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  • AFMC promotes wellness screening campaign

    Throughout December and January, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting the "Do You Know Your Numbers" wellness campaign. This campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your numbers to help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular

  • October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    According to the American Cancer Society, other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is a

  • AFMC to promote Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in October

    During October, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness. This is an excellent time to educate individuals about breast and prostate cancer and promote screening. Knowing about these diseases and what to do can save a life.According to the Centers for

  • Flu shots to be available for civilians and military

    For the second year in a row, Air Force Materiel Command will make the influenza (flu) vaccine available to its civilian workforce. This is in addition to the flu vaccine for military and TRICARE beneficiaries.There is a limited quantity of the flu vaccine purchased for the AFMC Civilian Workforce

  • Managing sensitive teeth

    Dentinal hypersensitivity, or sensitive teeth, is a very common issue for many patients. It can cause great discomfort that may lead to behavioral changes in patients' diets and oral health care regimens. The following is information provided by the 66th Medical Squadron Dental Flight to help

  • The fight to save Airmen starts here

    Suicide Prevention day is Sept. 10 and serves as a reminder that the fight to save fellow Airmen starts right here at home station. This is a year-long effort and everyone must remain vigilant to the warning signs in order to prevent more needless tragedies from occurring. Suicide can devastate

  • Bio-environmental office provides ergonomic training

    Many offices around base are responsible for multiple jobs and Hanscom's bio-environmental office is no exception. The six person office performs various tasks that ensure base residents and workers are safe every day.The main goal of the Bio-environmental office is to evaluate work areas and reduce

  • AFMC promotes 'Colorful Choices' in September

    During the month of September, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its 'Colorful Choices: Fruit and Veggie Initiative.' September is National Fruit and Vegetables Month, an excellent time to revisit these bright and colorful powerhouses of a healthy nutrition plan. Eating the recommended

  • 'Know your numbers' for National Cholesterol Education Month

    As National Cholesterol Education Month is observed throughout September, Hanscom personnel have a variety of resources to learn more about the effects of having high cholesterol and a chance to receive a free Cardiac Risk Profile screening. Orlagh Pawlyk, Civilian Health Promotion Services

  • Tips for protecting against West Nile virus

    People of all ages can be infected with West Nile virus. Residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites as the threat of the virus rises throughout the United States. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito. While the West Nile virus can infect people of all