Fairchild AFB Health Promotion

06/13/2017

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03/17/2017

https://www.opss.org/media/mothers-plea-video

03/10/2015

AFMS-Fairchild AFB-92d Medical Group

Please note that all postings related to Health Promotion events will now by posted on the 92 MDG page. Please follow their page to get updates on our classes and events. Cooking classes will be starting back up in April--topics and schedule to be posted soon on MDG page. Thanks!https://www.facebook.com/92MDG

The 92d Medical Group is proud of our professional military medical team. As active-duty, civilian, and contract employees we strive daily to achieve exceptional personal and professional development while delivering world-class healthcare.

11/03/2014

Our next cooking class will be tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4th at 1100. We will be featuring seasonal apples and pumpkin. We will be making a savory pumpkin dip, homemade applesauce and have some tasting opportunities for other pumpkin dishes as well. Please join us if you are available!

10/23/2014

Are you looking for a healthier Halloween treat? Try a clementine "pumpkin" with a celery stem, a "grown up" caramel apple (chunks of apple and brie on a skewer, drizzled with caramel, crushed macadamia nuts and dried cranberries) or have fun building your own veggie skeleton!

10/09/2014

Please join us on Tuesday, October 14th @ 1100 for a free cooking class featuring seasonal potatoes. We will be preparing a German Style Potato Salad with Bacon and Balsamic Vinegar. We will also have many tasting opportunities with different potato dishes brought in by special guest chefs!

08/14/2014

Join us for our vegtetable and fruit juicing class on Tuesday, August 19 at 1100!

07/09/2014

Quick update to our scheduled cooking class on the 15th (next Tuesday @ 1100). We will be doing smoothies instead of juicing as the guest instructor will not be available. Come join us in making a healthy cool summer beverage to beat the heat!

06/27/2014

July Cooking Classes-We will not be holding a class on July 1st. We will have a vegetable and fruit juicing class on Tuesday, July 15th at 1100. Join us to learn more about juicers, recipes and benefits.

06/24/2014

Timeline Photos

06/04/2014

Timeline Photos

06/03/2014

Timeline Photos

05/28/2014

Cooking Class Schedule/Topics for June:
Tuesday, June 3 @ 1100: Healthy, Fruit based Desserts
Tuesday, June 17 @ 1100: Foil Packs

04/21/2014

Weekly reminder for the one and only Teen CPR course. It's a 2-year certification in adult/infant CPR, first aid and AED for only $20.00. Sign up with Darla at [email protected] or with Travis at the Teen Center!

04/10/2014

Just a heads up that the HAWC, Fitness Center and Aquatic Center will be closed April 12-15, due to scheduled electrical maintenance. We will re-open on Wednesday, April 16th for normal operations. Thanks!

04/07/2014

Join the Fitness Center and SARC for the "Sole to the Road" 1.5 mile or 5K run on April 25 starting at 7 a.m. at Miller Park! This fun run is FREE and open to all Fairchild, no registration required! Call the Fitness Center at 247-2791 for details! - FSS

03/30/2014

The Teen CPR course is now open for registration. Spots will fill up quickly so e-mail [email protected] asap.

03/27/2014

Fairchild AFB

If you would like to register for any of the HAWC classes (except CPR) please use the following link. It takes just a few minutes to set up a free account, all classes are listed and you can sign up for a text message reminder! Fantastic!

Fairchild AFB

03/27/2014

The Way Things Were

Great video!

Over the past 50 years, the social acceptability of smoking has declined significantly; this is a keystone accomplishment of the tobacco control movement. Th...

03/25/2014

Update for our HAWC Chefs! Cooking with Alyson on April 15th has been cancelled due to a scheduled power outage. If you have any questions please let us know!

03/25/2014

Timeline Photos

03/17/2014

Cooking with Alyson! In preparation for Easter in April we will be featuring quiche, bacon deviled eggs, and a tuna, celery and egg spiralized salad. The salad recipe uses zucchini and cucumber "noodles".

03/17/2014

There are several products on the market that help track fitness goals. The Fitbit Flex tracks steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks your sleep quality and wakes you silently in the morning. The Fitbit Zip is a favorite too. It's a great way to track your steps, calories and automatically syncs to your iPhone or computer. Do you use an activity tracker?

03/16/2014

Home | TheRealCost.gov

The Real Cost: Smokeless tobacco use causes cancers of the mouth, pancreas and esophagus.12,13 It can also cause gum disease and tooth loss. Dippers and chewers often develop white patches in their mouths that can turn cancerous.

Find out the real cost of smoking.

02/28/2014

Don't be afraid of your supplements! Use NSF Certified for Sport to make sure they are safe to take. http://www.nsfsport.com/listings/certified_products.asp

02/28/2014

Thanks for "liking" our page! Spread the word!!

02/28/2014

Fairchild AFB Varsity Hockey

Be sure to check out the Fairchild AFB Varsity Hockey team!

The Falcons hockey team is comprised of Air Force personnel assigned to Fairchild AFB, WA. The team skates at Eastern Washington University's Rec Center in Cheney Washington as well as Eagles ice arena located in Spokane Washington..

02/28/2014

Be sure to check out the new issue of the FAFB Link. The HAWC is on page 26!! Woot!

02/27/2014

Fairchild AFB

Just a reminder...please register for all HAWC classes (excluding CPR) on the following website: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6brne058

Fairchild AFB

02/25/2014

Adult CPR course coming soon!

02/25/2014

Want to quit? Get help at http://www.ucanquit2.org/

02/25/2014

health.mil - Fight the Enemy

Don't forget to vote!!!

The enemy is all around, infiltrating our forces, preying on our family, friends and fellow service members. The war against tobacco is ongoing, and we need your help to fight the enemy. Our weapons in this battle are many, but we are reaching out to you today for a tactical mission we believe can h...

02/25/2014

Fairchild AFB

BeWell Strength begins at 0800 tomorrow morning followed by BeWell Cardio at 1000. Please register at the following link: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6brne058

Fairchild AFB

02/21/2014

Fairchild AFB

Update: Please use https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6brne058 to register for all HAWC events to include Cooking with Alyson.

Fairchild AFB

02/13/2014

What Does it Cost to Dip?

The Great American Spit Out!

02/13/2014

health.mil - Fight the Enemy

Fight the Enemy, the DoD Tobacco Countermarketing Video Contest, is now open for public voting. There are five finalists, including Fairchild AFB. The contest videos capture the theme of tobacco use as the "enemy" that degrades health, fitness, work productivity, and mission performance. Public voting is open to all off the contest's website, www.health.mil/FightTheEnemy, and will link to the Military Health System's YouTube channel. The public can click on the "Like" button for any of the five videos.

The enemy is all around, infiltrating our forces, preying on our family, friends and fellow service members. The war against tobacco is ongoing, and we need your help to fight the enemy. Our weapons in this battle are many, but we are reaching out to you today for a tactical mission we believe can h...

02/10/2014

The Great American Spit Out

Smokeless Tobacco Facts:

There are at least 28 chemicals in smokeless tobacco have been found to cause cancer. The most harmful are tobacco-specific nitrosamines, which are formed during the growing, curing, fermenting, and aging of tobacco.

Smokeless tobacco causes oral cancer, esophageal cancer, and pancreatic cancer Using smokeless tobacco may also cause heart disease, gum disease, and oral lesions other than cancer, such as leukoplakia.

If you want to quit please visit http://www.ucanquit2.org and chat with a tobacco cessation coach.

Are you ready to step up to the plate? On Sunday, February 23, join Quit Tobacco – Make Everyone Proud for the Great American Spit Out, and pitch the dip.

02/10/2014

This week at the HAWC we have our BeWell Strength and Cardio classes on Wednesday beginning at 8am. Also on Wednesday we have a bonus Cooking with Alyson class. Come on out and learn how to make healthy breakfasts. Lastly, we have our popular Running Clinic on Friday at 8am. Bring your running shoes! Have a great week Fairchild!

02/10/2014

Heart Attack Risk Assessment

The American Heart Association offers a free Heart Attack Risk Assessment.

What is your risk of a heart attack within the next 10 years? Find out with the American Heart Association's Heart Attack Risk Calculator.

02/05/2014

Timeline Photos

02/02/2014

Special Cooking Class on February 12th! Details to come soon!

02/02/2014

Gluten Free Cooking Class with Alyson

01/27/2014

How are your New Years Resolutions going?

01/26/2014

American Heart Month is coming up in February. Here is a fantastic interactive website to learn more about high blood pressure, cholesterol or blood flow. http://watchlearnlive.heart.org/CVML_Player.php?moduleSelect=bldflo

01/23/2014

Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin — Human Performance Resource Center

Great article on Vitamin D fom Operation Supplement Safety.

FDA advises consumers to stop using any supplement products labeled as OxyElite Pro or VERSA-1. Please see the following advisories: FDA -10/08/13, FDA - 10/11/13 and CDC - 10/08/13.