Health.mil: the official website of the Military Health System (MHS)

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  Gone in a flash: ‘Floaters’ in field of vision can warn of vision issue

  Knowing symptoms, getting care crucial in treating retinal detachment

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  It's complicated: Our relationship with social media

  Social media can help connect and reconnect people; however, it may increase feelings of isolation or remind people of what they don’t have

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  Join Feb. 21 webinar on TRICARE dental options for service members, families

  During the webinar, dental experts from the Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) and TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) will provide detailed information on these programs

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  Call for abstracts open for 2019 Military Health System Research Symposium

  MHSRS is the DoD’s premier scientific meeting and addresses the unique medical needs of the Warfighter

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• Gone in a flash: ‘Floaters’ in field of vision can warn of vision issue
• It's complicated: Our relationship with social media
• Join Feb. 21 webinar on TRICARE dental options for service members, families
• Call for abstracts open for 2019 Military Health System Research Symposium

Secondary News Items

• Headlines

  Four military treatment facilities earn prestigious surgical quality awards

  92nd MDG celebrates 2-year anniversary of MHS GENESIS arrival to Fairchild

  Virtual training platform maintains, improves military surgeon's skills

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• MHS Transparency

  The Military Health System is making it easier for patients to find out how we are doing. Visit the new transparency page to download reports about the performance of our military hospitals and clinics.

  See How We're Doing

• Heart Health Month
  

  February is nationally recognized as American Heart Month, a time for the Department of Defense community to show its love for healthy living. We will promote health messages about reducing the risk of heart disease and recognizing the warning signs. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) — including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure — is the number one killer of men and women in the United States.

  Go to the Heart Health Month Spotlight