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  • EFMP families, providers invited to workshop

    Hanscom's Airman and Family Readiness Center, in conjunction with Specialized Training of Military Parents, or STOMP, is hosting a two-day workshop Oct. 21 and 22 at the Hanscom Conference Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the Exceptional Family Member Program.According to STOMP, one in 10

  • Prevention is the best medicine for enterovirus D-68

    With recent cases of the respiratory illness enterovirus D-68 being reported in multiple states within the U.S., doctors want to ensure all the members of the military community are informed and safe when confronting this illness.If the proper precautions and prevention methods are followed, the

  • TRICARE shines a light on suicide prevention awareness

    Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death for Americans, and military veterans make up 20 percent of suicide deaths each year. TRICARE works with the Defense Suicide Prevention Office, the Department of Defense's oversight authority to reduce the impact of suicide on Service members and their

  • Suicide prevention takes courage, communication, official says

    The Veterans Affairs Department has named September National Suicide Prevention Month, but the Defense Department continues its year-round, comprehensive, multi-pronged approach to address the issue of suicide in the military, a Pentagon official said recently.Army Lt. Gen. Michael S. Linnington,

  • Suicide prevention more than a month-long campaign

    All Airmen have a responsibility that last much longer than a one-month campaign. This responsibility extends beyond ourselves and includes our work environment, our families, friends, fellow Airmen and our communities. While Suicide Prevention Month is observed across the United States in

  • Biomedical sciences education, commissioning program application windows open

    Airmen interested in biomedical sciences education, or BSC, or commissioning opportunities may be eligible for one or all of the four Biomedical Sciences Corps programs now accepting applications.Available BSC programs include the Army Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy Training, the Uniform Services

  • Online risk assessment offers ways to evaluate, improve health

    How well do you know yourself? Poor health is not always obvious. Even people who appear healthy can be at risk for medical conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. The AFMC Health Risk Assessment, or HRA, is a multi-faceted interactive tool offered online at www.afmcwellness.com. Below

  • Massachusetts at risk for rabies

    Massachusetts is at risk for rabies year round. Rabies is a fairly common viral disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of mammals, including humans, and is spread by an animal bite or scratch. When left untreated, rabies is almost always fatal, which is why it is important to tell a doctor

  • Influenza: Prepare for the upcoming season

    The 66th Medical Squadron has not yet received this year's influenza vaccine; however, the Public Health Office would like to remind Airmen that they can still take measures to protect themselves and their families. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect