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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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Yokota Medics Make Moves in Aeromedical Evacuation Exercise

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10/30/2023
Airmen from the 374th Medical Group lift a simulated patient into a medical transport vehicle during exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2023. Securing each affected patient into the medical transport was the final action the Airmen completed before departing the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

Evacuations and mass casualty scenarios are designed to mirror real-world crises, offering Yokota Airmen an opportunity to improve their emergency response skills while fortifying base readiness and resilience.

Clinicians Leaders Regroup During Recruiting Mental Health Summit

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Lt. Col. Ryan Gough, 66th Medical Squadron chief of Aerospace Medicine, briefs joint attendees during an all-service recruiting summit at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Sept. 29. The summit was the second meeting of leaders from across New England and New York to address the needs of recruiters in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

Mental Health professionals from the 66th Medical Squadron hosted an all-service summit here Sept. 28 to forge a way ahead in supporting recruiters and their families.

Medical Town Hall Reveals New Translator Program, Electronic Health Record

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Col. Jeremy Johnson, commander of U.S. Army Medical Department Activity–Japan, answers a question during a medical town hall at the Camp Zama Community Club, Japan, Aug. 29, 2023. The meeting announced a new health care option for civilians and the rollout of an electronic health record system, among other updates. (photo: Sean Kimmons)

U.S. Army Medical Department Activity–Japan announced a new health care option for civilians and the rollout of an electronic health record system during a town hall Aug. 29.

Uniformed Services University President Jonathan Woodson Presented American College of Surgeons Award for Distinguished Lifetime Military Contributions

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10/30/2023
American College of Surgeons President Dr. E. Christopher Ellison presents the ACS Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award to USU President Dr. Jonathan Woodson on Oct. 22, 2023.  (Screenshot photo captured by Cathy Hemelt, USU)

Uniformed Services University President Dr. Jonathan Woodson received the American College of Surgeons award for his “unrelenting commitment to the advancement of military surgical care.”

The Team Behind the Team of 2023 Medical Readiness Command-West Best Medic Competition

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Sgt 1st Class Zachary Harrison, an event planner for the 2023 Medical Readiness Command-West Best Medic Competition, provides details of an event to a Best Medic Competitor. Harrison is assigned to the Evans Army Community Hospital Radiology Department. (Photo By Gino Mattorano)

When the 2023 Medical Readiness Command-West Best Medic Competition winning team crossed the finish line, they did so with the support of more than 150 cadre and support staff who planned and executed every phase of the competition.

Dover Air Force Base Warm Zone Team, Final Line of Defense for Healthcare Workers

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10/30/2023
The Warm Zone team is made up of 30 Airmen from throughout the 436th Medical Group. In the event of an incident or an accident involving CBRN agents, the Warm Zone team has 20 minutes to don their protective equipment and set up for decontamination operations.

Living and working on any military installation brings with it the real-life threat of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear hazards. These hazards can come in many forms, from accidental spills to deliberate attacks. Regardless of the scenario, the Airmen of the Dover Air Force Base Warm Zone team stand ready to ensure health care workers can treat the wounded without becoming casualties themselves.

Military Health and Readiness Improved through Collaboration with Small Business

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Military personnel face significant musculoskeletal injuries, particularly ankle injuries, which can lead to training disruptions, costly medical attrition, and affect military readiness. (Photo: Staff Sgt. Kelsey Martinez, 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs)

In the course of their duties, many military personnel, including Security Forces personnel, parachutists, Air Force Basic Military Trainees (BMTs), and Special Operators, often endure significant physical stress on their lower body joints and soft tissues.

Soldiers Learn to Regulate Emotions with Horses and Equine-Assisted Group Psychotherapy

Article Around MHS
10/30/2023
Kelly Moss, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Command Psychologist HQ TRADOC Surgeon’s Office, and a designated Dream Catchers Equine Specialist monitors Soldiers as they interact with horses during a therapy session. (Photo By Andrew Brown)

Assisted therapy has been gaining popularity in recent years as a complementary approach to traditional talk therapy for mental health treatment.

Brooke Army Medical Center Now Offers Forensic Health Care Services to Sexual Assault Victims

Article Around MHS
10/27/2023
Jennifer Lopez, forensic health care program manager, talks with a patient in an exam room

Brooke Army Medical Center now has a specially trained team who can provide forensic health care services to service members and beneficiaries who are the victims of sexual assault or other abuse.

Military Health System Pediatric Cancer Centers Streamline Care, Improve Patient Outcomes

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10/26/2023
Military Health System Pediatric Cancer Centers Streamline Care, Improve Patient Outcomes

Pediatric cancer care at the Military Health System’s six cancer specialty centers produces high survival rates.

Department of Defense Substance Abuse Education Campaigns Offer Resources, Support to Service Members

Article Around MHS
10/26/2023
Department of Defense graphic illustration courtesy of YouCanQuit2, Own Your Limits and Too Much to Lose, campaign sites

In February 2007, the Department of Defense originally launched the YouCanQuit2 educational campaign, now aligned with the Defense Health Agency, with the mission of helping service members and their loved ones quit tobacco.

One Team, One Mission: Nurses Supplement Active Duty Medical Personnel at Ramstein Air Base

Article Around MHS
10/26/2023
U.S. Air Force aeromedical evacuation technicians and a nurse gather for a pre-brief before clinical simulator training at Ramstein Air Base

Two mental health nurses assigned to the 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron trained with the Deployment Transition Center and the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from July 13 to Aug. 5, 2023, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. During that time, U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Waller and U.S. Army Maj. Anthony Niederriter brought the skills and perspectives of Reserve citizen airmen to an active duty environment.

Department of Defense-VA Partnership Allows Veteran Surgeries at Naval Hospital

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10/26/2023
Sign that says "VA Ambulatory Surgery Entrance"

DOD partners with Department of Veterans Affairs for veteran surgeries by VA clinicians at Naval Hospital Pensacola VA clinic.

Three Brooke Army Medical Center Staff Members Honored as Heroes of Military Medicine

Article Around MHS
10/25/2023
 U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Michael Wirt, Brooke Army Medical Center department of radiology chief, poses for a photo with BAMC Commander Army Col. Mark Stackle and retired Army Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Joseph Caravalho Jr., Henry M. Jackson Foundation president and CEO

Three Brooke Army Military Center staff members received the Heroes of Military Medicine San Antonio award from the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc., Oct. 12.

From Ship to Shore—Navy Medicine Gets Real, and Better, About Patient Movement

Article Around MHS
10/25/2023
Navy Medicine Seal

Even under ideal conditions, the urgent or emergent movement of ill or injured sailors and Marines from ship to shore can be a complex operation. These transfers can occur at night and in poor weather conditions, adding an extra layer of challenges.

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