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  • HAWC adds new fitness training

    An Air Force-wide effort recently launched for all installation exercise physiologists to assist in developing cardiovascular fitness for Airmen.With the emphasis placed on the running portion of the Air Force fitness test, the eight week intervention is aimed at significantly improving an Airman's

  • Energy drinks, fruit juices and oral health

    Working a late night shift? Have an essay to finish before the morning? Cannot make it through the day without yawning and rubbing sleepy eyes? Many people reach for an energy drink, a cup of coffee, a glass of tea or maybe a caffeinated soft drink to get that extra boost of energy in order to

  • School and camp physical season begins

    In Massachusetts, children ages 4 to 17 are required to have physicals for initial enrollment in school and in most summer camps. They are also necessary for participation in sports programs, which require updated physicals every 13 months.The clinic will offer school physical appointments Monday

  • Online medical services now available through MiCare

    The Air Force Medical Service is ready to begin patient registrations for MiCare, the military's online confidential secure messaging service. This system has been shown to significantly reduce the number of phone calls between patients and providers, increase patient satisfaction and save time for

  • Smallpox immunization clinic hours have changed

    For patient safety, the 66th Medical Squadron has developed a smallpox clinic for deployers and those PCSing to areas that require the smallpox vaccine. In order to keep those who do not need the vaccine protected, such as children, a separate clinic time for smallpox vaccination is now available.

  • Getting to the root of root canal treatment

    In the past, teeth with a diseased or infected nerve frequently had to be removed. Today, they can often be saved with endodontic treatment, also known as root canal treatment. This procedure may be performed by a general dentist or a specialist called an endodontist.Every tooth contains nerves and

  • Take the first step toward good health at the HAWC

    Hanscom's Health and Wellness Center offers many classes, health assessments and fitness equipment and wants to make sure the base community knows what is available to them for free. For example, the HAWC provides services to help personnel quit using tobacco, lower cholesterol, avoid injury or

  • Team effort helps MWD prepare to retire

    With the help of the 66th Security Forces Squadron, 66th Medical Squadron Dental Clinic and U.S. Army Veterinary Treatment Facility, one of Hanscom's military working dogs will retire as a healthy and happy canine. Staff Sgt. Joseph Teresi, MWD Bret's handler, worked with the dog for two and half

  • AFMC to promote Employee Physical Fitness Month in May

    May is National Employee Physical Fitness Month, a time for everyone to focus on developing and maintaining a fit and healthy workforce. Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Be Active: Physical Fitness and Activity Initiative throughout the month. According to the Centers of Disease Control,