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Military Health Expert Clarifies ‘No Pain No Gain’ Workout Myths
Injuries are the leading reason for military medical visits each year. Department of Defense active duty service members require medical treatment for injuries almost 5 million times each year (for around 1.5 million individual injuries). Injuries cost millions of lost duty and training days, and billions of dollars each year.
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U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka hosted a nursing student exchange with Yokohama City University at U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Aug 7th to strengthen medical partnerships with their host nation counterparts.
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Hold the press! For the first time in a long time, the Branch Health Clinic of U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Yokosuka aboard Fleet Activities Chinhae has a full-time dentist. Lieutenant Ryan Twaddle recently arrived here to attend to the dental needs of the base.
Col. Jolanda L.J. Walker assumed duties as commander, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Fort Leavenworth, and director, Munson Army Health Center, from Col. Michael Shane Mendenhall during a change of command ceremony on Fort Leavenworth, Aug. 16, 2024.
A recent life change led one Navy couple to make a big decision that changed the dynamics of their family forever.
The strength of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point is in the Physical Therapy Department.
Capt. Patrick Fitzpatrick was relieved by Capt. Karla M. Lepore during an official ceremony at Naval Undersea Warfare Center auditorium, proceeded by his retirement after 32 years of active duty service.
While out on a hike with her daughter, Robin Campbell, a military spouse, experienced what she calls her “aha moment.” “I was struggling, and my daughter looked down at me with such pity in her eyes.” Campbell then vowed to get healthy.
Recently, staff at Weed Army Community Hospital were introduced to one of the most advanced and realistic medical training tools available: the Cut Suit.
The 2024 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium kicked off in Dallas, Texas, with Patrick (Pat) Flanders, chief information officer for the Defense Health Agency, touching on the Department of Defense’s efforts to modernize health care, providing enterprise intelligence and data solutions, and looking to the future.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 28 Pennsylvania counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 30, 2024, due to Tropical Storm Debby.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Hawaii County, Hawaii, may receive emergency prescription refills now through Sept. 2, 2024, due to Tropical Storm Hone.
The dedication to service of three Armed Forces Medical Examiner System members at Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Delaware, shows their commitment to something greater than themselves—both within the walls of their workplace and outside in the communities they serve. Three examples of this selflessness are Kenton Ellis, logistics warehouse superintendent, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alyssa Williams, the senior enlisted leader, and U.S. Army Spc. Kaylaporsche Harley, a mortuary specialist.
Do you have a new prescription you need to fill? Or maybe you’ve been taking the same drug for years. Knowing these TRICARE Pharmacy Program terms can help you get the medications you need at the right price.
The Army Recovery Care Program, formerly Warrior Care and Transition, was a beacon of hope thirteen years ago for Retired U.S. Army 1st Lt. Cameron Kerr, who was injured in an explosion while deployed that would eventually lead to a left leg below-the-knee amputation. The program that helped Kerr recover and overcome is where he now works.
The Botswana Defence Force, in partnership with the Mahalapye District Health Management Team, conducted an impactful medical civic action program to deliver care in rural communities. The effort was held in conjunction with exercise Southern Accord, a military training exercise executed by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa.
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