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Nellis Air Force Base

Oct. 4, 2017
Nellis 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 in modern U.S. history.
July 28, 2017
New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31

Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health
May 22, 2017
Nellis 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 providing quality care for our military members and their families.
May 3, 2017
Road to delivery: Prenatal classes offered at MOCMMC

For expectant parents, group prenatal classes are invaluable.
April 13, 2017
“Find Ally”: 99th MDG Airman saves neighbor

On March 28, he heard his neighbor banging on his front door, shouting for help.
Nov. 30, 2016
99th 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 throughout the medical center and streamlining and safeguarding the way nurses receive and dispense
Oct. 31, 2016
Orthopedic 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 day-out to help injured Airmen at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force
Oct. 28, 2016
Tele-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 on Nellis Air Force Base will have that opportunity thanks to a partnership with Veteran Affairs to
Aug. 18, 2016
Newly 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 totaling $1.5 million. Phase One, was the renovation of the inpatient pharmacy, was completed in
June 23, 2016
Health literacy key for better health, better care

Just as the ability to read, write and be literate is critical to the processing of information in day-to-day life, health care has its own component of literacy. Health literacy is the capacity of individuals to obtain, process and understand health information and services in order to make