Sept. 24, 2013 AFMC promotes Depression Awareness Month During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote Depression Awareness. Depression is a common and treatable condition that, if left unrecognized, can lead to behavioral health issues and possibly suicidal thoughts and behaviors."The primary goals of this mental health awareness
Oct. 28, 2013 AFMC promotes Freeze the Gain to prevent diabetes During the holiday season, Air Force Materiel Command will promote the Freeze the Gain Challenge to help prevent type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is a national epidemic and is one of the fastest growing diseases in the country. More than one in four adults
Oct. 17, 2017 AFMC promotes Freeze the Gain to prevent metabolic syndrome WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – During the holiday season, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Freeze the Gain Challenge. Civilian Health Promotion Services will conduct the challenge, and will be offering educational briefings to the workforce on how to reduce their risk for
Sept. 12, 2016 AFMC promotes managing anger campaign During the fall months, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its managing anger campaign. Managing anger is the process of learning to recognize signs that you’re becoming angry, and taking action to calm down and deal with the situation in a positive way.
Jan. 22, 2016 AFMC promotes National Cancer Prevention Month During the month of February, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Cancer Prevention Awareness Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to inform the AFMC workforce on ways to reduce their risk of developing lung cancer and colorectal cancer. Among cancers that affect both men and women, lung
Dec. 7, 2015 AFMC promotes sober driving during the holiday season The holiday season is a time of year when people gather with friends, colleagues and family to enjoy time together and celebrate. Often these social events include alcohol. A driver's license mixed with a few alcoholic beverages can be dangerous. No one intends for alcohol-impaired driving
March 13, 2015 AFMC promotes 'Spring Into Shape' physical activity challenge During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Spring Into Shape physical activity challenge. Spring Into Shape is a command-wide initiative designed to promote physical activity for the AFMC workforce. Participants will receive a FREE copy of the "Quick Start Walking" DVD at the
March 25, 2014 AFMC promotes 'Spring Into Shape' wellness challenge During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Spring Into Shape wellness challenge. Spring Into Shape is a command-wide initiative on how to safely lose weight and be physically active. Participants will receive a FREE copy of the Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Weight Loss
April 16, 2015 AFMC promotes Strengthening Workplace Relationships campaign During the months of April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Strengthening Workplace Relationships campaign.Building and maintaining good work relationships is the key to a positive work environment. Many full-time employees spend more of their waking hours with fellow staff than
Nov. 30, 2012 AFMC promotes wellness screening campaign Throughout December and January, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting the "Do You Know Your Numbers" wellness campaign. This campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your numbers to help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular