Clinic offers eye health, safety tips for children

With children back in school, it means more interaction with electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets. Children of all ages may face visual challenges, including a temporary condition called digital eye strain. An American Optometric Association survey found 80 percent of kids between 10

Tinker Fire and Emergency Services observes Fire Prevention Week

Last week, Tinker Fire and Emergency Services observed National Fire Prevention Week by visiting several locations across base and offering valuable, life-saving information.This year's theme was "Working smoke alarms save lives: test yours every month." Smoke alarms are one of the easiest, cheapest

Tops in Blue Coming

Lt. Col. O’Neil assumes command of 965th AACS

CFC Kick Off - Serving up hotcakes 72nd Air Base Wing-style

MDG to administer flu vaccine to active duty members this week

Receiving the flu vaccine is mandatory for active duty members and the 72nd Medical Group is going to make it easy for troops to comply.The 72nd MDG will provide the flu vaccine to active duty members from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 14-15 and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Team Tinker Auditorium, Bldg.

Energy Fast Facts: Team Tinker meeting goals

October is Energy Action Month. This year's theme, "I am Air Force Energy, Power the Force, Fuel the Fight," focuses awareness on the role each Airman plays in helping the Air Force achieve its energy goals."As the No. 1 consumer of energy in the Air Force, Team Tinker is making good progress at

COMMENTARY: Social Media: Stay connected, but stay secure

Social media is still a great way to keep in touch; but it is important to be aware that not everyone watching is a "friend."The Air Force guide to use of Social Media advises users to: "Be cautious with information sharing. Maintain privacy settings on your social media accounts, change your

Tinker’s silent land war: Invasive species battle native Oklahoma plants for dominance

Just south of Tinker's Prairie Land neighborhood stands a rolling field dotted with Old World bluestem grasses, the sunny yellow flowers of black-eyed Susans and the Christmas-tree shapes of stubby Eastern red cedars.A gravel walkway called the Scissortail Trail winds through the 30-acre prairie

Patient Centered Medical Home is now at Tinker Family Health Clinic

What is Patient Centered Medical Home?Patient Centered Medical Home is a shift in how the country delivers primary care. It is a comprehensive model supported by the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Air Force Surgeon General. This model has been in practice in civilian, and some