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Military Medical Heroes Honored for Contributions to Warfighters
Top professionals and advocates of military health were honored during the annual Henry Jackson Foundation’s Heroes of Military Medicine awards ceremony held on May 8, 2025, at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
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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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As faculty and subject matter experts assigned to the medical education and training campus, occupational therapy and physical therapy officers play a crucial role in preparing military health care paraprofessionals to support service members, veterans, and their families. Both fields are essential in rehabilitative care, helping individuals regain strength, mobility, function and independence after injury or illness.
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Stephen Ferrara shares his personal commitment to military health, his vision for and future of the Military Health System, and the significance of military readiness.
The 927th Air Refueling Wing enabled nearly every military branch and component to test their joint service and total force medical capabilities during two Exercises MED BEACH and BLUE HORIZON on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 22 - 28 and Feb. 22 - March 8, respectively.
As the U.S. Air Force Medical Command presses ahead with the modernization of its medical capabilities, its priorities remain clear: ensuring mobility, adaptability, and sustainability in patient care across a range of operational settings.
The Keesler Blood Donor Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss., proudly announces two winners of the 2024 Armed Services Blood Program Awards.
When tragedy strikes, the response of a well-coordinated and highly trained medical team can make all the difference. At the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, their commitment to excellence in medical care is reinforced by the seamless collaboration of active duty and civilian medical personnel from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force. At one of the first joint-service medical hospitals in the military, they share resources, knowledge, and training to ensure that when it matters most, they are ready to respond.
With increasing demands for aeromedical support, the U.S. Air Force has introduced the 48O Aeromedical Physician designation, a role aimed at strengthening operational capabilities and addressing a critical shortage of flight surgeons.
Quality health care, patient safety and mission readiness drive U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay’s goals as the only medical treatment facility available at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.
Are you moving to a new home? Is it more than a 30-minute drive from your primary care manager? If so, TRICARE is making it simpler to keep your TRICARE Prime coverage. Now, most families who live more than 30 minutes but less than 100 miles from their PCM can continue seeing them without taking action.
What began as a routine evening jog for emergency physician U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Riley Hoyer quickly turned into a lifesaving effort when he encountered a teenage boy suffering from a severe stab wound in downtown Palm Springs on March 20.
The Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Psychiatry Residency Program is receiving national recognition that will provide additional psychotherapy training for NMCCL physicians-in-training and staff members.
Two Air Force neurologists at Brooke Army Medical Center specialize in movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease.
At U.S. Army Sustainment Command headquarters, the Office of the Surgeon works hard to ensure soldiers and deployed personnel are in tiptop shape to complete its worldwide missions.
Eight Army Reserve soldiers from various downtrace units under the Pinellas Park, Florida-based Army Reserve Medical Command competed against 17 Army Reserve soldiers of the Gillem Enclave, Georgia-based 3rd Theater Medical Command during the AR-MEDCOM and 3rd TMC Best Squad Competition held here, from March 24, 2025, to March 30, 2025.
Leadership is often measured by experience, decision-making, and the ability to guide a team through the most challenging times. It is found in the quiet moments of compassion, the unwavering resilience in the face of adversity, and the deep commitment to patients and peers. Few embody these qualities so wholly, which is why Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville Nurse Clinic Manager Kirsten L. Harvison is the rightful recipient of the 2024 Military Health System Civilian Nursing Leadership Excellence Award.
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