June 27, 2013 SecDef: DOD welcomes Supreme Court decision Defense Department officials will move forward in making benefits available to all military spouses, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a statement issued after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act.The law had prevented federal agencies from offering all of the same
May 16, 2013 Pre-deployment dental care is more important than most realize While it is easy to understand the importance of meeting the medical readiness standards for deployment, many fail to realize the importance of pre-deployment dental care.When deployed, you must focus on accomplishing the mission, not correcting any dental issues that may arise. Spare yourself the
May 7, 2013 Developing Standardization Throughout the MHS Military Health System Team-The need for standardization across the Military Health System is vital to our strength and efficiency as we meet our mission and move forward to provide world-class health care to our Service members and beneficiaries. After more than a decade of war, we have seen that
April 11, 2013 Medical appointment reminders available via TRICARE Online Have you or your family members ever missed a medical appointment at the your clinic? Would a text-message or e-mail reminder have helped you remember? If you answered yes to either of these questions, we have a solution for you. TRICARE Online, which allows beneficiaries the ability to schedule,
April 6, 2013 Air Force Medical Service goes green and receives top energy award The Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) was awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Partner of the Year award on March 26, 2013, in Washington D.C. for Air Force-wide efforts to reduce energy consumption in medical facilities by 10 percent, saving an estimated $3.3 million in
April 4, 2013 Dental patriots caring for Patriot mission soldiers The Patriot missile batteries brought with them U.S., German and Dutch soldiers, which increased the number of military forces at Incirlik with approximately 400 personnel. With more personnel comes a greater potential for more people to become sick or have any number of medical needs to include
April 3, 2013 Airman, wife make a difference When this Airman dons his uniform, he flies a C-17 Globemaster III on missions transporting supplies and Airmen to where duty calls. But when he takes his uniform off, he still finds ways to make a difference in the world. First Lt. Joey Brewer, 16th Airlift Squadron pilot, and his wife, Tori,
March 21, 2013 MHS Leadership March Message Military Health System Team -The US National Security Strategy and the evolving environment of our Military Health System call for a commitment to develop leaders who are prepared and ready to meet our global healthcare mission. The Service SGs and DoD are committed to develop and maximize the
March 18, 2013 PACANGEL-Philippines team treats nearly 7,000 patients The Operation Pacific Angel-Philippines medical mission officially ended March 9 here with 6,885 patients treated at two medical sites nearby, far exceeding the projected 4,500 mark.Hundreds of patients waited outside a sports and cultural center in Dumaguete seeking treatment on the final day of
March 12, 2013 Patient-centered care improving satisfaction An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true in healthcare. Each year, millions choose to skip routine check-ups, enabling preventable diseases to end hundreds of thousands of lives. Would you delay maintenance on your vehicle until it breaks down? Of course not. Instead
March 4, 2013 Bagram doctors share skills with Afghan counterparts Even in the midst of conflict, it is important to keep an eye toward the future.To that end, the Craig Joint Theater Hospital here has trained more than 40 Afghan doctors and nurses as part of the Afghan Trauma Mentorship Program."The goal is to train Afghan health care providers to be able to
March 4, 2013 99th Dental clinic gets modernized The 99th Dental Clinic patient treatment rooms at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center will be undergoing renovation from Feb. 25 through Mar. 25, 2013.The renovation project will upgrade the clinic's cabinets, supply carts, computer desks and provide a fresh coat of paint. There will be more
Feb. 26, 2013 "Smile Big" When an Airman receives orders to deploy, they are handed a "to-do" list to make sure everything is ready for an extended time away from home. The list goes through anything from making sure their will is written or if they have a care plan for their family.But in their haste to get qualified,
Feb. 12, 2013 Sippy cups and your child's teeth As soon as the first teeth appear in a baby's mouth, the fight against cavities begins. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries, sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay or nursing mouth syndrome, is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby's teeth to liquids, such as fruit juice, milk
Feb. 11, 2013 Dental Squadron increases mission readiness on installation The dental exam scheduling process that once took Unit Health Monitors days to complete every month, has now been reduced to hours, thanks to five members assigned to the 375th Dental Squadron. Currently military members are required to have an annual exam every 13 months or they show up on the
Feb. 8, 2013 JB Charleston youth learn about importance of oral health The Deily Dental Clinic at Joint Base Charleston - Air Base reached out to more than 250 children in celebration of Children's Dental Health Month to promote and educate, at any early age, the importance of maintaining good dental health. Gaye Adams, 628th Medical Group chief of dentistry, and Staff
Feb. 6, 2013 81st MDG facility upgraded to 'Keesler Medical Center' Keesler can again boast that it is home to a medical center.Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Kory Cornum, 81st Medical Group commander, surprised those attending the Feb. 1 official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the hospital's new Back Bay Tower with the good news.The Keesler Medical Center designation was changed in
Feb. 5, 2013 Air Force Medical Service 2012 Annual Award winners announced It is with great pride that the Air Force 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.
Jan. 31, 2013 18th Medical Group proves to be PACAF's best The 18th Medical Group was recently recognized by Pacific Air Forces' headquarters for meritorious service in 2012.The 18th MDG won Best Ambulatory Clinic Patient Safety Program, Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Clinic, Largest Dental Clinic of the Year and Outstanding Medical Logistics
Jan. 30, 2013 New Copays for Some TRICARE Pharmacy Customers New copayments for prescription drugs covered by TRICARE will go into effect February 1, 2013. The Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act requires TRICARE to increase copays on brand name and non-formulary medications that are not filled at military clinics or hospitals. There is no