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July 3, 2018
A peek behind the curtain: Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder can be debilitating, but there are therapies that can reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and help Airmen return to duty.One of the most effective therapies, practiced by many Air Force mental health professionals, is prolonged exposure therapy.
Jan. 30, 2018
Strengthening Trusted Care culture in Air Force medicine

On October 26th, 2017, over 130 leaders across various health care organizations gathered to listen to Lt. 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.
Jan. 26, 2018
Airman proves the importance of mission readiness on Trusted Care

November 12, 2016 began as another normal day at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan for Senior Airman Nicole Moore. That day was anything but normal.
Jan. 23, 2018
Airman upholds the Trusted Care principles through the delivery of efficient care and patient satisfaction

For U.S. Air Force MSgt Ashley Strong, delivering patient-centered Trusted Care is more than a policy. For this Air Force dental flight chief, Trusted Care is about using the expertise and experiences of all Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) Airmen at every level to find better ways to provide
Jan. 10, 2018
Living with an attitude of gratitude – An Airman’s story of resiliency (Part 3)

“I already got my running blade,” said an enthusiastic Maj. Stephanie Proellochs (PRE’-locks).After only taking her first steps in November, Proellochs, a U.S. Air Force Medical Service Corps (MSC) Officer and recent amputee, was already thinking of how she would be able to run and eventually
Aug. 10, 2017
Air Force Military Treatment Facilities pilot medical readiness

Air Force Medicine has a non-stop global readiness mission. Medical Airmen must be prepared to deploy on short notice to provide life-saving and performance-enhancing healthcare in diverse, austere, and isolated locations, and all Airmen must be medically ready to deploy. To achieve this readiness
July 6, 2017
New Air Force health mobile app available for patients

The Air Force Medical Service has launched a new mobile app to connect Airmen and patients to news and information about the AFMS. The new app is a mobile version of the AFMS website, and lets users customize their experience based on the Air Force military treatment facility (MTF) they use. This
Feb. 16, 2017
Demystifying the EFMP family member relocation process

A permanent change of station can be a stressful event for military families. For Airmen who have family members with special needs, a PCS can be even more stressful due to concerns about whether proper medical care will be available. Fortunately, the 62nd Medical Squadron’s Exceptional Family
Dec. 16, 2016
Working together ensures high-quality patient care

Puget Sound Military Health System (MHS) is launching a coordinated campaign to raise awareness of the many benefits offered to our beneficiaries. Supported by the Defense Health Agency, the Puget Sound MHS was selected as a pilot site for strategic patient communications. Similar to civilian health
Oct. 21, 2016
Putting a stop to domestic violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Base leadership and domestic violence advocates are encouraging everyone to be part of the solution and “speak up.”“Everyone plays a role in upholding the military values and standards that support safe, healthy

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