March 28, 2013 Food used to treat wounds An Airman goes on a convoy in a deployed combat location. He is vigilant for the enemy, his mind trained and focused. He keeps the scope of his weapon aimed and ready to protect himself and his fellow Airmen.When that convoy rolls over an improvised explosive device, everything fades out. When he
March 28, 2013 Transit Center introduces Kyrgyz military to aeromedical evacuations Transit Center at Manas medical professionals meet weekly with their counterparts in the Kyrgyz military for the purpose of exchanging information on processes and sharing common terminology. At the request of the Kyrgyz Republic, the most recent military exchange introduced several Kyrgyz military
March 27, 2013 Diamond Sharp Airmen: Cardinal counselor *This feature is the nineteenth in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The Airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. Military
March 27, 2013 Med Group Trains for IPPD 2013 Hurlburt Field medical personnel from every field participated in the three-day In-Place Patient Decontamination Exercise March 19-21.The exercise is a tri-annual trainer training course that helps inform med group personnel on the proper protocol that comes in treating a patient in contaminated
March 27, 2013 MHAFB Celebrates National Patient Safety Awareness Week This is part five of a five-part series on patient safety.Remaining true to the Air Force's history of excellence, the 366th Medical Group has made a habit of finding innovative and inspiring ways to improve health care at all levels.This is the eighth consecutive year the MDG has participated in
March 27, 2013 Clinics ask patients to fill prescriptions on base Have you been wondering what you can do to support the military during this time of fiscal crisis and potentially help protect your medical benefits? One way to help is by getting prescriptions filled at the local Military Treatment Facility or through the mail order program. Did you know the
March 27, 2013 28th MDG strives to improve quality healthcare The 28th Medical Group opened its doors to a group of surveyors from the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care, March 12 to 14.The surveyors came to Ellsworth to conduct a three-day inspection designed to help the professionals of the 28th MDG identify areas where they can possibly
March 22, 2013 MDG colonel earns Bronze Star Col. Carole Farley of the 96th Medical Group, was awarded the Bronze Star March 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. She was honored for meritorious service as the commander while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron in Afghanistan.
March 22, 2013 Edwards leadership reiterates protections provided for employees who seek mental health care In 2012, the Department of Defense released guidance for employees who had concerns regarding how their mental health history could adversely affect their security clearance. This guidance emphasized that the U.S. Government recognizes the vital importance of mental health and advocates the
March 22, 2013 Patient feedback system debuts online The Department of Defense has created a fast, easy way for patients to provide feedback on healthcare services they receive at San Antonio Military Health System facilities. Military treatment facilities in San Antonio are using the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) system to improve services
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 20, 2013 81st MDG conducts air evacuation training Members of the 81st Medical Group held simulated air evacuation training March 14 on the flightline at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.The training project headed by Col. (Dr.) Paul Nelson, 81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron chief of aerospace medicine, was a joint aeromedical integrated showcase
March 20, 2013 Airmen respond to simulated vehicle mass casualty As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Osan Air Base geared up March 17 for another operational readiness exercise, Beverly Midnight 13-02, testing their ability to defend the base, conduct daily operations, utilize their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training, as well as
March 19, 2013 DOD announces pilot sites for Healthy Base Initiative Thirteen pilot sites will participate in the Healthy Base Initiative, a demonstration project for the Defense Department's Operation Live Well, Pentagon officials announced March 18.Among the 13 chosen were Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii; Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho; Yokota Air Base,
March 18, 2013 After The Battle: The bandage mission Editor's Note: This is the second in a four-part series about the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing's medical response capabilities and the various teams within the wing who play a role in the care and transportation of combat wounded troops throughout Afghanistan.More than 70 years ago, the first flight
March 18, 2013 Physical therapy saves an arm and a leg With modern surgical techniques, more people are keeping limbs that may have been lost.However, the surgery is only half the story. The 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron Physical Therapy clinic in the Craig Joint Theater Hospital works to ensure those limbs remain useful."Our mission
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 14, 2013 Computer-assisted surgery a cutting-edge technology The sharp whine of a saw fills the room as a surgeon prepares to do his job. The surgeon prepares to make an incision, yet instead of looking at the patient, he looks to the computer screen next to the operating table. He plans the procedure by what he sees on the screen."The 673d Surgical
March 14, 2013 Medics share training with British Army Airmen shared U.S. methods for treating special combat injuries with British Army special forces during a combat medical refresher training here March 5 - 6.The training enabled Airmen from the 352nd Special Operations Support Squadron medical element and participants from the U.K.'s 19th Regiment