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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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United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka, Government of Japan, Japanese Self Defense Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Air Force Hone Interoperability at Big Rescue Kanagawa

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
USNMRTC Yokosuka works with US Army, US Air Force and Japanese civilian medical to treat simulated causality in Big Rescue Kanagawa exercise. (photo: Gabriel Archer)

On October 15 United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Yokosuka, Government of Japan, Japanese Self Defense Force (JSDF) Ground and Maritime branches, United States Army and United States Air Force tested interoperability while cementing partnership by participating in Big Rescue Kanagawa.

Clinicians Leaders Regroup During Recruiting Mental Health Summit

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Lt. Col. Ryan Gough, 66th Medical Squadron chief of Aerospace Medicine, briefs joint attendees during an all-service recruiting summit at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Sept. 29. The summit was the second meeting of leaders from across New England and New York to address the needs of recruiters in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

Mental Health professionals from the 66th Medical Squadron hosted an all-service summit here Sept. 28 to forge a way ahead in supporting recruiters and their families.

354th Medical Group Participates in 2023 Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
U.S. Air Force participants of the 2023 Indo-Pacific Health Exchange pose for a group picture in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia September 26-29, 2023. The 2023 Indo-Pacific Military Health exchange is a multilateral military event focused on global health interoperability.  (Courtesy photo)

U.S. Air Force members from the 354th Medical Group at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, participated in the 2023 Indo-Pacific Health Exchange (IPMHE) in Kuala Lumpar from 26-29 September 2023 to gain valuable training and insight on joint operations.

Yokota Medics Make Moves in Aeromedical Evacuation Exercise

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Airmen from the 374th Medical Group lift a simulated patient into a medical transport vehicle during exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. Securing each affected patient into the medical transport was the final action the Airmen completed before departing the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

Evacuations and mass casualty scenarios are designed to mirror real-world crises, offering Yokota Airmen an opportunity to improve their emergency response skills while fortifying base readiness and resilience.

The Team Behind the Team of 2023 Medical Readiness Command-West Best Medic Competition

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Sgt 1st Class Zachary Harrison, an event planner for the 2023 Medical Readiness Command-West Best Medic Competition, provides details of an event to a Best Medic Competitor. Harrison is assigned to the Evans Army Community Hospital Radiology Department. (Photo By Gino Mattorano)

When the 2023 Medical Readiness Command-West Best Medic Competition winning team crossed the finish line, they did so with the support of more than 150 cadre and support staff who planned and executed every phase of the competition.

Soldiers Learn to Regulate Emotions with Horses and Equine-Assisted Group Psychotherapy

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Kelly Moss, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Command Psychologist HQ TRADOC Surgeon’s Office, and a designated Dream Catchers Equine Specialist monitors Soldiers as they interact with horses during a therapy session. (Photo By Andrew Brown)

Assisted therapy has been gaining popularity in recent years as a complementary approach to traditional talk therapy for mental health treatment.

Military Health and Readiness Improved through Collaboration with Small Business

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Military personnel face significant musculoskeletal injuries, particularly ankle injuries, which can lead to training disruptions, costly medical attrition, and affect military readiness. (Photo: Staff Sgt. Kelsey Martinez, 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs)

In the course of their duties, many military personnel, including Security Forces personnel, parachutists, Air Force Basic Military Trainees (BMTs), and Special Operators, often endure significant physical stress on their lower body joints and soft tissues.

Dover Air Force Base Warm Zone Team, Final Line of Defense for Healthcare Workers

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
The Warm Zone team is made up of 30 Airmen from throughout the 436th Medical Group. In the event of an incident or an accident involving CBRN agents, the Warm Zone team has 20 minutes to don their protective equipment and set up for decontamination operations.

Living and working on any military installation brings with it the real-life threat of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear hazards. These hazards can come in many forms, from accidental spills to deliberate attacks. Regardless of the scenario, the Airmen of the Dover Air Force Base Warm Zone team stand ready to ensure health care workers can treat the wounded without becoming casualties themselves.

Brooke Army Medical Center Now Offers Forensic Health Care Services to Sexual Assault Victims

Article Around MHS
10/27/2023
Jennifer Lopez, forensic health care program manager, talks with a patient in an exam room

Brooke Army Medical Center now has a specially trained team who can provide forensic health care services to service members and beneficiaries who are the victims of sexual assault or other abuse.

Military Health System Pediatric Cancer Centers Streamline Care, Improve Patient Outcomes

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10/26/2023
Military Health System Pediatric Cancer Centers Streamline Care, Improve Patient Outcomes

Pediatric cancer care at the Military Health System’s six cancer specialty centers produces high survival rates.

Naval Hospital Pensacola

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10/26/2023
Sign that says "VA Ambulatory Surgery Entrance"

Naval Hospital Pensacola is hosting Department of Veterans Affairs surgeries by VA clinicians in a new partnership to expand veteran health care in the Gulf Coast.

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10/26/2023
All flu vaccines in the United States for the 2023-2024 season protect against four different circulating flu viruses.

“DYK? Different flu vaccines are approved for different age groups? All flu vaccines protect against four circulating flu strains. Talk to your health care provider about the right flu vaccine for you and your family. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/quadrivalent.htm #StopTheSpread #Flu #DYK”

High-Dose Vaccine

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10/26/2023
Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent vaccine contains four times the antigen as standard dose flu vaccines.

“The quadrivalent flu vaccine delivers a higher dose. This gives people 65 years and older a better immune response to vaccination, and better protection against flu. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/qa_fluzone.htm #Flu #StopTheSpread”

RSV Vaccine and Pregnancy

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10/26/2023
Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) illness is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the U.S.

“CDC recommends all pregnant people get one dose of RSV vaccine between 32- and 36-weeks’ gestation to help protect their newborn from severe RSV illness. If you are pregnant, talk to your health care provider about the RSV vaccine. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0922-RSV-maternal-vaccine.html”

Other Preventive Actions

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10/26/2023
Everyday preventive actions can reduce the spread of: Flu, COVID-19, and RSV

“Here’s your daily checklist of how you can prevent the spread of flu, COVID-19, and RSV: avoid sick people; cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze; wash your hands often with soap and water (use an alcohol-based hand rub if soap and water aren’t available); avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; and clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and objects often. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/actions-prevent-flu.htm #StopTheSpread #Flu #RSV #COVID19”

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