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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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Army Distributes Nearly 1.4 Million Vaccines to Combat Expected Annual Flu Spike

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11/8/2023
Leaders and soldiers receive their influenza vaccination as the annual flu shot campaign kicks off at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence headquarters at Fort Novosel, Alaska, on Oct. 18, 2023. (Photo by Kelly Morris/U.S. Army)

The cooler temperatures of fall traditionally usher in yearly influenza spikes all around the globe, and this year is expected to be much of the same. To help protect soldiers this flu season, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Distribution Operations Center expects to distribute nearly 1.4 million doses of vaccine this flu season.

Sarah Bernstein: Illuminating the Path of Nursing with Kindness

Article Around MHS
11/8/2023
Sarah Bernstein, RN, MS, AOCN, stands as a beacon of unwavering dedication and compassionate care for her patients. Her 37-year-long career is a testament to the transformative power of a nurse, and her path to nursing is rooted in a moment of clarity that forever changed the course of her life.

In the corridors of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), a nurse quietly goes about her duties, but the story of her journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

Know Your 2024 TRICARE Health Plan Costs

Article Around MHS
11/8/2023
Understanding the updated costs of your TRICARE health plan can help you prepare for TRICARE Open Season.

With a new year fast approaching, you may see changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting on Jan. 1, 2024. These costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Two North Carolina Counties due to Asheville Fire

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11/7/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Two North Carolina Counties due to Asheville Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two North Carolina counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 16, 2023, due to the Asheville Fire.

Ask the Doc: Finding Resources in a New Location

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11/7/2023
Ask the Doc: Finding Resources in a New Location

Moving is a major part of military life, and it can be hard to start over again in a new location. Many wounded warriors, their family members, and caregivers face the same issue. Here are resources to help you settle in.

Innovative Hearing Injury Therapies Help Doctors Improve Patient Outcomes

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11/7/2023
Innovative Hearing Injury Therapies Help Doctors Improve Patient Outcomes

Two experts from the Defense Health Agency’s Hearing Center of Excellence recently updated military health providers on these developments during a briefing during the September 2023 Clinical Community Speaker Series, provided by the DHA Continuing Education Program Office. The series offers continuing education credits and helps ensure health care professionals actively treating military patients are afforded the latest in evidence-based professional development in order to improve health and build readiness across the Military Health System.

Veterans Day: Military Health System Honors Medical Valor Under Fire

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11/7/2023
Veterans Day: Military Health System Honors Medical Valor Under Fire

Profiles of some who received the highest honor for valor and service, and why it matters this Veterans Day.

Sustaining a Lifeline for the Frontline Means an Increased Need for Blood Donations

Article Around MHS
11/7/2023
Service members and Department of Defense civilian employees donate blood at a blood drive outside Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune on Sept. 8, 2023.The Armed Services Blood Program at NMCCL hosts monthly blood drives at locations across Marine Corps Installations East to increase the store of blood units that are utilized for care of active-duty military, their families, and retirees. (Courtesy photo)

The Armed Services Blood Program helps ensure mission readiness for injured military personnel in need of blood and functions as the military’s only blood program. Aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the ASBP operates out of the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Blood Donor Center.

59th Medical Wing's Own Honored with Aerospace Medical Association Fellowship

Article Around MHS
11/6/2023
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dr. Paul M. Sherman, was recently honored with a fellowship for his exceptional contributions to aerospace medicine at the 2023 Aerospace Medical Association's 93rd Annual Scientific Meeting. (Courtesy photo)

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dr. Paul M. Sherman, was recently honored with a fellowship for his exceptional contributions to aerospace medicine at the 2023 Aerospace Medical Association's 93rd Annual Scientific Meeting.

Physical Therapy Specialist's Thirst for Improvement Helps Others Heal

Article Around MHS
11/6/2023
U.S. Army Spc. Joelle Pamplona, physical therapy specialist, provides joint mobilization treatment on a patient at Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Pamplona helps veterans, soldiers and their families recover from various injuries. (Courtesy Photo)

Each day U.S. Army Spc. Joelle Pamplona, a physical therapy specialist, heads into the Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington to help veterans, soldiers and their families heal.

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

Article Around MHS
11/6/2023
Jennifer Lopez, forensic health care program manager, talks with a patient in an exam room designated specifically for the forensic health care program at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Oct. 4, 2023. Forensic health care examiners are specially trained to provide comprehensive treatment to victims of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and domestic abuse. (DOD photo by Jason W. Edwards)

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

Walter Reed Hosts Transplant Summit to Foster Greater Collaboration Among Health Care Providers Domestically and Internationally

Article Around MHS
11/6/2023
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted a transplant summit featuring surgeons from the Defense Health Agency community.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center hosted a transplant summit featuring surgeons from the Defense Health Agency community, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), and the private sector, all sharing insights on saving more lives by creating a larger network of potential organ donors.

Walter Reeds Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Dresses Babies for First Halloween

Article Around MHS
11/6/2023
 Inside Walter Reed’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), newborn babies bedecked in festive costumes smiled for their parents and nurses, clamoring for lunch and a Halloween treat.

Newborn babies bedecked in festive costumes smiled for their parents and nurses, clamoring for lunch and a Halloween treat. Walter Reed’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) “Trick or Treat” extravaganza, organized by the NICU’s “Sunshine Committee” celebrated milestones for all to enjoy.

Cherry Point Community Runs for a Cure

Article Around MHS
11/6/2023
The Cherry Point community gathered Friday, October 27 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023 with a five-kilometer run / walk at the base’s Lanham Field. (Photo By Thomas Cieslak)

The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered Friday, October 27 to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023.

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Hosts Team Challenge for Physical Therapy Month

Article Around MHS
11/6/2023
Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital highlighted the important role physical therapy plays in the prevention and recovery of injuries with a Physical Therapy Month team challenge, Oct. 23 in the rehabilitation gym at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana military medical treatment facility. (Courtesy Photo: Jeff Stuhlman, BJACH management service specialist)

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital highlighted the important role physical therapy plays in the prevention and recovery of injuries with a Physical Therapy Month team challenge, Oct. 23 in the rehabilitation gym at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana military medical treatment facility.

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