We want to acknowledge the important changes that have already occurred, outline the major activities in the coming year that will demand our continued attention and discipline, and
Dec. 12, 2013 Gum chewing: a healthy habit Did you know that gum chewing can help prevent dental disease? A 2008 review in the Journal of the American Dental Association stated that chewing sugar free gum for 20 minutes after meals can help prevent tooth decay. When you chew gum it stimulates the production of saliva in your mouth. Saliva is
Nov. 26, 2013 Former Air Force Surgeon General passes away The Air Force Medical Service remembers retired Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Paul W. Myers, former Air Force Surgeon General, who passed away of natural causes on Nov. 25, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas.Myers was the 10th surgeon general and sworn in on Aug. 1,1978 until July 31, 1982. He officially retired on Dec.
Nov. 15, 2013 Annual exams crucial for early detection of oral cancer Annual exams at a dental clinic begin with an oral cancer screening. Unbeknownst to many, the dentist is the first line of defense when it comes to early detection of oral cancer.This is important given that mortality rates associated with oral cancer significantly decrease with early detection.
Nov. 13, 2013 3D x-ray helps 81st DS diagnosis, treatment "It's not your daddy's x-ray!"The 81st Dental Squadron offers state-of-the-art three-dimensional images to aid in diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of dental conditions, including reconstructive surgery.Maj. (Dr.) Jeffrey Ford, chief of orthodontics and officer-in-charge of radiology for the