Oct. 15, 2012 Airmen rally to help save lives Nearly 200 Airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., added their names to the C. W. Bill Young Marrow Donor Center database as willing bone marrow donors during a registration drive Sept. 27.Airmen and base community members teamed together to make the event, coordinated by Capt. Amber
Oct. 15, 2012 Around the world in 80 beats per minute Consistent quality is always a priority when it comes to medical care. Successful innovations and greater efficiency can send a hospital's credibility and patient reviews to new heights.And medical emergencies in the military community can be more complicated than a civilian emergency due to the
Oct. 10, 2012 Medical group finds innovative ways to improve healthcare service Since its activation in June, the 21st Medical Squadron has purposefully implemented changes and added programs to the Schriever Clinic in an effort to improve patient services. The 21st MDS, part of the 21st Medical Group, serves a population of approximately 2,000 personnel at Schriever AFB.
Oct. 9, 2012 Resiliency efforts strengthen positive lifestyles Just as the Air Force continues to enhance warfighters' capabilities, an equally powerful role for Airmen and their families is to maintain a balanced lifestyle. The Air Force Compressive Airman Fitness model encompasses four pillars: mental, social, physical and spiritual. It is a proactive
Oct. 9, 2012 Missed appointments cost clinic more than $600,000 Patients who fail to show up for scheduled appointments are costing the 90th Medical Group hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Last year our military treatment facility had a total of 2,278 missed medical appointments. At a cost of $264 per appointment, that adds up to more than
Oct. 9, 2012 Red Cross dental assistant program comes to Shaw The Red Cross dental assistant volunteer program offers spouses, dependents and friends of Team Shaw personnel an opportunity to become a skilled dental (chair-side) assistant free of charge."For a while we were hurting for dental assistants," explained Col. David Mapes, 20th Dental Squadron
Oct. 2, 2012 Traumatic stress response: Psychological help before, during and after a crisis All too often, stress is perceived as a negative emotion that leads to high blood pressure, ulcers and sleepless nights -- basically something to be avoided or medicated. In recent decades, researchers thought exposing children and adults to stress would be harmful by causing increased anxiety,
Oct. 2, 2012 4-wheelin' provides active therapy for wounded warriors Airmen from the Washington area have found a unique way to help wounded warriors, one that takes them out of the daily grind, far removed from their normal surroundings.Tucked away in the backwoods of northwest Virginia, about 90 miles from Washington, a non-profit organization called "4 wheel to
Sept. 27, 2012 20th Medical Group welcomes providers As with most military organizations, the summer permanent change of station rotation took a toll on the medical staff of the 20th Medical Group. As a current patient enrolled to our clinic, over the past four months you have more than likely felt the discomfort of being referred to a local urgent
Sept. 27, 2012 Surgical squadron remains on the cutting edge Both domestically and overseas in hostile war zones, 60th Surgical Operations Squadron personnel deliver general surgery, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedic, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecological health services for more than 500,000 Department of Defense and Department of Veteran Affairs
Sept. 27, 2012 New Wilford Hall Phase 1, more than halfway complete The first phase of the future Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center is nearly 67 percent complete and is on schedule. The facility will be constructed in three phases and is essentially comprised of four wings, with garden spaces between each wing."A unique and significant challenge of this
Sept. 26, 2012 US, Nepal build relationships, improve lives A multinational team led by U.S., Nepalese, and Australian military members and civilians treated more than 4,100 villagers, repaired and renovated three schools, and shared expertise Sept. 10-15, during Operation Pacific Angel 12-4 in Nepal.The first Pacific Angel mission in Nepal featured free
Sept. 26, 2012 Spouses walk to save lives Where there is a will, there is a way, and when it comes to the Hanscom community pulling together for a great cause, there is no doubt the will is there.A group of Hanscom spouses, who call themselves "The Real Housewives of Hanscom," joined together to walk 26.2 miles to raise money for cancer
Sept. 26, 2012 Marrow drive aims to save lives If you were given the chance to potentially save a life, would you take it? Each year more than 30,000 people are diagnosed with leukemia or some other fatal blood diseases. Of these, 500 are fellow Department of Defense (DOD) and military personnel. Every day, thousands of those people wait for a
Sept. 26, 2012 Dentists explain use of fluoride In today's world of sugary, sticky foods and drinks, regular exposure to fluoride is more important than ever. Fluoride helps strengthen teeth and prevents the formation of cavities.Fluoride is obtained from many different sources. It exists naturally in water sources and is formed from fluorine,
Sept. 26, 2012 RESTORING HOPE - Medical team uses prosthetics to bring normalcy to wounded warriors Editors Note: A story about changing the lives and restoring hope of our wounded warriors, thanks to Col. (Dr) Alan Sutton and his team at SAMMC. This is another feature produced by DMA during their recent visit . http://airman.dodlive.mil/2012/09/restoring-hope/For Army Spc. Mario Lopez, who was
Sept. 24, 2012 319th MDG looking to improve Airmen’s Vision Having better eyesight without corrective lenses is easier than most Airmen might think.The 319th Medical Group regularly hosts a Corneal Refractive Surgery Program briefing at the Christopher Conference Room inside the Grand Forks AFB Medical Treatment Facility. "The point of this briefing is to
Sept. 24, 2012 JBER hospital, 673d Medical Group host ‘Girl’s Night Out’ Mary Poppins once said "a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down."Snacks, gift bags, manicures, and spending time with other women can make women's health appointments less stressful.The 673d Medical Group and the JBER hospital hosted a "Girl's Night Out" Tuesday, with only female technicians
Sept. 19, 2012 New DOD Safe Helpline Mobile App now available The Department of Defense announced its new DOD Safe Helpline Mobile Application. With this new app, service members transitioning to civilian life will have access to critical resources that assist in managing the short- and long-term effects of sexual assault. This new app is the latest in a