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April 18, 2017
MiCare becomes TOL Patient Portal Secure Messaging

The Air Force MiCare system that lets patients at Air Force hospitals and clinics communicate securely with their health providers is getting a new name. The system is now called TOL Patient Portal Secure Messaging, the same name used by the Army and Navy. This is intended to minimize confusion for
April 18, 2017
Hanscom teen named base ‘Youth of the Year’

A teen here has taken the first step in the National Military Youth of the Year competition following his selection as the base Youth of the Year for 2016.
April 17, 2017
SFS hosts Drug Take-Back event April 29

The 66th Security Forces Squadron will host a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. here.
April 11, 2017
Green Dot training prompts suicide intervention

An Air Force Life Cycle Management Center program manager here credits her efforts to help a woman she worried was suicidal to Green Dot training she received.
April 11, 2017
Suicide prevention added to Green Dot approach

In 2016, the Air Force introduced Green Dot, an interactive training program designed to help Airmen intervene in and prevent situations of sexual and domestic violence, abuse and stalking.
April 6, 2017
Military Children’s Health Month: Taking care of our youngest beneficiaries

The Military Health System is dedicated to making sure we provide good care to our service members, retirees, and families. As a pediatric emergency physician for more than 20 years, I have witnessed heartbreaking scenes of children brought in for treatment after some terrible accident or illness,
April 4, 2017
Improvements to the TRICARE Dental Program

Beginning on May 1, 2017, United Concordia Companies, Inc. (United Concordia) will manage the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP). Beneficiaries don’t need to take any actions to continue their coverage.The TDP is a voluntary dental benefit for eligible active duty family members, National Guard and
April 4, 2017
Hanscom Primary School contract awarded

Base civil engineers recently announced that the United States Corps of Engineers, New England District, has awarded a $37 million contract to build a new 80,000-square-foot multi-story primary school here.
April 3, 2017
AFMC promotes social fitness through spring Wingman Day

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wingman Day remains a tradition in the Air Force community and supports a culture of caring and commitment to each and every Airman. It reinforces the Air Force wingman concept as the foundation to build resilient Airmen. On Wingmen Day and every day, we
March 29, 2017
Hanscom hosts financial education event

The 66th Force Support Squadron’s Airman and Family Readiness Center will host Ellie Kay and the Heroes at Home Financial Event April 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Hanscom Conference Center.

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