More than medical care: EMEDS prescribes hope

Need larger text?

You also may be interested in...

DHA Small Business Forecast FY23

Publication

3/17/2023

DHA Fiscal Year 2023 Small Business Forecast

DHA Long Range Acquisition Forecast 2023

Publication

3/17/2023

This listing is DHA’s long range forecast of upcoming business opportunities as of March 2023.

TBICoE Research Review: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Publication

3/17/2023

The purpose of this Research Review is to summarize current peer-reviewed scientific literature and expert assessment regarding the pathology, genetic pre-disposition, causes, clinical manifestations, and neuroimaging of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Recommended Content:

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps: “Ask for Help” for TBI

Article

3/16/2023

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps: “Ask for Help” for TBI

Concussions and TBIs are a significant health issue which affect service members and veterans during times of both peace and war. Between 2000-2023, there were a total of 468,424 first-time cases of TBI in the military worldwide, with just over 80% being considered mild TBI.

Recommended Content:

Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence | Be a Brain Warrior: Protect. Treat. Optimize.

What qualifications to inTransition coaches have?

Video

3/16/2023

What qualifications to inTransition coaches have?

The Defense Health Agency inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care. In this video Dr. Nick Polizzi, inTransition Program Manager, shares information about the qualifications inTransition coaches bring to their role and how that helps support service members and veterans as they seek new mental health care.

Recommended Content:

inTransition Videos | Mental Health is Health Care

What is the inTransition program and how does it work?

Video

3/16/2023

What is the inTransition program and how does it work?

The Defense Health Agency inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care. In this video Dr. Nick Polizzi, inTransition Program Manager, explains how the program works to support service members and veterans as they transition their mental health support.

Recommended Content:

inTransition Videos | Mental Health is Health Care

What can I expect from inTransiton coaching?

Video

3/16/2023

What can I expect from inTransiton coaching?

The Defense Health Agency inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care. In this video Dr. Nick Polizzi, inTransition Program Manager, provides an overview of inTransition coaching services — outlining how they work with service members and veterans to identify new mental health care providers.

Recommended Content:

inTransition Videos | Mental Health is Health Care

What happens when I get connected to a new provider?

Video

3/16/2023

What happens when I get connected to a new provider?

The Defense Health Agency inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care. In this video Dr. Nick Polizzi, inTransition Program Manager, details the process for completing inTransition coaching, including what to expect when transitioning to a new provider.

Recommended Content:

inTransition Videos | Mental Health is Health Care

How does the inTransition intake process work?

Video

3/16/2023

How does the inTransition intake process work?

The Defense Health Agency inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care. In this video Dr. Nick Polizzi, inTransition Program Manager, describes the intake process for the inTransition program, detailing what information you’ll need to get started and what to expect after the intake call.

Recommended Content:

inTransition Videos | Mental Health is Health Care

Who is eligible to use inTransition?

Video

3/16/2023

The Defense Health Agency inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care. In this video Dr. Nick Polizzi, inTransition Program Manager, discusses the eligibility requirements for service members and veterans to use the inTransition program.

Recommended Content:

inTransition Videos | Mental Health is Health Care

How do service members and veterans get enrolled

Video

3/16/2023

How do service members and veterans get enrolled

The Defense Health Agency inTransition program is a free, confidential program that offers specialized coaching and assistance for active-duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans and retirees who need access to mental health care. In this video Dr. Nick Polizzi, inTransition Program Manager, shares information about how enrollment works for inTransition, including auto-enrollment and referrals into the program.

Recommended Content:

inTransition Videos | Mental Health is Health Care

Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team Successfully Completes Two-Week Medical Mission in Guyana

Article Around MHS

3/16/2023

The Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team gathers in front of the medical administrative building at West Demerara Regional Hospital, Georgetown, Guyana. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Sen. Airman Alexus Wilcox)

273 dental patients, 98 surgeries, 87 emergency room patients, and one very successful humanitarian collaboration. Learn more about the U.S. Southern Command's two-week medical mission in Guyana.

Recommended Content:

Building Partner Capacity and Interoperability | Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief

Back to School: A Guide to Academic Success After Traumatic Brain Injury

Publication

3/16/2023

Back to School: A Guide to Academic Success After Traumatic Brain Injury is a free resource, developed by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence that is tailored to help service members and veterans who have sustained a TBI and are pursuing higher education. Those who have sustained a TBI may face unique challenges, and this guide provides information and resources on how to navigate higher education while still prioritizing brain health care.

Recommended Content:

MHS Leaders Focus on Readiness, Collaboration to Advance Military Health Care

Article

3/15/2023

MHS Leaders Focus on Readiness, Collaboration to Advance Military Health Care

Medical professionals from across the Military Health System, the federal government, and international organizations met in National Harbor, Maryland, at the annual meeting of AMSUS, the Society of Federal Health Professionals, in February. At two plenary sessions, MHS senior leaders spoke about their joint vision for the future of military health.

Recommended Content:

About the MHS | Military Health System Transformation | Innovation at the Defense Health Agency

Patient Safety Awareness Week Highlights Ready Reliable Care

Article

3/15/2023

Patient Safety Awareness Week Highlights Ready Reliable Care

The theme for the 2023 Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 12-18, is “Be a Patient Safety Hero: Anywhere, Anytime – Always.” While every day is a patient safety day for the Military Health System, a unique spotlight shines on this issue during this international education and awareness-building campaign.

Recommended Content:

Quality & Safety of Health Care (for Health Care Professionals) | Patient Safety | Patient Safety Awareness Week | Patient Safety Awareness Week