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Being a veteran is a family affair; the tale of two veterans
Adrienne Clark is a retired Air Force major, who served as a nurse. She is currently the 88th Medical Group recovery care coordinator. Clark is a single mom who comes from a long line of nurses in her family. Her daughter, Devine Jackson, was born on Wright-Patt in 1994, and she is currently carrying on the family's medical lineage as a pre-med student at Ohio State University. Major Brian Crawford is an operations research analyst with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Before his Air Force career, he was a high school geometry teacher. He comes from a long line of military members--his father served in the Navy, his grandfather served in WWII, and his brother serves in the Air Force. Crawford went to Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB, Alabama and received his commission in August 2003. In 2015 Crawford was diagnosed with osteosarcoma bone cancer in his left femur in Dec. 2015. His cancer surgery was done at Anderson Medical Center, where he had surgery. His chemo was accomplished at Wright-Patt Medical Center where he was assigned to Clark to oversee his case. Crawford was determined to be fit to return to active duty status in Oct. 2016.
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11/10 2016
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Open Enrollment and the Health Insurance Marketplace
It’s the time of year when people can enroll in or change their health insurance plan. The open enrollment period for HealthCare.gov is November 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017 for 2017 coverage. How does this affect you? Most TRICARE beneficiaries don’t need to worry about open enrollment. However, for beneficiaries who are not eligible for TRICARE
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11/09 2016
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Calm amidst chaos: Mass casualty exercise streamlines care
The steady thrum thrum thrum of rotors beat overhead, kicking up wind and dust into the faces of the waiting medical response team. With a wave of his hand, the helicopter’s crew chief ushers the team forward to receive the patient. Head wrapped in gauze, the patient’s face, arms and hands are covered in burns – typical injuries seen after an
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11/08 2016
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Tele-ICU: future of intensive care
For Airmen working in a hospital’s intensive care unit, getting a second opinion from an experienced physician serves as an invaluable commodity. Airmen at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base will have that opportunity thanks to a partnership with Veteran Affairs to bring the first Tele-ICU to the Critical Care Unit, improving the quality of patient care.
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11/04 2016
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Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet
When Airmen are injured, receiving care in order to heal and return to their daily mission is the top priority. The 99th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedics unit performs procedures day-in and day-out to help injured Airmen at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
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11/04 2016
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The Importance of Health Literacy
Health literacy means how well you understand your basic health information and services available to you. According to Health.gov, nearly nine out of ten adults may lack the skills needed to manage their health and prevent disease. First, you should know or have a copy of your health history, prior hospitalizations and a list of current and past
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11/02 2016
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Eifel Health Consortium: More than 20 German doctors examine base healthcare
The Spangdahlem Military Treatment Facility staff here held an Eifel Health Consortium on base Oct. 27 for more than 20 German doctors from four major, local hospitals in Bitburg, Trier, and Wittlich, Germany.The event marked the first executive-level, healthcare collaboration event of this magnitude at a U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces
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11/01 2016
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Be Aware of Bullying This Month
October is Bullying Prevention Month and TRICARE wants you to be aware of resources available to you. Does your child have frequent headaches and stomach aches, especially on school days? It may not be a sign of physical illness. It might be a sign that your child is being bullied. Some other signs of bullying include trouble sleeping, lower grades
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10/31 2016
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Psychological Health Advocacy Program provides assistance to reservists in need
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – When dealing with life stressors, reservists and their families may not know where to turn to for help and that is when the Air Force Reserve Command Psychological Health Advocacy Program can step in and guide them in the right direction. Born from the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program which is a
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10/31 2016
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Air Force continues to support wounded warriors
When it comes to medical care, the Air Force Medical Service is intent on providing the best care for every Airman, regardless of their circumstances. Wounded Warriors are often unique in the sort of care they need, and that’s why the Air Force has a Wounded Warrior Program. The Wounded Warrior Program is just one of a myriad of resources the Air
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10/28 2016
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