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9 Military Hospitals Receive Highest Leapfrog Grade for Safe, High-Quality Care
Defense Health Agency is the first federal health system to participate in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade program—receiving an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for nine military hospitals and clinics.
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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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There are many moving parts to the Army Recovery Care Program, not the least of which is adaptive reconditioning. This includes equipment and logistics for soldiers who want to recover and overcome their wounds, injury, or illness. “Part of our job is to help coaches, logistics folks, etc., work together to ensure our units and soldiers have the best equipment available to use."
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Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro honored the history and community of health care professionals of Naval Support Activity Bethesda, by naming a future Bethesda-class Expeditionary Medical Ship USNS Bethesda (EMS 1), during a ceremony at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s National Intrepid Center of Excellence.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 11 New Jersey counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 16, 2024, due to storm damage.
In a 1969 proclamation signed by President Richard Nixon, January was designated as National Blood Donor Month to create a time to thank those who have donated throughout the past year and to address the decrease in donations during the winter season. The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) is grateful for all the support it has received from donors and supporters in 2023.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 49 Florida counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 19, 2024, due to storm damage.
In the vast oceanic stretches of the U.S. Coast Guard's 14th District and the Blue Pacific, skilled medical personnel like U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Zea on fast response cutters, especially during expeditionary patrols, is not just a necessity; it's a lifeline.
2023 was a big year for TRICARE. New benefits, pharmacy changes, and updates on pilots and demonstrations were just a few of the major stories.
Did you or a family member recently enroll in a TRICARE health plan or change plans? Now is a good time to review how to get care with your plan.
In 1999, U.S. Navy Lts. Brett and Kathy Stevens were U.S. Navy Supply Officers stationed in San Diego when they received news that they would be welcoming their second child in the winter. Their daughter—who is now a nurse at Naval Medical Center San Diego—was delivered by then-U.S. Navy Lt. Elizabeth Adriano, now the director of the hospital.
Like most aspiring artists, Sara Cantrell envisioned creating paintings, drawings, and sculptures that provoked curiosity and conversations. Seeking to make a career of her artistic talent—and leaning towards a career as an academic—she earned a bachelor’s in fine art from Anderson University and a master’s in art therapy from George Washington University.
Mental health access and stigma reduction were a major theme for 2023 in the Military Health System: The Year in Review.
Abstracts for the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium are due by Feb. 21, 2024.
The Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application worked for what we needed back in 2002. Since then, technology and requirements have changed significantly—and the platform could not keep up. When the Department of Defense set out to replace AHLTA and the other legacy EHR systems, the primary requirement was two-fold: first, patient safety is paramount; and second, ensure all capabilities from the legacy systems are met.
As 2023 drew to a close, team members with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, or USAMMDA, at Fort Detrick, Maryland, reflected on their achievements while preparing for 2024.
The Military Health System remained committed to warfighter brain health in 2023, spearheading advancements in training, technology, and care.
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