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Air Force physician chosen to lead military’s largest medical network

WebAn Air Force physician with over 30 years of service became the first director of the newly designated Defense Health Network Central, the military’s largest medical …

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Mental health awareness > Torch > Article Display

WebAn adjustment disorder is an emotional or behavioral reaction to a stressful event or change in a person’s life. The reaction is considered an unhealthy or excessive …

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New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health resources …

WebFALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) -- Department of the Air Force mental health leaders published a new "Mental Health Overview" that outlines comprehensive …

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Military seeks to stabilize health system, mitigate risks in patient

WebOn Dec. 6, 2023, the deputy secretary of defense signed a memo directing the stabilization of the Military Health System. The memo requires that the MHS add …

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Health survey will be used to provide better care, assess readiness

WebThe Defense Department is now fielding the 2024 Health Related Behaviors Survey to nearly 250,000 randomly selected active-duty service members.

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Department of the Air Force launches coaching website

WebARLINGTON, Virginia --. A new Department of the Air Force website supports the development of a coaching culture throughout the service by offering a …

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Resiliency Operations Center looks after Airmen's health, wellness

WebKINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. -- The 173 rd Fighter Wing Resiliency Operations Center opened its doors, October 17, 2021, at Kinglsey Field and provides vital services …

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Warfighter brain health initiative focuses on injury prevention

WebThe Warfighter Brain Health Initiative is a coordinated effort between operational and medical communities and its critical focus is optimizing the brain health …

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DOD announces new actions to prevent suicide in the military

WebWASHINGTON (AFNS) -- On September 28, 2023, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military …

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Civilian Resource Center improves mental health, resiliency

WebThis Civilian Resource Center was opened in order to provide health and overall wellness resources specifically focused on members of the 47th Flying Training …

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Resiliency center focuses on overall well-being

WebThe OST is celebrating its fully operational status, as well as the opening of a new centralized resiliency center. The Operational Support Team assigned to the 42nd …

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February is American Heart Month – Prevent heart disease

WebYou can help prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are strategies to help you protect your heart. Choose Heart-Healthy foods. These foods …

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PATIENT SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOU! > Torch > Display

WebAncient Greek physician Hippocrates gave this advice about the practice of medicine: "First, do no harm." To maximize patient safety, health care providers and patients need to …

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Weight management challenge: Choose what you lose

WebDuring the months of September and October, the Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services is challenging personnel to get fit by making healthy changes to their …

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97 MXG earns 2023 DOD Safety and Occupational Health …

Web97 MXG receives 2023 DoD SOHMS Achievement Award. Members from the 97th Maintenance Group accept the Department of Defense Safety and Occupational …

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Personal protective equipment key in all-hazards response training

WebThe 82nd Medical Group participated in a Ready Eagle exercise to strengthen training and readiness in response to mass casualty events recently. Ready Eagle is a …

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to focus on alcohol …

WebWRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol misuse. Alcohol …

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The Dirty Dozen: Common human error factors in aircraft …

WebJOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Dirty Dozen List. 1. Lack of Communication 2. Complacency 3. Lack of Knowledge. 4. Distraction 5. Lack of …

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Accident investigation finds civilian employee died of …

WebAir Mobility Command released the results of its investigation into an aircraft incident which resulted in the death of a civilian employee of the Missile Defense Agency …

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