OCR Text |
Show HILLTOP TIMES Hilltop 8 TIMES October 16, 2014 Get vaccinated this flu season 1 BY STAFF SGT. AMANDA TRANSUE 75th MDG Public Health Office E ach year millions of Americans are affected by the influenza virus. The headaches, chills, nausea, vomiting, and other unmentionable symptoms which seem to plague you and your loved ones for days on end can feel miserable. With the impending flu season rapidly approaching, there are few things you can do to combat this pesky illness. First and foremost, you should get vaccinated. The flu vaccine is available as a nasal flu mist or an injection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older as the most important step in protecting against influenza. While there are several different flu viruses, the seasonal flu vaccine is formulated to protect against the top three or four flu strains that research indicates will likely cause the most illness during the flu season. Encouraging your friends and family to receive the annual influenza vaccination will help protect them from succumbing to the flu. Where to get immunized 75th Medical Grow beneficiaries: You can receive the flu vaccine at the Immunization Clinic located on the first floor of the MDG (building 570), Monday, Iliesday, Vaccination schedule The flu vaccination is a covered benefit by most health insurance plans offered to Hill's civilian employees. Employees must bring their proof of insurance card; otherwise, non-insurance billed flu vaccine will cost $30 for quadrivalent flu shot and $30 for the flu mist. Other types of insurance billed flu vaccine will also be made available. • Oct. 16, 8 am. to 4:30 p.m., Warrior Fitness Center • Oct. 21, 7-10 a.m., Bldg. 100, Ray Close Conference Room • Oct. 23, 8 a.m. to noon, Bldg 1295, Poe Conference Room • O ct. 30 9 am.k p.m., Base Exchange • Nov. 4, 1-4 p.m., Bld 674, Break Room • Nov. 5, 3-5:30 p.m., Bldg. 520, Hess Fitness Center (child and adult) • Nov. 6, 9-11:30 a.m., Bldg. 843, MXSG Training Room Northside • Nov. 6, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Bldg. 843, EMXG Conference Room Eastside 11111 • Nov. 12, 7:30-11 a.m., Bldg. 1209, Large Conference Room • Nov. 13, 8 a.m. to noon, Warrior Fitness Center (Insurance Fair) • Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Base Exchange • Nov. 19, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Warrior Fitness Center (Fall Expo) i Thursday and Friday from 0700-1645, and Wednesdays from 0700-1300 and 1500-1645. Please note the 75th MDG will be closed for training on the second Wednesday of each month. 75th MDG non-beneficiaries: You can receive the flu vaccine through your insurer via a network provider. Hill AFB is again partnering with the Davis County Health Department by hosting a series of clinics on base through November. Additionally, for uninsured individuals ages 19 and over, the Davis County Health Department is able to provide the flu vaccine at minimal cost. Uninsured children ages 18 and below are eligible to receive the flu vaccine for a nominal administra- tion fee (fee may vary by county) under the federally funded Vaccines for Children program. In addition to getting vaccinated, implementing preventive measures can also offer additional protection. These measures include frequent hand washing with warm water and antimicrobial soap and staying away from others displaying signs of illness (i.e. coughing, vomiting, fever and chills). Also, if you or your loved ones are sick with suspected flu, stay home from work and school to prevent spreading the illness to others. Stay healthy this flu season. For more information, please contact the 75th MDG Public Health Office at 801-586-9660. too concerned about the sickness that often comes with flying in a machine capable of traveling through the air at more than 500 mph and can withstand nine times the force of gravity. At a safety briefing before his flight, Ligety said he was prepared for the physical toll pulling Gs could inflict on his body. "I want to see what the jet is capable of," he said. "If I get sick, I get sick. I actually plan to get sick; this experience comes once in a lifetime, and I want to do it right." During the briefing, Stromberg gave Ligety several pieces of advice, including how to stay conscious and avoid vomiting. "(He's) used to pushing the limits on the slopes, and I look for- sia. He is also a threetime Overall World Cup Giant Slalom champion and six-time U.S. Nationals champion. "We fly well-known athletes, celebrities and news media from time to time because it's a great way to bring increased awareness to (the fighter wing)," said Kari Tilton, chief of public affairs for the 419th. "(Ligety) has a large fan base in our recruiting demographic, and he can tell our story to a wide audience." Ligety was flown by 419th pilot Maj. Shad Stromberg, who has more than 2,000 hours in the F-16. The pair flew over the Utah Test and Training Range in Utah's West Desert and took the plane through all of its paces. Before the flight, Ligety said he wasn't Skier From 7 Fighter Wing took Ligety on a ride in an F-16 Oct. 6, which was part of a promotional flight meant to leverage Ligety's fame to further the Air Force's mission. "Just like our people, (Ligety) lives a lifestyle of dedication, and he understands the value of service, teamwork and commitment," said Col. Bryan Radliff, commander of the 419th FW. Ligety began skiing at age 2 in Park City and was racing by age 10 as a member of the Park City Ski Team. In 2006, he won his first gold medal at the Olympic Games in Torino, Italy, and took home another in the giant slalom race at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Rus- ALEX. R. LLOYD/U.S. Air Force Robert "Archie" Archuleta, former President of the Utah Coalition of La Raza, explains Spain's contribution to the American Revolution at the Hispanic Heritage Month luncheon held Oct. 7 at Hill Air Force Base. National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and Hill's Hispanic Heritage Committee invited Team Hill to attend a luncheon to learn about Hispanic and Latino influences in American history. Through the luncheon, committee members hoped to inform the community that it was alive and well. Committee member Carlos Romero said the committee had not been active in the past few years. "It was nice to have something like this," Romero said. "It was nice to get this going again." The luncheon served as a way to let the base know that the committee is active again and it is there to help. "I'm very impressed with the outcome and the turnout," Orosco said. At the end of the luncheon, the committee presented Archuleta with a check for $500 in scholarship money. The money went to an organization of Archuleta's choice. "We hope to raise more money for those young ones behind us," Orosco said. Money for the scholarship came from T-shirt sales and selling breakfast burritos at the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show in June. As a part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the committee also held a Lunch and Learn event on Sept. 18. The committee will closed out Hispanic Heritage month with a Dia de Los Muertos 5K Run on Oct. 14. Awards were presented for best dressed individual and best dressed group. Now with more activities, the committee hopes to get more active duty and civilian personnel involved. "We want to keep things going for years and years," Romero said. ward to showing him how we push the limits in the air," Stromberg said. Ligety also spent much of the day going through different training courses to prepare for the flight and was outfitted with life support equipment includ- ing a G-suit and special helmet. "Honestly, I'm a little nervous, but I'm excited, too," Ligety said moments before takeoff. Ligety's flight was successful and without incident. Stromberg said a single F-16 costs about $40 million and $8,000 per flight hour. But Tilton said putting Ligety in the air didn't count as an additional cost because the flight was part of an already planned training mission. Heritage From 7 mir Jr' " -..• Il -1—^r 1 • NEW ME B GGE: SPACE 0 / • •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Implant, Abutment and Zirconia Crown premium sake IN4t.„ ocean fresh sushi charcoal-grilled yakitori Some exclusions may apply, See office for details We offer FREE consultations! Financing available' Appointments are Please CALL TODAY to schecule! FREE I.V. Sedation for all patients! Phone: 801.503.0246 www.dreamitdental.com dual • efeirte %vvegilipeA GephardtApprovedvr Before Surgery [joy of Surgery NO W OPEN HALF OFF SUSHI ON TUESDAYS 918 HERITAGE PARK BLVD 801. 776. 0888 20% 0 military discount' must present this ad & military ID. excludes tuesdays. expires 10/31/14. I |