June 11, 2014 Military Researchers Take Up SmartAmerica Challenge Think of a modern hospital like a video arcade, with machines beeping and flashing multicolored images. Just as the games in an arcade are independent of each other, so are hospital devices: they don't share information or work together. Military medical experts hope that's about to change. The
June 10, 2014 Sunscreen saves lives "One in five people will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime," according to Maj. Shelley Aldrich, 374th Medical Group chief of Dermatology. That can be a sombering fact for sun lovers and those who like to make regular trips to their local indoor tanning facility.The three most
June 9, 2014 Adequate sleep critical to healthy living In our fast-paced, over-worked and multi-tasking society, sleep problems are a commonality many of us share. In fact, the first signs of stress are appetite changes and sleep problems, followed by physical complaints and changes in intimacy. When our stressors persist or become unmanageable, the
June 3, 2014 Is it wise to have my wisdom teeth extracted? This article is an informative piece addressing the common questions patients ask about dental care, specifically in the area of wisdom teeth. Please consult with your dentist or oral surgeon for more information and personalized treatment recommendations. What are Wisdom Teeth?Wisdom teeth, also
May 30, 2014 Breathe easy during World No Tobacco Day According to the World Health Organization, the global tobacco epidemic kills nearly 6 million people each year, of which 600,000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke. World No Tobacco Day encourages millions worldwide May 31 to say no to tobacco use and squash the plant's growing
May 29, 2014 Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Orders Military Health System Review Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby provided the following statement:"On Tuesday, Secretary Hagel outlined the parameters of the comprehensive review he ordered of the department's military health system."The 90-day review will be led by Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work, with the
May 23, 2014 Risk management central to Critical Days of Summer The 2014 Critical Days of Summer, May 23 - Sept. 2, focuses on risk management for all summer activities -- on and off duty. This year's theme, "Risk: Double checks, not second thoughts," reminds Airmen to be responsible wingmen and to take care of themselves, their families, and their
May 19, 2014 Air Force Nutrition Team Helps Keep Patients Healthy This is the daily routine the diet technicians at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan complete to fulfill their mission of helping patients heal by providing nutritional care and food service.Every morning starts well before 5:30 a.m. The airmen open the doors to their small cafeteria to restock their
May 13, 2014 Fitness: more than just a test The 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness center staff helps maintain fitness standards for U.S. Air Force Airmen and prepare them to meet expeditionary readiness requirements.The staff's goal is to motivate Airmen to participate in a physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to
May 13, 2014 Mental health: Essential to comprehensive fitness As Airmen begin to return from more than a decade of combat in the Middle East, and cope with the perils of war, distinguishing mental health clinics as valuable resources rather than detrimental career-enders is paramount.Although it aims to promote overall mental fitness, negative reactions toward
May 6, 2014 Air Force Health Promotion aiming to build a culture of health Air Force Health Promotion will undergo significant changes over the next year. Many Airmen equate Health Promotion with the "HAWC" (Health and Wellness Center), but that's an outdated view, according to Colonel (Dr.) John Oh, Air Force Medical Support Agency Health Promotion Chief. "Health
May 6, 2014 Protect your baby with immunizations Kristin Bracey, Naval Health Clinic Charleston nurse, administers an oral vaccine to 6-month-old Gavin Wagner, son of Katlyn Wagner and Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Wagner, a Nuclear Power Training Unit student. April 26 through May 3 was National Infant Immunization Week and the month of May is
May 6, 2014 Dental clinic keeps JB Charleston - Air Base smiling When it comes to dental health, the 628th Medical Group dental clinic has got you covered.Whether you're in for a routine cleaning or surgery, the dental clinic staff are prepared for whatever you throw at them."We have well trained general dentists here ready to provide what you need," said Capt.
May 5, 2014 Nurse's and medical technician's week celebrated In observance of National Nurses Week 2014, Air Force Medical Service and the 66th Medical Squadron will observe Nurse and Medical Technician Appreciation Week scheduled May 5 through 9. The theme of this year's nurse's week is "Nurses and Technicians: Leading the Way."In recognition of this theme,
May 1, 2014 Grief sessions help Airmen heal When a person goes through loss, they may be instantly overcome by grief, or it might take days, weeks or months to set in. The emotions may flood in at once or come in manageable stages. When a person is grieving, there is no set formula for what is happening or how to overcome, but there is help.A
April 30, 2014 US Forces partner with Guatamala to provide medical care People lined the streets awaiting free medical treatment during a joint Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) and humanitarian aid mission at Caseria Los Limones conducted by U.S. Air Force, Army and Guatemalan Military during operation Beyond the Horizon Guatemala Monday, April 21, 2014.In
April 30, 2014 Don't Stress - Decompress April is National Stress Awareness Month, and it's especially relevant to men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Minot has its charms, but it's not exactly a common fixture at the top of most Airmen's dream sheets. Due to its bitter cold winters, high operations tempo and dual mission in
April 29, 2014 Military Targets Childhood Obesity The Department of Defense is taking aim at childhood obesity among military children. The goal: to stop the civilian population's obesity epidemic from reaching military households.Barbara Thompson, director of the Office of Family Policy/Children & Youth, said although military children are
April 29, 2014 Life in Military Family Teaches Resilience, Kids Say This is the eighth in an occasional series of blogs by Master Sgt. Jennifer Loredo for Operation Live Well. Loredo is the senior enlisted advisor for the Army's Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program. She is also a Gold Star Wife. In 1986, then-Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger
April 25, 2014 Child abuse and neglect: what it means to the Air Force When raising children, parents will often do their best to ensure they are giving them the proper care and attention needed to grow into strong healthy adults. Many parents would never dream of abusing or neglecting their children. However, the definitions of abuse and neglect in the civilian sector