Dec. 18, 2019 Mentorship, vigilance helped 97 MDG Airman identify life-threatening condition It was a typical fall day in the Family Practice department until one patient, complaining of difficulty breathing, raised concerns for Senior Airman Natalie Neff and her team.This is an unusual symptom which Neff, an Aerospace Medical Technician with the 97th Medical Group at Altus Air Force Base,
Sept. 19, 2018 1,000 days of patient safety: 97th MDG achieves healthcare excellence The 97th Air Mobility Wing Medical Group celebrated 1,000 days without operational errors. In the medical world, this is a significant accomplishment, as it can mean the difference between life and death. 1,000 days with an incident is 1,000 days with a serious safety event.
Nov. 20, 2015 Thanksgiving Food Safety The fall season is upon us which means endless potlucks, get-togethers, memories and food. A popular way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to invite friends and family over for a meal. However, when foods are left on the counter for hours at a time it’s also an invite for unwanted bacteria that can