HAWC offers budget-friendly, healthy choices using 'MyPlate'

June 2, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled its new food icon, MyPlate, which replaces MyPyramid as the government's key educational graphic for promoting healthy eating. MyPlate is a visual representation of a healthful place setting that emphasizes portion control, filling at least half of

America celebrates flag history

Tuesday is Flag Day, a celebration of the history of the American flag and a time to remember proper etiquette for its display.Flag Day recognizes the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States 234 years ago on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress meeting in

Dialysis offered at hospital

The 81st Medical Group Hospital again offers hemodialysis to patients requiring the care.The treatment has been available since the 81st Medical Operations Squadron dialysis unit reopened in November 2009 and increased service in March 2010.Hemodialysis removes waste products such as creatinine and

81st Training Group honors top student, MTF

June 2, the 81st Training Group named its Airman of the Month and military training flight for May.Airman of the Month is Airman Basic Charles Norden, 332nd Training Squadron. Airman Norden, from Land O Lakes, Fla., graduates Aug. 1 from the radio frequency transmissions course in the 332nd Training

31 physicians, dentists graduate

Thirty-one physicians and dentists graduated from 81st Medical Group Hospital internship and residency training today.Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Gerard Caron, assistant surgeon general for dental services, delivered the commencement address.Physician graduates include seven residents with three years of

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