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Air Force social worker living her American dream
Born in Poland and raised in Denmark and Germany, Capt. Malika Moretti, 60th Medical Group clinical social worker, always had a desire to live in the United States.
“Being a little girl, my dream was to move to the U.S.,” said Moretti. “The U.S. was great, so advanced and so much more than what we had in Europe. I wanted to see what was possible. Now I’ve actually been able to fulfill that dream.”
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6/13
2018
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Pathologists: Medicine’s private investigators
Pathologists are board-certified medical doctors or doctors of osteopathy who analyze blood, tissue, cells and body fluids to determine the cause, origin and nature of disease or death. They also monitor testing to answer questions a provider may have about a specimen.
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5/08
2018
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DGMC brace shop designs first tibial fracture orthosis in eight years
A 12-year-old boy raced toward the ball. He was determined to kick it into the back of the net to win the game. Another child challenged the would-be goal scorer and their legs slammed into one another in a violent collision.
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5/01
2018
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373rd Training Squadron maintains maintainers
The 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 14, at Travis Air Force Base, California, provides maintenance training for all major commands, sister services and allied nations in airlift, special operations, tanker support and aerospace ground equipment.
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4/24
2018
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David Grant USAF Medical Center hosts first ever evidence-based practice symposium
Medical professionals from David Grant USAF Medical Center, NorthBay Healthcare, Air Force Medical Service and Ohio State University gathered for a weeklong conference on evidence-based practice.
The conference gathers medical professionals from all disciplines and teaches them how to collect information and data on the best proven ways to take care of patients.
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4/24
2018
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60th MXS honors former chief with room dedication
The life of late Chief Master Sgt. George R. Tucker is a storied one.
Born on April 22, 1937, Tucker was the 14th child born of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Tucker’s 15 children. From the outset of his development into a chief master sergeant, Tucker was a hard worker.
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1/18
2018
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Hand clinic at DGMC is patient-centered
“When a patient comes in to see family medicine, family medicine may order X-rays and (laboratory tests) and then they may want the patient to go for therapy. The patient is running all over the hospital trying to find out where to go. Instead, we bring everyone to the patient."
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11/29
2017
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Travis plays host to many DV visits
While every installation hosts distinguished visitors, Travis Air Force Base, Califonria, has become a hub for many DVs traveling to the Pacific. Whether it’s a cabinet secretary, politician or military leader, Travis has recently seen them all.
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11/15
2017
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Hematology/Oncology clinic provide care
Travis Air Force Base, Calif. – The oncology and hematology staff members at David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, California, emphasize competence, communication and compassion. Focusing on safety and effectiveness is important to the professionals who work to help those in need of their services.
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10/24
2017
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60th OSS: Working under the radar
“In a way, the [Operations Support Squadron] is this sort of clandestine element,” said Staff Sgt. Sony K. Luangphone, 60th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control landing systems technician. “If you don’t hear about us, it means we’re doing a good job. It’s the nature of our job to work behind the scenes to ensure that those frontline Airmen who are deploying have a reliable means to carry out their mission in the event that a disaster strikes.”
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10/24
2017
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