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Golf camp gets kids back into the ‘swing’ of things

all about.” Chelsea Orozco (left), golf instructor, teaches children how to improve
According to Orozco, the ses- their putting skills during the annual junior golf camp held at Muroc Lake
Golf Course July 22 to 24.
sions were divided into two age
groups and two different time slots why we have clinics and events own pace.”
during the morning. like this, to improve. This game For more information about the
all depends on time, because every
“It’s a time in a little period dur- person learns differently and at their golf course or camp, call 661-275-
ing these clinics where kids get to PUTT.
interact with other kids on differ-
ent skill levels and I just hope the
younger, inexperienced kids are
inspired by the kids who have been
doing this for a while,” Orozco said.

For Riley, 8, the experience of be-
ing on the course and improving is
what makes this event worthwhile.

“Golf is hard, but fun,” said Ri-
ley. “My favorite part is lining up
the ball, hitting golf balls on the
range, and watching them go down
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“When people ask me, I tell them
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come out,” added Orozco. “That’s

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412th TW Public Affairs different rules and all aspects of the camp July 22 to 24 where they learn all the different rules and aspects of the game of golf.
game of golf, like etiquette, putting,
Every summer at Edwards, Mu- chipping and swing mechanics.
roc Lake Golf Course attempts to
solve the proverbial question of “We offer these every year during
what kids can do during their sum- the summer since the kids are out
mer break by giving children ages of school,” said MLGC golf instruc-
¿YHWRWKHRSSRUWXQLW\WRHLWKHU tor Chelsea Orozco. “My favorite
learn or improve their golf game part is bringing new kids into the
during their annual summer golf game. It’s nice to come out and see
camp. kids that have been attending these
camps here for the last three years,
This year’s three-day camp, held but it’s also nice to see new faces
July 22 to 24, included over four and watch them learn what golf is

TRICARE Online, MiCare have similarities, differences

TRICARE Online and MiCare Secure Messaging may with the provider as soon as possible. Another great feature collect, track and share past and current information of the
with TRICARE Online is that it allows patients to track their EHQH¿FLDU\¶VKHDOWK)RUH[DPSOHZKHQUHIHUUHGWRQHZRII
seem to offer the same services, but there are important dif- claims and deductibles, and to obtain proof of medical in- base medical providers for care, the Personal Health Record
surance. This is because TRICARE is for medical insurance is a source of health information which can prevent providers
ferences to these software tools, designed to enhance access coverage, and addresses issues and tasks related to activities from repeating routine medical tests that have already been
WRFDUHIRUDOOPLOLWDU\EHQH¿FLDULHV that involve healthcare insurance, explained Johnson. done and documented in the Personal Health Record. This
feature enables off-base medical providers to have more in-
“Both programs are endorsed by the Military Heath Sys- In comparison, MiCare is focused on secure messaging sight into the personal health story of their patients.
communication between patients and their healthcare teams.
tem, and although they may seem very similar, in actuality “It may initially seem confusing that there is both TRI-
“Using secure messaging promotes better access to care CARE Online and MiCare, but each tool has its potential ben-
there are a few differences,” said Col. Gwendolyn Johnson, for patients who need clinical advice or assistance from their H¿WVIRUWKRVHSDWLHQWVZKRGHVLUHWRXVHWKHP(YHQWKRXJK
healthcare teams. This is one of the reasons MiCare is consid- EHQH¿FLDULHVPD\XVHHLWKHUWRROWRVFKHGXOHDQDSSRLQWPHQW
Chief of Air Force Secure Messaging, Air Force Medical ered a valued service across the military health system. Not or review their lab results, only MiCare can be used for secure
only does MiCare ease communication between patients and communication to the healthcare team,” said Johnson.
Operations Agency. “While they do have some features in clinical staff, it also allows patients to access robust patient
FRPPRQLWLVXSWRRXUEHQH¿FLDULHVWRGHFLGHZKLFKWRRO education materials regarding their medical conditions or ill- For more information on TRICARE Online and MiCare Se-
nesses,” said Johnson. cure Messaging, contact your local military treatment facility.
they desire to use.”
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cord” or “Personal Health Record.” This tool can be used to
validate medication lists and obtain test results, including labs.

Both systems can facilitate appointments.With TRICARE
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appointments via secure messaging. Once the appointment

request is made, clinic staff will schedule an appointment