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PTSD doesn’t have to be fought alone
June 27, 2017
An Airman walks into Joint Base Charleston’s mental health clinic on post-traumatic stress awareness day June 27, 2017. Although PTSD may be associated with combat and the military, non-combat related incidents such as assaults, natural disasters, abuse and accidents can also cause the onset of the disorder. Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27 PTSD Awareness Day. In 2014, the Senate designated the full month of June for National PTSD Awareness to promote effective treatment of the disorder throughout the year.
628 MDOS commander wins prestigious award
June 9, 2017
Col. Brian Neese, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander, (center) talks with Dr. Joseph Sakran, Medical University of South Carolina assistant professor of surgery, about the progress of the medical personnel at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C., on Feb. 17, 2016. The goal was to improve suturing skills. Suturing is a stitch or series of stitches done to secure the edges of a surgical or traumatic wound. The cooperation between the local civilian medical professionals and JB Charleston’s medical team from the 628th Medical Group is expected to continue. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas T. Charlton)
Women’s Health Clinic opens at JB Charleston
May 26, 2017
Jessica Bryant, left, 628th Medical Group Women’s Health Clinic licensed practical nurse, Cynthia Adams, center, 628th MDG Women’s Health Clinic nurse practitioner, and Senovia Linnen, right, 628th MDG Women’s Health Clinic registered nurse, showcase the Women’s Health Clinic here, May 23, 2017. The clinic provides specialized women’s healthcare including cancer screenings, post-partum care, hormonal replacement therapy and infertility treatments.
Medical Expo shares resources, saves lives
May 22, 2017
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Marvina Bealor, Naval Health Clinic Charleston hospital corpsman, performs triage during the second annual Lowcountry Medical Skills Expo here, May 17, 2017. Nearly 300 people from eight agencies trained on nine medical competencies including sutures, mass blood transfusions, IVs and litter carrying techniques during the expo.
Dental professionals continue education
May 9, 2017
Col. Chol Chong, 59th Dental Training Squadron Periodontics Residency Program director, speaks to an audience during a continuing education dental conference at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 5, 2017. Chong discussed the diagnosis and treatment procedures of peri-implant inflammatory conditions. The conference served as a forum to discuss growing trends and the way ahead for the Air Force dental community. Topics focused primarily on dental implants and procedures for treating potential complications that may arise after a procedure.
Preventing deadlift back pain
March 15, 2017
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dennis Shay, 628th Medical Group, performs a single legged, straight legged deadlift using a kettlebell. The lift is performed by standing on one leg with a kettle bell in your hand and bending forward to touch the ground with the kettle bell while lifting the other leg so it stays parallel with your torso. This lift helps improves core strength, hamstring flexibility, and balance. If you have any pain performing single leg dead lifts try to start by just performing to chair height rather than all the way to the ground for several weeks to build tolerance. Three sets of 10-15 repetitions is a good workout design to begin with.
628th MDG goes to nuclear power school
February 1, 2017
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Hutchings, 628th Medical Group (MDG) pediatrician, shares learning experiences from training with the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) during a capstone training event at the Storm Pointe Conference Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Jan. 27, 2017. During the event members of the 628th MDG demonstrated what they learned by sharing challenges which could have been avoided by following the principles NPTU currently uses.
Air quality researchers examine multiple CATM sites to conduct exposure study
January 17, 2017
Staff Sgt. Alexander Elder, 628th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructor, assists Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, researchers by wearing equipment to analyze the fumes expended from the weapon when fired at the firing range, Nov. 17, 2016. The focus of the research is to determine if expended fumes are being properly ventilated on firing ranges.
NAAF hosts Army exercise
January 13, 2017
Soldiers from the 414th Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Area Support Company and the 409th Area Support Medical Company, setup temporary treatment facilities during a mass casualty and decontamination exercise at North Auxiliary Airfield in North, South Carolina Jan. 10, 2017. Both units work hand-in-hand to setup a treatment center capable of decontaminating and caring for victims of a CBRN attack within two and a half hours of arriving on scene. North Auxiliary Airfield is a Joint Base Charleston asset capable of hosting a wide range of exercises.
MiCare…Communicate Faster!
January 13, 2017