March 13, 2025 New Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs: ‘We’re a Force Multiplier for the Warfighter’ In one of his first interviews as Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Stephen Ferrara stated the No. 1 priority for the Military Health System is supporting the warfighter, emphasizing the distinctive “go to war” nature of the MHS mission.
Sept. 30, 2024 Teddy’s Child Watch reopens at DGMC In an effort to further support military families, David Grant Medical Center announced the grand re-opening of Teddy’s Child Watch, a dedicated, no-cost childcare facility within the hospital.
March 21, 2024 DAF SELs testify on importance of caring for service members, families Leaders spoke on the link between Airmen and families' quality of life and military readiness and retention.
Aug. 1, 2023 Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022.
June 9, 2023 Air Force’s second-largest medical center delivers premier care The 88th Medical Group remains on the cutting edge of health care services and technology as a role model for other military medical centers worldwide.
March 22, 2023 Air Force policy changes help female aircrew remain competitive, relevant Female flyers were only eligible to apply for a waiver to fly during the second trimester, and were otherwise placed on Duties Not to Include Flying status. Since then, the Air Force has clarified its policies for female aircrew.
Feb. 27, 2023 DAF establishes policies to increase access to non-covered reproductive health care The Air Force has issued guidance effective Feb. 27 implementing DoD policies outlining privacy of command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care and unit-funded travel for those seeking non-covered reproductive health care.
July 18, 2022 San Antonio Market celebrates first anniversary as a unified health care system The San Antonio Market is the Defense Health Agency’s largest multi-service market. It’s sprawled across the region, encompassing Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, 10 stand-alone military treatment facilities, seven dental treatment facilities, the DoD’s only Level
Aug. 28, 2019 30th MDG reforms medical structure The 30th Medical Group officially stood up two new health care squadrons during a re-designation ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif, Aug. 23.
June 26, 2017 Genuine care for our smallest patients An Airman anxiously watches his child flip through a coloring book in a brightly-colored waiting room decorated with cartoon characters. After patiently waiting, a medical technician calls them back to be seen at the 19th Medical Operations Support Squadron pediatrics clinic at Little Rock Air Force
April 25, 2017 Air Force physician connects to the mission While every Airman has a role to play in the Air Force mission, some may not see their job’s true impact when they first enter the service.
May 11, 2015 Wright-Patterson Medical Center improves timelines for veterans’ medical care A new agreement was signed here May 1 in an effort to dramatically improve the timeliness of medical care to veterans throughout Ohio and optimize the training and readiness of personnel at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center (WPMC).
May 11, 2015 Wright-Patterson Medical Center improves timelines for veterans’ medical care A new agreement was signed here May 1 in an effort to dramatically improve the timeliness of medical care to veterans throughout Ohio and optimize the training and readiness of personnel at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center (WPMC).