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MDG continues measures to limit COVID-19 spread

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carlos Torres Fernandez, right, 23d Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, performs a protective-mask fit test on Master Sgt. James Howell, 823d Base Defense Squadron medical cell flight chief, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 1, 2020. The COVID-19 Tier 2 screening moved from the 23d Medical Group parking lot to the Davidson Gate, expanding its testing to active duty dependents as part of an ongoing response to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus and preserve combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Azaria E. Foster)
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MDG continues measures to limit COVID-19 spread

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Relitz, left, 23d Medical Support Squadron physical evaluation board officer, and Tech. Sgt. Jose Lemus, 23d MDSS Tricare operations patient administration flight chief, prepare for a COVID-19 Tier 2 screening at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 1, 2020. The COVID-19 Tier 2 screening moved from the 23d Medical Group parking lot to the Davidson Gate, expanding its testing to active duty dependents as part of an ongoing response to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus and preserve combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Azaria E. Foster)
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MDG continues measures to limit COVID-19 spread

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexandra McElwain, 23d Operational Medical Readiness Squadron aerospace medical craftsman, performs a nasal swab on an active duty Airman during a COVID-19 Tier 2 screening at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, April 1, 2020. The COVID-19 Tier 2 screening moved from the 23d Medical Group parking lot to the Davidson Gate, expanding its testing to active duty dependents as part of an ongoing response to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus and preserve combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Azaria E. Foster)
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Medic Rodeo comes to Cannon for another iteration

An actor holds onto a medical technician attempting to assist him during the Cannon Air Force Base Medic Rodeo at Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, Sept. 17, 2019. The Medic Rodeo is designed to test the skills of Air Force medical technicians in both deployed and home instillation environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gage Daniel)
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Medical Air War College graduate receives Wright Brothers Officership Award

Col. Cheryl Lowry, a member for the Air Force Medical Service, was hard at work in her Air War College seminar prior to graduation. Col. Lowry's efforts were recognized with the Wright Brothers Officership Award that she received upon Air War College graduation on May 22, 2014 at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL. The Wright Brothers Officership Award is awarded by the AWC Commandant to the student who makes the most significant contributions to the college's educational objectives and who demonstrated the top professional leadership, officership, and educational achievement. (Courtesy Photo)
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Medical clinic renovations complete

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Campbell, 81st Dental Squadron dental technician, works in a new dental clinic during the Keesler Medical Center renovations ribbon cutting ceremony on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., March 20, 2018. The ceremony officially commemorated the completion of the $80 million renovations for the new dental and mental health clinics. The new renovations allow for improved patient support services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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Medical Group COVID-19 testing

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stephanie Laubach, a 96th Medical Group medical technician, and Maj. Nicole Tafuri, a 96th Medical Group resident physician, laugh with a young patient during a car-side exam at the hospital’s drive-through health screening at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, March 30, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ilka Cole)
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Medical Material keeps the Medical Group going

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bailey Pitcher, 22nd Medical Support Squadron acquisitions technician, prepares equipment at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 15, 2020. Medical material Airmen can receive an average of four to five shipments a day. Once the medical material team receives packages, they are opened, logged and delivered to the requesting clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Medical staff combats COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Capt. Theresa Snyder, 355th Medical Operations Squadron operational medicine flight commander, dons protective gear at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 27, 2020. Snyder was conducting sample kits on patients to send for COVID-19 testing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)
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Medical techniques explained

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. April White, left, 932nd Airlift Wing Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, helps explain the methods for taking care of babies and small children during a refresher class at the 932nd Medical Group, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., March 6, 2018. Previously, she was presented with a chief's coin by Chief Master Sgt. Ericka Kelly, Command Chief, Air Force Reserve Command, for being a standout Airman and for her self-improvements and positive attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
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Medically ready to be mission ready

Air Force Col. (Dr.) Kimberly Pietszak, interim chief, Department of Quality Services, and assistant chief, Department of Medicine, examines Air Force Col. Patrick McCain at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Aug 26, 2015. Getting regular checkups are vital step in maintaining one’s Individual Medical Readiness and aids an Airman’s ability to support the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Corey Toye)
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Mentorship, vigilance helped 97 MDG Airman identify life-threatening condition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Natalie Neff, an Aerospace Medical Technician assigned to the 97th Medical Group, takes a patient’s blood pressure at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Dec. 6, 2019. Training and mentorship helped Neff handle a recent situation in which an Airman’s life was on the line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Klemm)
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MHS leaders honored by American Hospital Association

Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles Potter (left) and Army Col. James Carrell (right) received their awards for their service to the health care field from Richard Umbdenstock, American Hospital Association president and CEO.
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MiCare updates process for personal health record

The Air Force’s secure patient portal, MiCare, is scheduled to make changes to the Personal Health Record process March 28. Automatic updates to MiCare PHR will be discontinued, however, electronic health records will continue to be available through the Blue Button feature on TRICARE Online.
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Midnight Sun Guardian aerospace medicine Airman impacts the mission

Alaska Air National Guard Senior Airman Loida Torres Román, a 176th Medical Group health-systems technician, logs lab samples at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 13, 2020. Torres Román earned national top honors as the Air National Guard’s Aerospace Medicine Airman of the year for 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by David Bedard)
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Military hospital's surgical care ranks among best in nation

Surgeons perform a procedure at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. SAMMC ranks among the top hospitals in the nation for surgical care, according to a recent report from the American College of Surgeons. (U.S. Army photo)
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Military Sports Medicine Fellow takes top research honors at national meeting

Dr. Matt Gammons, left, chair of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Research Committee, poses with Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Nathaniel Nye, a fellow in the National Capital Consortium Sports Medicine Fellowship program at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital recently. (Courtesy photo)
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Mixed reality simulator at 80th FTW

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Turner, 80th Operations Support commander, looks up during a maneuver in a mixed reality flight simulator at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, March 7, 2018. The software, demonstrated by Flight Safety International, could be used in the future to enhance the undergraduate pilot training syllabus in the 80th Flying Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Ingle)
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Mobility Airmen conduct historic first aeromedical evacuation mission using Transport Isolation System

Three U.S. Air Force medical Airmen exit a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft following the first-ever operational use of the Transport Isolation System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 10, 2020. The TIS is an infectious disease containment unit designed to minimize contamination risk to aircrew and medical attendants, while allowing in-flight medical care for patients afflicted by a disease. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Nothstine)
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Mobility Airmen conduct historic first aeromedical evacuation mission using Transport Isolation System

A U.S. Air Force medical Airman awaits patient documentation following the first operational use of the Transport Isolation System at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 10, 2020. The TIS is an infectious disease containment unit designed to minimize contamination risk to aircrew and medical attendants, while allowing in-flight medical care for patients afflicted by a disease. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Nothstine)
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