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  • Domestic violence awareness

    Domestic violence impacts a staggering number of people from every social and economic demographic each year. It is estimated that one in every four women will experience some form of domestic violence over the course of her life. Since 2003, there have been 277 domestic violence homicide deaths in

  • FDA warns against dietary supplement

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to stop using OxyElite Pro, a dietary supplement, because of suspected links to acute hepatitis. The FDA, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Hawaii Department of Health are investigating reports of acute

  • AFMC promotes Depression Awareness Month

    During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote Depression Awareness. Depression is a common and treatable condition that, if left unrecognized, can lead to behavioral health issues and possibly suicidal thoughts and behaviors."The primary goals of this mental health awareness

  • Flu vaccines have arrived

    It's that time of year again; time to receive your influenza vaccine.The 66th Medical Squadron Clinic has received all stocks of flu vaccine for active duty members. There are two methods to deliver the vaccine, either by a shot or the nasal spray, also known as FluMist. Air Force Material Command's

  • Budget uncertainties force AFMC to eliminate flu shots for civilian employees

    As command officials make tough budget decisions with fewer dollars to spend, Air Force Materiel Command civilian employees who are not beneficiaries of the TRICARE health program will no longer receive AFMC-provided flu shots in advance of the upcoming flu season. Civilian health is a top priority

  • AF reminds Airmen to avoid hemp seed products

    Recent news reports on the Air Force's prohibition of a popular yogurt brand spotlighted a regulation, in effect since the late 1990s, aimed at ensuring military readiness. Recently, military members were told to avoid a Chobani yogurt called "Blueberry Power Chobani Flip" because it contains hemp

  • September is Suicide Prevention Month

    In 2012, more military members died from suicide than were killed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Throughout the military, the frequency of suicide increased by more than 16 percent from 2011. Despite the ongoing effort to reach those in distress, suicide continues to be an ominous threat

  • Keeping Airmen healthy and informed through Operation Supplement Safety

    For peak performance, Airmen should eat healthy and exercise regularly. But in the quest to gain an "edge", many Airmen resort to dietary supplements.Enter Operation Supplement Safety, or OPSS. This Department of Defense educational campaign, accessible at www.hprc-online.org/opss, educates the

  • Rabies prevention

    Many residents here may not be aware that Massachusetts is considered a high risk for rabies year round. The Public Health Office is taking the time to educate families on the presence and threat of rabies in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, how personnel can protect themselves, and the guidelines

  • Help CHPS help you

    How well do you think you know yourself? The Health Risk Assessment is a multifaceted interactive tool that is used to help Civilian Health Promotion Services determine what health education programs are needed at Hanscom. The assessment is offered online at www.afmcwellness.com and information is