Read the Deputy Secretary of Defense's memo on the Implementation of Public Health Reform of the Military Health SystemPH Implementation memo and the DHA taking over responsibility for the operations of the Public Health Centers and public health programs.
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As a cutting-edge, world-class public health organization, DHA PH is strategically positioned to meet the needs of the Military Health System, the military Services, and the Combatant Commands, in support of our nation's security.
A diverse array of Army, Navy, Air Force, and Public Health Service uniformed and civilian personnel manage a comprehensive portfolio of product lines dedicated to moving from a health care system to a system of health focused on the prevention of disease, disability, and death in garrison and while deployed. DHA PH develops timely, standardized guidance, in collaboration with the Services, to address public health challenges the Joint Forces face. DHA PH increases effectiveness and efficiencies through consolidation and next-generation engineering of functions.
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Policy
Nov 25, 2019
In accordance with DOD Directive (DODD) 5124.02, this issuance: • Establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides direction to ensure mission assurance and readiness for public health emergencies caused by all-hazards incidents. • Defines a public health emergency within the DOD to include the occurrence or imminent threat of an illness or ...
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- Type: Instructions
Policy
Sep 11, 2015
This instruction establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes standard elements, pursuant to section 722 of Public Law 111-383, requiring the implementation of a comprehensive neurocognitive assessment policy in the Military Services.
- Identification #: DoD Instruction 6490.13
- Type: Instructions
Policy
Jan 13, 2015
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Clarification of the Requirement for Continuation of Semi-Annual Reporting of
Results of Embedded Fragment Analyses
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- Type: Memorandums
Policy
Nov 10, 2014
This instruction provides policy and guidance for the Services in the conduct of 21-day controlled monitoring of Service members and volunteering DoD civilian employees returning from the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak area in West Africa.
- Identification #: CJCSI 4220.01
- Type: Instructions
Policy
Oct 31, 2014
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Department of Defense (DoD) personnel (Service members and civilian employees)deployed to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defined Ebola outbreak areas will complete pre and post-deployment screening and training requirements outlined in this memorandum and supplemented by United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) guidance.
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- Type: Memorandums
Policy
Oct 17, 2014
Guidance as of 17 OCT 2014 from the Department of Defese (AFHSC)for Detecting and Reporting DoD Cases of Ebola Virus Disease Infection
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- Type: Guidelines
Policy
Jul 24, 2014
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Sentinel Sites for the 2014-2015 Influenza Surveillance Program
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- Type: Memorandums
Policy
Oct 7, 2013
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Policy memorandum about Deployment Limiting Mental Disorders and Psychotrophic Medications
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- Type: Memorandums
Policy
Sep 18, 2012
This instruction establishes policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures on the management of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as concussion, in the deployed setting.
- Identification #: DoD Instruction Number 6490.11
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Policy
Nov 18, 2011
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Access to Medical Services Who were Exposed to Rabies in Combat Theater
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Policy
Dec 1, 2010
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U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps COSC Policy Update
- Identification #: NTTP 1-15 M
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Policy
Jul 19, 2010
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Mental Health Assessments for Members of the Armed Forces Deployed in Connection with a Contingency Operation
- Identification #: 10-005
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Policy
Jul 31, 2009
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Clinical Policy for the Administration of the Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed
- Identification #: 09-016
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Policy
Jun 3, 2009
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Based on pandemic influenza clinical guidelines published by the Department of Health and Human Services, this publication focuses on the specific threat from Novel influenza A (H1N1) virus, and includes patient evaluation and management, occupational and community health and specifics to the deployed setting.
- Identification #: 09-012
- Type: Guidelines
Policy
Nov 24, 2003
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DoD Directive 6490.5 on Combat Stress Control Programs
- Identification #: 6490.5
- Type: Instructions
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