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  • Boil Water Notice for Bldgs 1360, 1362, 691, 692, 693, 791, 792, and 793

    Boil Water Notice for Sheppard AFB, Potable Water System (PWS) ID 2430007, Wichita Falls, Texas1.  In accordance with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Sheppard AFB is issuing a boil water notice for the employees and patrons of buildings 1360, 1362, 691, 692, 693, 791, 792, and

  • Summertime heat

    Can you keep your cool even when the weather isn't?  Don't sweat it.  Sweating in the heat actually helps to cool your body down. However, when the humidity is high, sweat will not quickly evaporate and it keeps your body from releasing heat.  The rate of release will depend on certain factors such

  • Aspen Foods recalls chicken products due to salmonella contamination

    The 82d AMDS Public Health flight was notified of Aspen Foods recalling approximately 1,978,680 pounds of frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken product that may be contaminated with Salmonella.The chicken product was produced between 15 April 2015 and 10 July 2015 with "best if used by" dates

  • Recall of frozen product Italian blend and Italian beans

    The J.R. Simplot Co. North American Food Group is conducting a voluntary Class II recall of the IQF products identified in the table below due to notification from one of our Suppliers indicating the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and

  • Recall for Vic’s Original Popcorn due to undeclared allergen

    Barrel O' Fun Snack Foods Co. of Perham, MN is recalling one specific lot of Vic's Original White Popcorn 1-1/8oz size bags (UPC 0-46555-00062-1) as it may contain an undeclared milk allergen. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic

  • West Nile Virus update

    The Texas Department of State Health Services laboratory has confirmed a pool of mosquitoes from Wichita Falls has tested positive for West Nile Virus.  It is essential for Team Sheppard to be properly informed about this illness and that everyone understands the precautions necessary to prevent

  • Local rabies

    One of nine adopted shepherd mix puppies from Henrietta, Texas was confirmed positive for rabies.  The puppy was brought home by a resident of Wichita Falls and exhibited neurological symptoms.  Rabies was confirmed after the owner was bit and the puppy was euthanized. The Wichita Falls Animal

  • Boil Water Rescind Notice Bldgs 1708 1719 1721

    1.  On 06 July 2015, Sheppard AFB PWS issued a boil water notification for Bldgs. 1708, 1719, and 1721 Sheppard AFB, TX 76311 to comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The notification was to inform the patrons of Bldgs. 1708, 1719, and 1721 that on 02 July 2015, PAE was

  • Recall: Limited quantity of Atkins Chocolate Candies

    Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Atkins Chocolate Candies, 5 ct. sachets with UPC code 637480075558 - because it may contain sachets of Atkins Chocolate Peanut Candies. Although the inner sachets are properly marked as Chocolate Peanut Candies,

  • Change in the Preventive Health Assessment process

    - Member will review their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) status at:  https://imr.afms.mil/imr/MyIMR.aspx- If due for a Preventive Health Assessment (PHA), member will complete theWebHA Under "IMR Action List".- Once complete, contact the PHA Clinic to schedule appointment.     - ALL members