May 8, 2019 Tech. Sgt. McLean: Overcoming depression Dim lights shined on a dark path as a young man followed his guide toward a wooden elevator, which rested on the edge of a deep, seemingly endless cavern. Nerves begin to take over as the young explorer thought of what was to come. The cart begins its descent into the darkness, becoming immersed in
May 7, 2019 Intrepid Spirit Center moves forward The 96th Medical Group held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction of the Intrepid Spirit Center at Eglin Air Force Base, May 2.
May 2, 2019 Misawa radiology flight improves patient care with new tech Last year, the 35th Medical Group implemented a new continuous process improvement peer review program, providing literal and figurative transparency and improving patient care for all Team Misawa members.Master Sgt. Fredrick Gumm, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron sonographer, said the program
May 2, 2019 Air Force establishes 24/7 helpline to address housing concerns Beginning April 30, representatives are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, toll-free at 1-800-482-6431.
May 1, 2019 An AFMS Look Back at April 2019 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
April 29, 2019 Voluntary Drug Recall Alert: Fentanyl On April 19, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall of a small number of cartons labeled Fentanyl 12 mcg/h Transdermal System patches. Fentanyl is used to manage pain for patients who can tolerate opioids.
April 18, 2019 The Game Changers On April 4, the 88th Medical Group hosted a unique training opportunity with a pre-release screening of The Game Changers, an evidence based documentary directed by Oscar-winner Louie Psihoyos about the effects of a plant-based diet on performance nutrition and health.
April 15, 2019 Fighting Pandemics: Pacific Air Forces and Association of South East Asian Nations Center for Military Medicine join forces to prevent outbreaks The ability to rapidly detect outbreaks is critical to mitigating their overall impact. This is why the Pacific Air Forces Office of the Surgeon General and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Center for Military Medicine have joined forces in order to establish a harmonized disease
April 10, 2019 Medical logistics Airmen enable enhancement of lifesaving skills at NATO exercise in Romania Approximately 50 Airmen from the 86th Medical Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arrived April 3 at Cincu Military Base, Romania, to participate in the NATO-led medical exercise Vigorous Warrior 19.
April 9, 2019 USCENTCOM’s medical exchange supports global readiness “Injury Prevention to Rehabilitation, Enhancing Military Medical Capabilities” was the theme during USCENTCOM’s biennial Medical Security Cooperation Exchange, April 2 - 5.Senior medical officials from eighteen coalition and partner nations representing the Middle East and Central Asian regions, as
April 9, 2019 Robotic system advances minimally invasive surgery The 99th Surgical Operations Squadron (MSGS) performed their first robotic general surgery using the da Vinci Surgery System, April 3, at the Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center.
April 4, 2019 Military nursing exchange brings together 23 partner nations Representatives from 23 countries around Europe and Africa gathered at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, this week to share and collaborate during the 2019 European African Military Nursing Exchange.The 4-day event brought together nurses and medical professionals to present and share best practices,
April 3, 2019 First corneal transplant performed at JBER Hospital Patients with a common eye disease now have alternatives as the 673d Surgical Squadron and Ophthalmology team advanced their skills and performed their first corneal transplant February 27, 2019, at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital.
April 3, 2019 Utah Air National Guard participates in African Lion 2019 Approximately 80 members of the Utah National Guard participated in the humanitarian civic assistance portion of exercise African Lion 2019 in Tata, Morocco, March 25 through April 3, 2019.
April 3, 2019 Medical Airmen work to improve patient care efficiency in Afghanistan Medical professionals at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield are working to make positive impacts during their deployment so future patients and providers can benefit.
April 1, 2019 Serving sisters: Two Public Health technicians work side-by-side in same office Two sisters who are five years apart are serving their country at the same time, at the same base, and in the same career field, working together every day.
April 1, 2019 Air Force releases CY18E/O-5 Nurse Corps selection board results The Air Force has released the selection list from the calendar year 18E central selection board for lieutenant colonels in the Nurse Corps competitive category.
April 1, 2019 An AFMS Look Back at March 2019 This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.
March 27, 2019 What is a TRICARE Qualifying Life Event? Every year during TRICARE Open Season, you can enroll in or change your TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select health plan. But did you know that outside of TRICARE Open Season, you can only enroll in or make changes to your TRICARE Prime (including the US Family Health Plan) or TRICARE Select plan
March 20, 2019 MHAFB pediatric clinic works diligently to keep children healthy A small boy in blue jeans, a grey T-shirt and sporting a blonde comb over with a slight sheen from the gel used to hold it in place is ushered into a room with plain white walls. As he entered, the boy notices a chair to the right of the door. Hanging on the wall above a chair is an otoscope, a