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  • The symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can often be debilitating, significantly affecting a patient’s quality of life. Air Force mental health professionals have successfully treated many Airmen with the use of prolonged exposure therapy. Through this collaborative therapy, the patient is safely and gradually exposed to trauma-related memories and situations that have been avoided. The eventual goal is to alter the patient’s relationship with and reaction to the traumatic event so it no longer affects their quality of life and ability to do their job. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Josh Mahler)

    A peek behind the curtain: Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD

    Post-traumatic stress disorder can be debilitating, but there are therapies that can reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and help Airmen return to duty. One of the most effective therapies, practiced by many Air Force mental health professionals, is prolonged exposure therapy.
  • The 366th Medical Group at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, will begin transitioning to an outpatient clinic mid-summer, 2017. St. Luke's of Elmore County will accommodate service members and their families in support of the MDG transition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremy L. Mosier/RELEASED)

    MTF Transition

    The 366th Medical Group at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, will soon begin to make what some may see as drastic changes to the services provided here. The facility will transition from an inpatient hospital to an outpatient clinic by mid-summer. “This decision was actually made approximately 17 years ago; it was contingent upon the local hospital becoming civilian accredited by the Joint Commission,” said Col. Andrew Moore, 366th Medical Group commander. “That happened two years ago, and when it happened, we started the process to look at services in our base hospital with regard to what is in the best interest of our patients and the mission.”

  • Base officials announce plans to transition hospital into outpatient clinic

    Base officials announced a plan today to transition the inpatient hospital on base to an outpatient clinic by this summer. The plan is designed to focus on the health and well-being of airmen and families while ensuring medical personnel are current, trained and equipped to support the full spectrum of military operations.
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