• March is National Nutrition Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – March is National Nutrition Month and the 88th Medical Group Nutrition Clinic will hold a health fair at the base commissary on March 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Along with providing information on healthier eating habits, the fair will also have information on

  • Air Force expands virtual appointments

    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.

  • 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

  • Take command: Urgent care now easier to access

    As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent care visits and point-of-service charges no longer apply for urgent care claims. This change replaces the previous policy, which waived referrals for the first two urgent care visits per year.

  • Strengthening Trusted Care culture in Air Force medicine

    On October 26th, 2017, over 130 leaders across various health care organizations gathered to listen to Col. Christian Lyons and Lt. Col. Michael Fea speak on Trusted Care’s aim of positioning the Air Force Medical Service as a high reliability organization.

  • Simulation Center provides realistic training for 88th Medical Group

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Medical Group Simulation Center is holding an open house on Friday Jan. 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to showcase its new location, expanded services and equipment that will improve and enhance training for medical professionals here.  The center offers