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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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What Care at Sea Looks Like

Article Around MHS
1/12/2024
U.S. Navy Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Louis Mountain receives his flu shot from U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Stevie Shavers, from Ravenswood, W.Va., aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, on Oct. 27, 2023. A ship’s medical department is vital to keeping the entire crew healthy and safe during deployments. (Photo by U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jahred Johnson)

A ship’s medical department is a complicated, interwoven group of people with different responsibilities dedicated to the health and well-being of the crew. Ranging from the ship’s nurse to the enlisted corpsman, everyone has a purpose and a mission to complete.

Love, Death, and Regrowth

Article Around MHS
1/12/2024
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Briley, a perianesthesia technician assigned to the 673d Surgical Operations Squadron, poses for a portrait at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Briley uses her personal experiences to help advocate for improved mental health, suicide awareness, and resilience amongst service members. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Briley met the love of her life shortly after arriving at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, her first duty station. After her husband died by suicide, her path to wellness wasn’t a quick or easy one, but she was able to find support in the people and resources around her.

Mental Health Is Health: Depression and Oral Health

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1/11/2024
Mental Health Is Health: Depression and Oral Health

Depression can cause you to neglect your oral health if you aren’t able to motivate yourself to do daily tasks like brushing your teeth and flossing. See how TRICARE can help your mental and oral health.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for North Carolina due to Severe Weather

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1/11/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for North Carolina due to Severe Weather

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in North Carolina may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 19, 2024, due to severe weather.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Sevier County, Tennessee due to Flooding

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1/11/2024
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Sevier County, Tennessee due to Flooding

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Sevier County, Tennessee may receive emergency prescription refills now through Jan. 20, 2024, due to flooding.

Secretary of the Navy Del Toro Names Future Medical Ship USNS Bethesda (EMS 1), Honors Medical Legacy

Article Around MHS
1/11/2024
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro names the future USNS Bethesda (EMS 1), the lead ship of the new EMS class, during a ceremony at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s National Intrepid Center of Excellence.

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.

How the U.S. Army Outfits Wounded Soldiers for Life After Recovery

Article Around MHS
1/11/2024
Adaptive sports equipment, such as wheelchairs for rugby and basketball, are just a portion of the supply chain that soldiers in recovery use to thrive into their future as they overcome a wound, injury, or illness. (Photo by Mary Therese Griffin/Army Recovery Care Program)

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."

The Armed Services Blood Program Thanks Supporters During National Blood Donor Month

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1/10/2024
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 is grateful for all the support it has received from donors and supporters in 2023.  (credit: Swati Agane)

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.

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.

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