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  • CHPS Physical Activity Challenge: Spring Into Shape

    During the months of May and June, Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services (CHPS) is encouraging the workforce to improve their overall health by increasing physical activity with the launch of the “Spring Into Shape” program.

  • Virtual fun run to promote black health, wellness

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s Black History Month Special Observance Committee invites you to participate in a virtual fun run aimed at recognizing black contributions to the nation and celebrating black health and wellness.Registration is free and open

  • Nature's hazard: Storms

    Summer has arrived and with it brings the threat of severe storms. Each year the United States averages around 10,000 thunderstorms, and each thunderstorm typically produces heavy rain for 30 minutes to an hour.  According to the National Weather Service, severe thunderstorms are officially defined

  • AFMC promotes wellness screening campaign

    During the month of February, Air Force Materiel Command is launching its “Do You Know Your Numbers” wellness screening campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your numbers to help prevent chronic diseases such diabetes, hypertension, and

  • Nature’s hazards: Poisonous plants

    State parks and woodlands are favorite places for many people who enjoy outdoor activities. Unfortunately, contact with poisonous plants can make these outings a miserable experience.Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac all contain the plant oil urushiol, which can cause severe skin rash when any