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Breast cancer awareness month Speaker's Forum held
Breast cancer awareness month is celebrated in October to raise awareness through the use of special events and public education. As part of this effort, the 779th Medical Group (779 MDG) Women's...
View ArticleUnderstand cholesterol - know your numbers
As people age or develop certain medical conditions, it is important to monitor your cholesterol more often. Patients are encouraged to have a blood test to check their cholesterol. Your healthcare...
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Physical Medicine Flight implements direct access for physical therapy
Over three of the last five years, musculoskeletal injuries, such as knee sprains, have been the number one reason for active-duty Airmen seeking care at a military treatment facility. They are also...
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October is Women's Health Month
Each October, women are reminded to put themselves first and make time for their health. Making your health a priority helps you stay in optimum shape and keeps illnesses and disease at bay. Women...
View ArticleTRICARE covers the cost of breast pumps
TRICARE is now covering the cost of breast pumps and lactation counseling services for new mother beneficiaries. This also includes mothers who adopt an infant and plan to breast feed. The...
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Service dogs for wounded warriors
Wounded warriors passing through the 779th Medical Group, Aeromedical Staging Facility (ASF), have the opportunity to participate in a study that examines their stress level and the impact of animal...
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Flu vaccination drive coming Oct. 20-21
Flu season typically begins in October so the 79th Medical Wing is having flu vaccination drives on Joint Base Andrews, Md. Oct. 20 and 21, 2015 Joint Base Andrews Theater Active Duty personnel and...
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New class eases stress and is a yarn of a good time
Have you ever wanted a hobby that could keep you warm and relieve your stress at the same time? Warriors and their families and coworkers are being encouraged to come learn to knit or crochet every...
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79th Medical Wing Third Quarter Award Winners announced
79th Medical Wing Commander, Col. Sharon Bannister announced the 79th Medical Wing Third Quarter Award Winners at a ceremony on Oct. 22, 2015 at the theater on Joint Base Andrews. The 79 MDW is a...
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Road Construction starts Oct. 26.
Construction alert: Starting Monday, Oct. 26, road construction will be taking place across from Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on West Perimeter Road between Vandenberg Drive...
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2015 779th Medical Group Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast.
Colonel Thomas Cantilina, 779th Medical Group commander honored all of the American Red Cross and the Base Retiree Activities Volunteer Organizations (better known as BRAVO), at a breakfast on October...
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National DisABILITY Employment Awareness Month
Americans with disabilities make up almost one-fifth of our population, but are unemployed at a rate that is twice that of people without disabilities, according to President Barack Obama in his 2015...
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Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center Wingman Day closure
Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 5 for Wingman Day. There will be no scheduled appointments, pharmacy or laboratory services. Prescription refills...
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Warrior Care Month
On November 5, 2008, then Secretary of Defense Robert F. Gates established November as Warrior Care Month. He said Warrior Care Month is a, "DoD wide effort aimed at increasing awareness of programs...
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Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center promotes Diabetes Awareness...
Diabetes Awareness Month is held every November to raise awareness about diabetes and promote healthy living. As part of this effort, the disease management team at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and...
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Thanksgiving Day holiday closure
Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center will be closed for observance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 26 and for a Family Day on Friday, Nov. 27. There will be no scheduled appointments,...
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Pediatric Clinic Flu Vaccine Drive Dec. 5
All Tricare beneficiaries (6 months - 17 years of age) are welcome to get their flu shots or FluMist at the 779th Medical Group Pediatric Clinic Flu Vaccine Drive on Saturday, Dec. 5. It will be held...
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Alcohol and drug addiction recovery - embark on a path to health and wellness
Individuals who experience a substance abuse disorder often feel isolated and alone. When alcohol or other drugs become a problem, they can affect every facet of the user's life as well as their family...
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Treatment for depression helps!
The holiday season is generally a happy time, but it can also be a time of stress and sadness. The additional shopping, parties, entertaining, and potentially being away from home can take a toll. The...
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Phase I construction nears completion at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and...
Phase I construction of the new Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center is nearing completion and selected clinics will begin moving to the new building on Feb. 19, 2016. "Not all clinics will...
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