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The Military Health System is an interconnected network of service members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.

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Explore What TRICARE Covers

Article Around MHS
1/30/2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Carnell, 60th Air Mobility Wing public affairs specialist from Travis Air Force Base, California, and his spouse, Micah, pose for a photo with their daughters in Vacaville, California, March 30, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda)

TRICARE offers comprehensive coverage to help you get and stay healthy. Knowing what’s included in this coverage can help you make the most of your benefit and avoid unexpected costs. Here’s how to find out about your TRICARE coverage for medical and pharmacy services.

Beyond Base Boundaries: Travel Team Provide Health Care to Service Members

Article Around MHS
1/29/2024
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In a deployed environment, medical services surface as the guardians of readiness. Beyond healing wounds, these services fortify the resilience of forces and are a critical component in military preparedness. That’s why a team comprised of dental and optometry specialists traveled to provide dental and optometry care for service members within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Allergy/Immunology Fellows from Walter Reed Come Out on Top in FIT Bowl

Article Around MHS
1/29/2024
Army Capts. (Drs.) Andrew Weskamp and Jeremy McMurray, from the National Capital Consortium (NCC) Allergy and Immunology Fellowship program, finished first in the competition among fellows-in-training (FIT) held in Anaheim, California on Nov. 11. The NCC includes graduate medical education (GME) programs at Walter Reed, Uniformed Services University, Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and other military health-care training program in the region.

The FIT Bowl is one the most anticipated events every year during the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting. During the most recent bowl, which celebrated its 32nd anniversary, fellows from Walter Reed walked away with the first-place trophy in the fast-paced, fun “College Bowl” style game contested before a live, enthusiastic audience.

Walter Reed Eye Institute Champions National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Article Around MHS
1/29/2024
As part of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, each January, the Walter Reed Eye Institute (WREI) joins stakeholders in a global 30-day campaign to encourage everyone over 40 to have annual eye exams.

A New Year’s Resolution for All: Protect Your Eyesight with Regular Eye Exams

Meet Tripler’s Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Team

Article Around MHS
1/29/2024
Tripler Army Medical Center’s team of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists is an integral part of the TAMC team, providing anesthesia to patients throughout the hospital.

Tripler Army Medical Center’s team of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists is an integral part of the TAMC team, providing anesthesia to patients throughout the hospital.

Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week

Article Around MHS
1/29/2024
Senior Airman Kaylin Rice, from left, Staff Sgt. Anallely, Mendoza-Cuevas, Tech. Sgt. Clayton Proffer, Maj. Jenifer Mouser, Eduardo Rosado Garcia, and Bro'Derrick Baker, all members of the 66th Medical Squadron Laboratory & Radiology Flight, stand for a photo at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., April 20. The 66th Medical Squadron here is recognizing Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 23 to 29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

The Air Force and 66th Medical Squadron celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Biomedical Sciences Corps by designating the week of Jan. 22-26 as BSC Appreciation Week.

Aptitude Update with Nurse Corps Skill Sustainment Fair at Naval Hospital Bremerton

Article Around MHS
1/29/2024
Competence clarified at Naval Hospital Bremerton…Cmdr. Krystal Chunaco, NHB Directorate of Surgical Services clinic manager receives refresher training on intraosseous devices from Lt. Barbara Kent, NHB Pediatrics Clinic department head, who was also the lead coordinator of the multi-disciplinary and collaborative Nurse Corps Skills Sustainment Fair – billed as a nursing fair for nurses by nurses - held over a two-day period in mid-January 2024. (Photo: Douglas H Stutz)

They came from Urgent Care Clinic, Family Medicine Department, the Main Operating Room and elsewhere, including the command suite. All were welcomed participants at Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Nurse Corps Skills Sustainment Fair – billed as a nursing fair for nurses by nurses - held over a two-day period in mid-January 2024.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth hosts Operating Room Groundbreaking Ceremony

Article Around MHS
1/29/2024
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) hosts an OR (operating room) construction project groundbreaking ceremony, Jan. 18. First up with a sledgehammer to officially start the renovation was Capt. Brian L. Feldman, NMCP director/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Portsmouth (NMRTC) commander.  (Photo: Petty Officer 2nd Class Dylan Kinee)

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth welcomed representatives from J&J Worldwide Services, a facilities services government contractor, for an OR construction project groundbreaking ceremony, Jan. 18.

The 27th Special Operations Medical Group Introduces Specialty Medical Care with the Circuit Riders Program

Article Around MHS
1/29/2024
The 27th SOMDG introduced the Circuit Riders Program to bring in specialty healthcare providers to Cannon AFB.

The 27th Special Operations Medical Group is addressing limited medical specialty care by bringing certified medical specialists to Cannon Air Force Base with the Circuit Rider Program.

Medical Center Breaks New Medical Ground in Thyroid Treatment Therapy

Article Around MHS
1/29/2024
Surgical monitor displays progress of thyroid ablation procedure at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center January 12, 2024. (Department of Defense photo by Kyle Harvey)

Talented physicians from the Ear, Nose, and Throat Medical Service Team at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing one of the first thyroid nodule ablations in the military health system. This groundbreaking procedure showcases the team's extensive training and proficiencies, and represents a major advancement in the field of thyroid medical treatment.

Explore What TRICARE Covers

Article
1/26/2024
Explore What TRICARE Covers

TRICARE offers comprehensive coverage to help you get and stay healthy. Knowing what’s included in this coverage can help you make the most of your benefit and avoid unexpected costs.

Ask the Doc: What’s Up with all the Personal Questions my Doctors Ask?

Article
1/26/2024
Ask the Doc: What’s Up with all the Personal Questions my Doctors Ask?

Our expert, U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Peter Armanas, explains why you are asked personal questions about your physical and mental health at doctors’ appointments.

Conquering Winter Blues: A Personal Triumph

Article Around MHS
1/26/2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaitlin Castillo, 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs journeyman, poses for a portrait illustrating seasonal affective disorder at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 17, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Kaitlin Castilo)

When the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to slow, a silent snowfall signals the start of another isolated winter night. This is sometimes known as seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder.

Dietetics and Dietitians: At the Intersection of Food and Medicine

Article Around MHS
1/25/2024
Just about everyone has a connection with food. It’s a fundamental need, and there’s a science to food that can help people. Dr. Jonathan Scott, Uniformed Services University professor, goes over a recipe with a group of students at the USU culinary lab. The small dining room at USU is used for this experiential opportunity. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jonathan Scott)

Nutrition is more important than ever, and there’s a science to food that can help people. Dr. Jonathan Scott, assistant professor of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University, discusses the benefits of dietetics and nutrition.

Ask the Doc: What are the New Rules for Blood Donations?

Article
1/25/2024
U.S. Army Spc. Saif Al Bayati, a medic with the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, donates blood during the annual Armed Services Blood Program blood drive held at Caserma del Din, Vicenza, Italy, on Sept. 11, 2023. Sponsored by the 173rd Airborne Brigade, Vicenza Red Cross, and USAG Italy, all blood donated to ASBP stays within the military and goes to forward-deployed throughout Europe and Africa, Special Forces, and patients in military hospitals or clinics. Learn how weigh in on new blood donation eligibility, what you can do if you can’t donate blood, and how your actions save lives. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alisha Grezlik)

Our experts weigh in on new blood donation eligibility, what you can do if you can’t donate blood, and how your actions save lives.

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