Military medicine has a long and celebrated history. We apply lessons from our past to improve the care of military personnel and their families today and in the future. New surgical techniques, powerful painkillers, antibiotic drugs, and triage and evacuation procedures have revolutionized military medicine.
In this section, you'll find featured stories and information about the history of military medicine.
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Being in the moment increases productivity and focus by training the mind to be present. In this session, participants will learn how to make purposeful decisions by acknowledging their emotions and thoughts.
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In today’s fast-paced global environment, we often are too busy to realize when someone is seeking social interactions with us. In this session, you will learn how to build emotional intelligence to foster interpersonal relationships
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Join us for DHA’s virtual special observance of Native American Heritage Month 2022.
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In this session, you will learn how to plan your presentation, how to incorporate Mayer's Principles of Multimedia Learning to design your presentation, and how to use interactive strategies to engage the audience.
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How do you develop a team where there is safety and an open flow of communication that allows for growth and productivity? Come join us to learn strategies on developing a powerful team culture.
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9/27/2022
The numbers shock and offend the senses – roughly one active duty service member ends their life each day; add in Reserve and National Guard components and the number rises to an average of 1.5 per day. Madigan Army Medical Center’s Department of Behavioral Health hosted a National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month event on September 22, to raise awareness among the Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., community and honor those who have passed.
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9/27/2022
TRICARE covers a comprehensive range of contraceptive care and methods, from birth control pills to IUDS and more. Talk to your doctor or primary care manager about what types of birth control are right for you. www.tricare.mil/birthcontrol
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Comprehensive Contraceptive Care Means: Prevention of pregnancy, facilitation of family planning decisions, regulation or suppression of periods, and more. Learn more about TRICARE covered services at www.tricare.mil/birthcontrol
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Your TRICARE Pharmacy benefit includes no cost prescriptions at your military hospital or clinic pharmacy. You can also get your prescription from TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and network pharmacies, though you may have a copayment.
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TRICARE waived fees for long acting reversible contraceptives, including IUDs, injection, and rods implanted under the skin. Learn more about TRICARE covered services at www.tricare.mil/birthcontrol
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In 1978, Washington journalist Jerry Brazda bet retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. (Dr.) Donald Custis that USU would never graduate a student. On May 24, 1980, graduation day for USU's first class, Brazda paid his debt by check. Custis then donated it to USU's dean, Dr. Jay Sanford, "for some good student cause". (Photo: Tom Balfour, USU)
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President Richard Nixon signs the Uniformed Services Health Professions Revitalization Act into law, September 21, 1972, establishing the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. (Photo: Courtesy of USU)
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Groundbreaking ceremony for USU to be built on the grounds of the National Naval Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland, June 10, 1975. President Gerald Ford congratulates Congressman Edward Hébert (right). (Photo: Courtesy of USU)
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