Aug. 11, 2014 Medical, medical service corps officers will not meet RIF board Air Force medical corps and medical service corps officers slated to meet the reduction in force board in October are no longer eligible for RIF consideration, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.The fiscal year 2015 Force Management Reduction in Force Board scheduled to convene Oct. 1,
Aug. 11, 2014 Military Pioneers Use of Lasers to Treat Scars Military dermatologists have pioneered the use of laser treatments developed for cosmetic purposes to heal scar tissue from injuries sustained by service members in the line of duty."It was a serendipitous finding - it just made sense to try it," said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor, who recently left
Aug. 8, 2014 Japanese encephalitis virus threat in Asia Mosquitoes all over the globe carry and spread some of the most debilitating diseases known to man, and do so in a manner that's often difficult to predict with any kind of certainty.These vector-borne diseases can cause serious illness or can be fatal. Some of these diseases, such as Japanese
Aug. 8, 2014 Dental Lab Technicians: True Air Force Artisans "Nine times out of 10 you will never get a chance to meet us; we are the guys behind the scenes doing the dirty work, fixing and creating the teeth that keep you healthy and mobility ready."Who are these hidden specialists? Dental laboratory technicians.Unbeknownst to many, when Airmen need dental
Aug. 6, 2014 Paws and Stripes connects vets with service dogs A local nonprofit is working to help veterans find a four-legged friend and, with it, peace of mind. Paws and Stripes, based in Rio Rancho, was founded in 2010 by Lindsey and Jim Stanek. Jim, an Army veteran, was sent home with PTSD during his third tour in Iraq. He discovered that he felt much
Aug. 5, 2014 Culture change: Aviation safety in healthcare Editor's note: This is the part one of a three-part series on the integration of operational risk management and flight line safety procedures into hospitals and dental squadrons across the Air Force.The Air Combat Command Surgeon General's office pioneered a program bringing operational risk
Aug. 5, 2014 Joint trauma system vital link to saving lives A loud explosion hits close, shaking the dust from the walls. Sirens start going off and servicemembers run to check on everyone near the impact site. The 9-line report comes across the net. Helicopter rotors start spinning. The wounded receive their first care from a medic who also completes a
July 31, 2014 MHS Leadership July Message - Access to Care Military Health System Team,Since the TRICARE Prime benefit was first introduced in 1995, the Military Health System has established standards by which we hold ourselves accountable for access to health care.The standards are straightforward. If a patient enrolled to a military Medical Treatment
July 29, 2014 TRICARE Nurse Advice Line offers health care guidance TRICARE beneficiaries in the continental U.S., Alaska and Hawaii can now access the Nurse Advice Line to receive health care guidance and advice.The service, launched in April 2014, offers professional help by phone at a moment's notice, officials said."Our mission at Walter Reed National Military
July 29, 2014 Airmen treat and educate at Tonga dental clinic Two tables pushed together and a stack of plastic chairs serve as an operating table for men, women and children of all ages who wait patiently for their turn to see a dentist.The dental clinic was one of four clinics setup in the auditorium of Mailefihi Siu'ilikutapu College in Neiafu, Tonga.
July 29, 2014 First ever all military pediatric critical care training held in Okinawa In May 2014, more than 60 Air Force, Army, and Navy military pediatric healthcare personnel physicians, nurses, paramedics and respiratory therapists received pediatric critical care training at the United States Hospital Okinawa, Japan. This pioneering team was led by Dr. (Col.) Daniel Bruzzini,
July 24, 2014 Air Forces Southern medics arrive in Belize to facilitate obstetrics course Three international health specialists and three nongovernmental organization personnel supporting the 12th Air Force and Air Forces Southern, or AFSOUTH, arrived in Belize recently to facilitate the Global Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Instructor Course.As partners in international health,
July 24, 2014 Lackland's Wilford Hall embraces innovation to enhance patient health care JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The 59th Medical Wing is on a mission to enhance its world-class health services by promoting a climate of patient-centered care and process improvement.To achieve this positive change, 59th MDW Commander Maj. Gen. Bart Iddins sparked two new initiatives he
July 22, 2014 Dietitian aims to spread healthy living message Nutrition and a proper diet isn't something that comes easy to most people. This is evident by the 69 percent of the U.S. population who are either overweight or obese. This costs almost $150 billion annually in medical costs. In a world of fad diets, fast food and weight loss supplements, Erin
July 22, 2014 Medical training in hyperreality Have you ever wondered what it would be like if film makers added smell and other senses to your explosive, action-packed movie watching experience? This idea is probably not far from reality and most likely will make motion pictures even more dynamic.The Air Force Medical Modeling and Simulation
July 18, 2014 Military Health System Introduces Telehealth Pilot Projects to Improve Access to Care Technology advances -- particularly the use of telemedicine -- continue to change how Americans receive their healthcare, where they receive their healthcare and the organizational models for managing their healthcare.The Military Health System long has been a pioneer in using telehealth to connect
July 17, 2014 ANG Airman selected to serve on VA advisory group A chief master sergeant assigned to the Air National Guard Readiness Center, here, has been selected to serve on the defense detail team to the Department of Veterans Affairs recently.Chief Master Sgt. Christopher C. Guy, the personnel career field functional manager, will serve on a three member
July 17, 2014 Wounded Warrior Learns to Live Again Sgt. Mark McElroy survived various improvised explosive devices and other attacks while serving in Afghanistan. The Warrior Transition Unit has helped McElroy deal with the aftermath. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett. - Sgt. Mark McElroy wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father
July 17, 2014 Report Shows DOD Contribution to National Prevention Strategy Hundreds of service members and civilian employees are eating healthier and getting more exercise at the Defense Logistics Agency, one of 14 military facilities serving as pilot locations for a new program that aims to help service members and their families become more health-conscious. The program
July 16, 2014 9th Medical Group encourages alternate modes of patient, staff communication The 9th Medical Group held an open house and town hall meeting June 24, at the clinic here for patients to find out what services are provided and promote different modes of communication to patient health care teams.The 9th MDG motto is-- "Your life... our mission."The medical group held the open