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President's Day

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12/30/2023

This #PresidentsDay, take time to remember and honor those who served our country as commander-in-chief.

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Coast Guard Reserve Birthday

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12/30/2023

Happy 82nd birthday to the United States Coast Guard Reserve! To all those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve - we salute you.

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This #NationalCaregiversDay, we recognize the selflessness and generosity shown by all caregivers, especially those in the military community. Thank you for ensuring the comfort and dignity of those who need your help. Find resources here: http://warriorcare.dodlive.mil/Caregiver-Resources/

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Mental Health is Health Care

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The Military Health System has many resources available to help any service member, families, or veteran beneficiaries who are struggling with mental health challenges.

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TBICoE's Anomalous Health Incident Acute Assessment Training

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3/29/2023

This virtual training, hosted by the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, will introduce learners to Anomalous Health Incidents and review assessment and treatment strategies. Detailed guidance on how to complete a medical evaluation using Anomalous Health Incident Acute Assessment (DHA Form 244), will be provided.

Military Recognizes Importance of Sleep, Investigates Use of Alternative Treatment Device for Sleep Apnea

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3/29/2023

Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder in which one stops breathing for 10 seconds or more during sleep, often repeatedly. The result may be choking noises or loud snoring during sleep, as well as extreme sleepiness during the day, which can decrease the ability to perform certain tasks. (Graphic illustration by Graham Snodgrass, Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen)

Chronic insomnia can result in sluggish and less productive days, but did you know that lack of sleep can also trigger serious physical and mental health issues? Find out what could be keeping you awake at night and how to treat it.

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COVID-19 Registry Provides Pandemic Response Insights, Optimizes Patient Care

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3/29/2023

Chief Navy Counselor Agnieszka Grzelczyk, from Dzierzoniow, Poland, assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Philadelphia, receives the COVID-19 vaccine at Naval Weapons Station Earle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

The COVID-19 registry provides the capability to look at treatments and outcomes and is used in conjunction with other larger data sources, enabling improved clinical decision making and better patient outcomes.

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Making Waves: Remembering the First Women of the Hospital Corps

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3/28/2023

World War II brought new opportunities for civic-minded women like Frona Liston , who wanted to contribute to the war effort. And for the first time in Navy history, women could serve in a wide range of occupational specialties and rates under the auspices of the Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service or the Women’s Reserve program. (Courtesy Photo)

Meet some of the pioneers of women in military medicine and how they changed the course of American medical history.

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Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care

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Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care

The DOD recognizes the complexity and uncertainty facing service members in accessing reproductive health care, to include abortion care. They also recognize health care providers may have concerns about legal and financial risks they may face carrying out their lawful federal duties.

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Austin Presses Ahead with Recommendations from Suicide Prevention Committee

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3/27/2023

Months of research and planning ways to prevent suicide in the military comes to fruition. Find out about phase one of the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee's recommendations to promote the wellness, health, and morale of military personnel.

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National Public Health Week: DHA Public Health

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3/27/2023

It’s National Public Health Week! Join DHA Public Health as we celebrate health professionals around the globe caring for the total health of the Joint Force, military services, families, and the DOD. Learn how public health contributes to healthy communities! Read more at: www.health.mil/publichealth #DHAPublicHealth #NPHW

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National Public Health Week: Food & Nutrition

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3/27/2023

Fueling service members for maximum physical and mental performance goes beyond the basics. Good #nutrition is vital to good health, disease prevention, and essential for healthy growth and development. https://health.mil/PerformanceNutritionHelpsReadiness #FoodisFuel #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW #DefensePublicHealth

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National Public Health Deployment Health

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3/27/2023

There are many factors to maintaining and improving environmental health on installations and in deployment locations. Check out what #DefensePublicHealth provides on subjects such as air and water quality, solid and medical waste, pest management, and much more. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/envirohealth/Pages/default.aspx #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW #DefensePublicHealth

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National Public Health Week: Mental Health

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3/27/2023

Mental wellness is important for everyone, including service members, veterans, and their loved ones. Mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. Resources related to combat stress, depression, reintegration, how to get into treatment, types of treatment for mental health conditions, and many other topics are available. https://www.health.mil/MentalHealthisHealthCare #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW #DefensePublicHealth

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National Public Health Week: Sexual Health

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3/27/2023

Soldiers are responsible for protecting their own sexual health, protecting others by preventing the transmission of STIs, and preventing unintended pregnancy/paternity. #DefensePublicHealth provides resources for soldiers to educate themselves. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/healthyliving/rsbwh/Pages/default.aspx #NationalPublicHealthWeek #NPHW #DefensePublicHealth

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