May 22, 2018 Retiring Surgeon General saw revolution in expeditionary care Air Force Medicine has changed significantly since 1986, when Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger left his family medicine practice in Missouri to join the Air Force. Ediger, the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, retires June 1, after a 32-year career that took him around the world, through numerous postings and
April 27, 2018 Air Force Surgeon General briefs Congress on future of Air Force Medicine Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense on April 26.
April 3, 2018 Air Force's top doc visits Edwards Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger, the surgeon general of the Air Force, visited Edwards Air Force Base March 25-27. The purpose of his visit was to receive background on the 412th Test Wing mission and see how he can assist at his level with the mission.
Feb. 9, 2018 Air Force Surgeon General visits Maxwell Air Force Medical Service leaders visited the Maxwell clinic and the Airmen who work there, Feb. 7.
Jan. 17, 2018 AF Surgeon General visits Fairchild medical Airmen The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General visited here Jan. 11 and 12, to speak with, and learn from 92nd Medical Group leadership and Airmen.
Aug. 31, 2017 Suicide prevention month: Stopping suicide is everyone’s battle September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for Americans to build awareness and help understand suicide in our culture. More than 40,000 Americans lose their life due to suicide each year and research shows that rates in the military and the general population are very close. The loss of any one
March 22, 2017 The State of Air Force Medicine Airman Magazine: What is the state of the Air Force Medical Service in terms of the current mission and what are your priorities?Lt. Gen. Ediger: The Air Force Medical Service is strong. The men and women who serve our Air Force as medical professionals are actively engaged in the three main
Sept. 20, 2016 AF Surgeon General visits Osan medical facilities The Air Force Surgeon General and top chief master sergeant medic visited the Osan 51st Medical Group to observe the progress and challenges of AF military treatment facilities Sept. 14.Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger, Surgeon General of the Air Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.,
July 11, 2016 Doom: Diet and Dedication A McConnell Citizen Airman recently out-performed world-class athletes in a national, televised fitness competition.After watching the competition last year with his family, Maj. Brian Doom, 18th Air Refueling Squadron Assistant Director of Operations, decided to take his physical training routine
June 30, 2016 Air Force Medical Service celebrates 67th birthday The Air Force Medical Service will celebrate its 67th anniversary on July 1, after being established in 1949.In September 1947, the combat elements of the Army Air Forces separated from the United States Army, forming the U.S. Air Force. A few Air Force support functions, such as medical care,
June 29, 2016 Changing Air Force healthcare through innovation Innovation is a buzzword often associated with new technology platforms or successful sports teams, but in reality innovation can apply anywhere someone comes up with a new idea or way of doing something.When it comes to health innovation and research, it’s all about finding new solutions to improve
June 25, 2016 PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.Maj. Joel Foster, Chief of Air Force Deployment Mental Health, said treating PTSD has improved
June 23, 2016 Health literacy key for better health, better care Just as the ability to read, write and be literate is critical to the processing of information in day-to-day life, health care has its own component of literacy. Health literacy is the capacity of individuals to obtain, process and understand health information and services in order to make
June 20, 2016 Taking care of the family: a story for Air Force spouses Jeff Hogg knows the role of the military spouse better than most because he understands the needs of the military lifestyle and the military family. He served in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years before retiring and is the spouse of Air Force Deputy Surgeon General Maj. Gen. Dorothy
June 17, 2016 AF medical leader discusses suicide prevention program improvements Maj. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, the Air Force Deputy Surgeon General, met with the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee June 15 to provide an update on the Air Force’s suicide prevention program. “Air Force suicide prevention starts with leadership at every level,” Hogg said
June 13, 2016 Coping with stress through healthy thinking Stress. Even mention of the word can increase anxiety for some. Everyone deals with stress differently, but how you cope with daily stressors can have great impacts on your quality of life and overall health.Stress is actually the body’s response to any demand, including change. According to the
June 10, 2016 AF Surgeon General highlights medical mission at AFA event Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark Ediger addressed the Air Force Association during the association’s monthly breakfast event held at the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington, Va., June 7.The general spoke about development of new medical support mission capabilities to meet the growing demands
June 6, 2016 Air Force increases access to behavioral health care Nearly half of people with a treatable behavioral health disorder do not seek help from behavioral health professionals, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, 80 percent of this population does visit a primary care manager at least once a year. The Air Force
June 2, 2016 AF continues to monitor Zika virus, infected mosquitoes could hit U.S. this summer As the potential for infected mosquitoes to reach the U.S. rises, the Air Force continues to closely monitor the emergence of Zika virus infection to help inform and protect Airmen and their families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all at-risk communities should prepare
May 27, 2016 AF Men’s Health Month promotes better health, better care According to the National Institutes of Health, compared to women, men are more likely to smoke, drink, make unhealthy choices and delay regular checkups and medical care. While mental health issues are more common in women, men are much less likely to seek care.Many of the major health risks faced