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The Military Health System is an interconnected network of service members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.

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For Service Members, Access to Mental Health Care Streamlined Under Brandon Act

Article Around MHS
1/23/2024
Within the DOD and military services, the Brandon Act allows service members to request a mental health evaluation just by making the request to their supervisor.  (graphic courtesy of DHA)

Last year, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness signed policy implementing within the Defense Department and across the military services the requirements laid out under the Brandon Act. 

MHS GENESIS Deploying in Guam

Article Around MHS
1/23/2024
U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 36th Medical Group learn to use the Military Health System Genesis program at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 12, 2024. MHS Genesis is an advanced electronic health record, that has replaced several legacy systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Allon Lapaix)

With Andersen Air Force Base, Guam being a part of the last wave to have the MHS GENESIS go online, members at Andersen now have access to the same information and systems that are being utilized by other bases around the world.

Resilient and Relentless: Recruiter Faces Death, Heals through Desire to Serve

Article Around MHS
1/23/2024
U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Manuel Salinas, a recruiter assigned to the 353rd Recruiting Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, recovers from acute pancreatitis at University of California-Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California on May 4, 2022. (Courtesy photo)

After nearly losing his life and being out of uniform for the past 22 months, a U.S. Air Force Reserve recruiter fuels his continued recovery and reflects on why he serves.

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Optimize

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1/22/2024
Optimize: Ask your medical provider about the steps on your recovery journey and how to safely return to duty. Learn how to advocate for love ones with TBI while also taking care of yourself.

#BeABrainWarrior by optimizing your #TBI recovery journey! 🧠 Learn how you can #ProtectTreatOptimize your brain health with @TBICoEpage's fact sheets, clinical recommendations, and other resources. health.mil/BIAMonth #BIAMonth

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Be Brain Warrior 3

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1/22/2024
Be a Brain Warrior

As a #military medical provider, you’re always looking for the latest #TBI research to help optimize patient care. The Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence has the research studies, virtual trainings, and clinical recommendations you need to #protecttreatoptimize your patients’ brain health. Learn more. Health.mil/BIAMonth #biamonth #BeABrainWarrior #tbicoe #medicine #concussion

Brain Injury Awareness Month Fact 1

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1/22/2024
Brain Injury Awareness Month Facts: More than 485K TBIs reported since 2000 by members of the U.S. Armed Forces

Do you or a loved one have a #TBI? With more than 485,000 TBIs reported by service members since 2000, you aren't alone. @TBICOEpage has the tools you need to protect yourself from further injury, talk to your provider about treatment, and optimize your recovery. Learn more. health.mil/BIAMonth #BIAMonth #ProtectTreatOptimize #BeABrainWarrior

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1/22/2024
Be a Brain Warrior. Protect. Treat. Optimize.

The badge icon graphic is provided for use in support of BIAM.

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Protect

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1/22/2024
Protect: Wear a helmet, practice safe driving techniques and be aware of your surroundings

#BeABrainWarrior by protecting your head! 🪖 Learn how you can #ProtectTreatOptimize your brain health with @TBICoEpage's fact sheets, clinical recommendations, and other resources. health.mil/BIAMonth #BIAMonth

Brain Injury Awareness Month

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1/22/2024
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Are you ready to #BeABrainWarrior? 🧠 This Brain Injury Awareness Month, learn how to protect, treat, and optimize brain health with @TBICOEpage’s educational events, video and podcast interviews, and resources for medical providers, caregivers, and service members and veterans with #TBI. Visit health.mil/BIAMonth. #BIAMonth #ProtectTreatOptimize

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1/22/2024
Be a Brain Warrior. Protect. Treat. Optimize.

The badge icon graphic is provided for use in support of BIAM.

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Be a Brain Warrior 2

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1/22/2024
Be a Brain Warrior

What does it mean to #beabrainwarrior? 🧠 It means knowing how to assess your #TBI patients’ condition, provide proven treatments, and return service members back to duty safely. Find out how to attend the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence’s virtual Acute Concussion Care Pathway training on the Military Acute Concussion Evaluation 2 and the Progressive Return to Activity: Primary Care for Acute Concussion Management at health.mil/BIAMonth. #biamonth #protecttreatoptimize #military #medicine #concussion #tbicoe

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Be a Brain Warrior

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1/22/2024
Be a Brain Warrior

#BeABrainWarrior by showing your patients with #TBI how they can protect their brains from further injury. Learn how you can #protecttreatoptimize brain health with the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence's fact sheets for patients and caregivers. Download now. health.mil/BIAMonth #biamonth #tbicoe #military #medicine #concussion

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Treat

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1/22/2024
Treat: See your medical provider as soon as you experience a potentially concussive event. Learn to recognize and manage TBI Symptoms

#BeABrainWarrior by getting treatment for your #TBI and understanding your symptoms! 👩‍⚕️ Learn how you can #ProtectTreatOptimize your brain health with @TBICoEpage's fact sheets, clinical recommendations, and other resources. health.mil/BIAMonth #BIAMonth

Brain Injury Awareness Month Fact 2

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1/22/2024
Brain Injury Awareness Month Facts: 82.2% categorized as mild TBI, Also known as a concussion

#DYK? Most #TBI’s happen in garrison, not on the battlefield. Check out @TBICOEpage's fact sheets to see how you can #BeABrainWarrior and protect your head anywhere. 🧠 health.mil/BIAMonth #BIAMonth #ProtectTreatOptimize

Brain Injury Awareness Month: Head Injury

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1/22/2024
Brain Injury Awareness: Head Injury? Hearing. Vision.

DYK? If you sustain a head injury, you could also have vision, balance, and hearing damage problems. See your health care provider right away if you have any warning signs. https://vce.health.mil; https://hearing.health.mil #BIAMonth

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