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Military Health System

Our History

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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Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence FAQs

FAQs
3/31/2023

The Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence FAQs provides answers to questions we are regularly asked about the organization and its mission.

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Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy

FAQs
3/31/2023

The complexity of the brain and brain injuries has led to questions about the nature of cognitive rehabilitation therapy and its availability to service members who have sustained TBIs.

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Psychological Health by the Numbers FAQs

FAQs
3/24/2023

Frequently asked questions about the Psychological Health and Analytics division of PHCoE

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Reserve Health Readiness Program: Service Member

FAQs
3/24/2023

View questions and answers about the Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP) for service members:

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Armed Services Blood Program

FAQs
3/24/2023

Questions and answers about the Armed Services Blood Program and donating blood.

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Reserve Health Readiness Program: General

FAQs
3/23/2023

View general questions and answers about the Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP):

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Reserve Health Readiness Program: Unit POC

FAQs
3/23/2023

View questions and answers about the Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP) targeted to Unit POCs:

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AFMES Medicolegal Examinations

FAQs
3/21/2023

Frequently asked questions about Medicolegal examinations

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MHS Video Connect

FAQs
3/20/2023

Frequently asked questions about MHS Video Connect, the telehealth solution for military hospitals and clinics.

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Reproductive Health: Additional Resources

FAQs
2/16/2023

The following questions and answers are related to additional resources.

Reproductive Health: Considerations for Victims of Sexual Assault

FAQs
2/16/2023

The following questions and answers are related to Considerations for Victims of Sexual Assault.

Reproductive Health: Covered Abortions

FAQs
2/16/2023

The following questions and answers are related to Covered Abortions.

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Reproductive Health: Contraceptives

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2/16/2023

The following questions and answers are related to Contraceptives.

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Reproductive Health: Considerations for Medical Providers

FAQs
2/16/2023

The following questions and answers are related to Medical Providers.

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Reproductive Health: Travel and Transportation Allowances for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care

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2/16/2023

The following questions and answers are related to Travel and Transportation Allowances for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care.

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Last Updated: March 17, 2023
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