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628 MDOS commander wins prestigious award
June 9, 2017 — Lt. Col. Brian Neese, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander, was honored with the Federal Health Care Executive Special Achievement Award from the American Hospital Association May 25, 2017... MORE

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 — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held here to celebrate the opening of the 628th Medical Group Women’s Health Clinic, May 19.Cancer screenings, post-partum care, select gynecological services, hormonal replacement therapy and infertility treatments are a few of the health benefits available to female Tricare beneficiaries. Women’s Health services are... MORE

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 — The 628th Medical Group hosted the annual Lowcountry Skills Expo to enhance readiness verification skills for medics here and in the community, May 17.Nearly 300 people from eight agencies trained on nine medical competencies including sutures, mass blood transfusions, IVs and litter carrying techniques.“We’re coming together to see how we can... MORE

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 — Airmen assigned to the 628th Medical Group and 20th Medical Group, from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., came together to discuss implantology and periodontics as part of an annual Continuing Education Dental Conference here, May 4. The goal of including dental units from other installations was to maximize the impact of the conference. “We were excited... MORE

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 — Some of the most common causes of back pain seen in the physical therapy clinic include poor posture, job specific and exercise induced injuries. As a sports medicine team, with physical exercise, it is our objective to give appropriate guidance and feedback so everyone maintains mission ready capability. Recreational use of the deadlift, among... MORE

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 — Members of the 628th Medical Group (MDG) and the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) came together for a joint training session at the Storm Pointe Conference Center on the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station, Jan. 27.Lt. Col. Brian Neese, 628th Medical Operations Squadron commander, first had the idea to partner with NPTU for training after... MORE

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 — Researchers from the 711th Human Performance Wing, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), visited here to conduct one of several base visits to study possible exposure issues associated with firing ranges Nov. 14-17.The researchers spent time analyzing the... MORE

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 — Driving by a large airfield in the middle of nowhere a few times piqued the interest of the 414th Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Company commander. He decided to find out who owned it since it looked like a perfect location for training exercises. What Capt. Raymond Lawson, 414th CBRN Company commander, was seeing is North... MORE

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 — MiCare is an electronic communications exchange for use by TriCare patients enrolled in a military treatment facility.MiCare secure messaging is an online, confidential, secure system allowing the patient to take command of their personal healthcare. EFFECTIVE January 31, 2017 the appointment line will only be available to schedule appointments &... MORE

Medical moulage enhances exercise
December 23, 2016 — Moulage, the art of applying make-up to simulate injuries, is used to train medical and military personnel how to triage and treat patients. Using materials such as artificial blood, latex, paint and silicone, moulage adds realism to exercise scenarios. MORE

Moulage, the art of applying make-up to simulate injuries, is used to train medical and military personnel how to triage and treat patients. Using materials such as artificial blood, latex, paint and silicone, moulage adds realism to exercise scenarios.