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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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Amputees Benefit from Innovative Treatment by U.S. Navy Surgeons

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6/23/2023
 U.S. Navy Cmdr. Yan Ortiz-Pomales, specialty leader for plastic surgery in the U.S. Navy, left, Nathaniel Ortiz, lead prosthetist, center, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. James Flint, NMCSD orthopedic oncology surgeon, right, pose for a group photo

Naval Medical Center San Diego stands at the forefront of medical innovation, being the first military hospital on the West Coast to implement osseointegrated amputation surgery.

DHA Director: Juneteenth is ‘Truly a Day to Celebrate’

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6/23/2023
DHA Director: Juneteenth is ‘Truly a Day to Celebrate’

Juneteenth honors the day when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger led Union soldiers to Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19, 1865. It is the oldest-known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Low-Titer O Whole Blood Saves Lives on the Battlefield

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6/23/2023
Low-Titer O Whole Blood Saves Lives on the Battlefield

Low-titer O whole blood can be transfused into patients of any blood type, making it a valuable tool for the military which often needs to transfuse blood in austere environments. Fort Leonard Wood Blood Donor Center is one installation producing this lifesaving blood product for the Armed Services Blood Program.

Keep Fluffy, Fido, and Yourself Safe from Bug-borne Illnesses

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6/23/2023
Keep Fluffy, Fido, and Yourself Safe from Bug-borne Illnesses

Our veterinarians tell you how to keep Spot, Whiskers, your military working dog, and yourself safe from bugs that cause disease.

Medical Countermeasures for Insect-Borne Diseases: Q&A with Experts

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6/23/2023
Medical Countermeasures for Insect-Borne Diseases: Q&A with Experts

Countermeasures for vector-borne diseases are often offered in the military when a service member is deployed to certain parts of the world. These types of countermeasures were developed to protect from infections spread by insects, rodents, and other animals. Insect-borne diseases, such as yellow fever, tick-borne encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, and others infect millions of people each year.

TRICARE Announces Option to Add a Caregiver to Express Scripts Account

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6/22/2023
TRICARE Announces Option to Add a Caregiver to Express Scripts Account

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) today announced that TRICARE beneficiaries can designate a caregiver to help them manage their pharmacy benefit through their Express Scripts, Inc. account online.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Motley County in Texas Due to Storm Damage

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6/22/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Motley County in Texas Due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Motley County, Texas may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 2 due to storm damage.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Three Counties in Mississippi Due to Storm Damage

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6/22/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Three Counties in Mississippi Due to Storm Damage

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three counties in Mississippi may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 1 due to storm damage.

Marine Forces Special Operations Command and the Influence of Global Health Engagement

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6/22/2023
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. (Ret.) Thomas Cullison, former deputy surgeon general, U.S. Navy, teaches fundamentals of global health engagement to a class

Since its inception, Marine Forces Special Operations Command prioritized missions such as foreign Internal defense. The command places a Marine Special Operations Company in a country and work with local partner forces to exchange ideas and practices. These efforts intent to and increase their ability to work independently to increase national and global security.

Lifestyle Changes Lead to Longer, Healthier Life

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6/22/2023
6 Pillars of Lifestyle and Performance

Lifestyle changes through performance medicine practices can help you live longer and be healthier.

ASBP Blood Bank Center Conducts Successful West Coast Blood Drive Tour

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6/21/2023
ASBP Blood Bank Center Conducts Successful West Coast Blood Drive Tour

Armed Services Blood Bank Center Pacific Northwest recently conducted a successful West Coast Blood Drive Tour. This was the first year that installation commanders, or deputy commanders, and group commanders at each location came to the blood drives.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Bret

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6/21/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Puerto Rico due to Tropical Storm Bret

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Puerto Rico may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 30 due to Tropical Storm Bret.

U.S. Air Force’s Second-Largest Medical Center Delivers Top-Notch Care

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6/21/2023
U.S. Air Force’s second-largest hospital

The 88th Medical Group at Wright-Patterson Medical Center remains on the cutting edge of health care services and technology as a role model for other military medical centers worldwide.

How Cyber and IT Warriors Fight Sensory Injuries

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6/21/2023
Tacet Venari participants analyze metadata to identify any suspicious activity on the network during exercise Tacet Venari at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 12, 2022. The two-week cyber exercise provides Airmen the opportunity to identify, detect and respond to cyber threats. The exercise gives participants hands-on experience on how to recognize irregularities in the network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

Cyber and IT warriors may develop somewhat unique vision and hearing injuries due to their duties and workspaces.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Six Parishes in Louisiana due to Severe Weather

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6/20/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Six Parishes in Louisiana due to Severe Weather

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in six parishes in Louisiana may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 19 due to severe weather.

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