Article Around MHS Aug 17, 2023 Breastfeeding Awareness Month Health Fair Big Hit for Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Johnson Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital hosted a Breastfeeding Awareness Month family health fair on Aug. 5, 2023, at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana. The event, coordinated by the BJACH Labor, Delivery and Post Partum ward and the OB/GYN clinic, was designed to give new and expectant parents an opportunity to learn about ... Recommended Content Women's Health Children's Health West
Article Around MHS Jul 19, 2023 Developing Video-Based Instruction for Medical Students Rotating in OB/GYN The Uniformed Services University's Department of Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics (GSO) is making educational videos to assist with student engagement and learning. Recommended Content Education & Training Women's Health Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Article Around MHS Jun 13, 2023 Walter Reed Revives Cancer Survivorship Days Two-Day Event Walter Reed National Military Medical Center wrapped up Cancer Survivorship Days event, a two-day celebration of life for cancer survivors and their families. The event is in recognition of the 36th annual National Cancer Survivors Day held on June 4, and was held again for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommended Content Men's Health Women's Health Cancers of the Female Reproductive System
Article Around MHS Jun 7, 2023 Pelvic Health Rehabilitation: A Mission Critical Resource that Enables Military Readiness Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction can present with symptoms such as pelvic pain, incontinence, constipation, abdominal weakness, and pelvic organ prolapse. These conditions can significantly impact female service members' physical and emotional health. Recommended Content Women's Health
Article Around MHS Apr 28, 2023 Working Together to Improve Black Maternal Health “Black Maternal Health Week is a reminder that so many families experience pain, neglect, and loss during what should be one of the most joyous times of their lives. It is an urgent call for action,” states a proclamation signed by President Joe Biden in observance of Black Maternal Health Week 2023, observed April 11-17. Recommended Content Reproductive Health Women's Health Children's Health
Article Around MHS Apr 17, 2023 U.S. Army Colonel Says it’s OK to Take a Knee with Breast Cancer U.S. Army Col. Theresa Lewis, a registered nurse, spent the last 29 years taking care of soldiers. “I was a private at Fort Stewart and my dream was to return to Fort Stewart to retire there.” She did come back to Fort Stewart as the deputy commander of nursing of Winn Army Community Hospital. Recommended Content Women's Health Cancer Moonshot Breast Cancer
Article Around MHS Apr 17, 2023 Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Mom & Me Program Provides Specialized Support to Military Families There was a party recently during Blanchfield Army Community Hospital’s breastfeeding support group, Mom & Me. Group moms and babies gathered round in support and a dinosaur birthday cake was nearby. The Mom & Me program connects and provides breastfeeding mothers with lactation consultants. Recommended Content Women's Health Children's Health East
Article Around MHS Feb 16, 2023 DOD Releases Policies to Ensure Access to Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care The Department of Defense has released the directed policies on command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care, and travel allowances for non-covered reproductive health care. Recommended Content Women's Health Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care
Article Around MHS Feb 15, 2023 USU, Canadian Armed Forces Host Military Women’s Health Workshop Women make up nearly 20% of the the United States Armed Forces, so having more females in healthcare professions creates a much more effective force. That's why the Uniformed Services University and Canadian Armed Forces Health Services collaborated recently to advance research on women’s health issues and to optimize care for women in uniform. Recommended Content Women's Health Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences March Observances Global Health Engagement
Article Around MHS Jan 4, 2023 Uniformed Services University Professor Develops Self-Diagnosis, Treatment Kit for Common Female Infections It's a major research advancement in women's health and females serving in the U.S. military may soon have access to it. See how a new, self-diagnosis and self-treatment kit can help deployed women overseas or in austere environments. Recommended Content Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Research & Innovation Women's Health
Article Around MHS Dec 22, 2022 Blanchfield Named One of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care Providing safe, excellent, quality care to patients takes incredible work and dedication - especially when it comes to women's health. Find out what's happening at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital that landed them a top spot on the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list. Recommended Content Women's Health Children's Health
Article Around MHS Nov 14, 2022 U.S. Air Force Provides Information for Aircrew Considering Flying During Their Pregnancy In April 2022, the U.S. Air Force issued a clarification of policies pertaining to aircrew during pregnancy. The policy recognized the need to provide aircrew, commanders, and health care professionals greater awareness of and transparency around the process for submission and review of waivers to fly during pregnancy. Recommended Content Women's Health
Article Around MHS Nov 7, 2022 Murtha Cancer Center Hosts 2022 Breast Cancer Summit The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted its 2022 Breast Cancer Summit virtually Oct. 26. The summit is held annually during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Recommended Content October Observances Women's Health Cancers of the Female Reproductive System DOD Cancer Clearinghouse
Article Around MHS Nov 2, 2022 USS Gerald R. Ford’s Commitment to Women’s Health One in eight women will face cancer in their life. Additionally, breast cancer has a 99 percent survival rate if detected in early stages and a 29 percent survival rate if detected late. U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Samuel Douglas, Ford’s surgeon, offers a service in identifying breast cancer in the early stage for women aboard Ford. Douglas’ service is just ... Recommended Content Women's Health
Article Around MHS Oct 20, 2022 DOD Announces Effort to Ensure Reproductive Health Care Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced the Department will take all appropriate action, within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, as soon as possible to ensure that Service members and their families can access reproductive health care and health care providers can operate effectively. Recommended Content Women's Health