AFMS - USAF - Public Health

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving PHamily!

10/12/2022

Senior Airman Jennifer Lopez: More than a medic

It is always awesome to see the Strong Work that Public Health provides in support of our communities and missions.

Senior Airman Jennifer Lopez, 17th OMRS public health technician, flies high above the standard to ensure the health of all members of the 17th Training Wing.

09/26/2022

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: CHERN Learning Series. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Good Day PHamily,

Please see these 2 opportunities to gain some potential valuable nuggets that can potentially be applied to your current and future operations. There are a lot of lessons to learn and it is always best to gain various perspectives.

Wednesday, September 28 - Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Key Takeaways for Future Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize strategies learned from COVID-19 pandemic to address alternate public health emergencies.
2. Understand considerations for staffing, clinical care, and messaging in response to public health emergencies.
3. Identify resources to support clinical response to future infectious disease outbreaks.

Wednesday, October 19 - Health Center Preparations for Clinical Care after the End of the Public Health Emergency

Learning Objective:
Discuss health center impacts and strategies for protecting work after the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

Time: 1:00pm HT / 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET Duration: 1 hour per session Description: Join AAPCHO and CHERN for a four-part learning series designed for clinicians, clinical supervisors, and other clinical staff. The series will cover four unique COVID-19 topics. Please note that the agenda is subject t...

09/23/2022

Public Health Survey

SUSPENSE: 1 Nov 22

1. PURPOSE: USAFSAM Epidemiology Consult Survey for MAJCOM/base level distribution.

2. BACKGROUND: To better align services offered by the Epidemiology Consult Service with base level needs, we request that you send this questionnaire to each base for participation. The Epidemiology Consult Service consists of Hearing Conservation, Food Defense (FVAs), Entomology and Epidemiology (AFDRSi, ESSENCE) support. Please encourage completion of the survey prior to 1 Nov 22.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/USAFSAMPublicHealthSurvey

3. RECOMMENDATION: Share with all Total Force PH Personnel (Officer, Enlisted, and Civilian).

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

09/18/2022

It’s a great day to be a U.S. Airman!

Happy 75th birthday to our United States Air Force, and to all Airmen, past and present.

09/18/2022

09/17/2022

Photos from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling's post

08/25/2022

Good Day PH Family,

Please join us in officially congratulating our newest 4E SSgt-Selects:

Alvarez Jose C
Bookout Jaidlyn M
Bowman Angel B
Brown Ricardo D
Byrd Anaiah E
Franey Heather K
Gardner Jessica D
Guzman-Ramirez Emma
Juliano Nicole E
Kelley Kameron E
Lojayi Carlos A
Lowe Ashley C
McKethan Mattie M
Orwick Kecia M
Owiredu Gyamera A
Parker Emmanuel D
Patterson Emma N
Ramsey Zavier I
Shelton Ananieze V
Sisk Ricky B
Suarez Joscelyn R
Tellez Montoya A
Zeigler Britney R

Congratulations to all of you, your families, and your teams on this AMAZING accomplishment!

Strong Work!!!

08/19/2022

It's important to stay notified about Monkeypox and be aware of its symptoms as it continues to be a national public health emergency. Read our website for more detailed information about the virus: https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/Monkeypox/

08/19/2022

The brought it tonight! We love and appreciate all the support you’ve shown us this week! Thank you!

08/18/2022

Air Force officials have selected 9,706 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant, out of 45,991 eligible, for a selection rate of 21.1 percent in the 22E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. The staff sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force's Personnel Center website Enlisted Promotion page, the Air Force Portal and myPers August 25, 2022 at 8 a.m. CDT.

08/02/2022

Strong Work PHamily!

Congratulations to the 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base for winning the Air Force Aerospace Team of the Year award. This Air Force level award recognizes the squadron for their hard work and accomplishments completed in 2021.

Read more about their accomplishments supporting the COVID-19 response and Operation Allies Refuge all while strengthening their dental, vision and overall care for Airmen: https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/3092011/22nd-operational-medical-readiness-squadron-wins-air-force-team-of-the-year/

07/23/2022

Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for un

Air Force prepares for newly approved COVID-19 vaccine: Novavax provides new option for un

The Air Force will soon have the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

07/23/2022

This week we had the opportunity to team up with AAFES, American Tattoo Society, and the MacDill PH Flight to conduct, the 1st ever and ground breaking, Tatto Parlor Inspection training and to start the the validation process of the training/inspection protocol. Big shout out to the AAFES Team: LTC Brglez, CMSgt (Retired) Robin Williams, and SMSgt Sonja Berry. Additionally, I want to thank the MacDill Family for hosting the team and making this event exceptional.

We are continuously identifying ways to innovate and to do “What Right Looks Like”. SMSgt Berry has been running point with this project and has helped to Lead by Example and help PH progress into the future.

07/23/2022

07/20/2022

Good Morning PH Family,

Please join us in officially congratulating the newest 4E TSgt-selects:

Bokesch, Matthew M
Bushnell, Stephanie
Carrington, Murtadi
Edwards, Shaqua M
John, Anna Maria
Meredith, Jenna M
Priester, Tysaia L
Rattling, Leaf J
Rodriguez, Paula K
Waller, Brinkley C

Congratulations to all of you, your families, and your teams on this AMAZING accomplishments!

Strong Work!!

07/16/2022

Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2022

Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2022

Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022.

07/16/2022

Spread the word. TODAY the new National Su***de Prevention Lifeline 3-digit number goes LIVE no matter where you live in the U.S. Call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to a trained counselor. ***dePrevention

07/11/2022

CONVENTION22

CONVENTION22

AFSA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

06/29/2022

WRNMMC’s Infection Prevention and Control Committee Chair sheds light on monkeypox virus

WRNMMC’s Infection Prevention and Control Committee Chair sheds light on monkeypox virus

The Chair of the Infection Prevention and Control Committee at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said the Monkeypox virus would likely not spread in the U.S. like COVID-19. She made the comments in the wake of the over 100 cases of monkeypox virus cases that have been reported in the US.

05/31/2022

Good Day PH Family,

Please join us in officially congratulating the newest 4E MSgt-selects:

ANDERSON JESSICA M
BARRETT HEZEKIAH I
BOZIC NIKOLA
BRADFORD BRITTANY
BRINKER AUSTIN MAT
CARREON MCTHOBERT
COOPER TERI J
GARCIA JASON MAURI
GONZALEZ LILY MONI
HUNT JONATHAN DONA
INNEO DANIELLE MAR
JOHNSON DENISE ANT
JONES PAULINE LATR
KENT ANDREA L
KOCH SAMANTHA FAY
MELVIN RYAN ZACHAR
MITCHELL DANIELLE
OWENS PARISE CHANE
PERRY CHRISTIAN AN
PHILLIPS BRIAN AND
ROBLES TANIA MICHE
VASQUEZ LUCIA NATA
YARLETT WILLIAM PA

Congratulations to all of you, your families, and your teams on this AWESOME accomplishment!

Strong Work!

05/12/2022

Photos from U.S. Air Force Medical Service - AFMS's post

05/07/2022

Good Day Family,

I would like to take a minute to say congratulations to Lt Marc Dennis! He is the first PH NCO to transition to a PH Officer from the Enlisted to Officer Commisioning Program in over 10 years. This process has been in the making for a few years now and we were finally able to make it happen as a career field. I am extremely excited and proud for Lt Dennis and I’m looking forward to everything he is going to accomplish in the future. Strong Work Brother and keep being an excellent example of “What Right Looks Like”!

04/27/2022

Dear Tomorrow: CMSAF’s Perspective on the Air Force of 2030 - Air Force Magazine

Dear Tomorrow: CMSAF’s Perspective on the Air Force of 2030 - Air Force Magazine

In a guest commentary piece, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass describes the need for the service to develop “the innovative problem solvers of 2030” and touts "The Blueprint" released as a guide for Airmen throughout their careers. "When we look at projections of what a stra...

04/14/2022

Photos from AFMS Biomedical Sciences Corps's post

04/04/2022

nphw.org

Happy National Public Health Week from your team up at AFMRA!

Thank you not only this week but everyday for all of your hard work!!

This year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has chosen the theme “Public Health is Where You Are.”

A fact sheet is available everyday this week. For more information please visit:

nphw.org

Have a fantastic week!

During each day of National Public Health Week, we focus on a particular public health topic. Then, we identify ways each of us can make a difference on that topic. These areas are critical to our future success in creating the healthiest nation, and everyone can do their part to help.

04/01/2022

AF to launch Airman Leadership Qualities-based feedback in myEval

AF to launch Airman Leadership Qualities-based feedback in myEval

AF to launch Airman Leadership Qualities-based feedback in myEval. Supervisors and Airmen will no longer be able to accomplish ACA feedback via the AF Forms 931, 932, 724, or 724-A, beginning March

04/01/2022

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Interested in working with allies and partners to develop medical security cooperation and other activities? This engagement increases the ability of the U.S. and its partners to conduct contingency operations and respond to crises together. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa International Health Specialist team has a vacancy! See below for details on how to apply.

03/17/2022

The 1 Apr 2022 Enlisted Promotion Increments are released. Congratulations to those pinning on your new rank...what an exciting time and milestone!

03/15/2022

Good Day Team,

Please join us in officially congratulating the newest 4E SMSgt-selects:

Campbell, Nitron
Gammel, Crystal
James, Michelle
Lewis, Amanda
Luke, Alexander
Nicolay, Tanya
Plemons, Samantha
Smith, Ivan
Vaughn, Cass
Waddy, Gayla

And congratulations to the 4E’s currently serving in a DSD position that was selected for promotion to SMSgt:

Burke, Travis
Foggie, Lakeisha
Lemond, Michelle

Congratulations to all of you, your families, and your teams on this AWESOME accomplishment!

Strong Work!

03/11/2022

Good Day Family,

Please join us in congratulating our 2021 Public Health AFMS Award Winners:

USAF Public Health Airman of the Year
SrA Claudeth A. Lopez-Teruel
60 ORMS/SGXM, Travis AFB, CA, AMC

USAF Public Health NCO of the Year
TSgt Brittany M. Guynn
711 HPW/USAFSAM/PH, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, AFMC

USAF Biomedical Specialist of the Year, Company Grade Officer
Capt Lara S. Poole
316 ORMS/SGPM, Joint Base Andrews, MD, AFDW

Thank you for your dedication and service to the PH Mission.

Strong Work!

03/08/2022

Air Force selects 1,443 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 15th

Air Force selects 1,443 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 15th

Air Force officials have selected 1,443 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 17,419 eligible, for a selection rate of 8.28% percent in the 22E8 promotion cycle, which

03/04/2022

It's a noisy world, and working aboard or around aircraft can make for a noisy career. Hearing loss is permanent and can worsen over time. Don't let your hearing limit you.

On help us raise awareness on how to prevent hearing loss and protect your ears and hearing. Find out more about hearing loss and hearing conservation programs by visiting: https://hearing.health.mil

02/23/2022

❕The public release date for the 22E8/SMSgt promotion release is tentatively scheduled for the week of 14 – 18 March 2022.
❕Once a specific date is approved or if this target week changes, an announcement will be posted to myPers.
🗣Stay tuned!

02/22/2022

Brown modifies Action Orders to lock in gains, accelerate change

Good Day Family,

When you have a moment, please review the CSAF Action Orders MOD 1, dated 7 Feb 22. There is some great information contained inside the document.

Additionally, continue to identify ways and avenues to apply the Action Orders to our daily activities and tasks.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., has issued modifications to the “Action Orders” driving Accelerate Change or Lose.