Oct. 17, 2022 October is National Dental Hygiene Month October is a perfect time to remind people it is National Dental Hygiene Month. National Dental Hygiene Month is a monthlong effort to celebrate the work of dental health care providers and to raise awareness of the importance of good oral health.
April 7, 2022 Second COVID boosters now available to eligible individuals The 66th Medical Squadron is now offering a second COVID-19 booster dose to eligible individuals.
April 7, 2022 Hanscom recognizes National Public Health Week Medical personnel here are recognizing National Public Health Week April 4 to 10. Recognized annually throughout the first full week of April, NPHW celebrates the contributions of public health professionals, and highlights topics important to improving the nation’s health. The 2022 theme is “Public
March 4, 2022 Hanscom moves to HPCON Alpha, removes indoor mask policy Senior leaders announced the installation transitioned to Health Protection Condition Alpha effective March 3. In accordance with Department of Defense guidance, personnel on Hanscom are no longer required to wear facial coverings while indoors on the installation with the exception of base medical
Sept. 23, 2021 MDS now offering flu vaccines 66th Medical Squadron officials here announced they have begun administering flu vaccines to active duty members, children under age 18 and high-risk beneficiaries.
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 23, 2020 Understanding Depression The National Institute for Mental Health defines depression as a common but serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities such as sleeping, eating, and working.
May 8, 2020 Hanscom celebrates National Nursing Week National Nursing Week is celebrated each year from May 6 -12. The World Health Organization declared the 2020 theme as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife.”
March 17, 2020 Commander addresses COVID-19 response in virtual town hall Leaders and health officials from Hanscom Air Force Base hosted a live, virtual town hall to discuss the COVID-19 response here March 16.
March 11, 2020 Base officials issue general guidelines In response to concerns about COVID-19 (coronavirus), and in concert with Massachusetts declaring a state of emergency, base leaders have issued some general guidelines for its workforce.