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Show HILLTOP TIMES 75th Medical Group fares very well TIMES April 2, 2009 Additional $3 million remodel funding likely BY LEE ANNE HENSLEY Hilltop Times staff T he 75th Medical Group is currently postured to receive an additional $3 million to supplement its ongoing construction and reorganization project. The construction projects have been designated into two phases, and some of the many projects the 75th MDG included in the first phase were cosmetic renovations to standardize the appearance of all its clinics, replacing radiology equipment with digital models, revamping the pharmacy and expanding the Physical Therapy clinic, which is slated to have its official ribbon cutting ceremony in August. The construction also enabled the group to fulfill process improvement iniatives by consolidating Medical Control Center and the medical readiness shop in proximity to group leadership to allow more efficient emergency response and coordination. The second phase will now have funding to expand other areas of the clinic. "This new funding is great news for us. It will allow us to Courtesy photo Hill Air Force Base Hubbard Golf Course is shown in this photo taken in May of 2006. Spring is approaching and golfers will soon be able take advantage of conditions at the course. Fore! Golf season headed our way BY CATHERINE CORNETT Hilltop Times correspondent W hile some of us can't wait for spring to finally arrive so we can enjoy the warmer weather, others can't wait to play a round of golf. "We'll open anytime there's no snow out there," said Hubbard Golf Course's General Manager Tony Angelico, a member of the 75th Force Support Squadron. Unfortunately, the snow hasn't been cooperative sofar this year, but Angelico isn't too worried For now, the pro shop and the clubhouse remain open to those who want to peruse the sales or celebrate a birthday party on the golf course. When the snow finally does clear, Angelico expects a good crowd. 'The golf course is beautiful," he said. The course, which has been open since it was first constructed in 1961, also has a great reputation of being one of the best conditioned courses in the state of Utah, he added Speaking of reputation, the course also placed second out of all United .^States golf courses in itaaBaaa«?nge fox: customer loyalty two years4n arow. Ao.;cording to the survey, custemer Joyalty meant golfers would highly recommend the course to their friends. -^ Along with leisurely play, the golf course also organizes an 18-hole men's league and 9- and 18-hole women's leagues, both of which meet every Wednesday and look forward to a monthly 18-hole tournament. For those who need a little instruction or maybe just some extra tips from the pros, Hubbard Golf Course also offers individual and group lessons, clinics for both kids and adults, and a junior summer camp. Lessons range from the basics all the way to pro tactics and are taught by the course's very own professionals, Dwight McNew and Andy Peidel. Peidel will be leaving Hill Air Force Base in May, so be sure to get your lessons in, Angelico urged. On April 11, golfers can look forward to complimentary instruction from both McNew and Peidel, who will be out on the driving range from 9 a.m. to 11 am as a part of the golf course's Spring Tune-Up. Each year the golf course also invites a PGA Tbur professional to teach golf clinics. So far, the course has seen big names such as Tom Watson, Johnny Miller, Mike Wier, Dan Forsman, Bruce Summerhays and Mike Reid This year's visiting professional hasn't been decided yet, but Angelico said he's got some leads. Aside from lessons, the golf course also hosts tournaments and squadron outings. In previous years, the course has hosted both men's and women's state amateur competitions. The competitions are the oldest running golf competitions in the country, Angelico explained For those interested in a little tee time, the course offers a 9-hole rate, an 18-hole rate, and a discounted punch pass, Angelico said For specific rates golfers can contact the course at 7773272 or 777-1108. April is also the Month of the Military Child, which means kids can play for free on weekends after 1 p.m. as long as they're accompanied by a paying adult, Angelico said Angelico also added that the intramural golf league is starring in May, so be sure to sign up with your squadron's sports representative if you're interested in joining. Deadline is April 24. move Optometry and expand our Airman Clinic and continue to modernize our facility while optimizing our patient care services," said Lt. Col. Christopher Dun, 75th Medical Support Squadron commander. "It will also.allow us to consolidate the reception area of the Airman Clinic and Flight Medicine." • The first phase of the construction project was primarily funded by third party collections from their patients' secondary insurance companies and "just being fiscally smart," Dun said "We took a strategic position on what we wanted to do with this facility to improve health care." Along with renovations to the clinic's ancillary buildings where Mental Health and Family Advocacy are housed, the 75th MDG would also like to see the Occupational Health building overhauled as well, if the new budget allows. "Occupational Health is where the predominance of our civilian workforce is seen for occupational medicine, so we'd like to see work being done there as well," said Dun. The 75th MDG received funding in conjunction with Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., and Kirtland AFB, N.M., to help each installation complete its small projects. 'Excellent' rating follows Health Services Inspection BY LEE ANNE HENSLEY Hilltop Times staff T he 75th Medical Group officially ;. earned an "excellent" rating after undergoing the Health Services Inspection held in January. The group earned an overall score of 90, just two points shy of receiving an "outstanding" rating which is rare for an Air Force medical clinic to receive, according to Lt. Col. Christopher Dun, 75th Medical Support Squadron commander. The HSI gauges all Air Force Medical Service programs and functions to provide senior : leadership with accurate data to implement into base policy decisions while assessing the medical group's ability to fulfill its peacetime and ; wartime missions. • '•• • ; In conjunction with the HSI, the 75th MDG ; was also inspected by the Accreditation Assocw ation for Ambulatory Health Care who renewed the clinic's accreditation for an additional three; years. • \ The AAAHC is a private, non-profit organiza-; tion that provides accreditation for more than 4,000 organizations to ensure each organization • adopts best practices in health care and conv ; plies with nationally-recognized health care"'', , standards. : "We received a lot of positive feedback from; the AAAHC on how we are taking a patient-fo- ! cused approach on our construction and reorga* nization projects," said Dun. "Overall, the medi-j cal group showed a solid performance on both (the HSI and the AAAHC inspections)." '- , Little plates, large variety BY LEE ANNE HENSLEY Hilltop Times staff I " n honor of the Ogden Air Logistics Center's .ceremony to welcome the new Logstar honorary commanders, Club Hill showcased a new culinary : trend at the catereditw^gnt ,.'• March30. . ... gj cm?- i., After attending theChJItoma-; tional Catersourse Conference in Las Vegas that showcased new catering trends, Janelle . Brown, Club Hill manager, was inspired with many new J ideas to implement at Hill Air Force Base, but she knew which trend would be enjoyed by all. "The menu for the Logstar ceremony was a totally new concept that we are showcasPhotos above and below left: STAFF SGT. KYLE BRASIER/U.S. Air Force ing called Tittle Plates' and we offered a buffet with an Around-the-World theme comHILL AIR FORCE BASE'S NEW plete with action stations," said LOGSTARS Brown. "Little Plates" is just that Brent Allenbach, president of Harfey Davison Pam Baumeister, editor-in-chief, Wasatch Woman — a main course served on Magazine plates smaller than a dinner Lyn Creswell, director, Management Services, repreplate. This allows the diner to sentative for Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker enjoy a wider variety of food Rich Bott, Real Estate Exchange Bryan Crowell, plant manager, Aulolrv Inc. without stretching his wallet . Dale Johns, COO, Davis Hospital and Medical Center and waist size, Brown said. • \' Steve Kier, Kier Corp. The lower price doesn't *• Mike Leatham, president/CEO, SymbolArt equate to low style, however. : Brad Mortensen, Weber State University, vice president for University Advancement . . At the March 30 event, tables ,; Brent Petersen, South Weber mayor were elaborately decorated Chris Redgrave, chairwoman of the SLC Chamber of to coincide with the area of Commerce the world that the meals were Sean Slatter, president/CEO of Logistics Specialties Inc. inspired from, and chefs were, Joan Hellstrom, representing Sen. Bob Bennett stationed at each table to give the final touches to each micro-meal as a fun and interactive element. For example, at the Asian food table, a chef wearing traditional Korean dress poured hot broth into four-ounce cups filled with noodles, vegetables and topping of a small portion of meat to complete the appetizersized noodle soup. Brown noted that although the main purpose of the catered Logstar event was to exhibit what Club Hill can do for other catered events, she also hoped the culinary presentation would inspire the guests to bring the idea into their own dinner parties. If the patrons do decide to host a 'Tittle Plates" party at their home and find that they do not have the necessary dishes and flatware, Brown said . Club Hill rents such equipment free of charge to Club Hill members and charges a small fee for nonmembers. The staff of Club Hill were excited at the chance to bring a new culinary trend to Utah while it still sizzled > "Many times, current industry trends start out on the East and West Coasts and by the time it filters in towards TODD CROMAR/U.S. Air Force us, it is almost out of style," said Brown. "The Logstars ~* are a very important group that supports Hill Air Force Top, one of the servings at the Logstar ceremony is an s Base and Club Hill, and I wanted show them something , example of the "Little Plates" catering trend. Middle, Steve Larson, Club Hill kitchen manager, garnishes a plate. Above, new and exciting and give them something fun, rather '% than the traditional standup social, by giving it a fun &' Logstar Steve Kier (center) of the Kier Corp., enjoys the event March 30, as Larson serves guests waiting for food. theme." . § |