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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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Winter Safety: Stay Warm

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12/19/2023
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If you previously had hypothermia, frostbite, chilblains, or immersion foot, you are more susceptible for another cold injury. Before braving the cold for extended time – make sure you are hydrated, have eaten enough, and are dressed in layers. #defensepublichealth #wintersafety www.Health.mil/WinterSafety

Winter Safety: Hazards

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12/19/2023
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Military personnel and outdoor workers are more likely to be exposed to cold, windy, and wet conditions. Be aware of personal factors that increase risk and know the early signs and symptoms of cold injuries. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/discond/cip/Pages/default.aspx

Winter Safety: Conditions

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12/19/2023
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Military personnel and outdoor workers are more likely to be exposed to cold, windy, and wet conditions. Be aware of personal factors that increase risk and know the early signs and symptoms of cold injuries. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/discond/cip/Pages/default.aspx

Happy Holidays

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12/19/2023
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From all of us at the Defense Health Agency. Happy Holidays! We wish you a safe, joyful, and healthy holiday season.

Winter Safety: Frostbite

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12/19/2023
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Frostbite is a cold injury that commonly occurs on the face (cheeks, nose), ears, fingers, and toes. Take breaks to allow these areas to warm, change to dry clothing, and monitor for signs. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/discond/cip/Pages/Cold-Weather-Casualties-and-Injuries.aspx#Hypothermia-1 #defensepublichealth #wintersafety

Winter Safety Cold Weather Injuries 1

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12/19/2023
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Cold weather injuries occur when the body cannot maintain necessary warmth. As temperatures decrease and winds increase, the danger escalates. Dress in layers and change out of damp clothing to reduce risk. #defensepublichealth #wintersafety www.Health.mil/WinterSafety

Winter Safety: Cold Weather 2

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12/19/2023
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When temperatures drop, the risk of cold weather injuries increases. A CWI can be serious – data show a CWI result in about 5 lost duty days per Soldier. Take precautions to prevent cold weather injuries. https://phc.amedd.army.mil/topics/discond/cip/Pages/default.aspx #DefensePublicHealth #coldweathersafety.

Building Promise and Possibilities for Junior Medical Evacuation Pilots

Article Around MHS
12/19/2023
U.S. Army Capt. Zachary Herbert-Burns poses near a HH-60M Black Hawk after completing a flight session. (Photo Courtesy of Capt. Zachary Herbert-Burns).

Childhood dreams and a passion for life-saving service has inspired three medical evacuation pilots at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s Aeromedical Research Laboratory to become what they longed for as young Soldiers – to serve as mentors for aeromedical evacuation officers.

A Soldier's Journey to Walk Again: A Story of Hope and Resilience

Article Around MHS
12/19/2023
Saron Om, a physical therapist at Womack Army Medical Center gives U.S. Army Sgt. William Keelan, cues to improve walking movement patterns and assist with recovery from any loss of balance as Koda his service dog stands by. Keelan is an accident victim assigned to the Soldier Recovery Unit Fort Liberty. (Photo by Keisha Frith/Womack Army Medical Center)

Accident victim remains hopeful as he receives treatment at the Womack Army Medical Center physical therapy clinic.

Medical Education and Training Campus Pharmacy Training Lab Named in Honor of Late Program Director

Article Around MHS
12/19/2023
An outpatient pharmacy training laboratory in the Medical Education and Training Campus Pharmacy Technician program was dedicated in honor of U.S. Air Force Col. John Catoe, METC's second pharmacy training program director who passed away unexpectedly last year, during a ceremony on Dec. 8., 2023 (Courtesy Photo)

The pharmacy technician program at the Medical Education and Training Campus officially named its outpatient pharmacy training laboratory in a ceremony December 8, 2023.

Military Health System Leaders Discuss Leveraging Technology to Improve Patient Care at First-Ever Summit

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12/18/2023
Military Health System Leaders Discuss Leveraging Technology to Improve Patient Care at First-Ever Summit

The future of technology in health care was the topic of the day at the Digital Health Transformation Summit in Bethesda, Maryland, Dec. 6-7.

Sailors Enhance Medical Expeditionary Training with New Program

Article Around MHS
12/18/2023
Sailors are trained in basic aseptic techniques, focusing on the proper preparation and maintenance of a sterile field.

Each month, Sailors at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Charleston attend Fleet Readiness and Operational Sustainment Training (FROST), which provides a basic understanding and skill set related to operational and expeditionary medical platforms.

European Best Medic Competition 2023 Concludes

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12/18/2023
U.S. Soldiers run for a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear exercise during European Best Medic Competition at Grafenwoehr, Germany, on Dec. 7, 2023.  (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. William Kuang)

U.S. soldiers and NATO partners participated in the European Best Medic Competition in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Dec. 4 to 8, 2023.

Walter Reed’s Department of Pediatrics Wins Multiple Awards at 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

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12/18/2023
Walter Reed’s Department of Pediatrics provides patient-focused medical care from infancy through all stages of adolescence, championing pediatric wellness and nutrition by hosting a Healthy Habits Support Group to combat childhood obesity.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center proudly announces that ten current residents, fellows, faculty, and alums received awards at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference recently held in Washington, D.C.

Defense Health Network, Medical Readiness Command, West Leverage Resources to Improve Patient Care

Article Around MHS
12/18/2023
 Staff Sgt. Adolfo Uribe, outpatient pulmonary services noncommissioned officer in charge for William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas conducts a pulmonary functions test on Jen'et Celestine Dec. 11 at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Johnson, Louisiana. (Photo: Jean Graves)

William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas answered the call for assistance by providing two respiratory specialists, Staff Sgt. Adolfo Uribe, and Sgt. Christopher Allen to support patient care at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Johnson, Louisiana.

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