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Indirect child abuse common

Posted April 6, 2018 by by JAMES YANG-HELLEWELL

I hear couples claim their chronic arguing, and even occasional throwing of objects or physical altercations, do not affect their children. They assert the children are not usually in the room, or they make a deliberate effort to remove the children from the scene. Unfortunately there is plenty of research claiming this opinion to be…

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Your child’s mouth: What’s going on in there?

Posted February 2, 2018 by

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. The American Dental Association recommends what the correct dental care is and what normal dental development looks like for a child’s dental health. Although the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Dental Clinic does not treat dependents, the 355th Dental Squadron dentists, hygienists, technicians and staff are happy to answer…

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Behavioral Health Services Employee Assistance and WorkLife Programs

Posted February 2, 2018 by

LIVE WEBINARS | 11 a.m. Feb. 14 Enhancing Your Life with Positive Thinking We know that optimism is beneficial to life satisfaction. But did you know that being positive can also mitigate stress, decrease depression levels, improve coping skills, and even increase your lifespan? This month’s webinar covers the dos and don’ts of common thought…

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Carbon monoxide: Silent, invisible killer

Posted February 2, 2018 by

The temperature has dropped here in the Sonoran Desert making it necessary to turn on the heater. With that comes an increased risk of carbon monoxide being produced in the home. CO is a byproduct of incomplete combustion. It is often called the invisible killer and can have devastating affects on people. Professionals at the…

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When using heaters, beware of carbon monoxide

Posted December 8, 2017 by

As the temperature drop here in the Sonoran desert the time has finally arrived to turn on your heaters. With that there is an increased risk of carbon monoxide being produced in your home. Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of incomplete combustion and is often called the invisible killer and can have devastating results for…

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Take command: Enroll now for 2018 TRICARE coverage

Posted November 17, 2017 by

On Jan. 1, 2018, there are a number of changes coming to your TRICARE benefit. This includes a change to the current TRICARE regions. The current three regions (North, South and West) will become two regions (East and West). There will be new regional contractors for the new East and West regions. Humana Military will manage the…

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Tobacco: Pledge to quit, win teeth whitening kit

Posted November 3, 2017 by

Many health benefits go along with quitting tobacco. An often-overlooked benefit is the positive effect on oral health. Davis-Monthan Dental Clinic is sponsoring a drawing for a custom teeth-whitening kit for those who pledge to quit using tobacco Nov. 16 for the American Cancer Association’s “Great American Smokeout.” The kits include lab-fabricated custom bleaching trays…

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Take Command: Changes to TRICARE disenrollment coming in 2018

Posted October 30, 2017 by

As part of the changes coming to TRICARE on Jan. 1, 2018, there will be new rules affecting disenrollment. Beginning in 2018, if you’re eligible for TRICARE and enrolled in a health plan, there are three ways you can be disenrolled: * If you no longer wish to continue TRICARE coverage, you can voluntarily disenroll. * If…

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Breaking the stigma: Herschel Walker spotlights mental fitness to D-M Airmen

Posted October 11, 2017 by 2nd Lt. Lauren Gao

Herschel Walker, former NFL running back and Patriot Support Program spokesman, shared his experiences about leadership and mental illness with Airmen and civilians at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 4.

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SERE teaches SPEAR: Airmen learn primal defense tactics

Posted October 6, 2017 by Airman 1st Class Michael X. Beyer

For the first time since learning the course themselves, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists hosted a two-hour-long introductory course in the combative system of Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Sept. 28.

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