April 11, 2016 AF New Parent Support Program helps families care for infants and toddlers Vital to children’s health is development which occurs in the early years –from birth to age 3.
Feb. 12, 2016 Air Force continues to improve care in the air The Air Force is committed to research and development for advancements in en route patient care.The AMC Command Surgeon and researchers across the Air Force, to include the 711th Human Resource Wing at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, have been working together to improve how the Air Force
Feb. 12, 2016 ‘I love it’: Nurse still serving, mentoring after 45 years In April 1997, after 26 years of honorable military service, newly retired Col. Charlene Carpenter chose to continue serving her country at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, this time as a volunteer.
Feb. 10, 2016 New MDS Program helps Airmen get in shape Fitness and activity trackers, such as Fitbits and Garmin Connects, have been becoming very popular among those in the fitness industry, and have become a useful tool for individuals trying to lose weight.These trackers have capabilities which include tracking physical activity and steps, heart
Feb. 10, 2016 Loadmasters balance time, maintain mission readiness Time is running out in the year and I need to remain current,” may be a phrase overheard in the halls of the three flying squadrons among crewmembers assigned to the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Several loadmasters from the 300th Airlift Squadron took to the skies
Feb. 10, 2016 Air Force Surgeon General Announces Outstanding Achievement in Innovation Award The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the 96th Medical Group Medicine Subspecialties Element team, Air Force Material Command, as the Air Force Medical Service 2015 Outstanding Achievement in Innovation Annual Award winner. The AFMC group demonstrated an innovative approach in their standing
Feb. 9, 2016 Eglin hospital delivers unprecedented, complete cardiac care The doctor leaned in and described to Robert Hyde what he might feel during his medical procedure. Shortly thereafter, she made a small incision to his inner thigh area. During the half-hour process, the surgical team watched the large, live-view X-ray machine as the doctor guided a long, thin,
Feb. 9, 2016 Learning how to get that perfect smile! February is National Children's Dental Health Month. On Feb. 5, members of the Dental Squadron from the 779th Medical Group went to the Child Development Center on Joint Base Andrews. This year's campaign slogan is "Sugar Wars" to educate children of all ages about fighting against the Sweet Tooth
Feb. 4, 2016 AF Surgeon General announces 2015 AFMS annual awards The Air Force Surgeon General has announced the recipients of the 2015 Air Force Medical Service individual and team Annual Awards. The nominations reflect the extraordinary quality of the Airmen in the Air Force Medical Service. The accomplishments of those recognized demonstrate expertise,
Feb. 2, 2016 VIPER Clinic program aims to reduce AF physical training injuries Musculoskeletal injuries in basic military training cost the Air Force about $35 million annually. A new 59th Medical Wing initiative aims to reduce these costs by preventing injuries before they occur.
Jan. 26, 2016 Yellow Ribbon rescue Maj. Fred Pounds, flight commander of clinical management with the 911th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron here, went to Orlando to attend a Yellow Ribbon Reintegration seminar, expecting to unwind and adjust to life back home. Instead, he ended up averting a crisis and subsequently saving a
Jan. 26, 2016 10 ways the AFMS is improving access to care Over the last year, the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) has been working to improve patient access to care. “We’ve always focused on and provided high quality and safe care,” explained Lt. Col. Donald Lofton, Director of Access to Care with the Air Force Surgeon General’s Medical Support Division.
Jan. 25, 2016 Training like we fight Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing conducted a multifaceted training mission by way of a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina to Ramstein Air Base, Germany this weekend.The mission focused on several objectives, which maintained the pilot’s qualifications in flying,
Jan. 22, 2016 Medical Materiel Airman orchestrates 27th SOMDG success Like stage managers orchestrating a production, members of the 27th Special Operations Medical Support Squadron work behind the scenes at the 27th Special Operations Medical Group to facilitate excellent care during every phase of patient treatment.The Air Force recruiting website, airforce.com,
Jan. 20, 2016 Air Force Surgeon General visits Wright-Patterson Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger, Air Force Surgeon General, visited Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Jan. 13-14. As part of his visit, Lt. Gen. Ediger toured the Wright-Patterson Medical Center, where he received various briefings on hospital services and capabilities. He also held an All Call for hospital
Jan. 9, 2016 2nd MDOS operates within the golden hour An ambulance speeds past, flashing its lights hoping that medical personnel on board can meet the deadline of the golden hour.
Jan. 8, 2016 Side effects of missing your medical appointment Missing a medical appointment means medical staff isn’t able to do what they’ve been trained to do: help people.
Dec. 9, 2015 Airman achieves lifelong dream of becoming pro bodybuilder The technical sergeant stood on the 2015 National Physique Committee National Bodybuilding Championships stage, Nov. 21, in Miami, Florida, in front of thousands of people. The blazing spotlights were on him as the announcer read off the winners -- the moment when his dream came true.
Dec. 9, 2015 PACAF Airmen show C-17 medical capability to Indian defense minister Pacific Air Forces Airmen showcased aeromedical evacuation capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III as they hosted Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and Arun K. Singh, the Indian ambassador to the U.S. on Dec. 7, as a part of a U.S. Pacific Command visit designed to enhance the U.S.-Indian