How to be the MVP of Your Health Team

As one saying goes: If you don't have your health, what have you got? Remember: it's your health. You should work with your doctor, your nurse, your pharmacist--all the other members of your health team--to manage your health. Not only is your health a precious resource, so is your time. To help

GFAFB Winter Bash 2011

319th MDSS welcomes new commander

Lt. Col. Jason Buckner took over control of the 319th Medical Support Squadron during an assumption-of-command ceremony here March 22."What a joy this is for me today--a dream come true," said Buckner. "I am excited to join the Warriors of the North as we fight together as a team." Colonel Buckner

Go ‘Social,’ Thank Your TRICARE Doctor for Doctors’ Day

Just as you and your family stepped up and chose to serve our country, more than 180,000 doctors in the West Region have stepped up to become TRICARE providers--to serve you.They made the choice, and now is your opportunity to thank them. With National Doctors' Day around the corner on March 30, you

Extend Your Life by 14 Years—Quit Smoking

On average, smokers die 13 to 14 years sooner than nonsmokers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Since about 20 percent of the United States' population smokes, that means almost a fifth of the country could live at least a full decade longer. Are you one of them?If

Eat Right With Color

To become healthier is on everyone's to-do list these days and nutrition is an integral part of that process, but how should you begin? So many people struggle to find the solution that works best for them. A good place to start this arduous journey is with small, maintainable changes, such as

The Judge's Bench: February UCMJ actions

The following members of the 319th ABW were punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) in February 2011.Nonjudicial Punishment Actions:· An A1C from the 319 CS received an Article 15 for dereliction of duty in failing to maintain proper control of his prescription medications. The

Five foods that prevent colon cancer

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. However, instead of providing the same boring facts about colon cancer awareness, below are the top five foods that help prevent this disease.Remember, the American Cancer Society (ACS) lists colon cancer as the third most common cancer in American men and

Release stress with this everyday activity

The next time you're laughing with your friends at a funny joke, you're helping your heart--literally.Your body's arteries--the blood vessels which carry oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of your body--respond to laughter in a positive way, according to a Harvard Health Letter published

The Judge's Bench: January UCMJ actions

The following members of the 319th ARW were punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) in January 2011:Nonjudicial Punishment Actions· An A1C from the 319 CS received an Article 15 for adultery and procuring a prostitute to engage in sexual intercourse. The following punishment was