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Andersen recognizes BSC week

As part of the Air Force Biomedical Science Corps, physical therapists are health care professionals who perform evaluations and design rehabilitation programs to help restore function, improve mobility and relieve pain.They focus on injury prevention and patient education to help reduce the likelihood of further injury and improved function. A physical therapy rehabilitation program can include a variety of interventions such as: strength and conditioning training, manual therapy techniques, electrical stimulation, and trigger point dry needling.To keep service members fit to fight, Maj. Elizabeth Liebner, 36th Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, uses her musculoskeletal expertise to collaborate with other clinics in the medical group in order to ensure the best care for that individual. "The best part of my job is getting our service members back to the activities they love to do or need to accomplish in order to get them back to the mission," Liebner said. "Whether it is playing catch with their kid or passing their PT test, it is very rewarding when the patient meets their goals and improves their overall function. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexa Ann Henderson)

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Andersen recognizes BSC week

The U.S. Air Force recognizes the achievements and diversity of the men and women of the Biomedical Sciences Corps during BSC Appreciation Week. Maj. John J. Kim, 36th Medical Operations Squadron staff optometrist, is here to help Airmen and their families meet their occupational, school, and readiness visual needs by offering adult and pediatric comprehensive eye exams, eye disease screening and management, PRK/LASIK pre and post-operative care, and standard issue eyewear, gas mask and ballistic eyewear inserts. "One of the greatest joys as part of an eye care team is having a parent share their child's remarkable visual and academic improvement with their new spectacle prescription," Kim says. "Those moments are what we love about optometry!"(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexa Ann Henderson)

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Andersen recognizes BSC week

From Jan. 22 - 26, the U.S. Air Force recognizes the achievements and diversity of the men and women of the Biomedical Sciences Corps during the BSC Appreciation Week. Capt. Jason D. Gordon, 36th Medical Operation Squadron Mental Health Element chief here at Andersen Air Force Base, is a licensed clinical social worker is to help our Airmen and their families cope and build resilience when situations and life may seem overwhelming or difficult to overcome. "By concentrating on the social aspects of health, I am able to help individuals improve the quality of their lives. My job ranges from diagnosing behavioral health issues to offering guidance and psychotherapy. I am happy to be a part of the BSC team here at Andersen AFB, and I look forward to my continued service to this base, and the Air Force as a whole!" (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexa Ann Henderson)

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Andersen recognizes BSC week

Physician assistants are licensed to work under the direction of physicians or surgeons. The Airmen who work as physician assistants are key members of Air Force healthcare teams all over the world by conducting physical exams to assisting on surgical procedures. Capt. Shunrie Geldore, 36th Medical Operation Squadron physician assistant, is highlighted as one of the many men and women of the Biomedical Science Corps. Biomedical Science Corps recognition week is recognized this week across the Air Force. "Personally, I love helping people towards their journey to be healthy and fit," Geldore said. "It is also satisfying that I get to help them transform, from recovering from illness or injury, to meeting their goal of passing a fitness test." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexa Ann Henderson)

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Red Cross chapter opens doors at Andersen AFB

Mrs. Lynae Cox, wife of Brig. Gen. Douglas Cox, 36th Wing commander, cuts a ribbon during the official opening of the new Red Cross service office Dec. 6, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The office marks the first time in 20 years that the Red Cross provided on-base services to service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Quail)

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Andersen medical teams practice outbreak response plan

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ukeia Carter, 36th Medical Support Squadron superintendent, left, and Tech. Sgt. Gretchen Hopper, 36th MDSS TRICARE operations and patient administration flight NCO in charge, check in patients during a typhoon recovery exercise June 6, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 36th Medical Group performed typhoon recovery response, to include flu o-utbreak mitigation, assessment of injured personnel and providing aid to large numbers of patients at one time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson/Released)

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Andersen medical teams practice outbreak response plan

U.S Air Force Maj. John Kim, 36th Medical Operations Squadron optometrist, directs a patient to a booth during a typhoon response exercise June 6, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Airmen treated a large number of patients displaying similar symptoms to deliver expedient care and ensure mission readiness during public health emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson/Released)

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Andersen medical teams practice outbreak response plan

Medical technicians check a patient’s pulse during a typhoon recovery exercise June 6, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Airmen assigned to the 36th Medical Group regularly practice established response scenarios to maintain readiness during contingencies and public health emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson/Released)

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