U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Karmalita Phipps, 86th Dental Squadron dental technician, middle, prepares for a group photo with her family and two 86th DS dental technicians at Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 5, 2021. October is Down syndrome awareness month. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that can occur when a child’s 21st chromosome is repeated in their genetic makeup. Phipps’ daughter, Maya Lute, second left, was diagnosed at birth with Down syndrome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

Oct. 14, 2021

EFMP observes Down Syndrome Awareness Month

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – The laughter and excitement of kids on the playground fills the air on a sunny October afternoon.

Members of the Run Clinic practice proper running stance and posture to improve their technique at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 13, 2021. Posture plays a big part in enhancing stamina and endurance that can improve run times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanne White)

Oct. 14, 2021

Fairchild Fitness Program Completes Final Run Clinic before Winter Season

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Fairchild Air Force Base’s last running clinic for the year starts Oct. 18, 2021.

Members of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune's Motorcycle Mentorship Program participated in a command-sponsored ride on July 16, 2021.

Oct. 14, 2021

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune promotes motorcycle safety among employees

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Active duty and civilian employees from Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune gathered on October 7, 2021 to listen to motorcycle safety tips and instruction from an Onslow County Sheriff’s deputy during this month’s Motorcycle Mentorship Program meeting.

Oct. 13, 2021

International Infection Prevention Week

FORT LEE, Va. — International Infection Prevention Week takes place this year from October 17-23, 2020, and is organized by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. Because infection prevention is more important than ever in the battle against a global pandemic and to keep the world safe from healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks, this year’s theme is Make Your Intention Infection Prevention.

U.S. Air Force Airman from Team Fairchild tightens the draw string fastening on their Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) equipment during a large readiness exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 7, 2021. The scenario required Airmen to properly don their gear during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack (CBRN) scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Gomez)

Oct. 13, 2021

EM Sharpens Team Fairchild’s Readiness Capabilities

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – When most people think of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense, thoughts of donning Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear immediately come to mind, but there’s more to CBRN than sweating in a fogged-up gas mask for hours.

Elaine Sanchez explores the new MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

Oct. 12, 2021

MHS GENESIS New electronic health record coming soon to the San Antonio Market

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The San Antonio Market will transition to the new electronic health record system – known as MHS

Capt. Jessica Carrignan, assistant chief of physical therapy, demonstrates dry needling therapy.

Oct. 12, 2021

BJACH highlights rehab services during National Physical Therapy Month

FORT POLK, La. — October is National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. At Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, physical therapy is critical to our Army Readiness mission and we have a number of enthusiastic, professionals on our staff to provide this critical health care service.

Oct. 8, 2021

WRNMMC Hosts the Joint Commission for Accreditation Survey

WRNMMC, Bethesda, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted the Joint Commission survey team Sept. 20-24 for WRNMMC’s triennial accreditation survey.

Sgt. Andres Perez, operating room specialist from Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk, Louisiana completed two weeks of intensive training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee Sept. 29.

Oct. 6, 2021

BJACH OR Tech knocks out training requirements at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

FORT POLK, La. — Sgt. Andres Perez, operating room specialist from Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital completed two weeks of intensive training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee Sept. 29.

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Oct. 6, 2021

Slovak medics aim to sync medical efforts with LRMC visit

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Medical professionals of the Slovak Republic Armed Forces visited with Landstuhl Regional Medical Center trauma specialists during a military medical expert exchange at LRMC, Aug. 19.

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