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  • Limited flu shots now available

    With autumn here, the 66th Medical Squadron's Public Health office would like to remind people to take appropriate measures to protect themselves and their families from seasonal influenza.Influenza is a contagious upper respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs.

  • 'The Power of 1': A single person can save a life

    As part of ongoing Defense Department and Department of Veteran's Affairs efforts to continue to combat suicide, Pentagon officials recently emphasized the powerful role of individuals -- as well as peer support and other resources -- in suicide prevention.DoD, in collaboration with the Department

  • Drug Take-Back scheduled Sept. 26

    The 66th Security Forces Squadron will hold a Drug Take-Back event Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service lobby.In conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Hanscom Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will offer personnel a safe, secure and convenient

  • AFMC promotes Mental Fitness Awareness Campaign

    During the fall months, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Mental Fitness Awareness Campaign. According to Comprehensive Airman Fitness, Air Force Instruction 90-506, mental fitness is defined as the ability to effectively cope with unique mental stressors and challenges. One way to keep on

  • Pharmacy closure

    As a result of the modernization project at the Hanscom Clinic, the Pharmacy will be closed on Friday, Aug. 28. During this time, the Clinic is asking patients to conduct pharmacy business on either Thursday, Aug. 27 or Monday, Aug. 31. Other patients requiring services will be referred to a network

  • CRP screenings scheduled

    Civilian Health Promotion Services have scheduled several Cardiac Risk Profile screenings here throughout August for Defense Department civilians to learn their cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure numbers.Prior to attending one of the scheduled screenings, civilians must first complete an annual

  • TRICARE Online and MiCare have similarities, differences

    TRICARE Online and MiCare Secure Messaging may seem to offer the same services, but there are important differences to these software tools, which are designed to enhance access to care for all military beneficiaries."Both programs are endorsed by the Military Heath System, and although they may

  • Air Force promotes fatigue countermeasures

    Human fatigue results from sleep deprivation. Fatigue has become a growing concern in the Air Force as sustained and continuous operations, along with global deployments, are stretching the ability of our forces to meet growing mission demands. Some Airmen may question whether fatigue is really a

  • Behavioral health services offered at base clinic

    A new program allows clinic patients here to receive behaviorally-based assistance through education, skill-building, self-management and home-based strategies, 66th Medical Squadron officials announced recently.The Behavioral Health Optimization program is a resource available to active duty and