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Aug. 4, 2022

Air Force, Space Force members at high risk for monkeypox urged to stay informed

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The current outbreak of monkeypox continues to spread, with more than 6,600 active cases in the United States mostly occurring among gay and bisexual men. The White House declared on August 4 that monkeypox is a national public health emergency.

Brig. Gen. Merrick Estabrook Jr. served 27 years in the Army. He served as commander of both Patterson Field and Fairfield Air Depot from 1939 to 1943.

July 15, 2022

More than a road: The story behind Wright-Patt's Estabrook Road

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Estabrook Road, located on Area A and running from Wright-Patterson Medical Center to Turtle Pond, honors Brig. Gen. Merrick Estabrook Jr.Estabrook was born July 12, 1886, in Boston. He graduated from Harvard University in 1909 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After spending years as a mine operator, he joined

The Wright-Patterson office offers health services to civilians.

Feb. 2, 2022

Wright-Patt Office Offers Health Services to Civilians

At the start of the new year, the traditional New Year’s resolutions are made by many. One of the top areas identified by people to get better in, is self-improvement. Things like eating less, exercising more and losing weight, are normally at the top of the list in that specific category.

Kittyhawk Pharmacy

Oct. 18, 2021

It takes a team to provide excellent care

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Medical Center will celebrate National Pharmacy Week on Oct. 18-22 to acknowledge the invaluable contributions pharmacists and technicians make to patient care in hospitals, outpatient clinics and other health care settings.

Mental health graphic

Aug. 26, 2021

The Wright Kind of Wellness: Mental

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The different domains within self-wellness (physical, mental, social and spiritual) each play a role in how an individual views themselves, others and life.

Computer login screen infographic as a base-wide reminder during the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force graphic by David Perry)

July 15, 2021

The Fight Against COVID-19 Endures

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio and across Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has dropped since the beginning of the year, but the fight against this pandemic continues as the delta variant becomes more dominant around the world.

Physicians and staff from the 88th Medical Group’s Pain Clinic are pictured in a procedure room July 13 at Wright-Patterson Medical Center. The small team provides more pain-management options than any other hospital in the Air Force.

July 6, 2021

Doctors keep pain low and personnel serving

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Medical Group’s Pain Clinic team is pioneering pain management for Airmen to diminish the physical aches of military service.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force surgeon general, gives the graduation address at the Wright-Patterson Medical and Allied Health Education Programs graduation ceremony May 27, 2021, in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force as Col. Christian Lyons, 88th Medical Group commander, and Albert Painter, dean of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, looks on. More than 70 Air Force officers were recognized for completing their medical residencies in local hospitals including the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Medical Center and the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

June 4, 2021

Over 70 complete residency program requirements

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force’s Graduate Medical Education Program conferred degrees upon 71 Airmen during its annual spring residency graduation May 27 in a hangar at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Doleski discusses the importance of mental health treatment with a technician. Leadership plays a key role in eliminating the stigma around seeking mental health treatment within the Air Force. A new Air Force Materiel Command initiative aims to better equip leaders to support Airmen during times of crisis and need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Bowman)

June 1, 2021

AFMC enhances leadership support for suicide prevention

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- With the right contacts, tools and resources, a person can do just about anything.

The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center is available to accept new patients 24/7 all year round to ensure proper health care is available for those qualified to use their facilities. Those qualified to use the medical group include all active duty personnel and their dependents, retirees in the local area. Civilians are also authorized to use the facilities in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wesley Farnsworth)

May 28, 2021

Wright-Patt After Dark: 88th Medical Group always on call for quality care

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- On Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the national anthem plays at 5 p.m. to mark the end of another workday for the vast majority of personnel here.

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