Video Oct 18, 2023 The Importance of Mammograms Capt. Monica Lutgendorf, M.D. explains why it's important to get a mammogram, especially for individuals between the ages of 40 and 74. Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among women. It's important to take time for your health and get your mammogram every other year if you are at normal risk. Contact your local hospital or clinic ... Recommended Content Women's Health Breast Cancer
Article Around MHS Oct 10, 2023 Breast Cancer Awareness: I'm Still Here 10 Years Later The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but it also marks a big anniversary for me—10 years since being diagnosed with cancer and my 10-year cancer “freeversary” in December. Recommended Content Breast Cancer October Observances Women's Health
Article Around MHS Sep 14, 2023 Syphilis, STIs growing threat to U.S. Armed Forces Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are continuing to spread in the United States–affecting millions of men and women of all racial and ethnic groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes the continuing rise of these sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, as an epidemic that is not slowing down. Recommended Content Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Women's Health Men's Health
Article Around MHS Sep 11, 2023 A Profile in Courage: Former Marine Shares Her Breast Cancer Survivor Story Former Marine Stephanie Bowens stands quietly in the nerve center of Walter Reed Military Medical Center’s nurse administration office, gathering her thoughts before coordinating schedules, arranging meetings, and fostering camaraderie among her talented teammates. It’s the perfect position for a creative, energetic, and organized leader who ... Recommended Content Women's Health Breast Cancer
Article Aug 23, 2023 TRICARE Laboratory Developed Tests Demonstration Extended, Certain Tests Now Covered The Defense Health Agency announced the five-year extension of the Laboratory Developed Tests Demonstration. The DHA extended the demonstration from July 19, 2023 through July 18, 2028. The DHA also announced that TRICARE will now cover several preconception and prenatal carrier screenings as part of the basic TRICARE benefit. Recommended Content Information for Patients: About TRICARE Women's Health
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
Fact Sheet May 23, 2023 Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Goal Oriented Guide to Prenatal Care Purple Book .PDF | 8.73 MB This patient focused book provides information regarding prenatal visits, nutrition, illness, labor & delivery, and the post-partum period. 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
Video Apr 25, 2023 MHS Video On Sexual Assault in the Military Ms. Seileen Mullen, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, stopped by DHA headquarters to discuss everyone's role in preventing sexual harassment and assault and DHA's unique role in treating patients after sexual trauma. Sexual assault is a real problem within our military. Everyone in the military community can play a ... Recommended Content Women's Health Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Men'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
Spotlight Feb 5, 2024 Cancer Moonshot On Feb. 2, 2024, President Biden celebrated the two-year anniversary of the reignited 2016 White House Cancer Moonshot initiative, an effort across multiple federal agencies aimed to reduce the death rate from cancer by at least 50 percent over the next 25 years. The initiative is also focused on improving the experience of people and their families ... Recommended Content Women's Health Cancers of the Female Reproductive System Men's Health