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  • Pharmacy changes coming Dec. 11

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — The 22nd Medical Group pharmacy will undergo a change in its queuing system Dec. 11-15. Due to the upgrade, processes in the pharmacy will change. All patients serviced will be required to utilize the queuing system. This will eliminate lines caused by those waiting

  • McConnell Veterinary Clinic gives paw-some care

    Tech. Sgt. Diane Hanzlick, 184th Comptroller Squadron accounting liaison officer, pets her dog in the waiting room of the McConnell Veterinary Clinic Oct. 30, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Hanzlick’s three dogs, Gorgie, Rudy and Cleo, visited the clinic to receive vaccinations and

  • SAPR Program grows to better support Team McConnell

    McConnell’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program now has nine new volunteer victim advocates, making a total of 20 on base. “Volunteer Victim Advocates are one of the backbones of our program,” said Lynn Turner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing sexual assault response coordinator. “They have to

  • Teen dating violence is more common than thought

    It’s important to protect people from violence, which is why February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen dating violence is more common than one might think. Before the age of 18, around 80 percent of females and nearly 40 percent of males experience some form of dating violence, said

  • Self defense: don't be a helpless victim

    Female McConnell Airmen and family members were given ways to protect themselves during a women's self defense class here June 27, 2013.Presenters from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron, Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick County Sheriff's office demonstrated defensive tactics and tips during the

  • MiCare arrives at 22nd MDG

    Patients of the 22nd Medical Group are now able to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime due to the Air Force-wide expansion of secure messaging.Secure messaging is available to patients through what is known as the MiCare portal. The MiCare portal is

  • Motorcycle safety 'Critical'

    In addition to an increase in temperatures, Airmen will also notice an increase in the number of motorcyclists sharing the road at McConnell.This seasonal trend is one topic that is analyzed as part of the Critical Days of Summer Program by the safety offices here. "With more than 46 riders at

  • Social norms intervention: fall 2012 survey results

    Results of the second survey for the Alcohol Social Norms Intervention Project have been published at McConnell AFB. This project, initiated at McConnell in March 2012, consists of three survey sessions and two media campaigns spanning a two year period. The initial survey was conducted in March

  • 22nd MDG forum educates patients

    The 22nd Medical Group hosted the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Health Care Advisory Forum at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom March 7.The quarterly forum is held to inform interested parties about any changes at the base clinic. It is also an avenue for the group commander to directly