Story by Airman 1st Class Hunter Hites Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The 673d Medical Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, has once again been recognized for its exceptional commitment to patient safety and quality care by earning an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade program. […]
Story by Senior Airman Victoria Nuzzi 432nd Wing The new Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner career field has grown significantly and improved squadron medical readiness by bridging the gap between medical services and squadrons around the Air Force since it started in 2019. At Creech Air Force Base, there are two ANPs, and this is how they […]
Story by Ricardo Amador 59th Medical Wing In the not-so-distant future, a U.S. medic may encounter an injured warfighter on a remote battlefield. Instead of drawing a liquid painkiller from a vial using a needle and syringe, they will pull a mini-autoinjector from their bag, activate, and immediately administer to their patient. The medic will […]
Story by Maristela Romero Air Force Medical Service Part two of a five-part series covering the Air Force Surgeon General’s annual Senior Leadership Workshop. The 2024 theme is: “The Air Force Medical Service at 75 … Mission Ready, Operationally Relevant!” Air Force medical leaders held discussions sessions on generating a medically ready force and healthcare […]
Story by Maristela Romero Air Force Medical Service Part three of a five-part series covering the Air Force Surgeon General’s annual Senior Leadership Workshop. The 2024 theme is: “The Air Force Medical Service at 75 … Mission Ready, Operationally Relevant!” The U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, and […]
Story by Maj. Jennifer Gerhardt 188th Wing Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark. – In a ceremonial change of command event on December 8th, Col. Jefferson Thurlby officially relinquished command of the 188th Medical Group to Lt. Col. Pete Mudge. This transition marks a significant moment for the 188th Wing as Col. Thurlby steps into […]