Articles - Category 673d Med Group News

March 8, 2018
Listen up! Noise demonstration at Moody Air Force Base to deepen understanding of hearing health

We live in a noisy world. Cars, music, motorcycles, noise at work, and many other noise sources affect our hearing. A new demonstration project at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia, using new technology developed in tandem by the Air Force and private industry, seeks to give participants a complete
March 7, 2018
JBER recognizes Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

Each March, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson participates in Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting an awareness campaign aimed at educating service members, families, retirees and civilian employees about the needs of people with traumatic brain injury.
March 6, 2018
673d Medical Group hosts Girls’ Night Out

The 673d Medical Group hosts a 'Girls Night Out' at the Arctic Warrior Events Center, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 1, 2018.
March 6, 2018
Three Nellis Air Force Base Airmen display bravery and heroism during the tragic Las Vegas shooting

On Oct. 1, 2017, a gunman opened fire on concert-goers attending the 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nev., killing 58 and injuring 450 people. Amid the chaos and confusion, three Air Force medics attending the concert leapt into action.
March 5, 2018
Nutrition care easily accessible via telehealth appointments

The U.S. Air Force Medical Service is working to increase access to high level nutrition care using tele-medical nutrition therapy.
Feb. 27, 2018
Eye injury trends visible in 4th quarter of 2017

During the last quarter of 2017, more than 15 known cases of the four most common and treatable eye injuries were documented at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital.
Feb. 23, 2018
Air Force Research Lab studies trust between surgical teams and robots

The Air Force Research Lab, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has been studying how surgical teams gain trust in new robotic surgery technology to improve training, and expand the adoption of improved surgical techniques.
Feb. 22, 2018
Advancements in telehealth improve access to healthcare

The Air Force offers a wide and expanding range of telehealth services giving patients the opportunity to receive more efficient, convenient, and patient-centered care.
Feb. 21, 2018
Successful tele-genetics pilot makes genetic counseling easily accessible

A new telehealth program is expanding access to expert genetic counseling by making it available remotely, connecting families with trained genetic specialists who can help interpret their results.
Feb. 21, 2018
“I wanted my life back” – An Airman’s recovery after a mysterious diagnosis

A mysterious pain in Chief Master Sgt. Chad Caden’s right foot led to years of pain, uncertainty, and a life-changing decision that proved to be the best one he ever made. Caden’s recovery and return to active duty reinforces the Air Force Medical Service’s commitment to its Airmen and