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  • February is American Heart Month

    February is American Heart Month. The National Institutes of Health reports that more than one million people in the United States have a heart attack each year. Of the people who die from heart attacks, about half die within an hour of their first symptoms and before they reach the hospital.When a

  • Elevated flu activity this season

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most effective strategy to prevent influenza is the annual flu vaccination. While seasonal influenza outbreaks can happen as early as October, influenza activity peaks in January or later. Since it takes about two weeks after

  • Thanksgiving food safety tips

    Thanksgiving is next week and with it comes the traditional turkey dinner with friends and family. And while many may be shopping this weekend for the perfect turkey and all the fixings to go along with it, improper storing of the turkey may result in a food-borne illness caused by harmful

  • Ebola: What you really need to know

    Ebola is a rare and potentially deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.The disease is found in several African countries. It was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the

  • Step up to better health with AFMC's challenge

    Do you have 'sitting disease'? Too much time sitting down may put you at risk for health problems. When muscles don't contract, they require less fuel, and the surplus of sugar that accumulates in the bloodstream contributes to health concerns. Research has shown that sitting for long periods of

  • Clinic modernization project update

    The first phase of the 66th Medical Squadron modernization project is nearing completion, officials announced Oct. 20.This initial phase includes renovations that improved patient flow and the overall environment in Pediatrics, and patient flow and added privacy in Medical Management.Additional

  • Coliform bacteria in base water resolved

    The base water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as customers, base personnel have a right to know what happened, what personnel should do, and what civil engineers are doing to correct this situation.Civil Engineering routinely monitors for the

  • October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. Additionally, the ACS estimates that one in eight women, or 12 percent, in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. About one in 36 women, or 3 percent, will

  • Expert advice on sports medicine now one click away

    Under a new partnership between the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) and the Human Performance Resource Center (HPRC)--a Department of Defense Initiative under the Force Health Protection and Readiness Program--Air Force healthcare providers can now seek expert advice on a variety of sports medicine

  • AFMC promotes Strengthening Relationships campaign

    During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote the Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships campaign. Healthy and caring relationships with family, friends, and significant others can give our lives immeasurable joy and meaning.According to the U.S. Department of Health &