April 11, 2018 Deep vein thrombosis: What you need to know Military Health System beneficiary Jamia Bailey plays three sports at Yokota High School in Fussa, Japan. She spends long hours traveling with her teammates to competitions at schools eight and even 10 hours away. When her left leg became swollen and painful one morning during class, a trip to the
April 10, 2018 Safety perspective has allowed Human Systems Integration program to thrive When Maj. Shawnee Williams arrived at the Human Systems Integration Directorate, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing here, she found herself in unfamiliar territory and facing an operationally misunderstood program. So she looked at the programmatics of her
April 10, 2018 FEDVIP brings vision coverage to TRICARE beneficiaries Only half of the 61 million U.S. adults who are at high risk for serious vision loss visited an eye doctor in the past year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eye exams can help keep your vision strong, diagnose potential issues early, and prevent diseases that may lead to
April 9, 2018 Fairchild Airman saves two children Master Sgt. Joshua O’Brien was walking with his family around Medical Lake, enjoying an unseasonably-warm Washington winter day. As they made their way toward the waterfront, O’Brien noticed two young girls walking out onto the frozen lake when the girls suddenly fell through the ice into the water
April 9, 2018 Air Force lab puts medical devices through their paces “We break stuff,” said Lt. Col. Brandi Ritter, chief of the Air Force Medical Evaluation Support Activity, showing off the facility where her unit tests the devices medical Airmen use to complete their mission.
April 7, 2018 Urgent Care Airman channels passion for others, assists those in need U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Blake Ashford shares her passion for helping others as a 35th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical service technician at Misawa Air Base, Japan, as she opens up on why she serves in the armed forces today.
April 6, 2018 Public health Airmen ensure a medically ready force Air Force public health professionals play a critical role in providing medically ready Airmen to commanders. The first week in April is National Public Health Week, which highlights the contributions of preventive medicine professionals.
April 6, 2018 Airman’s project receives top honor for improving patient care Evidence-based practice is an approach to improve a process for patient care based on current data and practices. After observing a procedure the nurses and medical technicians provided patients at the 88th Medical Group, one Airman’s curiosity has earned her recognition for improving patient care.
April 5, 2018 Making the diagnosis for our furry friends, and more When it’s time for your pet to get a routine checkup, you visit a local veterinarian for an exam. If the vet suspects a possibly serious medical situation – like a lump on your dog’s leg – blood work may be ordered or a mass surgically removed and sent to a lab.
April 5, 2018 U.S. Airmen rescue Thai man; rescuer presented awards for heroism People from around the globe travel to Northern Japan for what some consider the best backcountry snowboarding and skiing in the world.
April 4, 2018 New performance clinic offers Airmen second chance Enabling Rapid Global Mobility can be a demanding and often grueling mission. Delivering air refueling capabilities around the world is hard work and can take a toll on Airmen’s bodies. Team Fairchild’s Human Performance Cell is taking a holistic approach to combat chronic injuries and help Airmen
April 3, 2018 Air Force's top doc visits Edwards Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger, the surgeon general of the Air Force, visited Edwards Air Force Base March 25-27. The purpose of his visit was to receive background on the 412th Test Wing mission and see how he can assist at his level with the mission.
April 3, 2018 An AFMS look back at March 2018 This month's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force Medical Service and the values and strength of the United States Air Force.
April 2, 2018 Mental health team provides care with Airmen in mind Life can be stressful.In addition to everyday life, dealing with frequent temporary duty trips, ever-lurking deployments and permanent reassignments from one end of the globe to the next can be both physically and mentally taxing for service members.Often separated from family and social support
March 30, 2018 Military Health System Nurse Advice Line launches in Japan and South Korea The Military Health System Nurse Advice Line (MHS NAL), a service available to TRICARE beneficiaries living in the U.S. and Europe since 2014, is now available to those living in Japan and South Korea.
March 29, 2018 Active Duty? Enroll to continue TRICARE coverage after retirement Retiring from active duty, whether a medical retirement or a regular retirement, is a significant life event. You should know before you retire which TRICARE programs best suit your and your family’s needs.
March 29, 2018 Care in the air: Teams deliver patient care in challenging environments The back of an aircraft is a challenging place to deliver medical care. For Air Force medical crews, treating patients in the air is just part of the job.
March 28, 2018 Air Force releases 2018 enlisted to medical degree prep selections The Air Force has selected eight enlisted Airmen to participate in the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program, or EMDP2, beginning in July 2018.
March 28, 2018 Secure Messaging makes communicating with your Air Force doctor simple In today’s connected world, we expect most communication to be convenient and instantaneous. Why should communicating with your health provider be any different? That is why the Air Force Medical Service offers a secure messaging platform for patients and families to communicate safely and quickly
March 27, 2018 2018 AF Warrior Games team announced The U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Program is proud to announce the 2018 Air Force Warrior Games team.