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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.

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Following Report, DOD to Redouble Suicide Prevention Efforts

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10/5/2021

Following a recent report about suicide, the DOD redouble efforts to prevent suicides.

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Momentum builds as Army implements Holistic Health and Fitness

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10/5/2021

The Army’s implementation of Holistic Health and Fitness, or H2F, has made significant progress over the past year as the Army’s primary investment in Soldier readiness and lethality.

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Fort Bragg Airborne troops support R&D to prevent Soldier head injuries

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10/4/2021

Paratroopers prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-17 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Airborne Soldiers tested combat helmet sensors looking to help lessen repetitive traumatic injuries to the head and neck while jumping from aircraft.

Army medical logistics leader recognized after nearly 40-year career

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10/4/2021

Army Col. John “Ryan” Bailey, right, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, presents Chris Roan with the Civilian Service Commendation Medal during Roan’s retirement ceremony Sept. 17 at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Roan retires with nearly 40 years of federal service.

Chris Roan's nearly 40-year career in the Army includes nearly 30 years of active-duty service and 10 more in civilian service.

ADAPT: Champions Promoting healthy relationships with alcohol

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10/4/2021

Senior Airman Stephanie Augst, 18th Operational Readiness Medical Squadron Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment technician, gives an alcohol abuse briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. An ADAPT Champion is encouraged to speak at commander’s calls and host unit newcomers briefings to ensure they are a visible and familiar resource to their units.

People choose to drink alcohol for a variety of reasons — some drink to enhance social experiences while others drink as an avenue to escape their everyday problems.

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MHS GENESIS: A New Era of Electronic Health Care Record Keeping

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10/1/2021

Col. Stephanie Ku, 15th Medical Group commander, cuts a cord with 15th MDG members and Military Health System Genesis project integrators during the MHS Genesis launch ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 25, 2021.

The new electronic health record provides enhanced and secure technology to manage health information and is intended to serve as a focal point for all military branches.

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Mental health is health says SECDEF: AF Academy tackles suicide prevention

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10/1/2021

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September marks National Suicide Prevention Month

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USU Scientist Named Researcher of the Year for Bleeding Disorders Research

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10/1/2021

Dr. Kathleen Pratt recently received national recognition for her significant contributions to improving treatment and care for patients with bleeding disorders.

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First Army combat medics to receive advanced training graduate

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9/30/2021

A soldier provides instruction on advanced airway management on a simulated trauma patient.

In August, 275 students attending the Army Combat Medic Specialist Training Program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston were the first graduates to receive 18 hours of training in Prolonged Casualty Care.

Vaccine Support Team 3 Jacksonville earns Navy Surgeon General's Power Award

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9/30/2021

A sailor delivers the 50,000th vaccine administered at the Community Vaccination Center.

Vaccine Support Team 3 Jacksonville earned the Navy Surgeon General’s Power Award for supporting the state-run, federally-supported Jacksonville Community Vaccination Center in spring 2021.

Health Promotion duo optimizes health on Incirlik Air Base

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9/30/2021

Air Force Capt. Sydney Sloan, 39th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron health promotion element chief (right), and Air Force Senior Airman Gloriann Manapsal, 39th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron health promotion technician (left), promote making healthy choices at the Sultan’s Inn Dining Facility on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.

The 39th Operation Medical Readiness Squadron health promotion team provides and integrates evidence-based programs to optimize the health and readiness, even during these unprecedented times.

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September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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9/29/2021

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Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for men behind lung cancer.

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Regular physical activity is important for health and performance

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9/29/2021

A Coast Guardsman works out at Coast Guard Air Station Savannah.

Those who get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every week have a much lower risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease—the top killers of Americans every year.

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