30 Apr 2021

59th Medical Wing members welcome Air Force Nurse Corps chief as new commander

Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder took command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium here April 29, 2021. The outgoing commander is Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes, who leaves here for Washington D.C. to serve as the next Deputy Surgeon General of the Air Force.

29 Apr 2021

MCSC supports Air Force-led effort to safely transport COVID-19 patients

Last year, Marine Corps Systems Command assisted in an Air Force-led effort to acquire and repurpose a shipping container intended to safely transport patients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 Apr 2021

Air Force Biomedical Sciences Corps welcomes first senior enlisted leader

Chief Master Sgt. Julie Foreman, mental health technician career field manager, has been selected as the first-ever Air Force Medical Service Biomedical Sciences Corps senior enlisted leader.

27 Apr 2021

Physical, occupational therapy addresses injury prevention for MWD handlers

In a physically and mentally demanding occupation, 341st Training Squadron military working dog (MWD) handlers are exposed to risks. These risks are typically workplace injuries. Physical and occupational therapy play an important role in reducing such injuries, along with the associated physical and mental stressors.

26 Apr 2021

6 things leaders should be doing to increase inclusivity in their ranks

Col. Felicia Burks, Chief, Diversity and Inclusion Division, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, is leading the charge for diversity and inclusion in the Air Force Medical Service. Burks shared some advice for how leaders can cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion in their ranks.

23 Apr 2021

DoD adds COVID-19 guidelines for deployers

The Disaster Emergency Medical Operations Support Team tested more than 250 Airmen for COVID-19 prior to their departure to a deployed location April 15, 2021, here.

22 Apr 2021

Laboratory professionals play important role in fight against COVID-19

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week recognizes the behind-the-scenes work laboratorians do to generate clinical lab results and, ultimately, guide the courses of treatment for patients throughout the military and civilian health systems.

22 Apr 2021

Defense leaders provide COVID-19 vaccination update

As of this week, all Defense Department personnel and beneficiaries can get a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, Dr. Terry Adirim, acting assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, said. 

21 Apr 2021

Roth praises Air Force contributions to mass vaccination center in Florida, others nationwide

The vaccination facility, which is designed to administer 3,000 shots a day (though it hit 5,636 shots in a single day earlier this month), is under the control of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state of Florida. However, a staff of 139 active duty Airmen from 25 bases across 22 states make up the operational engine providing vaccinations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

21 Apr 2021

Neurodiagnostic technologists learn about brain disorders & care

Neurodiagnostic Week, April 18-24, is an annual campaign that serves to bring attention to and acknowledge the efforts of neurodiagnostic professionals around the world. This year in particular has been particularly challenging with the Coronavirus pandemic, as neurodiagnostic technologists face additional challenges while remaining committed to providing a high-level of patient care.