June 20, 2019

Preparing For Leisure Travel

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — 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.

April 19, 2019

Public Health Wants to Arm You with Facts during Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — April is sexually transmitted disease awareness month. According to the annual 2017 statistics reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are the most common diseases in the United States.

April 5, 2019

Residency program provides Airmen dental implant options

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 2nd Dental Squadron's residency program provides Airmen a variety of general dentistry and surgical options to include orthodontic procedures and dental implants. Staff Sgt. Mozer Da Cunha, 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, takes the final step to have his dental implant procedure completed.

Feb. 14, 2019

Prescription Drop Boxes

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 2nd Medical Group Satellite Pharmacy is expanding the use of prescription drop boxes for its customers.

Oct. 25, 2018

New pharmacy kiosks eliminates physical lines

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Both the Main and Satellite pharmacies have received new kiosk system’s called Q-Flow to help eliminate the need for patients to physically stand in line while waiting for their prescriptions.

Oct. 9, 2018

Enhanced access to off-base partners for key healthcare screenings

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 2nd Medical Group wants to ensure the very best preventive healthcare for its patients. This is why we have partnered with our civilian network colleagues to improve access to breast (mammography) and colon cancer (colonoscopy) screening.

Oct. 31, 2017

An inside look at the medical group

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – — Why does it take so long to receive a doctor’s appointment? Why can’t I receive my prescriptions faster? Why can’t I receive my lab results sooner? All of these questions and more were answered Oct. 27, 2017, when Barksdale’s 2nd Medical Group conducted a Day in the Life of an Appointment tour for a group of nominees from squadron commanders, first sergeants, squadron superintendents, and patients a part of the Patient and Family Partnership Council.

Oct. 25, 2017

New Veterinarian takes on patients

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The Barksdale Veterinarian Clinic recently expanded its services with the arrival of their newest vet. Dr. Aundrea Hara saves Barksdale pet owners and MWD handlers’ time and money by providing routine checkups at the clinic.

June 26, 2017

Airmen donate blood at the 2017 LifeShare Blood Drive

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE. LA. — Team Barksdale members wait to donate blood at the 2017 LifeShare Blood Drive at Hoban Hall on

Feb. 17, 2016

Dental clinic provides same day crown service

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – — Dental laboratory technicians with the 2nd Dental Squadron process service requests at Barksdale Air