Oct. 5, 2017 Nellis surgeons, UMC combine efforts to treat Las Vegas shooting victims Four general and three resident surgeons assigned to the 99 MDG, responded to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada to help treat patients injured during the largest single shooter massacre in modern U.S. history.
Oct. 5, 2017 Military dentists in high-demand during joint-service health care initiative in Missouri Dental care was in high-demand at the Operation Healthy Delta Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) exercise in southeastern Missouri. Known as the Bootheel, the region is one of the state’s more medically underserved areas.
Oct. 4, 2017 Dover Airmen lifeline to hurricane survivors Dover Air Force Base Airmen have a proud history of delivering help in dire situations all across the world. No matter the circumstance, these men and women can be on site in a short amount of time providing hope for those in need. The 3rd Airlift Squadron from the 436th Airlift Wing supported
Oct. 4, 2017 Take command of your health: Milestone changes coming to TRICARE TRICARE beneficiaries will soon have increased access to health care through key changes that are set to take place in January 2018. With the benefit set to undergo some of the biggest improvements in more than two decades, beneficiaries will be able to take command of their health care through
Oct. 4, 2017 Take command: Register to learn about upcoming changes to TRICARE The Military Health System is modernizing TRICARE to better serve you and respond to changes in law and policy. Join us for our next webinar on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. (EDT) to learn how TRICARE is changing and how to prepare for these changes.
Oct. 3, 2017 Medical technicians act as enlisted physician extenders Every component of Misawa needs to stay fit to fight and ready to immediately execute orders, sorties and missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
Oct. 3, 2017 Women need to make time for their health Each October, women are reminded to put themselves first and make time for their health. Making your health a priority helps you stay in optimum shape and keeps illnesses and disease at bay.
Sept. 30, 2017 This Month in AFMS History: Spotlighting Lt. Gen. Alexander “Rusty” Sloan Dr. Alexander “Rusty” Sloan never entertained the idea of becoming the Air Force Surgeon General. Throughout his career, Sloan even tried to avoid serving at the Pentagon; however, he excelled at every assignment, pushing him quickly up into the ranks and putting him on the path to becoming the 14th
Sept. 29, 2017 Air Force provides aeromedical evacuation to dialysis patients trapped by hurricanes The hurricanes that battered dozens of islands in the Caribbean and the southeast U.S. in the last month left millions without power, food, safe drinking water and no way to contact the outside world. The situation is devastating for everyone in the area, but for people undergoing dialysis, it is
Sept. 29, 2017 Air Force psychologist considers social media’s role in suicide prevention Social media connects us to more people than ever before, but these contacts may not be the type that help build resiliency. Strong interpersonal connections play a critical role in suicide prevention. Used correctly, social media can be an important tool in the suicide prevention toolbox for
Sept. 28, 2017 Airmen's medical clearance reviews to be processed easier Starting Oct. 16, 2017, active duty Airmen will request select medical clearance reviews through a new module within their Individual Medical Readiness, or “MyIMR” account.
Sept. 28, 2017 437th AW crew provides quick-response relief following Hurricane Maria Members of the 14th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency completed a humanitarian mission in support of Hurricane Maria to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 23, 2017.
Sept. 28, 2017 Be there, be aware: Help prevent suicide When we focus on our health, it’s easy to pay attention to physical health versus mental well-being. Ignoring mental health concerns like anxiety and depression can lead to worsening symptoms and more serious issues. For some people, these issues may include an increased risk of suicide.
Sept. 27, 2017 AFMC promotes avoiding job burnout awareness During the fall months, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Avoiding Job Burnout Awareness Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to inform the AFMC workforce about how to avoid job burnout, and what you can do when your job begins to affect your health and happiness.
Sept. 25, 2017 Seeking help does not end military career Throughout September, the nation is observing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.Since 2012, the estimated rate of death by suicide across the Department of Defense has remained about the same per 100,000 people – 20 for active duty members, 24 for reservists and 27 for guard members. The Air Force
Sept. 25, 2017 JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field stands up ISB to support FEMA’s Hurricane Maria relief efforts The Federal Emergency Management Agency stood up an Incident Support Base at JBSA-Kelly Field to aid Hurricane Maria relief efforts with support from the 502nd Air Base Wing Sept. 21.
Sept. 25, 2017 MacDill Airmen launch relief efforts for islands affected by Hurricane Maria MacDill Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron launches relief efforts for islands affected by Hurricane Maria.
Sept. 24, 2017 The Airman’s guide to suicide prevention While Suicide Prevention Month is observed across the U.S. in September, all Airmen have a duty to be true Wingmen to their peers 24/7, 365 days a year. It includes getting to know our fellow Airmen, from the newest shop mate to the most senior one. It means being aware of what is going on in their
Sept. 22, 2017 Moody AFB Clinic, community medical providers strengthen bond Airmen from the 23d Medical Group (MDG) and more than 40 medical providers from the local community strengthened their working relationship through a collaboration, Sept. 15, here. The event included individual introductions of base and community medical providers, an educational presentation about
Sept. 21, 2017 Partnerships strengthened during medical exchange Delivering medical academics in the classroom and hands-on training in the field, the 353rd Special Operations Group medical team proactively engaged with their Australian military counterparts throughout Talisman Saber 2017, a biennial military exercise from June 23 to July 25, 2017, throughout