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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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TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 49 Florida Counties due to Storm Damage

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1/10/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 49 Florida Counties due to Storm Damage

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.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 11 New Jersey Counties due to Storm Damage

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1/10/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 11 New Jersey Counties due to Storm Damage

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.

Charting a Course of Compassionate Care in the Blue Pacific

Article Around MHS
1/10/2024
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Steven Zea, a deployed health services technician, observes operations aboard the USCGC Myrtle Hazard in the Coral Sea off Papua New Guinea on Aug. 25, 2023, during a 46-day expeditionary patrol. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir)

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.

TRICARE 2023 Year in Review: Digital Tools, Demonstration Projects, New Benefits, and More

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1/10/2024
2023 was a big year for TRICARE. New benefits, pharmacy changes, and updates on pilots and demonstrations were just a few of the health plan updates that help improve health care for the entire family. (Photo by Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph Morgan)

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.

What To Know Before Getting Care With Your TRICARE Plan

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1/9/2024
What To Know Before Getting Care With Your TRICARE Plan

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.

Naval Medical Center San Diego Director, Nurse Share Unique Connection

Article Around MHS
1/9/2024
U.S. Navy Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, left, Naval Medical Center San Diego director, poses with U.S. Navy Ens. Sarah Martin, a nurse at NMCSD. Adriano delivered Martin at NMCSD in 1999. (Photo by Marcelo Calero/Naval Medical Center San Diego)

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.

The Art of Healing: Creating A Safe Space for Pediatric Cancer Patients

Article Around MHS
1/8/2024
Sara Cantrell, a pediatric art therapist with the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s pediatric hematology oncology clinic, stands in front of the art cabinet. (Photo by James Black/Walter Reed National Military Medical Center)

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.

Military Mental Health and Building Resilience in 2023

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1/8/2024
Military Mental Health and Building Resilience in 2023

Mental health access and stigma reduction were a major theme for 2023 in the Military Health System: The Year in Review.

Ask the Doc: How Does MHS GENESIS Improve Patient Safety?

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1/5/2024
MHS GENESIS, the advanced electronic health record, has features that help improve safety and quality care for patients. (Photo: Robyn Mincher)

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.

'Call for Abstracts' Opens for 2024 MHS Research Symposium

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1/5/2024
'Call for Abstracts' Opens for 2024 MHS Research Symposium

Abstracts for the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium are due by Feb. 21, 2024.

U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity Team Marks 2023 Successes, Sets Stage for 2024 and Beyond

Article Around MHS
1/5/2024
Team members with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity gather for a group photo on Dec. 6, 2023.  (U.S. Army Photo by Cameron E. Parks)

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.

Military Remained Focused on Brain Health, Injuries in 2023

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1/5/2024
Military Remained Focused on Brain Health, Injuries in 2023

The Military Health System remained committed to warfighter brain health in 2023, spearheading advancements in training, technology, and care.

Ready to Quit Tobacco? TRICARE Has You Covered

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1/4/2024
Ready To Quit Tobacco? TRICARE Has You Covered

Although quitting tobacco can be difficult, saying goodbye to cigarettes and chewing tobacco has many health benefits. If you’ve decided to kick the habit, TRICARE covers products and services to help you become tobacco-free.

Leveraging Emerging Technology to Detect Biothreats Subject of Recent Summit

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1/4/2024
Leveraging Emerging Technology to Detect Biothreats Subject of Recent Summit

The Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division’s Global Emerging Infections Surveillance branch hosted its first Next-Generation Sequencing Summit in Silver Spring, Maryland. Attendees included representatives from the GEIS network of global partner laboratories and other U.S. government agencies. AFHSD is a division of Defense Health Agency Public Health.

Scott Air Force Base Recognized for its Osteopathic Residency Program

Article Around MHS
1/4/2024
U.S. Air Force Maj. Julie Creech-Organ, 375th Healthcare Operations Squadron director of osteopathic education (left), and Lt. Col. Pamela Hughes, the unit’s military programs director, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, on Dec. 21, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Violette Hosack)

A Scott Air Force Base initiative is transforming the way U.S. Air Force osteopathic medical residents receive their training via a new family medicine residency program.

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