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Luke law enforcement attends DUI enforcement training

Posted October 12, 2012 by Story by Master Sgt. Cindy Dorfner

In an effort to bolster Luke Air Force Base’s DUI prevention tactics, the Prescott Police Department, in conjunction with the 56th Security Forces Squadron, hosted a three-day Driving Under the Influence Enforcement training.

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Ounce of preventing shin splints well worth it

Posted January 18, 2013 by 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Fitness is a priority at every base in the Air Force and in every career field. Because most Airmen incorporate running into workouts, it is important to protect against shin splints. According to WebMD.com, whether you jog daily or sprint to catch a bus, you are at risk for medial tibial stress syndrome, or shin…

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TRICARE service center changes

Posted March 1, 2013 by 56th MDSS

“There is nothing permanent except change,” are words credited to Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher. In the coming months members can expect to see some changes in the administration of health benefits locally. One change has been UnitedHealthcare Military and Veterans moving Feb. 19 into the 56th Medical Group TRICARE service center. This was the first…

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Make immune system healthy, strong

Posted September 7, 2012 by Airman 1st Class GRACE LEE

The body’s immune system has many jobs, including fighting against bacteria, parasites and fungi; it is also essential in keeping the body healthy from infection. The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues and organs that together prevent and defend against attacks to the body, according to Rachel Perkins-Garner, 56th Medical…

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Without batting an eye

Posted May 11, 2012 by Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann

Airman 1st Class Taylor Leblanc, 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Optometry technician, receives a slit lamp examination to check ocular heath at the clinic Apr. 12. The slit lamp is an instrument consisting of high-intensity light that can be focused to shine a thin sheet of light into the eye.

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Sleep your way to better fitness

Posted February 15, 2013 by 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Many people exercise well over what is required. Some people become addicted to running, lifting weights, CrossFit or playing their favorite sport. Although it is great to put extra effort into being fit, it is also important to properly rest muscles and get enough sleep. Overtraining is bad and can cause a lot of problems,…

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Fit Warrior of the Week

Posted April 19, 2013 by

Sascha Blasko 56th Medical Group Medical Information Systems NCO-in-charge How do you stay fit? High intensity interval training, long-distance running, lifting weights and maintaining a healthy diet. What drives you to keep working out? Seeing results physically and being able to accomplish workouts with less fatigue. Favorite music to work out to? Rock. Favorite workout?…

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AFSO21 works on reducing ER visits

Posted March 31, 2012 by by Staff Sgt. Darlene Seltmann

Tricare Regional Office West recently identified Luke as having one of the highest emergency room visit rates in Tricare’s western region. Because of the high number of emergency room visits, which average 800 to 900 a month and cost roughly $500,000 during that time, the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century set out…

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Medical team goes Lean to save

Posted March 27, 2012 by 1st Lt. Ryan Decamp

Do you like long waits for medical appointments? I didn’t think so. The 56th Medical Group doesn’t like you waiting either, and they chose to do something about it. They decided to get “Lean.” More than 40 students from a handful of Air Force bases attended the Lean For Healthcare course taught March 5 to 9 on Luke Air Force Base. The students included…

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Dental benefits for use of natural sweetener

Posted May 4, 2012 by by Senior Airman Ana King

We have all been through them – those annual dental check-ups. While waiting for your name to be called you try to do a brief recollection of your oral hygiene routine. It may go a little something like this: brushed teeth, check; flossed this morning, check. But did you know that oral hygiene is not…

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