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Honoring the Practice of Nursing is the Focus of National Nurses Week
Nurses make a difference—every day, anytime, anywhere, always—is the message from the Defense Health Agency as National Nurses Week is celebrated, May 6-12, 2024. Around the Military Health System, nurses provide essential, person-centered care that keeps our military communities healthy. Military and civilian nurses make a difference through their essential contributions to the DHA mission of improving health and building readiness.
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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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In a world where strength, resilience, and dedication to service often go unnoticed, one U.S. Army Reserve medic stood tall and strong at this year's Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition. Meet U.S. Army Cpl. Michael Glosemeyer, a skilled health care provider who became the embodiment of courage and determination as he stepped out of his comfort zone to participate in a competition designed for the fiercest warriors in the Army Reserve.
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In this employee spotlight, TBICoE contractor Amanda Gano, MPH, MS, PA-C, shares her journey from being a small-town athlete to becoming a dedicated medical professional in the Navy and beyond.
This educational video, produced by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, focuses on the effects of low-level blast and traumatic brain injury. Its purpose is to provide supplemental information on low-level blast to health care providers and beneficiaries.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available for people ages 6 months and older. Here’s how to get the updated vaccine at no cost.
As the Defense Health Agency and Department of Defense military medical treatment facilities continue their rollout of the new MHS GENESIS system across the globe, medical services, to include access to care and pharmacy, will be temporarily constrained.
Soldiers, airmen and Guardians from multiple units participated in Exercise Mountain Medic 23, designed to simulate the evacuation and treatment of injured personnel in a joint-service austere battle zone, Aug. 7-18, 2023, throughout Colorado.
#RealWarriors are encouraged to seek help for mental health concerns and chaplains are here to listen. Join us on Facebook Live to learn about their vital role and partnership with behavioral health providers. This event is co-hosted by the Psychological Health Center of Excellence and the Defense Suicide Prevention Office.
Most active duty service members get dental care at military dental clinics, also known as military dental treatment facilities (DTFs). However, some care can’t be completed at a DTF. In these cases, you get care from civilian dentists through the Active Duty Dental Program.
The fall and winter months tend to be the time when most people are sick with respiratory illnesses, like the cold, flu and COVID-19, though these can happen anytime of the year.
Naval Hospital Bremerton patients are realizing there’s a more convenient option available for picking up prescribed medications than waiting in the main pharmacy. It’s a time-saving asset for everyone who takes a minute to save an hour. The ScriptCenter is an automated—and secure–prescription refill dispenser available around the clock.
Dr. Margaret Ryan, Medical Director of the Defense Health Agency’s Immunization Health Division Pacific Region office, is a vaccine expert with a background in preventive medicine and infectious disease. She answers questions about HPV and HPV vaccination.
TRICARE covers seven different types of mental health providers. This video gives a brief overview of some of the mental health providers and also discusses whether you will need a referral.
The Joint Pathology Center (JPC) held a change of directorship as Army Col. Joel T. Moncur stepped down from his role as director, marking the end of a remarkable era of leadership.
The Army Substance Abuse Program is currently holding a virtual 5K walk or run to promote selfcare and highlight resources in support of Suicide Prevention Month. Community members can participate in the run from anywhere until Sept. 30, and will receive a swag bag upon completion while supplies last.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class Douglass Jones joined the Navy to challenge himself and develop skills that could one day be useful outside of the military. Fortunately for one service member, Jones was able to apply his newly learned skills in a very unexpected way.
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