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April 6, 2023
42nd Medical Group holds open house for network providers

The 42nd Medical Group and Humana Military held a Provider Open House on base to strengthen the relationships with local care providers March 23, 2023.
March 22, 2023
Maxwell medics train with Army National Guard, broaden knowledge, skillset

During the training, the group’s Airmen traversed four stations: palate building, self-aid buddy care and two versions of escorting a casualty onto a Humvee or helicopter
Jan. 30, 2023
Q-flow kiosk expected to cut 42nd Medical Group wait times

The 42nd Medical Group pharmacy is re-introducing the “Q-Flow” services kiosk for patients and beneficiaries picking up prescriptions at Maxwell Medical Treatment Facility.
July 15, 2022
Maxwell Clinic transitioning to the MHS GENESIS system Sept. 24

Military Health System GENESIS is the new electronic health record system used in military hospitals and clinics worldwide.
Feb. 24, 2021
42nd MDG Airmen leave for deployment

The 25 deployed Airmen, which included clinicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, medical technicians, logisticians and administrative personnel, joined the 335th Air Expeditionary Group, comprised of nearly 150 Airmen from bases across the country. The 335th AEG will man a FEMA vaccination center in
Feb. 18, 2021
Overcoming skepticism through education: 42nd MDG worker gets vaccine

Strong was offered the COVID-19 vaccine since she is categorized under “Phase 1a” of the DoD population schema. This means she receives priority in vaccine distribution because she supports patient care at the 42nd MDG, and she is at a higher risk of exposure to individuals who have contracted
Feb. 17, 2021
Maxwell AFB medical logistics flight oversees COVID-19 vaccine

The Medical Logistics Flight is responsible for the receipt and storage of the vaccine, in addition to monitoring and reporting usage. They are also responsible for ordering the vaccine and purchasing consumable supplies, like masks and gloves, to support the point of dispensing, or POD.
Feb. 3, 2021
Contact tracing key to overcoming COVID-19

Public health Airmen are responsible for medically processing all deployers, ensuring all food products served on base are safe to consume and safeguarding the health of beneficiaries and employees through preventive medicine, education, counseling and surveillance testing. One of the challenges
Jan. 16, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations begin at Maxwell-Gunter AFB

The 42nd Medical Group began administering the COVID-19 vaccine at the honor guard hangar Jan. 16, 2020, on Maxwell Air Force Base.
Jan. 15, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine arrives at Maxwell-Gunter AFB

Vaccinations will begin Jan. 16, at the honor guard hangar on Maxwell, which will serve as an off-site clinic. The available doses are to be distributed in a five-day timeframe.

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