March 27, 2013 Med Group Trains for IPPD 2013 Hurlburt Field medical personnel from every field participated in the three-day In-Place Patient Decontamination Exercise March 19-21.The exercise is a tri-annual trainer training course that helps inform med group personnel on the proper protocol that comes in treating a patient in contaminated
March 27, 2013 Clinics ask patients to fill prescriptions on base Have you been wondering what you can do to support the military during this time of fiscal crisis and potentially help protect your medical benefits? One way to help is by getting prescriptions filled at the local Military Treatment Facility or through the mail order program. Did you know the
March 20, 2013 Airmen respond to simulated vehicle mass casualty As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Osan Air Base geared up March 17 for another operational readiness exercise, Beverly Midnight 13-02, testing their ability to defend the base, conduct daily operations, utilize their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training, as well as
March 18, 2013 Physical therapy saves an arm and a leg With modern surgical techniques, more people are keeping limbs that may have been lost.However, the surgery is only half the story. The 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron Physical Therapy clinic in the Craig Joint Theater Hospital works to ensure those limbs remain useful."Our mission
March 13, 2013 Military substance abuse research progresses, doctor says Defense Department officials are developing research-based methods to curb substance abuse among service members, their families and veterans, a senior DOD medical official said here March 11.Dr. Michael E. Kilpatrick -- the deputy director for force health protection and readiness programs in the
March 7, 2013 Air Force establishes Biomedical Science Corps Appreciation Week The Air Force is officially recognizing the achievements of the men and women who comprise the Biomedical Science Corps by designating March 11-15, 2013 as BSC Appreciation Week.The Air Force Medical Service inaugural event, which is expected to become an annual celebration, coincides with the date
Feb. 26, 2013 Medical team trains, perfects skills Medical decontamination team members worked diligently, performing exercises and honing skills at the 27th Special Operations Medical Group at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 21. A two-day seminar lead by Charlie Jansen, DECON, LLC instructor, was held to teach 27 SOMDG members the skills
Feb. 21, 2013 Mental health flight commander wins AF-level award Maj. Michael McCarthy of the 82nd Medical Group was named the Air Force's Biomedical Clinician Category III Officer of the Year for 2012 in an announcement last week.McCarthy, who is the mental health flight commander, was thrilled to receive the award, which was mostly for his work as the Air
Feb. 5, 2013 Air Force Medical Service 2012 Annual Award winners announced It is with great pride that the Air Force Surgeon General's Medical Force Development Directorate announces the winners of the Air Force Medical Service Annual Award competition. The competition included individual and team awards, based on criteria outlined in AFI 36-2856, Medical Service Awards.
Jan. 31, 2013 18th Medical Group proves to be PACAF's best The 18th Medical Group was recently recognized by Pacific Air Forces' headquarters for meritorious service in 2012.The 18th MDG won Best Ambulatory Clinic Patient Safety Program, Air Force Surgeon General Award for Best Clinic, Largest Dental Clinic of the Year and Outstanding Medical Logistics
Jan. 11, 2013 Diamond Sharp Airmen: Healthcare humanitarian *This feature is the tenth in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The Airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. Airmen are
Dec. 20, 2012 143 in AFMS selected for captain The 2012 D Line of the Air Force Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Sciences Corps Quarterly Captain Selection Process selected 143 first lieutenants for promotion to captain.All candidates selected were in the promotion zone. To see the list, go to
Dec. 11, 2012 Biological detection team trains to keep Andersen AFB safe "Out of sight; out of mind," is never the policy of the 36th Medical Group lab detection team, who work year-round to ensure Airmen here are always prepared in case of a biological attack or a medical epidemic.The 36th MDG lab technicians take proficiency exams to stay current on training for
Nov. 30, 2012 The benefits of fluoridated water For decades, fluoride has been added to public drinking water in an effort to reduce cavities. In fact, the addition of fluoride to public drinking water was named one of the top ten most significant public health advancements of the 20th Century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Oct. 10, 2012 Medical group finds innovative ways to improve healthcare service Since its activation in June, the 21st Medical Squadron has purposefully implemented changes and added programs to the Schriever Clinic in an effort to improve patient services. The 21st MDS, part of the 21st Medical Group, serves a population of approximately 2,000 personnel at Schriever AFB.
Aug. 28, 2012 Medical personnel rehearse chemical decontamination There are reports of a chemical incident at the Exchange ... now what do you do? That was the exercise scenario for the 375th Medical Group as they spent three days learning proper procedures for decontaminating patients.The hands on portion of the training, called In-Place Patient Decontamination,