Vandenberg Space Force Base News

30th Medical Group Begins $32 Million Renovation Project

Airman Kadielle Shaw — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:52:50 GMT

Col. Jessica Spitler, 30th Medical Group commander, and CMSgt. Luis Magana, 30th Medical Group superintendent, organized a wall breaking ceremony Aug. 6, 2021, on Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

COVID testing remains key part of Vandenberg readiness

Michael Peterson — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:51:09 GMT

Although vaccination appointments for COVID-19 are being provided to an expanding population at Vandenberg AFB through Operation Fight Back, the 30th Medical Group also remains committed to providing continued COVID testing and contact tracing to maximize base readiness. “Testing continues to be an important strategy for combating this pandemic,” said Major Aubrey Reid, 30th MDG health care integrator. “It is important to contact the 30th Medical Group at 805-606-CARE when you feel ill or as directed by current guidance for COVID testing.”

Lab Week, launching rockets one test at a time

Staff Sgt. Brittany E. M. Murphy — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 18:04:00 GMT

Members of Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., celebrated Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, also known as Lab Week, April 21 through 27, 2019. Lab Week is an annual observance to spread awareness and show appreciation to medical laboratory professionals and pathologists for the work they do to assist patients. This year’s Lab Week theme for the 30th Medical Support Squadron Laboratory was “Launching Rockets, One Test at a Time.”

30th Medical Group upgrades biological diagnostic system

Michael Peterson — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 19:18:00 GMT

The 30th Medical Group has advanced their testing capability for biological agents at Vandenberg Air Force Base with a new diagnostic system. The new capability lies with Vandenberg’s acquisition of the Next Generation Diagnostic System in August 2018. The NGDS will be phasing out the Joint Biological Agent Identification and Diagnostic System (JBAIDS), a previous system used by the military, and aims to provide faster, more powerful processing of unknown biological agents.

Secure Messaging makes communicating with your Air Force doctor simple

Peter Holstein — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:05:00 GMT

In today’s connected world, we expect most communication to be convenient and instantaneous. Why should communicating with your health provider be any different? That is why the Air Force Medical Service offers a secure messaging platform for patients and families to communicate safely and quickly with their providers.

Advancements in telehealth improve access to healthcare

Shireen Bedi — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:05:00 GMT

The Air Force offers a wide and expanding range of telehealth services giving patients the opportunity to receive more efficient, convenient, and patient-centered care.

Suicide prevention month: stopping suicide is everyone’s battle

Peter Holstein — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:58:00 GMT

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for Americans to build awareness and help understand

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31

Peter Holstein — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:00:00 GMT

Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice

New Air Force health mobile app available for patients

Peter Holstein — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:54:00 GMT

The Air Force Medical Service has launched a new mobile app to connect Airmen and patients to news

S.I.C.K. program designed to alleviate medical care process

Senior Airman Robert J. Volio — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:43:51 GMT

In an attempt to improve overall access to medical care, the 30th Medical Group here at Vandenberg

New Year, New You: Take control of your own health

J.D. Levite — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:58:00 GMT

A new year can mean new opportunities, new discoveries and maybe a few new goals. While the New