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.
March 27, 2018 Female physician builds partnerships through Global Health Engagements A career in the Air Force is often a truly global experience. For Lt. Col. Elizabeth Erickson, her experiences in military health outreach around the world allows her to build strong partnerships.
March 26, 2018 Ambulatory service saves life As the clock ticks to 1 p.m., ambulatory service members wait in their work center. The silence is broken by a notification heard around the facility.
March 23, 2018 Which plan is right for you? Comparing TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select If you have health coverage with TRICARE, you can choose from a variety of plans, which provide you options in where and how you seek medical and dental services. Two major health programs include TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select.
March 23, 2018 ADAPT saved my life Staff Sgt. Brandon was in bad shape. He drank every day and had withdrawals while at work. He looked for reasons to justify why he earned that drink at the end of the day. Brandon is a recovering alcoholic.
March 22, 2018 The relentless winter poses risk for head injuries Whether skiing down slopes or walking on an icy sidewalk, winter sports and weather conditions can pose a higher risk for a traumatic brain injury. Especially with the late-winter (now early-spring) onslaught, Military Health System experts are encouraging people to be cautious of surroundings and
March 22, 2018 Non-medical care managers dedicated to helping wounded warriors, their caregivers and families Non-medical care managers serve as the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program’s subject-matter experts and actively advocate for more than 3,000 wounded, ill and injured service men and women.
March 22, 2018 Trusted Care brought order to chaos after Hurricane Maria Soon after hurricanes struck the Caribbean and southern U.S. in the fall of 2017, Air Force medics deployed to the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands and brought along their Trusted Care culture to help evacuate patients safely and effectively from the storm ravaged island.
March 21, 2018 The dangers of opioid pain medications Pain is the most common reason people seek medical treatment. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 1 in 10 Americans have chronic pain or pain every day for the preceding three months.