Sept. 12, 2022 DoD prohibited substances: Marijuana, CBD, and Hemp The use of marijuana and marijuana-related substances is prohibited by all military service members (Active Duty, Reservist, and Guard members) and Department of Defense civilian employees.
June 6, 2022 Summer Weather Hazards Summer is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather. But don’t let the sunny days and warm nights fool you. Summer also holds significant weather hazards
April 18, 2022 Building healthy relationships Relationships impact all aspects of our lives, including home, work, and leisure activities. Developing and maintaining relationships takes time and effort, with long term positive impacts for all.
April 4, 2022 RECESS Physical Activity Challenge During the months of April and May, Civilian Health Promotion Services is encouraging the workforce to take 10-minute breaks during the workday to participate in its physical activity challenge: RECESS.Remember recess? During our youth, recess was a scheduled period in the school day for physical
Feb. 1, 2022 Reduce your risk of developing cancer Healthy choices and screening for risks can help decrease chances of developing cancer.
Jan. 21, 2022 Time to get into safe winter-driving mindset WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is to not drive at all, if you can avoid it.If not, don’t go out until the snowplows and salt/sand trucks have had a chance to do their work, and allow yourself extra time to reach your destination.As with any
Oct. 25, 2021 How to prevent the flu Influenza (flu) season happens every year, beginning in the fall and continuing through the spring. Flu is a potentially serious illness that can lead to a few days of feeling bad and missing work, or it may result in more serious health complications.
Aug. 23, 2021 CHPS promotes ‘Move More’ physical activity challenge Improve the way you feel and function by participating in the Air Force “Move More” Challenge.
June 21, 2021 Improving run times for the PT test The Air Force will resume physical fitness testing on July 1, 2021. The 1.5-mile run component is weighted as the highest scored portion of the assessment, accounting for 60 component points of the 100 point composite score.
March 29, 2021 CHPS promotes the DOWNSIZED Challenge WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Reshape your life this spring by participating in the DOWNSIZED Weight Management Challenge with Civilian Health Promotion Services. The challenge encourages participants to strive for a healthy weight by learning healthy lifestyle habits for nutrition and