Oct. 25, 2012 Medical Group Commander signs National Red Ribbon Week proclamation The National Red Ribbon Week is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon. The National Family Partnership (NFP), formerly known as the National
Oct. 24, 2012 Calls to the clinic improves care, save $1.5 million annually Have you ever had difficulty getting an appointment at the Base clinic? When you call for a problem you need solved today, do they sometimes send you to a network Urgent Care center? This situation can be frustrating."One of the major problems we have with access is patients who simply never show
Oct. 23, 2012 ACC command surgeon visits 325th MDG Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Daniel O. Wyman, Air Combat Command Surgeon, Langley Air Force Base, Va., toured the 325th Medical Group and welcomed the medical personnel to ACC during an all-call, Oct. 16.General Wyman visited as part of a re-familiarization tour since Tyndall's reassignment to ACC. As the
Oct. 23, 2012 Instructor pilot saves driver's life Driving on Highway 90, an instructor pilot with the 85th Flying Training Squadron found himself in the right place at the right time to save a life Oct. 2.Capt. Ben Sims, an instructor pilot with the 85th FTS, witnessed what seemed to be a vehicle chase that moved off road but on a second look
Oct. 22, 2012 Behind the red line Members working in the Operation Room at the Mike O' Callaghan Federal Medical Center strive to provide the best medical support to military members and their families, and authorized DOD and Veterans Affairs beneficiaries.From preparation to the end of surgery, these Airmen and civilians work
Oct. 22, 2012 Survival of the Fittest: Final Stand Survival of the Fittest is a three-part series on an Airman's battle with cancer while still serving in the Air Force.Cancer does not discriminate among its victims. Cancer does not care whether a person is male or female, old or young. Cancer - specifically brain cancer - did not care how hard
Oct. 22, 2012 Race participants sport bras for a cause The warm afternoon sun set the tone as a line of more than 215 Airmen and civilians, clad in a colorful array of decorated bras, waited to register for the Breast Cancer Awareness 5k, Oct. 12, at the Pride Hangar. Before the run began at 3:45 p.m., contestants lined up next to the stage as Staff
Oct. 19, 2012 Keesler Hospital becomes alternate teaching location The Keesler Hospital is now a teaching site for medical students from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, located in Bethesda, Md.The 81st Medical Group has hosted some fourth-year students for rotations and Graduate Medical Education Program interviews in the past.Under the
Oct. 18, 2012 Flight medicine: a flight of their own Personnel from the 36th Wing Medical Group and flight medicine clinic had a chance to see their patients immersed in their work environment during an incentive flight Oct.11 here."One of flight and operations medicines many responsibilities include ensuring our deployers' medical needs are met,"
Oct. 18, 2012 Through Airmen's Eyes: Ultimate wingman helps save friend's life (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.)An Airman here who noticed the suicidal signs of a friend reported the problem and helped save his friend's life.Airman 1st Class Albert Chang, 375th
Oct. 17, 2012 Synthetic drugs continue to raise concern For the past two years, the synthetic marijuana commonly known as spice, has become more prevalent in the military and in Okaloosa County.Incidents involving service members abusing the herbal mixture "spice" prompted uniformed service leaders to stress the ramifications of using the drug and other
Oct. 17, 2012 Nurse Transition Program ticket to new career There are many paths Airmen take to become nurses whether being prior enlisted or commissioning immdiately after college. Whatever the case, the Nurse Transition Program is here to prepare them for their future endeavors."The NTP helps provides a solid foundation for brand new Air Force nurses,"
Oct. 16, 2012 Nellis doctor provides unique capability Maj. (Dr.) Jeremy Kilburn is providing a specialty procedure at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center here that's saving money and, more importantly, time.Kilburn is the cardiopulmonary flight commander and intensive care unit director at the federal medical center, but not long ago, he
Oct. 16, 2012 Avoid the flu with these top tips Did you know that nine out of 10 healthy people who get a flu shot, don't get the flu?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it's true! And because it takes two weeks for a flu shot's immunity to build completely, now is the best time to get vaccinated for flu season.TRICARE
Oct. 16, 2012 Hero at 30,000 feet (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.)A sergeant here became an unlikely hero Sept. 9 during a flight from Atlanta to San Antonio. Master Sgt. Shannon McBee, an Air Force Life Cycle