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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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Boy Bitten by Shark Thanks Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune for Care

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6/26/2024
Boy who suffered shark attack is surrounded by his team of health care professionals at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune.

Blayne Brown was enjoying the last day of summer vacation with family when he was bitten by a shark in waist-deep water off the coast of North Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Yakima County, Washington, due to Wildfire

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6/25/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Yakima County, Washington, due to Wildfire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Yakima County, Washington, may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 4, 2024, due to the Slide Ranch wildfire.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 27 Iowa Counties due to Flooding

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6/25/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 27 Iowa Counties due to Flooding

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 27 Iowa counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 2, 2024, due to flooding.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 4 South Dakota Counties due to Flooding

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6/25/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 4 South Dakota Counties due to Flooding

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four South Dakota counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 5, 2024, due to flooding.

Commentary: Understanding PTSD, Getting Effective Treatment

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6/25/2024
Commentary: Understanding PTSD, Getting Effective Treatment

Post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that may develop following a traumatic event in which a person is exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. PTSD can be treated, and symptoms can be reduced. The military’s use of its updated 2023 PTSD treatment guidelines will further improve the outlook of PTSD patients.

Get Your TRICARE For Life Answers at June 27 Facebook Event

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6/20/2024
Get Your TRICARE For Life Answers at June 27 Facebook Event

Will you or a family member be eligible for Medicare soon? Do you already have TRICARE For Life, or will you be eligible soon? Join us Thursday, June 27, at 1 p.m. ET on TRICARE’s Facebook page for a live event to learn about TFL.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 2 New Mexico Counties due to Wildfire

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6/18/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 2 New Mexico Counties due to Wildfire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two New Mexico counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 28, 2024, due to the South Fork wildfire.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Two Iowa Counties due to Severe Weather

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6/17/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Two Iowa Counties due to Severe Weather

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two Iowa counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 24, 2024, due to severe weather.

Defense Health Agency Collaborates to Create DHA Academy, Strengthen Workforce

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6/17/2024
DHA Academy Graphic

The Defense Health Agency Academy was created to consolidate all staff development, educational and training opportunities in one, easily searchable location from across the Military Health System.

TRICARE Expands Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers to Include Sarasota County, Florida, due to Flooding

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6/17/2024
TRICARE Expands Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers to Include Sarasota County, Florida, due to Flooding

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Sarasota County, Florida, may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 22, 2024, due to flooding. This is in addition to Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties.

Studies Show Military Eye Injuries can Cause Cataracts, Vision Loss

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6/17/2024
Studies Show Military Eye Injuries can Cause Cataracts, Vision Loss

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide and in the United States, with an estimated 20-30 million Americans who have been diagnosed with cataracts, according to the National Institutes of Health.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Los Angeles County, California, due to Wildfire

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6/17/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Los Angeles County, California, due to Wildfire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Los Angeles County, California, may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 27, 2024, due to the Gorman wildfire.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County, Arizona, due to Wildfire

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6/17/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County, Arizona, due to Wildfire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Maricopa County, Arizona, may receive emergency prescription refills now through June 23, 2024, due to the Rose Wildfire.

U.S. Navy Officers Honored for Health Information Technology Excellence

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6/15/2024
U.S. Navy Officers Honored for Health Information Technology Excellence

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdrs. “Gean” Boca and Raben Talvo receive CIO award, and ACHE Early Career Executive award, respectively, for their health IT expertise and contributions.

New Patient Resources Section on TRICARE Website

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6/14/2024
New Patient Resources Section on TRICARE Website

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Check out the new Patient Resources section on tricare.mil. This section makes it easy to find forms, track your health records, learn about disaster alerts, and more.

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