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HCE educates local community on hearing loss prevention

Dr. Denise Thomas, audiologist, explains strategies to prevent hearing loss to Sadie, 4, daughter of Maj. Kwame Curtis, Hearing Center of Excellence Air Fore liaison at a local museum, March 29, 2015. (Courtesy photo)

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HCE educates local community on hearing loss prevention

Brittany Swiger, Hearing Center of Excellence research assistant, poses with Iron Man, at a local museum, March 29, 2015. Iron Man was supporting a child who previously did not like to wear his cochlear implants because his favorite superheroes did not have them. Sporting some bright, fluorescent ear muffs, Iron Man demonstrated how hearing protection was necessary and could be cool. (Courtesy photo)

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HCE educates local community on hearing loss prevention

Dr. Kathy Gates, Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE) prevention lead, demonstrates with pipe cleaners how hair cells are damaged by loud noises, to Braxton, 5. son of Tanisha Hammill, HCE senior research coordinator, at a local museum, March 29, 2015. (Courtesy photo)

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Health Fair boosts Schriever fitness focus

U.S. Air Force Capt. Wesley Althaus, 50th Operations Group Standardization and Evaluation Flight, climbs an exercise machine during the Heart Health Fair at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, March 26, 2019. The machine is designed to create a high intensity, low-impact exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn Calvert)

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Health Literacy Key For Better Health, Better Care

Staff Sgt. Cristina Hreso, a 111th Medical Group public health technician from Horsham Air Guard Station, Pennsylvania, reads up on public health guidance during exercise Anakonda Response 2016 held at Papa Air Base, Hungary, April 27, 2016. Exercise Anakonda Response 2016 was intended to test and evaluate joint military effectiveness in a multinational humanitarian relief effort while building real-world bonds with NATO-allied militaries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andria Allmond)

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Healthcare detectives: 9th MDOS lab techs analyze specimens

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Vang, 9th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, analyzes and processes blood specimens at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 12, 2019. A laboratory technician’s job consists of testing and analyzing specimens, processing blood transfusions, and performing chemical analysis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)

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Healthcare to Health program aims to enhance the diet, activity level of military children

A group of children play inside of a bounce house during the Easter egg hunt event at Debden Park on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 30, 2013. The bounce house was a side activity those who came out to the hunt could play in. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)

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HH-60s train over the NTTR

A pararescueman repels out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, during training on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 22, 2018. Pararescuemen are highly trained experts who perform rescues in every type of terrain and partake in every part of the mission. From search and rescue and combat support to providing emergency medical treatment, parerescuemen ensure every mission is a successful one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

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Hill’s resilient chief nurse serves in a resilient country

Lt. Col. Kristin Carlson, 75th MDG chief nurse, was awarded the bronze star and has been selected for promotion to colonel after her recent deployment as a team lead and medical advisor at New Kabul Compound in Kabul Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force/Micah Garbarino)

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Hill’s resilient chief nurse serves in a resilient country

Lt. Col. Kristin Carlson deployed to New Kabul Compound last year where she served as a team chief and medical advisor to the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police. (Courtesy photo)

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How Recce Town’s Laboratory professionals are helping in the fight against COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victor Mendez, 9th Health Care Operations Squadron lab technician, reads a blood slide at Beale Air Force Base, California, April 20, 2020. Reading a blood slide is looking for abnormalities in the blood. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Jason W. Cochran)

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How to Make Your Own Ice Packs and Heat Packs

A bit of creativity can turn everyday items into low-cost and effective home remedies

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Hub of the Kortiz Clinic: The 14th MDSS pharmacy

U.S. Air Force Capt. Whitney Howard, 14th Medical Support Squadron pharmacist, works on refilling prescriptions at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 4, 2019. Pharmacists work with technicians to approve prescriptions and ensure customers are receiving the right care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Human Performance Center gains new Medical Skills Lab for 460th MDG

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas DiCesare, 460th Medical Group medical technician, left, and Senior Airman Kristina Balog, 460th Medical Group medical technician, examine a catheter bag during a medical simulation at the Human Performance Center at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, May 6, 2020. Personnel with the 460th MDG participated in simulation training scenarios to brush up on inpatient skills in case they have to provide support for COVID-19 elsewhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley N. Blevins)

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human-blood sample of a spirochete bacteria, borrelia turicatae

The 96th Medical Group’s laboratory provided the first-ever human-blood sample of a spirochete bacteria, borrelia turicatae, known to cause tick-borne relapsing fever to be cultured at the Centers for Disease Control.

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Hurricane Michael

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Green, 96th Medical Group medical technician, unloads medical supplies at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 15, 2018. Members from Moody Air Force Base travelled down to support standing up an operational medical facility after Hurricane Michael devastated the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Matthew Lotz)

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Hurricane Michael

Medical technicians from the 96th Medical Group, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, prepare to set up an operational medical facility at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 15, 2018. Air Combat Command has mobilized multiple relief assets in an effort to restore operations after the hurricane caused catastrophic damage to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Matthew Lotz)

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Hurricane Michael

(From left) Col. Brendan Noone and Tech. Sgt. Daniel Green, 96th Medical Group flight surgeon and medical technician, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, hang medical supplies at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 15, 2018. Members from Moody Air Force Base travelled down to support standing up an operational medical facility after Hurricane Michael devastated the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Matthew Lotz)

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Hurricane Michael

Medical technicians from the 96th Medical Group, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, unload medical supplies at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 15, 2018. Members from Moody Air Force Base travelled down to support standing up an operational medical facility after Hurricane Michael devastated the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Matthew Lotz)

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Hurricane Michael

Staff Sgt. Bailey Holt, 96th Medical Group medical technician, unloads medical supplies at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 15, 2018. Members from Moody Air Force Base travelled down to support standing up an operational medical facility after Hurricane Michael devastated the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Matthew Lotz)

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