Aug. 1, 2018 USAFSAM instructors bring experience to classroom, ready Airmen to battlefield Deployed experience, subject expertise, and a passion to share lessons learned make instructors at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine a vital part of medical readiness, equipping Airmen with the skills to be successful.Celebrating its 100th year, USAFSAM is the leading platform for
July 3, 2018 A peek behind the curtain: Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder can be debilitating, but there are therapies that can reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and help Airmen return to duty.One of the most effective therapies, practiced by many Air Force mental health professionals, is prolonged exposure therapy.
July 3, 2018 Baltimore C-STARS partnership prepares Airmen for battlefield medicine Civilian partnerships are a vital readiness resource for the Air Force Medical Service, refreshing medics on trauma skills and taking lessons learned to deliver life-saving trauma care downrange.The Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills program in Baltimore, Maryland, prepares
June 27, 2018 Readiness, trauma at heart of C-STARS Baltimore partnership The Air Force Medical Service partners with civilian trauma centers to provide additional opportunities for Air Force medics to maintain readiness and clinical currency on skills needed during deployment.One such partnership is with the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland,
June 26, 2018 A peek behind the curtain: The first step of PTSD care Perhaps the most difficult part of seeking help for post-traumatic stress disorder is making that first appointment, since Airmen are often unsure of what to expect. Not knowing what to expect from mental health providers can get in the way of effective PTSD treatment.
June 11, 2018 Early screenings increase Airmen readiness Staying current on screenings and addressing concerns early are key to female Airmen mission readiness.
April 20, 2018 Always there: Air Force Reserve strengthens a ready medical force Balancing military and civilian roles, Air Force Reserve medics enhance Air Force Medical Service capabilities.
Jan. 5, 2018 Medically ready to be mission ready From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times.
Nov. 18, 2016 This Month in AFMS History: Medical Red Flag Begins The first Medical Red Flag program, a week-long training program in battlefield casualty management, was conducted Nov. 26-30, 1979, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. It was sponsored by the Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Paul W. Myers. In the late 1970s, efforts to improve medical readiness took