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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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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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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.
Cannon Air Force Base hosted the 2024 U.S. Air Force Medic Rodeo. The objectives directly related to the service-wide Medic-X strategic initiative that drives proficiency in 52 skills for every U.S. Air Force medic—including those not directly involved in patient care. These skills are especially critical to ensure the readiness of the U.S. Air Force for the next fight.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three Connecticut counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 31, 2024, due to flooding.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Arkansas may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 31, 2024, due to storm damage.
Have you ever had to get care while traveling? Or maybe you’ve had to visit a non-network TRICARE-authorized provider who doesn’t “participate.” In these situations—and some others—you might need to file a claim with TRICARE to get reimbursed.
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Public health, safety, and industrial hygiene experts from across the Department of Defense gathered in July to review the latest DOD and service research and approaches focused on understanding the full lifecycle of service member exposure to blast overpressure, or BOP, and injury.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 10 Iowa counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Aug. 26, 2024, due to storm damage.
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and it offers an opportunity to talk about the benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and their babies.
Joining the United States Army at 17 was a dream come true for one soldier, however the challenges of raising a family ended that dream, or so she thought, but it couldn’t destroy her desire to serve.
Naval Hospital/Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton prepares for a change of command August 15, 2024.
The 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Dental Flight remains devoted to safeguarding the dental health of every Airmen, ensuring their optimal performance in daily operations.
In a pivotal visit to the San Francisco Bay Area, Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the U.S. Army’s surgeon general, engaged with expert leaders at Stanford University and Google to explore new partnerships aimed at enhancing military health care and readiness.
The American Red Cross reports there is an emergency blood shortage across the nation, and the Fort Johnson community responds to the call!
While every command has a proud history and heritage, Air Force Global Strike Command’s legacy - and the medical professionals who have supported its mission - has been of special consequence to the defense of the United States.
The health and well-being of the Airmen who enable the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission is integral. To assist units with rigid mission requirements, a psychologist and a physical therapist from the 374th Medical Group formed the Operational Support Team, July 29, to provide curated support to units across Yokota.
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