Knowledge is Power!  
 
At AFMC, we are dedicated to finding ways to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

By supplying you with the knowledge to better understand and manage your health, you help ensure you receive the right care, at the right time, and in the right place.

And, as a more informed and active healthcare consumer, you will enhance the partnership between you and your healthcare providers.

We hope you'll find the information on our Health Education page helpful.

Please keep in mind though, that the health information/health tips are for educational or informational purposes only; they are not intended to substitute in any way for medical treatment, advice or diagnosis by a healthcare professional.

Please consult with your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment and/or adopting any form of fitness program or dietary guidelines.

Healthfull Hint for July Did you know... Barbeque and Food Safety    One of the perks of living in Arizona is being able to cook food on outdoor grills year round. It's just as important to follow food safety guidelines outdoors as we do indoors to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing food borne illness. Make sure you are following proper guidelines.     For more information, visit the USDA web site, Food Safety Tips by clicking here.

Keep Food Safe!  
 
Most people do not think about food borne illness until they become ill from unknowingly consuming contaminated food. While the food supply in the United States is one of the safest in the world, the CDC estimates that each year 76 million cases of food borne illness occur, and more than 300,000 persons are hospitalized and 5,000 die from food borne illness.  
 
With all the talk on the news recently about the dangers of food poisoning, specifically Salmonella, we wanted to provide you some tips on how to keep your food safe to eat.   
 

• Wash your hands before you handle food.
• Use clean utensils and clean surfaces when you prepare foods.
• Separate raw, cooked, and ready-to-eat foods while shopping, preparing, or storing.
• Cook foods to a safe temperature.
• Check and follow the label or recipe.
• Keep hot foods higher than 140 degrees fahrenheit, and cold foods at 40 degrees fahrenheit or below.
• Do not eat foods when kept for more than 2 hours between 40 degrees and 140 degrees.
• Refrigerate perishable foods promptly. When in doubt, throw it out.