Jan. 25, 2024 For Service Members, Access to Mental Health Care Streamlined Under Brandon Act The Brandon Act has greatly simplified and sped up the process of helping service members get mental health treatment if they need it.
Oct. 23, 2023 Avoiding the flu this season Flu season — when cases of the flu go up dramatically — in the U.S. is October through May. The highest number of cases usually happen between December and February.
Sept. 7, 2023 Weight management challenge: choose what you lose The one-size-fits-all challenge allows each participant to choose their goal, whether it be weight loss, muscle gain, or healthy weight maintenance.
March 15, 2023 Wright-Patterson Medical Center patients can take steps now to prepare for MHS GENESIS Wright-Patterson Medical Center will soon transition to Military Health System’s new electronic health record.
Jan. 9, 2023 Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio BCP policy in January, with assessments to begin April 2023.
Nov. 7, 2022 AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant.
Aug. 30, 2022 Novavax COVID-19 vaccinations now available for service members The Defense Department is now offering Novavax as an option among the range of COVID-19 vaccines available at military medical treatment facilities.
July 29, 2022 Women's Health Care in DOD Unchanged by Supreme Court Decision While a Supreme Court opinion means each state now makes its own laws regarding abortion services, the health care that the Defense Department provides to service members has not changed, a defense official said.
July 26, 2022 Keeping civilians in fighting shape The Civilian Health Promotion Services or CHPS program was established in the Air Force Materiel Command to keep its civilian Airmen as fit as their active duty counterparts. Its success has led to its recent expansion CONUS-wide.
July 20, 2022 Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated Airmen, Guardians The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 years and older.