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  • Retiring Medical commander reflects on 30-year career

    Col. Mark Oordt, 66th Medical Squadron commander, is slated to retire from the Air Force July 9 after 30 years of service. Since taking command of the Hanscom medical facility in 2019, Oordt oversaw nine flights and the care of more than 6,000 beneficiaries, and led the clinic through the COVID-19

  • MDS to move COVID vaccinations to walk-in basis

    The 66th Medical Squadron will conduct the last COVID-19 vaccination point of distribution, or POD, June 25 before moving vaccines to a walk-in basis at the clinic here. Eligible personnel can receive first and second vaccine doses Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the 66 MDS

  • Air Force Surgeon General visits Hanscom Clinic

    Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg thanked members of the 66th Medical Squadron for their COVID-19 response and continued work to provide high-quality care, during a visit here May 11.

  • Airmen share COVID experiences

    “You think you’re healthy and doing everything right until something happens that could change everything,” said 1st. Lt. Amanda Smies, a senior engineer at the Quick Reaction Capability Branch here. Smies was rushed to the emergency room, where she was confirmed positive with COVID-19. She had been

  • Vaccine appointments available at MDS facilities

    The 66th Medical Squadron here has increased availability of COVID vaccine appointments for personnel with a valid Department of Defense identification card. Currently, appointments are available for both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.

  • Flu vaccine available

    The 66th Medical Squadron will be administering the annual influenza vaccine to all eligible TRICARE beneficiaries here beginning this week.Eligible individuals can receive the vaccine at the immunization clinic beginning Monday, Jan. 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. on a walk-in basis.

  • Hanscom officer selected for Air Force dental program

    An officer from the 66th Medical Squadron was recently selected to attend the Graduate Dental Education program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Maj. Thomas O’Connor, 66 MDS Dental Operations Flight chief, will participate in the periodontics residency in 2022.

  • MDS arms community to battle COVID fatigue

    Officials from the 66th Medical Squadron encourage the base community to remain vigilant in the battle against COVID-19. Handwashing, face coverings and social distancing remain the best lines of defense in preventing the spread of the virus.

  • Patient advocate prepared to assist with medical needs

    The 66th Medical Squadron Patient Advocacy Program is in place to ensure every member enrolled at the Hanscom Clinic has access to quality health care and that patients’ concerns are addressed appropriately and promptly.

  • MDS offers health, safety tips prior to Phase 2A

    Officials from the 66th Medical Squadron offer multiple health and safety tips to employees as the installation enters into the next phase of COVID-19 operations.The installation commander announced that Hanscom will transition into Phase 2A, also known as the “Cautious Phase,” of the multiphase