Nov. 5, 2018 Dental highlight Highlight video of Airmen in the 56th MDG Dental squadron working hard and providing the best care for airmen and civilians at Luke AFB
Nov. 5, 2018 ‘Tis the season to be resilient Building resiliency is one of the best ways we maintain our commitment to delivering Trusted Care, Anywhere.
Oct. 31, 2018 Cadets earn bronze medal at genetic research competition in Boston Cadets took the bronze medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition in Boston, Oct. 24-28.
Oct. 31, 2018 Surgeon innovates with FlexDex A urologist assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing Medical Group at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, has found a way to save the U.S. Air Force millions of dollars in operating room costs using surgeon-powered robotics.
Oct. 30, 2018 920th RQW Airmen prepare for human spaceflight To prepare for the arrival of human space flight tests next year, the 920th Rescue Wing along with the DoD Human Space Flight Support Office, NASA and SpaceX personnel joined forces to plan and execute a realistic medical evacuation exercise at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Oct. 25.
Oct. 29, 2018 Steady and ready: C-130 mainstay of medevac Since the Vietnam War, the C-130 Hercules has been a workhorse of aeromedical evacuation, and continues to serve as a reliable platform to move patients over long distances, allowing Airmen to provide critical care in the air, aid in disaster relief efforts, and bring warfighters home.
Oct. 28, 2018 Helping infants sleep safely October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. Pediatricians make it a point to discuss how SIDS can be prevented at all newborn and infant wellness visits.
Oct. 26, 2018 CMSAF Wright listens, shares lessons while visiting Luke Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Oct. 22, 2018, to engage with Airmen and gain insight on the wing’s mission.
Oct. 26, 2018 This Month in AFMS History: Twenty years ago, AF medical team responds to Hurricane Mitch in Honduras The 24th Medical Group at Howard Air Force Base, Panama, was a month away from decommissioning and returning to the U.S. when Hurricane Mitch slammed into Honduras on October 29, 1998.
Oct. 25, 2018 AF employs nutrition assessment, improves Airmen’s health The Air Force Medical Support Agency health promotions team has employed a new tool to promote healthy food to Airmen. Medically ready Airmen are vital to combatant commanders, and nutrition is a significant part of that mission.The Military Nutrition Environment Assessment tool, or m-NEAT 2.0,
Oct. 24, 2018 2018 Health-Related Behaviors Survey helps shape military health Starting October 22, RAND Corp. is sending out invitations to mailboxes and military email for the 2018 Health-Related Behaviors Survey. The secure and voluntary survey of military personnel focuses on health, fitness and lifestyle questions.
Oct. 24, 2018 Herschel Walker tackles mental health His presence could be felt as soon as he stepped into the conference room in the 2nd Medical Group. His smile was ear to ear as he greeted everyone, being sure to shake their hands.As he signed autographs and posed for photographs, Herschel Walker began football talk. The former running back from
Oct. 23, 2018 3D printing laboratory #DYK: The Air Force Post Graduate Dental School houses the 59th Medical Wing's 3D Printing laboratory?
Oct. 23, 2018 Air Force extends high year of tenure for E-4s through E-6s The Air Force is extending the high year of tenure for senior airmen through technical sergeants beginning Feb. 1, 2019.The memo, signed Oct. 18, 2018, extends the high year of tenure from eight to 10 years for senior airmen, from 15 to 20 years for staff sergeants and from 20 to 22 years for
Oct. 22, 2018 Physiological Events – Feedback from the pilot community is critical A rise in the number of physiological events with primary pilot training aircraft, known as the T-6, is getting a lot of attention from students, instructors and leadership.
Oct. 19, 2018 Reserve Citizen Airmen encouraged to participate in Health Related Behaviors Survey The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs today announced the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS) will be launched by the RAND Corporation starting the week of October 22.
Oct. 18, 2018 USAFSAM readies operational mental health care providers The U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine has set up Air Force’s first operational training program for embedded mental health care providers and technicians, preparing them to join Integrated Operational Support teams.
Oct. 18, 2018 Alternative medicine sticks around at Offutt In 2015, Offutt’s Ehrling Bergquist Clinic began using Battle Field Acupuncture as an alternative pain management technique. The popularity of this treatment has continued to grow at Offutt, which now has 25 trained physician acupuncturists on staff.“We use it to treat pain for just about any
Oct. 18, 2018 Hurricane Michael U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Ewens, a 96th Aeromedical Squadron independent duty medical technician out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, provides medical care to a patient inside a mobile medical clinic at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 17, 2018. Support personnel from Tyndall and other
Oct. 17, 2018 Moody Airmen provide Hurricane Michael medical support In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael that devastated Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida and surrounding areas on October 10, medical Airmen from the 96th Medical Group at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, responded by and standing up an operational medical facility and providing the necessary support.