Charleston Air Force Base News

Zika Virus: The facts you need to know

Staff Sgt. Robert Youmans — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:05:00 GMT

As if mosquitos were not already a big enough nuisance normally, they have made headlines in the

MUSC leadership gets first-hand look at JB Charleston mission

Chuck Diggle, editor — Thu, 24 May 2018 20:46:49 GMT

Joint Base Charleston played host to senior officials from the Medical University of South Carolina, including MUSC president Dr. David Cole, during a briefing and tour of aeromedical capabilities May 22, 2018 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The purpose of the visit was to share information about the medical missions, as well as the overall mission, of the various units at JB Charleston. It echoed a visit base officials made to MUSC earlier this year to familiarize themselves with the institution’s facilities.

Airmen team with local college to brush up on job skills

Senior Airman Christian Sullivan — Wed, 16 May 2018 19:07:26 GMT

Two 628th Medical Group Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., graduated from the Trident Technical College dental hygienist program, May 3, 2018.

CG Director of Health Safety and Work Life visits NHCC

U.S. Navy Ens. Robert Donnelly — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 17:58:23 GMT

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Erica Schwartz, Director of Health, Safety and Work-Life for the Coast

Deily Dental gives kids a smile through ADA program

Airman 1st Class Allison Payne — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 20:24:40 GMT

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Deily Dental Clinic hosted “Give Kids A Smile”, a program launched by the American Dental Association, March 23, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The program offers children free preventative dental services such as dental exams, fluoride treatments and education.

Air Force, University of Nebraska conduct research for TIS

Senior Airman Christian Sullivan — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 19:51:43 GMT

Joint Base Charleston hosted members from Air Mobility Command and the University of Nebraska Medical Center for a transportable isolation system training and research event March 14, 2018. The TIS, an enclosed negative pressure medical pod with clear walls, is an isolation unit designed to provide in-flight medical care for patients with highly infectious diseases.

Trusted Care brought order to chaos after Hurricane Maria

Peter Holstein — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:05:00 GMT

Soon after hurricanes struck the Caribbean and southern U.S. in the fall of 2017, Air Force medics deployed to the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands and brought along their Trusted Care culture to help evacuate patients safely and effectively from the storm ravaged island.

Air Force expands virtual appointments

Peter Holstein — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:47:00 GMT

The Air Force Medical Service is eliminating some of the hassle of medical appointments by expanding use of virtual, over-the-phone appointments for patients who do not need to see their provider in person.

Embracing the uncharted life as an amputee – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 2)

Shireen Bedi — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:05:00 GMT

Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks), a recent amputee, gazes up at the rock climbing wall at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s physical therapy center in Bethesda, Maryland. She recalled the time she witnessed a Service member who had lost his arm effortlessly climb his way to the top.

Every journey begins with a single step – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 1)

Shireen Bedi — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:05:00 GMT

This started as a story about an Airman fighting cancer, overcoming the odds, and returning to active duty. Unfortunately, stories about cancer are rarely so simple, and just when the finish line is in site, new challenges can present themselves. Such is the case for Maj. Stephanie Proellochs, a Medical Service Corps (MSC) officer, who after a year of treatment and the amputation of her left foot, thought she was cancer-free in November.

Show of strength: Warrior Care Month breakfast presents resources for service members

Staff Sgt. William A. O'Brien — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:00:00 GMT

The Second Annual Warrior Care Breakfast and Information Fair was held at the Airman & Family

Exercise tests medical group’s rapid immunization capability

Staff Sgt. Andrea Salazar — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 18:22:00 GMT

The 628th Medical Group demonstrated their ability to swiftly administer medication in the event of a pandemic or health emergency during a mass-immunization exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Nov. 15, 2017.

First Stop Initiative improves access to mental and behavioral health care

Shireen Bedi — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:05:00 GMT

Navigating a complex healthcare system and seeking out a mental health specialist can be overwhelming and time consuming. As a result, many are reluctant to address treatable mental health concerns. To make it easier for patients, the Air Force has implemented a program called First Stop Initiative, making the primary care clinic the first stop for all mental and behavioral health concerns.

Air Force pharmacists support deployed missions

Peter Holstein — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:05:00 GMT

When most people think of pharmacists, they imagine a local drug store or the pharmacy counter at their military treatment facility. Those are common locations to encounter pharmacists, but many people might not know that Air Force pharmacists also provide critical deployed medical support, offering their medication expertise in deployed theaters around the world.

Air Force diabetes prevention program shows promising results

Shireen Bedi — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:05:00 GMT

With 1 in 3 Americans at risk for diabetes, researchers and health professionals at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center in San Antonio, found it critical to implement and test the Group Lifestyle Balance program. The GLB program is a diabetes prevention program that was originally developed at the University of Pittsburgh and piloted at seven Air Force bases. The program targets those at risk for developing diabetes, including anyone with elevated blood sugars, metabolic issues, or a family history of diabetes.

Take command: Enroll now for 2018 TRICARE coverage

Pentagon News — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:15:00 GMT

On Jan. 1, 2018, there are a number of changes coming to your TRICARE benefit. This includes a change to the current TRICARE regions. The current three regions (North, South and West) will become two regions (East and West). There will be new regional contractors for the new East and West regions.

Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineers bring advanced exposure surveillance to the front lines

Shireen Bedi — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:35:00 GMT

Modern battlefields have many sources of potentially harmful airborne substances, but that is not the only place that Airmen can be exposed to harmful environmental factors. Air Force bioenvironmental engineers are developing technology to track, catalogue, and provide useful data about environmental exposures that will help identify battlefield threats in real time and inform Airmen of the everyday exposures that affect their health.

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31

Peter Holstein — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:54:00 GMT

Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice

New Air Force health mobile app available for patients

Peter Holstein — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:54:00 GMT

The Air Force Medical Service has launched a new mobile app to connect Airmen and patients to news

PTSD doesn’t have to be fought alone

Airman Joshua R. Maund — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:57:33 GMT

Post-traumatic stress disorder can be the result of someone experiencing an event that creates a