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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2/16/2023
The Department of Defense has released the directed policies on command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care, and travel allowances for non-covered reproductive health care.
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2/14/2023
Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital (BJACH) received national recognition during their annual meeting and awards dinner in Washington, D.C., recently. Learn about the quality of patient care and rigorous standards that earned BJACH the distinction of Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group.
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2/14/2023
Completing four years of renovations calls for a ceremony! Find out more about the inauguration of the Fort McNair U.S. Army Health Clinic and its rich history—dating back to the Civil War era.
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2/13/2023
At military medical facilities all over the world, there's a good chance that a beneficiary will be treated by female physicians, but it wasn't always like that. Feb. 3 is National Women Physician Day. We'll take a look at how Naval Medical Center San Diego is honoring the history of women in military medicine and their role in how far medicine has come along.
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2/10/2023
It was the play that stunned millions of viewers and brought players to their knees. That night Buffalo Bills’ safety, Damar Hamlin’s heart stopped during an NFL game, active duty Air Force surgeon Valerie Sams was ready and waiting at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Find out how her military trauma and critical care experience, along with an exceptional trauma team, all came together for Mr. Hamlin.
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2/9/2023
Are the noises you're hearing real or imagined? If you've ever wondered that, you may have a condition that 10 percent of the adult population of the United States currently suffer from -- and not even know it.
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2/9/2023
Understanding exposures that have adverse effects on warriors, workers, and the environment is paramount for military health and readiness. That's why the DOD's leading toxicology experts recently met to discuss collaborative projects that will ensure the health of the warfighter.
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2/9/2023
This year's U.S. Army Best Medic Competition adds a technological twist! Find out about a wearable device called HRAPS, and how it tracks health data during high-risk training events and real-world operations.
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2/8/2023
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital team members gathered to observe the 122nd anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps. The observance was more poignant because it was held in a hospital named for one of the most revered nurses in the history of the Army.
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2/8/2023
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Cynthia Kuehner, commander of Naval Medical Forces Support Command, was part of a panel that spoke before the South Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives during the Healthcare Landscape Conference held on Jan. 27. This year’s theme was “Strategic Imperatives for the Future of Healthcare Delivery.”
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2/7/2023
Groundbreaking innovations at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) are taking spinal surgery to a whole new level. Hear from a surgeon and his patient about the incredible benefits of BAMC's new robotic guidance system.
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2/7/2023
Like many heroes, he says he and his team were 'just doing our job'. Find out how Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Dominick Vitale's heroic critical care response to a horrific suicide bombing earned him one of the most honorable military decorations of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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