SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 – Do you know the difference between emergency and urgent care? It can make a difference in your health. Both emergency rooms and urgent care clinics can help you with a medical issue. But they’re different and serve your needs in different ways. When you or a family member needs medical care quickly, it’s important to know the difference between the … [Read more...]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 - National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is observed in September to increase the public’s knowledge about the disease and its prevention. “Walter Reed’s Gynecologic Cancer Center of Excellence (GYN-COE) includes renowned surgeons, researchers, and nurse navigators who focus on comprehensive and precision oncology for gynecologic malignancies. The GYN-COE … [Read more...]
Becoming a Bounty Hunter: The Prerequisites
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 - The history of bounty hunters in the US dates back to colonial times, when daredevil private citizens commonly used to apprehend fugitives and collect rewards for doing so. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that bounty hunting started to gain legitimacy, becoming formalized by law enforcement agencies and courts, and elevated to the status of a … [Read more...]
Staying Prepared In the Last Frontier
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 - During National Preparedness Month base units and community members provide information on disaster preparedness at the “Be Ready” booth outside the Base Exchange every Thursday during the month of September. Each week, different units and local entities highlight how to prepare for potential crises and disasters that are specific to living in Alaska. … [Read more...]
Understanding African Swine Fever
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 - Recent reports of African Swine Fever, a viral infection exclusively affecting domestic and feral pigs, being present in Germany has brought many pause for concern. Although it is not a risk to humans or other animals, there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to the illness. The disease is almost always fatal with no known cure or … [Read more...]