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Limb Salvage, Reconstruction, Restoration Care are at the Core of Provider Training
Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence hosts monthly education series for providers, with next one on April 24, 2024.
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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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EIDS Completes Largest Data Migration in DHA History to Date
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PQNS is a digital system designed to optimize the patient queuing process. The traditional scene of patients languishing in crowded waiting rooms, unsure of when their turn will come, is becoming a thing of the past. Adding PQNS enables military hospitals and clinics to shift to a more patient-centric approach.
The Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Behavioral Health Department, along with 10 other Defense Health Agency military medical treatment facilities, wrapped up a six-month Defense Health Agency Targeted Care Pilot program on Oct. 31.
“Headin’ down south to the land of the pines, I’m thumbin’ my way into North Caroline…” sang Sal Gonzalez, who began a presentation at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport by reciting a few verses of country star Darius Rucker’s “Wagon Wheel.”
As a spouse of a service member who has suffered a traumatic brain injury, you may be experiencing a range of emotions. It is important to allow yourself to feel every emotion that surfaces and attend to your own needs. Here are some strategies to consider as you prepare to take on your new role as a caregiver to your spouse.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are values increasingly recognized as crucial in various sectors, including health care education. For Wright, these values are more than just popular buzzwords—they form the foundation of her work. She champions an inclusive approach in health care education to reduce bias, promote fair treatment, and ensure accessibility to all, regardless of their background.
We’re checking in with Space Delta 1 to meet U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Koye Tsosie, 21st Medical Group health administrator, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
A simulated M-4 rifle charging handle fashioned by an occupational therapy team at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and refined by Fort Campbell’s EagleWerx Applied Tactical Innovation Center may gain broader use in other military hospitals and clinics after a senior Defense Health Agency official saw it demonstrated.
The College of American Pathologists (CAP) recently reaccredited the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) after an extensive document review and an on-site visit by some of the country's best pathologists. It's all part of a process every two years to ensure that CAP-certified labs meet strenuous public safety and medical excellence standards.
A new Department of Defense policy recognizes the private nature of mental health care and is part of a larger DOD effort to reduce the stigma that is often associated with seeking help for mental health.
The Food and Drug Administration issued guidance in May of 2023 for blood donors, removing and adjusting some long-standing deferrals. In addition, the FDA is now recommending moving towards an individualized risk-based approach when determining donor eligibility.
Womack Army Medical Center has a 118-vehicle fleet, the third largest in the Defense Health Agency. One of those vehicles does more than get a person or cargo to their destination.
March is annually observed as Brain Injury Awareness Month (BIAM), and the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, along with the entire Military Health System (MHS), places emphasize on protecting the brain, as well as seeking treatment for brain injuries, every day.
Rather than being considered a specific disease, the National Institute on Aging defines dementia as a general term for a range of neurological conditions that affect the brain and get worse over time. It includes losing the ability to remember, think, and reason to levels that affect your everyday life and activities.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is pleased to announce that researchers from the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) will present a groundbreaking study on diagnosing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) during the 2023 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) taking place Aug. 14-17, 2023 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida.
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