July 6, 2021 COVID-19 pandemic not over, concerns over delta variant growing According to the military health system, the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is more transmittable, causes more severe disease, and results in higher cases of hospitalization and death than any other strain of the virus.
Feb. 19, 2020 AF surgeon general, medical enlisted force chief visit Hill AFB Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, and Chief Master Sgt. G. Steve Cum, Medical Enlisted Force chief, visited Hill Air Force Base Feb. 11-13 to get a better understanding of the base’s 75th Medical Group and the missions it serves.
Jan. 28, 2020 Coronavirus: What providers, patients should know With news of the contagious and potentially deadly illness known as novel coronavirus grabbing headlines worldwide, military health officials say that an informed, common sense approach minimizes the chances of getting sick.
Dec. 11, 2019 Lt. Gen. Kirkland provides readiness update to Congress ir Force Sustainment Center Commander Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee Nov. 21.
Oct. 1, 2018 Air Force begins transition of hospitals, clinics to the Defense Health Agency The Defense Health Agency officially assumed administrative and management responsibilities of a handful of hospitals and clinics as part of the Military Health System reforms mandated by Congress.The transition of the facilities is part of a phased implementation plan developed by DHA and Services
Sept. 28, 2018 Trusted Care everywhere is not going anywhere As the Defense Health Agency assumes authority, direction and control of military treatment facilities, the Air Force Medical Service will remain steadfast on its Trusted Care journey towards higher reliability and Zero Harm.