2ND MEDICAL GROUP

MISSION: Provide Trusted Care that Ensures a Ready Fit Force and the Health of Our Families

PRIORITIES: Maximize Readiness, Provide our Beneficiaries with Trusted Care, Optimize Resources

VISION: To be the Air Force's Premier Healthcare Team

AFMS TRUSTED CARE DOMAINS:

  • Culture of Safety
  • Patient Centeredness
  • Leadership Engagement
  • Continuous Process Improvement

 

CORE FUNCTIONS

  • Aerospace Medicine: Flight Medicine, PRP Clinic, Public Health, Health Promotions, Bioenvironmental Engineering, Optometry, Medical Standards, Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Medicine
  • Medical Support: Readiness, Logistics, Pharmacy, Information Services, Resource Management, Laboratory, TOPA, Facilities Management and Diagnostic Imaging
  • Medical Operations: Family Health, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Behavioral Health Optimization, Family Advocacy, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic Care, Immunizations, Women’s Health and Ambulance Services
  • Dental: Clinical Dentistry, Dental Lab, Dental Residency Program
  • Group Staff: Case Management, Disease Management, Health Care Integration and Exceptional Family Member Program Management

Related Articles

  • Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 6, 2021. The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is phase driven to safely protect Department of Defense personnel from COVID-19 as quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Graves)

    Barksdale AFB administers first round of COVID-19 vaccinations

    Airmen from the 2nd Medical Group immunizations clinic administered the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination at Barksdale Air Force Base, Jan. 6, 2021. Among the first to receive the vaccine were medical staff, those maintaining essential national security and installation functions, and beneficiaries at the highest risk for developing severe illness from COVID.
  • The 2nd Bomb Wing headquarters building is laden with snow after a winter storm on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 25, 2015.

    Home Alone: Holidays in the era of COVID

    As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season builds, so can the stress of the season. Throw a wild card like COVID-19 into the mix and the times can be a lot to handle, but there is no need to handle it alone.
  • Staff Sgt. Johanna Esquivel, 2nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, and Staff Sgt. Jelisa Adams, 2nd Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, provide tactical field care to a training dummy during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) class at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2020.

    Barksdale trains medics with Tactical Combat Casualty Care

    Medics of the 2nd Medical Group are becoming a whole lot more lethal, in a good way.
  • Senior Airman Kaid Hackler, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, poses for a photo below the engines of a B-52H Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 23, 2020.

    Keeping his feet on the ground to put planes in the sky

    The feeling of the rumble of the B-52H Stratofortress is a highlight for some maintainers who work tirelessly to keep them flying, but for one Airman, the excitement in the pit of his stomach was replaced by an inexplicable pain.
  • ADAPT & overcome

    ADAPT & overcome

    Alcohol and substance abuse can impact numerous people in many different ways, and whether an individual is aware of it or not, the potential for negative, life-altering consequences is real. Luckily for Barksdale Airmen, the fight to help themselves recover from this abuse doesn't have to be fought alone
  • Col. Erich W. Schroeder, right, incoming 2nd Medical Group commander, receives the guidon from Col. Michael A. Miller, left, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., July 10, 2020. The passing of the guidon symbolizes a transfer of command.

    2nd MDG welcomes new commander

    The 2nd Medical Group welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale, July 10, 2020.
  • A sign shows the way to the 2nd Medical Group public health unit at Barksdale Air Force Base, La, May 29, 2020. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

    Public Health on the front lines of the invisible enemy

    It’s often said that adversity does not build character, it reveals it. Throughout the undeniable adversity the world has faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the character of the Airmen of the 2nd Medical Group public health unit has shown through.
  • This graphic was created for an article written by the 2nd Medical Group about the importance of children's dental hygiene. February is Children's Dental Health month and baby teeth are not just designed to fall out and need to be protected for the adult teeth to erupt safely.

    February is Children’s Dental Health Month

    “Why should I take my child to the dentist if they are going to eventually lose their baby teeth?” This is a common question that many parents have. If a child is not in pain and does not have their permanent teeth, there are still many reasons for children to see the dentist by the recommended age of one.
  • Dominic Bruner, son of Airman 1st Class Joshua Bruner, 26th Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster, kicks a soccer ball at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 19, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

    Bruner family embraces new life

    It was more than five years ago when a family took their son in for a normal check up, however, their world changed when the doctor pieced together all of his observations and broke the news of a life changing diagnosis.
  • The 2nd Medical Group completed 172 physicals during off-duty hours at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. By performing physicals during off-duty hours, the 2nd MDG was able to free-up appointments that would have been used during normal duty hours. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Alexis C. Schultz)

    Preparing For Leisure Travel

    While we all love traveling to new places, it is important to know how to stay safe and healthy with the proper preparations to minimize health risks. It is essential to know what public health concerns you and your family members may be at risk for, while on leisure travel outside of the United States.
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