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. 31, 2013 RAMs complete first solo flights as part of expanded aviation training Students attending the Residency in Aerospace Medicine (RAM) program at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) here completed a phase of their curriculum in December, providing those who were interested with the opportunity to step into the pilot's seat and fly an aircraft.
Jan. 31, 2013 Medical Airmen get global 'real world' training Flight technicians and flight nurses from around the globe come to the Aeromedical Evacuation Formal Training Unit (AEFTU) at Pope Army Airfield, N.C., to receive hands on training for medical evacuations. The school house has been open for two years and has already trained many medical technicians
Jan. 30, 2013 Air Mobility Command mental health clinics offering resiliency enhancement visits Active-duty service members may be eligible for a program which offers four "off-the-record" visits at their local base mental health clinic with the Air Mobility Command.Currently only being used in AMC, the program, called resiliency enhancement visits, encourages active-duty service members who
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
Jan. 30, 2013 Airman uses SABC training, saves young boy As a 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, Senior Airman Joy Clayton has spent time on the frontlines of combat, serving on aeromedical evacuations of wounded warriors, to air dropping supplies to warfighters on the battlefield. However, Clayton never expected her Air Force training would be utilized in
Jan. 30, 2013 Why baby teeth are important February is Children's Health Month. It's important to know what an important role primary or baby teeth have in the development of a child's dental health throughout their lifetime.Primary teeth are normally lost, but it is important that they serve their time, and do so in a healthy manner.
Jan. 28, 2013 'Fit to Fight!': Hurlburt Aims high for National Eye Care Month January is known as National Eye Care Month. National Eye Care Month was created to raise awareness about the many eye diseases and problems as well as provide solutions. Being able to "see" doesn't always necessarily mean that a person doing that well. Luckily the well trained Hurlburt Field
Jan. 28, 2013 4 ways to lower risk for heart disease One out of every four women dies from heart disease in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.It's the top killer of U.S. women and men.Heart disease begins with damage to the lining inside the heart's arteries. Certain factors contribute to this damage,
Jan. 28, 2013 Depression has many signs Most people have experienced sadness in their lives, but when one is sad more than happy for long periods of time it could be a sign of depression.There are many symptoms of depression other than feeling sad or "blue," according to Capt. Neal Kennington, 56th Medical Operations Squadron clinical
Jan. 24, 2013 SAMHS leaders address significance of military medicine in San Antonio Senior leaders from the San Antonio Military Health System showcased the multifaceted evolution of military medicine in the region while engaging with local, regional, and national contractors attending the Military Medical Contracting Industry Summit in San Antonio Jan. 15-17.The event focused on
Jan. 24, 2013 MDG learns to fly This is part two of a five-part series on patient safety.Safety is one of the Air Force's primary concerns, but in a career field where a simple mistake could mean the end to someone's life, it is a necessity.For almost a decade, personnel from the 366th Medical Group, along with civilian
Jan. 17, 2013 AF medical team trains for important inauguration role The 56th presidential inauguration, held January 20, 2009, set a record attendance for any event held in Washington D.C., and was one of the most-observed events ever by the global audience. With well over 1 million attendees just four years ago, preparations for the 57th presidential inauguration
Jan. 17, 2013 Flu activity picks up nationwide The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports most of the country is experiencing high levels of influenza-like-illness (ILI). Twenty-four states and New York City are now reporting high ILI activity. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by influenza
Jan. 14, 2013 Doing battle against common colds, flu Nobody wants illness as a guest, but upper respiratory infections and influenza keep knocking at the door. During the winter season, everywhere you look someone is coming down with the common cold and the flu.The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, which primarily
Jan. 14, 2013 Even downrange, AF captain makes healthy living a way of life Six days a week, her iPhone alarm - a soothing instrumental melody - goes off at 4:10 a.m.She puts on her PT uniform, stops by her office to check e-mail, then drives across base to the outdoor CrossFit pad, where this time of year it is cold and dark.That's how Capt. Lesley Lilly, 451st
Jan. 11, 2013 87th MDG pediatric rooms receive child-friendly makeover When tummy aches, tiny coughs and big colds afflict Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst's youngest warriors, it seems to them like there is no end is in sight.Capt. Kristine Andrews, 87th Medical Group pediatrician, wants to not only provide a cure for the sick children she treats, but bring a bit of
Jan. 11, 2013 Gait Analysis Clinic helps improve running, prevent injuries Are you having trouble running? Do you often find yourself getting injured during a run? Do you want to improve your stride? Help is available for those runners who are looking to have these questions answered.The 628th Medical Operations Squadron Physical Therapy section runs the Gait Analysis
Jan. 11, 2013 Diamond Sharp Airmen: Healthcare humanitarian *This feature is the tenth 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. Airmen are
Jan. 11, 2013 TRICARE Overseas Program covers service members, families around globe Editors Note: This is the first of a series that will spotlight the major operations of the TRICARE Management Activity. At any time a service member can receive a tasking to an overseas location and be needed to leave at a moment's notice. This is the life of the military family, and it applies to