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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Nov. 27, 2024
For help dealing with the emotional challenges of his vision loss, as well as the daily physical challenges he faced, veteran Charles Alewine, was referred to the Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Blind Rehabilitation Center in Long Beach, California. The BRC offered him the support system he desperately needed.
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Nov. 26, 2024
It’s that time of year again—TRICARE Open Season is here. Open season, which began Nov. 11, runs until Dec. 10. During this period, most beneficiaries with TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make changes to their health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025.
Clinical Practice Guideline
Nov. 26, 2024
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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) Strategic Healthcare Group was directed by the Under Secretary for Health to establish a Prosthetic Clinical Management Program (PCMP). The objectives were to coordinate the development of clinical practice recommendations (CPRs) for prosthetic prescription practices and ...
Fact Sheet
Nov. 26, 2024
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Hearing protector fit testing is a procedure used to quantitively measure the amount of noise reduction a specific hearing protector is providing a user. Fit testing measures the personal attenuation rating (PAR) specific to each individual ear and hearing protector. The PAR is a real-world measurement of the overall attenuation the hearing protector ...
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Nov. 26, 2024
New York Air National Guard medics with the 105th Airlift Wing have begun combat readiness training at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York.
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Nov. 25, 2024
The new 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine is now available. Getting vaccinated helps protect not just you, but also your family members and fellow community members.
Clinical Practice Guideline
Nov. 25, 2024
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Adherence to the treatment guidance on SSNHL found in this CPG can aid in standardization, to a certain extent, and foster value for both the patient and healthcare system. Quality of patient care is of increasing importance in the US healthcare system and will continue to frame important discussions on healthcare utilization and delivery. Diagnosis ...
Clinical Practice Guideline
Nov. 25, 2024
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Adherence to the treatment guidance on SSNHL found in this CPG can aid in standardization, to a certain extent, and foster value for both the patient and healthcare system. Quality of patient care is of increasing importance in the US healthcare system and will continue to frame important discussions on healthcare utilization and delivery. Diagnosis ...
Clinical Practice Guideline
Nov. 25, 2024
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The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation published a clinical practice guideline (CPG) in March of 2019 that defined sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) as: - An acute sensorineural loss of hearing over 72 hours, - A decrease of at least 30 decibels (dB) in three (3) consecutive frequencies, - Audiogram ...
Clinical Practice Guideline
Nov. 25, 2024
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The goal of this CPG is to elevate the awareness of noise threat, the prevalence of hazardous noise exposure, and the symptoms of acoustic trauma for purpose of facilitating early identification and early intervention of acoustic trauma. Improving outcomes for hearing requires developing a trusted surveillance and early referral and reporting system ...
Fact Sheet
Nov. 25, 2024
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Speech Intelligibility graphic of low to high intelligibility at 86dBA
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Nov. 25, 2024
Huddled inside the International Space Station a million feet above the earth’s surface, Kate Rubins decided she wanted to go back.
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Nov. 24, 2024
While transiting the Atlantic Ocean, emergency flight quarters is called aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp. Onboard USS Oak Hill, transiting approximately 20 nautical miles behind Wasp, a sailor’s appendix has burst. Wasp’s flight deck is a flurry of movement as sailors and Marines spring into action, preparing the “alert bird” for take-off. ...
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Nov. 22, 2024
The Medical Readiness Command, West leaders celebrated the exceptional dedication, skill, and resilience of its finest top two-man soldier team by awarding U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dominic Kochen, operating room technician, and U.S. Army Cpl. Nolan Wallace, practical nurse specialist, Brooke Army Medical Center, the 1st place winners of its 2024 Best ...
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Nov. 21, 2024
In this episode of The Monthly Dose you'll hear from DHA Director Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland as she talks about how the DHA Strategy will help drive the transformation of our health care system. She highlights the My Military Health campaign and how you, our DHA teammates, no matter where you're serving, contribute to the success of the campaign. Stay ...
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