June 25, 2013 59th Medical Wing celebrates 20 years of excellence Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center became a numbered wing 20 years ago on July 1, 1993, the same day Air Training Command merged with Air University to forge the new Air Education and Training Command of today.The transformation from medical center to the 59th Medical Wing was one of several changes
June 20, 2013 Operation Pacific Angel 13-3 wraps up in Vietnam Members of the U.S. military and Vietnam People's Army wrapped up Operation Pacific Angel 13-3 June 17, after conducting humanitarian assistance efforts for six days in Dong Hoi, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam. Fifty three U.S. military members joined approximately 15 members of the VPA and more than
June 18, 2013 Joint readiness training wraps up in Hawaii Reserve component medical personnel from the Air Force, Navy, Army and Air National Guard came together for medical innovative readiness training June 2-15, on the islands of Lanai, Maui, Molokai and Hawaii.The medics provided free health care clinics and performed community service projects for
June 18, 2013 New Horizons help Belizeans see more clearly U.S. military medical personnel partnered with the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired and the Southern Regional Hospital in Dangriga, Belize, to conduct an ophthalmology medical readiness training exercise May 31 through June 14.Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dealing with the functions,
June 14, 2013 Medical center innovates for community health Technology is an ever-changing realm that has contributed to the efficiency of day-to-day life. At Keelser Medical Center, Major (Dr.) Oliver Wisco and Major (Dr.) Jennifer Alfar from the dermatology department have taken medical evaluations to a whole new level with the Hospital Without Walls
June 13, 2013 Outreach Center Broadens Mental Health Resources Service members or anyone who bears the invisible scars of post-traumatic stress now have high-tech access to online resources to fight stress, depression and other psychological health concerns, a Defense Department official said here yesterday.The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological
June 12, 2013 Moving 'FAST FORWARD,' flight line clinic is AF first A permanent medical facility - the first of its kind in the Air Force - is now open in Bldg. 49 on the flight line.It's called the medical FAST FORWARD facility which stands for First Aid Station, Treatment, and Forward Operating Rehabilitation of Workers Accentuating Restorative Dynamics. The
June 12, 2013 Ribbon cutting reveals new advancements, VA partnership at medical group The 325th Medical Group reveals renovations, new technology and new partnerships during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the radiology department June 6.The group completed renovation to the ambulance services department, and with the help of the Department of Veterans Affairs received new magnetic
June 11, 2013 Rehabbing Airmen back into the fight Physical therapists from the 1st Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron use rehab to help recovering Airmen regain their ability to accomplish the mission.When an Air Commando is injured during physical training, work or recovering from recent surgery, their primary care manager will
June 7, 2013 New medical group policy strives for efficiency The 1st Special Operations Medical Group amended their "no-show" policy effective immediately on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 7.To improve efficiency and efficacy, the amendment clarifies the portion of the policy dealing with what is considered late or patients who do not arrive at all, which is
June 7, 2013 Secure Messaging streamlines Long lines, paperwork, waiting in a room to wait in another smaller room, all to ask a simple question about health -- there must be an easier way.Fortunately, there is.MiCare mitigates the process through easy access to a healthcare professional on the internet.Secure messaging is available to
June 4, 2013 MEDEVAC Helicopters go above and beyond the horizon Joint Task Force-Bravo service members attached to 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment are providing medical evacuation support to the "Beyond the Horizon" humanitarian exercise, in El Salvador until June 22. MEDEVAC helicopters primarily perform patient and casualty evacuations. MEDEVAC support
June 4, 2013 Nation pours resources into mental health care for veterans The Veterans Affairs Department is improving access for veterans to mental health services, President Barack Obama said June 3 in remarks that opened the National Conference on Mental Health.Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are hosting the conference at the White House as part of the
June 3, 2013 "Healing Peru" - Lajes doctor, Airmen trek to Peru to aid indigenous people Many people only dream of opportunities to participate in humanitarian projects assisting indigenous people in faraway lands.On May 31, 15 Airmen and civilian medical professionals will live out that dream by traveling to the rural highlands of the Andes Mountains in Peru to participate in a medical
June 3, 2013 Wright-Patt Airmen group confronts sexual assault within Air Force Leading a new charge to confront serious issues facing military members throughout the Air Force is a group of Airmen with the Air Force Junior Support, an organization recently formed here. AFJS was founded by a group of enlisted Airmen to address important issues such as substance use and abuse,
June 3, 2013 Flying medics provide humanitarian relief It had all the appearances of being a routine 'bandage' mission for the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron as it landed at Camp Bastion May 27.A regular part of the missions flown by the 455th EAES, 'bandage' missions transport servicemembers to facilities that can provide treatment
May 31, 2013 Officials reaffirm DOD's commitment to fighting sexual assault At an open house marking the Defense Department's launch of a new peer-support service for sexual assault victims, senior Pentagon officials today reaffirmed the department's commitment to eradicating sexual assault in the military.The Defense Department has joined with a private organization to
May 31, 2013 Stethoscopes, Scalpels, Scanners its Medical Logistics Airman 1st Class Jordan Williams, 2nd Medical Support Squadron Medical Logistics, inspects a first-aid kit on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 21, 2013. Medical Logistics Airmen inspect the kits to ensure its contents are not outdated and that all the supplies are there. Once checked, the first
May 31, 2013 New Wilford Hall Phase 1, near completion With phase one more than 95 percent complete, the future Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center has started to take shape. "Overall the construction of the new WHASC is progressing well," said Maj. Patrick Ryan, senior health facility division officer for the Air Force Medical Support Agency. "The
May 31, 2013 Medics amputate fear at base school As part of the base primary school's second annual science fair, the 366th Medical Group made its presence known to local youth by holding an interactive ambulance and simulator demonstration May 9.With an aim to inspire the children as well as familiarize them with some of the more intimidating