Sept. 23, 2014 New program enables military surgeons at SAMMC to save sawed-off thumb Homer Mora had the afternoon off so decided he'd check a "honey do" item off his list. Rodents had been getting into the trash on his ranch, so his plan was to build a trash can bin they couldn't breach.A seasoned woodworker, Mora headed out to his barn, switched on the table saw and got to work.
Sept. 23, 2014 35th MDG hosts bilateral medical job shadow program Recently, the 35th Medical Group hosted a job shadow program for Japanese medical students from Hirosaki University in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.Held every summer for the past 13 years, the program provided seven days of on-the-job learning with professional Misawa physicians for the Japanese
Sept. 17, 2014 Pregnancy and Oral Health Many significant changes occur to a woman's body when she becomes pregnant. Adjusting to the physical and emotional changes can be difficult. Aside from the obvious physical changes, pregnancy brings changes to overall health, and that includes oral health. According to the American Dental
Sept. 17, 2014 Obama Details Major Increase in U.S. Ebola Response In a whole-of-government approach and with international partners, the United States is significantly upping its response to the West African Ebola epidemic to save lives now and halt future outbreaks, President Barack Obama said today during a visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sept. 12, 2014 Pediatricians care for young patients of Operation PACANGEL-Nepal More than an hour's drive along uneven, dirt roads outside a major city is the rural village of Manahari, Nepal, which is where the Shree Rastriya Rotary Secondary School can be found. Hundreds of Nepalese people line up outside the gate of the compound which is temporarily a site for health
Sept. 11, 2014 U.S., Nepal celebrate PACANGEL opening ceremony Nearly 700 local men, women and children lined up outside the gates of Shree Rastriya Rotary Secondary School in Manahari for day one of Operation Pacific Angel - Nepal.U.S. and Nepalese service members came together alongside regional partners to celebrate the opening ceremony, which featured a
Sept. 11, 2014 Online risk assessment offers ways to evaluate, improve health How well do you know yourself? Poor health is not always obvious. Even people who appear healthy can be at risk for medical conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. The AFMC Health Risk Assessment is a multi-faceted interactive tool offered online at www.afmcwellness.com. Below are some
Sept. 10, 2014 Enlisted medical degree preparatory program 'intent to apply' email due Oct. 3 Eligible active duty enlisted Airmen interested in pursuing a medical degree must submit their application for the Enlisted Medical Degree Preparatory Program by Dec. 1, and an "intent to apply" email by Oct. 3, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.The Enlisted to Medical Degree
Sept. 9, 2014 Nonprofit provides service dogs to veterans with PTS The experiences Behesha Doan has gone through during her 23 years of being a K-9 trainer have enabled her to build a program that gives back to veterans. Not only does the program thank veterans for their service, but it empowers them to take their lives back. "This Able Veteran" is a non-profit
Sept. 4, 2014 MHS Leadership Message - The US Government and DoD Response to the Ebola Crisis Military Health System colleagues,The international health community is working closely together to help confront the outbreak of Ebola virus in the West African nations of Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and, more recently, Nigeria.As military medical professionals, we want to ensure that you are
Sept. 4, 2014 Payne takes command of AFMOA Col. Lee E. Payne assumed command of the Air Force Medical Operations Agency from Brig. Gen. Sean L. Murphy during a ceremony at nearby Port San Antonio Aug. 29.Lt. Gen. Thomas W. Travis, Air Force Surgeon General, presided over the ceremony.Payne takes charge of the agency responsible for executing
Aug. 29, 2014 One stop medical shop An independent duty medical technician is exactly that, they are the nurses and technicians that go out on temporary duty or deployments to take care of Airmen and ensure they are healthy and mission capable."We are one of the Air Force medical service's greatest tools," said Staff Sgt. Tamara
Aug. 26, 2014 Minnesota Doctor Becomes Air Guard Brigadier General For the family of Brig. Gen. David Hamlar Jr., promotion ceremonies have been a normal event throughout his career. However, his most recent ceremony is different because of the special significance pinning the star on his shoulder means to the Minnesota National Guard. Hamlar was promoted to
Aug. 21, 2014 Military Doctor Fights to Protect Newborns The wars are winding down but Army Maj. Ryan Mascio's mission is booming. He and four other pediatricians, along with three neonatal nurses, care for an average of 130 newborns a month at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital in Virginia. But a new threat looms on the horizon. A tragic condition that once
Aug. 21, 2014 MacDill's very own is truly among the best Becoming one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year takes superior leadership, outstanding job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements.An Airman at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida has demonstrated the aforementioned characteristics immaculately. Tech. Sgt. Toyre
Aug. 19, 2014 Seven days in the grave: A Sailor's survival He was just four days away from a trip home to surprise his mom and dad for Christmas in McMinnville, Tennessee -- his small hometown buried in the state's rolling foothills. He had planned the trip secretly with the help of his brother, and they laughed on the phone together a few hours before his
Aug. 18, 2014 Medical experts train counterparts in Mongolia The sounds of agony filled the air near the wooded back lot of the Central Armed Forces Hospital, or CAFH, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as an interpreter encouraged accident victims to 'ham up' their performances during mass casualty response training, as part of Operation Pacific Angel 14-4
Aug. 13, 2014 Defense Health Agency Makes Quick Progress, Official Says As the Defense Health Agency approaches its one-year anniversary Oct. 1, it has already saved money and standardized health care in the Defense Department, Dr. Jonathan Woodson, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, said today."The new medical agency was set up to establish common
Aug. 13, 2014 TRICARE Nurse Advice Line gave me peace of mind Panic.I feel it often as a brand new parent. Every cough, sneeze, hiccup and facial twitch has me searching the internet for strange diseases or terminal illnesses. I'm used to people telling me those things are normal and there is nothing to be concerned about. This time however, our baby girl's