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Nov. 16, 2017
National Alzheimer ’s Disease Awareness Month: Wright-Patt Neuropsychology clinic supports process of early Alzheimer's diagnosis

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Alzheimer’s is a heartbreaking disease that nearly 5.4 million Americans have today, according to the website www.alzheimers.gov. It is the most common form of dementia and causes people to lose many of the critical abilities they need to live
Nov. 15, 2017
First Stop Initiative improves access to mental and behavioral health care

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,
Nov. 15, 2017
Air Force pharmacists support deployed missions

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
Nov. 14, 2017
Air Force diabetes prevention program shows promising results

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
Nov. 9, 2017
Take command: Enroll now for 2018 TRICARE coverage

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.
Nov. 3, 2017
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month: Proper diagnosis, care needed for those facing dementia, memory loss

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Having a family member or friend slowly lose their cognitive abilities, which renders them unable to perform basic life skills or even remembering their own name or who you are, can be a sad, difficult experience. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated
Oct. 30, 2017
Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineers bring advanced exposure surveillance to the front lines

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
Oct. 27, 2017
Airman readiness: Taking care of the body starts with the mouth

Before reaching for that mid-afternoon soda or in to that bowl of office candy, you might want to think about how well you are keeping your mouth clean. The mouth is an important part of the body and can affect overall health. October is Dental Hygiene Month and, according to Air Force dental
Oct. 27, 2017
Continuing an Air Force career - hope after a breast cancer diagnosis

The pink ribbon that symbolizes National Breast Cancer Awareness might be seen as a somber image, but it also represents hope and the many survivors. As awareness, support, and research funding have increased, more and more women are surviving breast cancer and returning to their careers.
Oct. 27, 2017
Take Command: Changes to TRICARE disenrollment coming in 2018

As part of the changes coming to TRICARE on Jan. 1, 2018, there will be new rules affecting disenrollment.