April 17, 2015 VA opens claims office at Scott The Department of Veterans Affairs formally opened a new Compensation and Pension Clinic here April 10. Marking the first memorandum of agreement between the VA St. Louis Health Care System and Scott Air Force Base, the Compensation and Pension Clinic is located on the fifth floor of the Scott AFB
April 16, 2015 99th Medical Group wins research awards The 99th Medical Group's Family Medicine Residency (FMR) and Clinical Investigation Program (CIP) recently took home two research awards.The CIP was presented with the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States 2014 Training and Education Award, and the FMR was presented with the 2015
April 16, 2015 99th Medical Group wins research awards The 99th Medical Group's Family Medicine Residency (FMR) and Clinical Investigation Program (CIP) recently took home two research awards.The CIP was presented with the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States 2014 Training and Education Award, and the FMR was presented with the 2015
April 15, 2015 Air Force Surgeon General visits 79th Medical Wing Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis visited the 79th Medical Wing April 7 to engage with staff and recognize achievements of service members.During the tour, Travis viewed a Military Construction project, which is building a new Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center for a
April 15, 2015 Air Force Surgeon General visits 79th Medical Wing Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Thomas Travis visited the 79th Medical Wing April 7 to engage with staff and recognize achievements of service members.During the tour, Travis viewed a Military Construction project, which is building a new Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center for a
April 15, 2015 Laboratory technicians: small numbers, large impact Tech. Sgt. Richard Minton said he never really understood the impact of being a medical laboratory technician in the Air Force until he deployed to Afghanistan in 2012.There, he experienced firsthand the importance of his craft while delivering blood to servicemembers receiving treatment for
April 15, 2015 Darkest before dawn (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)The worst day of his life was Aug. 13, 2011.He can't recall the details of that fateful afternoon, but Phillip Sisneros, known by most as just "Phil,"
April 15, 2015 Air Commandos stay fit to fight with eye exams he 1st Special Operations Medical Group provides the highest quality medical care, community and workplace medical surveillance, and preventive medicine to more than 20,000 beneficiaries. The medical group promotes and maintains the health of approximately 8,900 base personnel to ensure a vital and
April 15, 2015 Laboratory technicians: small numbers, large impact Tech. Sgt. Richard Minton said he never really understood the impact of being a medical laboratory technician in the Air Force until he deployed to Afghanistan in 2012.There, he experienced firsthand the importance of his craft while delivering blood to servicemembers receiving treatment for
April 15, 2015 Air Commandos stay fit to fight with eye exams The 1st Special Operations Medical Group provides the highest quality medical care, community and workplace medical surveillance, and preventive medicine to more than 20,000 beneficiaries. The medical group promotes and maintains the health of approximately 8,900 base personnel to ensure a vital and
April 14, 2015 AFMOA launches new, lean approach The Air Force Medical Operations Agency took a step toward creating a robust process improvement culture recently by implementing "Lean Management Rounds." Lean Management Rounds are an extension of the Air Force Problem Solving model and create a vehicle for senior leaders to speak with front-line
April 14, 2015 AFMOA launches new, lean approach The Air Force Medical Operations Agency took a step toward creating a robust process improvement culture recently by implementing "Lean Management Rounds." Lean Management Rounds are an extension of the Air Force Problem Solving model and create a vehicle for senior leaders to speak with front-line
April 10, 2015 Pediatrician cares for kids at Scott Air Force Base Military children are celebrated each April during the Month of the Military Child. April is also Military Children's Health Month.At the 375th Medical Group, four pediatricians and a nurse practitioner work each day to ensure the health of military children is maintained.One of those pediatricians,
April 10, 2015 Pediatrician cares for kids at Scott Air Force Base Military children are celebrated each April during the Month of the Military Child. April is also Military Children's Health Month.At the 375th Medical Group, four pediatricians and a nurse practitioner work each day to ensure the health of military children is maintained.One of those pediatricians,
April 8, 2015 Iron Airman seeks challenges to better herself (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)The flight instructor sat across from U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Katherine Shaw with an expressionless face. The instructor took in a deep breath as
April 8, 2015 Commentary: Below the Surface of Anxiety In the Air Force, you constantly hear resiliency messages and taglines. I was like everyone else and didn't take these messages seriously, but they're here for a reason. This is my reason. I hate to admit it, but it's true. I live every day in fear. Anxiety boils down to fear regardless of whether
April 7, 2015 Military Children: Keep Them Covered New baby coming or just arrived? There's so much to remember! In order to keep up with your baby's growth and medical checkups, add 'Enroll in DEERS' on your to do list. By policy, newborns are covered under TRICARE Prime for 60 days after birth, as long as another family member is already enrolled
April 7, 2015 HCE educates local community on hearing loss prevention Members from the Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE), located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, educated more than 700 children and their families on preventing noise-induced hearing loss at a local museum, March 28-29, 2015. Through hands-on activities and information
April 7, 2015 HCE educates local community on hearing loss prevention Members from the Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE), located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, educated more than 700 children and their families on preventing noise-induced hearing loss at a local museum, March 28-29, 2015.Through hands-on activities and information
April 7, 2015 Military Children: Keep Them Covered New baby coming or just arrived? There's so much to remember! In order to keep up with your baby's growth and medical checkups, add 'Enroll in DEERS' on your to do list. By policy, newborns are covered under TRICARE Prime for 60 days after birth, as long as another family member is already enrolled