Oct. 5, 2016 Imagine an Air Force free of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects many families in our Air Force community. The month of October is recognized as national Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Team Offutt is having events to bring attention to this problem. The “Silent Witness Display” will be at the 55th Medical
Sept. 20, 2016 Good night, mom At the time, I did not realize how important it was to have a support system. I also didn’t understand the concept that family didn’t have to be related and could be anyone who cared enough to make sure you were OK.
Aug. 15, 2016 Voices “I sound just like my mother…I swore I would never say that to my children!” These are phrases that sometimes grace our lips as we live our lives and grow and experience family. We sometimes (like history) repeat the follies of our parents and bestow more stories to be told by our own
June 30, 2016 Mold: A Common Misconception Summer’s almost here! Time to dust off the grills, break out the bug spray, and enjoy the warm weather. Unfortunately for some of you, summer also means allergy season. From the pollen in the grass to the pollen in the trees, it seems the only way to enjoy summer is by staying indoors. However,
June 14, 2016 Heat Stress and Safety Awareness The “101 days of Summer” has begun, and with it brings warmer weather, outdoor events, and barbecues. However, those aren't the only things to keep in mind. Are you taking care of yourself, family members and pets when it comes to heat stress?Heat stress related injuries and illnesses occur when the
May 23, 2016 Risks of Radon What if I told you radiation is everywhere and that we are constantly exposed to it on a day to day basis? According to the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), the average annual radiation dose per person in the U.S. is 620 millirem (mR). To give a comparison, a
April 20, 2016 After Five Decades of Warnings, Tobacco Use Still Kills 1,300 Americans Every Day In 1964, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report linking smoking to ill health. The report highlighted dozens of studies from various scientists that all linked tobacco use to various diseases including: Lung Cancer, Bronchitis and Emphysema, Larynx Cancer, Oral Cancer, Esophagus Cancer, Stomach
April 7, 2016 Your Weight Does Matter The World Health Organization notes that obesity is a rapidly growing health care issue, reaching epidemic levels around the world. According to the WHO (2014), the current incidence of obesity makes it the leading risk for death across the globe. The United States is amidst this growing global
March 25, 2016 Civilian employment mentoring leads to understanding Something exceptional happened when two retired first sergeants -- one a team leader from the Airman & Family Readiness Center here, and the other a local human resources professional with Mutual of Omaha – joined forces to assist personnel leaving active duty. The result is the Excel with a
Dec. 11, 2015 Air Force everything On an average day, I eat, sleep and breathe Air Force. My family is Air Force, my friends are Air Force, my coworkers are Air Force, my spouse is Air Force, I am Air Force. I bet there are a few skeptics out there who would say it's unhealthy. But to me it is everything and has been everything for