Sept. 13, 2018 TRICARE announces temporary suspension of physician referrals for beneficiaries in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia affected by Hurricane Florence The Defense Health Agency announced TRICARE beneficiaries under mandatory evacuation orders in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia may see a provider in any location without a referral from their primary care provider due to the impact of Hurricane Florence.The waiver applies to
Sept. 13, 2018 ANG medics maintain readiness with University of Kansas Health System Air National Guard Airmen are key to supporting Total Force readiness. Training agreements with civilian hospitals are vital to helping them achieve this support.
Sept. 12, 2018 Hurricane threat’s a reminder to be prepared for health care needs With the East Coast preparing for a potential hit by Hurricane Florence, now’s the time for individuals to prepare for their health care needs during severe weather.
Sept. 11, 2018 A day that resonates By looking at him you wouldn’t know it, but Brewer has deep scars from a day seven years ago that took the lives of two fellow Airmen, and severely wounded two others.
Sept. 11, 2018 Resilient kids, ready Airmen One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deployment.The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well
Sept. 10, 2018 Operational Support Teams work inside “beating heart” of USAF Each squadron in the Air Force faces different stressors and health challenges that require unique solutions.General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is leading an effort to revitalize Air Force squadrons.
Sept. 10, 2018 SAPR empowers, supports Airmen Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward.
Sept. 7, 2018 99th MDG: The backbone of AF spine surgery The 99th Medical Group successfully completed its first set of orthopedic spine surgeries after bringing two specialized surgeons to the unit.
Sept. 7, 2018 Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco.
Sept. 6, 2018 Airman defeats cancer, prepares for deployment Imagine waking up to a typical day, only to find out your entire life was about to change after one simple doctor’s appointment.For Staff Sgt. Danielle Galich, 40th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster, this became a reality upon learning she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 years
Sept. 4, 2018 Air Force's first Invisible Wounds Center opens The 96th Medical Group held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Air Force’s first Invisible Wounds Center Aug. 30.
Sept. 4, 2018 Nellis first base to use Tele-ICU The Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center here partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Tele-Intensive Care Unit (ICU) staff to work collaboratively with the bedside team to allow continuous monitoring of the ICU patients’ vitals when medical center providers are out of the
Aug. 31, 2018 Oregon Airmen respond to Hurricane Lane during summer training in Hawaii What started out as a typical summer training deployment for the men and women of the 142nd Medical Group (MDG), Oregon Air National Guard, turned anything but, when the Hawaiian islands were threatened by a category-5 hurricane, the week of Aug. 20, 2018.
Aug. 31, 2018 Kadena EMT team killed the competition At the beginning of August, a team from Kadena Air Base, Japan, participated for the first time, and won the 11th annual Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo competition held at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Aug. 30, 2018 Wright-Patterson resident physician wins clinical research award Each year approximately 3,000 resident physicians and fellows submit their abstracts and posters to the American College of Physicians abstract and poster competition to be reviewed by their peers, and out of those submissions, 300 are chosen.
Aug. 30, 2018 This Month in AFMS History: Air Force dentists responded to 1981 explosion at Ramstein Air Base Two bombs exploded in a parking lot outside the U.S. Air Forces in Europe headquarters building at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on August 31, 1981, injuring 15 people. When they heard the blasts, Air Force dentists and their staff ran out to help.
Aug. 29, 2018 Airmen provide care during Tropic Care Maui County 2018 More than 350 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen deployed to Maui, Molokai and Lanai, Hawaii this summer for Tropic Care Maui County 2018, an Innovative Readiness Training exercise to provide no-cost health services to local residents.
Aug. 28, 2018 Medics’ career development opportunities amidst AFMS changes When the Defense Health Agency assumes responsibility for delivering the health benefit in select MTFs on Oct. 1, medics will continue to have the same career development opportunities as before, if not more.
Aug. 23, 2018 FDA takes additional action to mitigate shortages of EpiPen by extending expiration date for specific lots of medication Due to the intermittent supply interruptions of EpiPen, FDA is alerting health care professionals and patients of updated dates through which some EpiPens and the authorized generic version, manufactured by Meridian Medical Technologies, a Pfizer company, may be used beyond the manufacturer’s
Aug. 22, 2018 Patriot Warrior 2018 concludes on a high note Dedication, persistence, teamwork, and ongoing observations of command processes were among the highlights of the two week-long exercise that concluded on Aug. 21.