Wright-Patterson Medical Center leads military health care innovation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Medical Center is at the forefront of a new era in military health care, selected by Defense Health Agency as one of five facilities to pilot a more patient-centered care model.This initiative marks a shift in how military medicine approaches

88th Medical Support Squadron targets ‘trusted support, innovative solutions’

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Medical Support Squadron stands as Wright-Patterson Medical Center’s logistical, administrative and fiscal backbone.With its mission to deliver “trusted support (and) innovative solutions” for medical providers, forge collaborative partnerships and

88th Healthcare Operations Squadron’s vast duties provides mass care for beneficiaries

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In support of the Air Force’s second largest hospital, the 88th Healthcare Operations Squadron serves more than 36,000 enrolled beneficiaries providing a full scope of health care services, including internal, family and emergency medicine, pediatrics and

88 DTS does it out of sight and beneath the surface

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron “dominates the dirty work” behind the scenes often finding things that are hidden from view.“When I was deployed to Afghanistan, I had that epiphany as a senior airman/staff sergeant,” said Senior Master Sgt.

Day in the Life: Labor and Delivery Nurse

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- What’s in a workday? Sometimes, it depends on who you ask.Does it start at midnight—when Capt. Dahlia Garcia, 88th Inpatient Operations Squadron charge nurse, is halfway through her 12-hour shift in the Labor and Delivery Ward? Or does is start at 5 p.m.—when

Wright-Patt lands 11 on chief master sergeant selection list

The Air Force has announced its newest chief master sergeant selects – and the list includes 11 names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base:Air Force Materiel CommandSenior Master Sgt. Kevin CozadSenior Master Sgt. Michael GuanillAir Force Life Cycle Management CenterSenior Master Sgt. Chad

Admiral visits Wright-Patt clinic to thank Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry visited Wright-Patterson Medical Center on Oct. 1 to thank the 88th Medical Group Airmen who provided active duty and civilians at Defense Supply Center Columbus with the COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year.The Defense Logistics Agency

Doctors keep pain low and personnel serving

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Medical Group’s Pain Clinic team is pioneering pain management for Airmen to diminish the physical aches of military service.The clinic’s three interventional pain doctors, neuropsychologist, nurse, X-ray technician, physical therapy technician and

2020 Field Grade Officer of the Year wears multiple hats at 88th Medical Group

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Maj. David Tubman, a board-certified clinical health psychologist in the 88th Medical Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, held four separate duty titles in 2020.His outstanding performance, creativity and diligence won him the 88th Air Base Wing’s 2020

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