May 11, 2017 Medical technicians care for greatest assets Medical technicians are normally the first to see a patient, leaving it to them to assess if someone is simply sick or should be in an emergency room.After recognizing a patient with life-threatening symptoms, one of Team Moody’s medical technicians was recently honored for quickly responding to a
May 11, 2017 Algerian triplets join Air Force for better future Their journey has carried them over thousands of miles, from a barren region in Africa to California’s Simi Valley where eventually the Harchaoui triplets — Myriam, Rabah and Warda — would join the U.S. Air Force. Scott Air Force Base is now home to Myriam, who recently reflected on her unique
May 10, 2017 Nurse scientists generate new knowledge for Air Force As the Air Force Medical Service honors nurses and medical technicians during National Nurses and Techs Week, a lesser known nurse specialty, nurse scientists, conducts research to improve patient care. Nurse scientists are nurses who have achieved a PhD in nursing science, and engage in research to
May 10, 2017 Air Force Medical Home improves the patient experience Many patients who get care at Air Force hospitals and clinics may not think much about the health care delivery model used by their care team. However, the Air Force Medical Service thinks about it a lot, and has developed a care model called the Air Force Medical Home to improve the quality, access
May 10, 2017 Nurse Spotlight: Maj. Matthew Hill, 779th Medical Group certified emergency nurse During National Nurses Week, our next Nurse Spotlight is Maj. Matthew Hill, a certified emergency nurse, who has worked in the Emergent Care Center at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., for the past three years.As a nurse in the Emergent Care Center, Hill
May 9, 2017 Senate confirms Wilson as Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson will be the next secretary of the Air Force, following her confirmation by the Senate May 8, 2017.
May 8, 2017 Care Under Fire: Nurses provide medical, emotional support for those in need A doctor’s office can induce feelings of uncertainty and anguish, but those emotions quickly fade away when a warmhearted nurse greets you.
May 5, 2017 Bronze Star Medals awarded to Mobile Forward Surgical Team Bronze Star Medals were presented to seven members of a Mobile Forward Surgical Team assigned to the 779th Medical Group during a ceremony here on May 3, 2017. Mobile Forward Surgical Teams are highly specialized, rapidly deployable medical teams who seamlessly provide support to stabilize wounded,
May 4, 2017 Special Operations Surgical Team doctor to receive Jackson Foundation award Four hundred fourteen trauma evaluations, 141 gunshot wounds, 270 blast injuries, 102 damage-control resuscitations, 51 chest tubes, 21 intubations and 15 urgent surgical operations…for some this may be a list of numbers and medical jargon.For others, it meant life instead of death.
May 2, 2017 Air Force Patient and Family Advisory Councils give patients a voice Air Force patients have a new way to be advocates in their own care, through Patient and Family Advisory Councils, recently implemented by the Air Force Medical Service at hospitals and clinics nationwide. The councils let patients communicate directly to medical staff and share their concerns and
May 1, 2017 Public Health Education Division: Educating to Protect WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 711th Human Performance Wing, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Public Health Education Division at Wright-Patterson instructs public health technicians and public health officers in two primary roles, force health management and community
May 1, 2017 Air Force provides invisible wounds perspective to Congress Col. Steven E. Pflanz, the Director of Psychological Health at the Air Force Medical Support Agency, testified April 27, 2017 before the House Armed Service Subcommittee on Military Personnel about Air Force clinical and research programs related to post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain
April 28, 2017 New ear tube dilation system may keep aircrew airborne When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a dilation system to treat chronic Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in September 2016, Maj. (Dr.) Scott McCusker immediately understood the application.
April 27, 2017 Going to the doctor? Be prepared! Have you ever left the doctor’s office feeling frustrated or confused? Have you ever forgotten some of what they told you? Doing a little bit of preparation before your appointment can make sure you get the most out of seeing a medical provider. The Air Force Medical Service is committed to
April 25, 2017 Putting the patient at the center of Air Force Medicine The Air Force Medical Service is committed to incorporating patients’ needs, preferences and values into their care. This model emphasizes patient centeredness, and that starts with creating a culture where everyone a patient interacts with in the health care space is listening to their
April 25, 2017 Air Force physician connects to the mission While every Airman has a role to play in the Air Force mission, some may not see their job’s true impact when they first enter the service.
April 24, 2017 Register your child in Secure Messaging during Military Child Health Month Worrying about the health of your child can be a significant source of stress for working parents. One way parents can improve communication with their children’s medical team during Military Child Health Month is by enrolling them in TOL Patient Portal Secure Messaging. Secure Messaging allows for
April 21, 2017 Mosquito Season: Are you prepared to fight Zika? In 2016, the Zika virus made world-wide news as a new threat to public health, but mosquito-borne illnesses have always been a health risk for people living in certain climates. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to avoid exposure to Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.“These are
April 19, 2017 Keesler medics implant Air Force’s 1st Micra Pacemaker The Keesler Medical Center became the first Air Force hospital to implant the world’s smallest pacemaker for patients with bradycardia April 13.Bradycardia is a condition characterized by a slow or irregular heart rhythm, usually fewer than 60 beats per minute. At this rate, the heart is unable to
April 19, 2017 First Lt. Carruth: Keesler’s Trusted Care Hero “My motto is, ‘if not me, then who else will’,” said 1st Lt. Clarissa Carruth, 81st Inpatient Operation Squadron clinical nurse. “I strive to continue to improve patient care practices and be a voice for the Airmen working the floor.” Carruth participated in the University of Portland Air Force ROTC