Jan. 29, 2021 DoD beneficiaries 75 and older receive COVID-19 vaccine at JBER The Allergy and Immunization Clinic at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, has begun administering the COVID-19 vaccine to Department of Defense beneficiaries 75 years old and older as of Jan. 29, 2021.
Nov. 3, 2020 673d Medical Group rolls out new records system After delays caused by COVID-19, the Department of Defense has rolled out the Military Health System Genesis, or MHS Genesis – a new military health-records program which streamlines both military and the Department of Veterans Affairs records.MHS Genesis is an integrative electronic health record
Oct. 16, 2020 673d SGCS hosts commander immersion tour U.S. Air Force Col. Kirsten Aguilar, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and 673d Air Base Wing commander, participated in the 673d Surgical Operations Squadron immersion tour at JBER, Alaska, Sept. 29, 2020.
April 16, 2020 Amid COVID-19, 673d MDSS Airmen innovate added layer of protection Two 673d Medical Support Squadron (MDSS) Airmen refined their invention of a plastic barrier to protect medical providers treating patients with COVID-19, and airborne diseases in general, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 7, 2020.
Dec. 27, 2019 PACAF’s largest Multi-Service Unit supports JBER resiliency The Pacific Air Force’s largest multi-service unit supports installation resiliency by caring for people.At the hospital on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, the MSU provides inpatient services for all military members and their families, Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs patients
April 2, 2019 First corneal transplant performed at JBER Hospital Patients with a common eye disease now have alternatives as the 673d Surgical Squadron and Ophthalmology team advanced their skills and performed their first corneal transplant February 27, 2019, at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital.
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.
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.
Dec. 20, 2017 Annual PHA includes new component A significant change was made to the Department of Defense-mandated Periodic Health Assessment directly affecting most non-flying personnel military members beginning August 1, 2017.
Nov. 21, 2017 673d MDG Laboratory offers new Prenatal testing at JBER Beginning in October 2017, the 673d Medical Group Women’s Health Clinic replaced the Natera prenatal Panorama testing with LabCorps’ InformaSeq prenatal testing at the JBER hospital.