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View ArticleNewly renovated Outpatient Pharmacy opens for business
On Aug. 1, the newly renovated Outpatient Pharmacy at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Hospital opened for business. The renovations started in March of 2015, and were completed in phases that ended up...
View ArticleTele-ICU: future of intensive care
For Airmen working in a hospital’s intensive care unit, getting a second opinion from an experienced physician serves as an invaluable commodity. Airmen at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center...
View ArticleOrthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet
When Airmen are injured, receiving care in order to heal and return to their daily mission is the top priority. The 99th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedics unit performs procedures day-in and...
View Article99th MDSS Pharmacy streamlines inpatient medication processes
The pharmacy at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center recently innovated their inpatient medication process by implementing barcode technology to multiple medication dispensing machines...
View Article“Find Ally”: 99th MDG Airman saves neighbor
On March 28, he heard his neighbor banging on his front door, shouting for help.
View ArticleRoad to delivery: Prenatal classes offered at MOCMMC
For expectant parents, group prenatal classes are invaluable.
View ArticleNellis celebrates nurse, medical technician week
The 99th Medical Group clinic celebrated National Nurse and Medical Technician Week May 8-12 to recognize nurses and medical technicians for tremendous contributions and invaluable service while...
View ArticleNew annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31
Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice
View ArticleNellis surgeons, UMC combine efforts to treat Las Vegas shooting victims
Four general and three resident surgeons assigned to the 99 MDG, responded to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada to help treat patients injured during the largest single shooter massacre...
View ArticleResponding to Airmen who responded: Nellis Disaster Mental Health team...
“When people go through traumatic experiences, often times we call them heroes, but it’s common for them to never see it that way,” said Maj. Kimberly Lane, 99th Medical Operations Squadron clinic...
View ArticleMedical Airmen recognized as 2018 Heroes of Military Medicine
On May 3, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine recognized four distinguished medical Airmen for their dedication to our nation’s service members at the 2018 Heroes...
View Article99th MDG welcomes new commander
The 99th Medical Group held a change of command ceremony June 29, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
View ArticleNellis first base to use Tele-ICU
The Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center here partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans
View Article99th MDG: Backbone of DoD spine surgery
The 99th Medical Group successfully completed its first set of orthopedic spine surgeries after bringing two highly-specialized spine surgeons to the unit August 20.
View ArticleMental Health Airman wins Airlift/Tanker leadership award
The Air Combat Command selected Senior Airman Cederic Williams, a mental health technician assigned to the 99th Medical Operations Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, as the enlisted service...
View Article99th MDG protects Nellis against influenza
The 99th Medical Group kicked off their 2018-2019 Influenza Campaign by administering influenza vaccinations to approximately 50 Airmen Oct. 11 at the 99th Air Base Wing command section on Nellis Air...
View ArticleNellis opens new, improved veterinary treatment facility
A new veterinary treatment facility opened Nov. 14 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
View ArticleNellis beneficiaries 75 and older can begin signing up for COVID-19 vaccines
As vaccines continue to be delivered to Nellis Air Force Base, medical professionals are preparing to move into the next phase of distribution.
View ArticleU.S. Air Force Airmen showcase multi-capabilities at NC CVC
Want to know the secret to preparing 3,000 vaccines a day in Greensboro, North Carolina?
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