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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Lyster Army Health Clinic Achieves Highest Level of Cybersecurity Protection

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11/3/2023
Lyster Army Health Clinic Achieves Highest Level of Cybersecurity Protection

Lyster Army Medical Center is one of three military hospitals and clinics to pass a rigorous cyber protection assessment in fiscal year 2023.

Finding the American Dream: Uniformed Services University Program Director Remembers Family’s Journey from Colombia

Article Around MHS
11/3/2023
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christian Betancourt received his doctorate in health services research from George Mason University in three years and graduated with honors. Earlier this year, Betancourt came to work at Uniformed Services University as an assistant professor for the Master of Health Administration program before taking the reins as program director earlier this year. (Courtesy Photo)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Christian Betancourt, program director for the Master of Health Administration and Policy program at the Uniformed Services University, recalls his journey to pursue a better future.

U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity Team’s Strategic Planning Meeting Paves the Way for Optimizing Support to the Warfighter

Article Around MHS
11/3/2023
U.S. Army Col. Andy Nuce, commander of U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, speaks during a command strategic planning meeting in Frederick, Maryland, on Oct. 19, 2023. USAMMDA, the DOD’s premier developer of world-class military medical capabilities, develops, delivers, and fields critical drugs, vaccines, biologics, devices, and medical support equipment to protect and preserve the lives of warfighters across the globe. (Photo by Cameron E. Parks/U.S. Army)

Team members with U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity attended a command strategic planning meeting, Oct. 18-19, 2023, in Frederick, Maryland.

The New(ish) Military Electronic Healthcare System MHS GENESIS Deploys for the Eighteenth Time To The Indo-Pacific Region

Article Around MHS
11/3/2023
Sailors from USNMRTC Okinawa enjoys cake the morning of the MHS GENESIS launch. (Photo: Isaac Savitz)

Just like seventeen times before, U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa “flipped the switch” and sunset an aging system to bring on MHS GENESIS, the new electronic health record and business process.

Defense Health Agency Works to Prevent Health Worker Burnout, Build Supportive Community

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11/2/2023
Defense Health Agency Works to Prevent Health Worker Burnout, Build Supportive Community

The Defense Health Agency hosted a virtual panel, “Taking Care of Each Other: Building a Stronger DHA Community,” to address employee health and wellness and the importance of community across the DHA on Sept. 28, 2023.

Defense Health Agency Launches Nursing Awards Program for 2024

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11/2/2023
Defense Health Agency Launches Nursing Awards Program for 2024

The Defense Health Agency will recognize the finest nursing personnel within the Department of Defense and DHA beginning in 2024.

Defense Health Agency Recognized for Supporting Military Families

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11/2/2023
Defense Health Agency Recognized for Supporting Military Families

The Defense Health Agency was awarded the Civil Leadership Award by Blue Star Families at an awards ceremony in Washington D.C. on Oct. 26.

TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Riverside County due to Highland Fire

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11/2/2023
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Riverside County due to Highland Fire

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Riverside County may receive emergency prescription refills now through Nov. 11, 2023, due to the Highland Fire.

Protect Your Family With Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines

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11/2/2023
Protect Your Family With Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines

Are you preparing to spend time with friends and family this holiday season? Now is a good time to make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines. TRICARE covers these vaccines based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations.

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