Keesler medic chief retires after 30 years
by Steve Pivnick, 81st Medical Group Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Chief Master Sgt. Debra Strickland ends her 30-year Air Force career during a formal retirement…
Military application of TXA in trauma emergency resuscitation study proves TXA should be implemented into military clinical practice
Hemorrhage is the leading cause of death in civilian and military trauma. Fortunately, there is hope. Through the Joint Theater Trauma System, which is an organized approach to…
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CIVIL WAR MEDICINE UNVEILS
Frederick, MD. The National Museum of Civil War Medicine opens this year’s Civil War Lecture series at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2012, with Professor James F.…
Introducing the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR)
Veterans who were medically separated from the U.S. Military between September 11, 2001 and December 31, 2009 now have an opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed by…
TWENTIETH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL WAR MEDICINE
TWENTIETH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL WAR MEDICINE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CIVIL WAR MEDICINE COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM OCTOBER 5-7, 2012 PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT, OCTOBER…
TRICARE Beneficiaries Have Many Easy Options for Flu Protection
If your 2012 New Year’s resolution included taking better care of yourself, one of the easiest steps you can take to achieve that goal is to protect yourself…
TRICARE Beneficiaries Have Many Easy Options for Flu Protection
If your 2012 New Year’s resolution included taking better care of yourself, one of the easiest steps you can take to achieve that goal is to protect yourself…
TRICARE Beneficiaries Have Several Pharmacy Options
By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – Despite questions about whether the Walgreens pharmacy chain will continue as a TRICARE provider, beneficiaries will have several options…
VA Extends Deadlines For Undiagnosed Gulf War Illnesses
By Leo Shane III WASHINGTON – Officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs extended the deadline Thursday for Iraq veterans with unexplained illnesses to qualify for compensation and…
TRICARE Young Adult Prime Option Available Jan. 1
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) Prime option is available for purchase on Dec. 1, 2011, with coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2012. TYA Prime will…
Keesler doctor applies for patent for reconstructive biologic mesh
by Steve Pivnick, 81st Medical Group Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Capt. (Dr.)…
Combined regimen reduces lower back pain
by University of Florida and 81st Training Wing Public Affairs GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A regimen of core…
Dental clinic plans services for kids in need
by 81st Medical Group, 81st Dental Squadron KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – The 81st Dental…
Family advocacy program provides domestic abuse victim advocate
by 1st Lt. Sheontee Ferebee, 81st Medical Operations Squadron KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Victims of…
Through USAMRMC vision portfolio, injured Soldiers are able to see again
(Fort Detrick, Md.) — February is Low Vision Awareness Month, a campaign that was started…
Fort Detrick Waste Water Treatment Plant Incident
Fort Detrick, Md. – At approximately 6:00 a.m., January 19, 2012, a pumping system component…
NH Pensacola’s Sheila Jones to receive DoD-wide innovation award
by Rod Duren, Public Affairs Officer NavalHospitalPensacola’s Sheila Jones will be among four Defense Department…
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Cameron Howell
Commander, Navy Medicine West, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) Rear Adm. C.…
Freedom to Rock’s Armed Forces Tour Comes to Naval Medical Center San Diego
SAN DIEGO – Freedom to Rock artist Chris Hodges performs one of his new songs…
Naval Medical Center San Diego Marine Wounded Warrior Battalion West detachment Marine Recieves Purple Heart
Commanding General , 1st Marine Division, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, shakes hands with Naval…
